Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Local Coffee that originated in Berkeley. My local favorite shop!
259 residents recomanen
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StLocal Coffee that originated in Berkeley. My local favorite shop!
Local Bakery with the best pastries, tarts and cookies. As close as you will get to Paris, without being in Pari/. ;)
57 residents recomanen
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College AveLocal Bakery with the best pastries, tarts and cookies. As close as you will get to Paris, without being in Pari/. ;)
Wine on tap, great burgers and hearty entrees. They also have a low key version next door called Southie.
123 residents recomanen
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveWine on tap, great burgers and hearty entrees. They also have a low key version next door called Southie.
Some of the best ice cream ever! Local produce with new daily flavors. Try their cone with your ice cream. You won't regret it! They also have an amazing root beer float!
50 residents recomanen
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueSome of the best ice cream ever! Local produce with new daily flavors. Try their cone with your ice cream. You won't regret it! They also have an amazing root beer float!
Organic ice cream with some really rare and exotic flavors such as earl grey and black sesame. Try their sesame cone.
50 residents recomanen
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveOrganic ice cream with some really rare and exotic flavors such as earl grey and black sesame. Try their sesame cone.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
5421 College AveGreat thai!
Hudson Bay Cafe
5401 College AveGreat local coffee shop to sit and people watch.
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveGreat place for tapas and amazing tequila cocktails.
Sit outside on the patio during sunset. Best view of the Bay Area. Get a cocktail, and a salad and relax.
Paragon
41 Tunnel RdSit outside on the patio during sunset. Best view of the Bay Area. Get a cocktail, and a salad and relax.
Exceptional coffee with a great outside patio. Free Wifi and across the street from UC Berkeley campus and Boalt.
19 residents recomanen
Caffè Strada
2300 College AveExceptional coffee with a great outside patio. Free Wifi and across the street from UC Berkeley campus and Boalt.
Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat pasta, pizza, cocktails and wine. Hip Vibe.
Summer Kitchen +bakeshop
2944 College AveGreat sandwiches and salads
Be sure to check the hours of operation. This place will have a line out the door and down the block when open. Get their chicken sandwich.
196 residents recomanen
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveBe sure to check the hours of operation. This place will have a line out the door and down the block when open. Get their chicken sandwich.
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGood pizza and pasta. Sister restaurant to Boot and Shoe Service.
Burmese Cuisine that always has a long wait, but is completely worth it.
458 residents recomanen
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBurmese Cuisine that always has a long wait, but is completely worth it.
Smaller version of the sister store on College. If around here, get a pint togo. Their mexican chocolate or lavender ice cream or amazing flavors that go well with the sesame cone.
50 residents recomanen
Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveSmaller version of the sister store on College. If around here, get a pint togo. Their mexican chocolate or lavender ice cream or amazing flavors that go well with the sesame cone.
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueCome here for brunch! Try their spicy huevos rancheros.
Great wine selection and amazing mussels appetizer. Also great cheese plate and deserts.
50 residents recomanen
À Côté Restaurant
5478 College AveGreat wine selection and amazing mussels appetizer. Also great cheese plate and deserts.
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveQuick, cheap and delicious Mexican cuisine.
Great crepes for anytime or come here for breakfast. nice patio to people watch and enjoy the day.
19 residents recomanen
Crepevine Restaurants
5600 College AveGreat crepes for anytime or come here for breakfast. nice patio to people watch and enjoy the day.
My favorite Italian or more specifically, Sicilian, eatery. Friendly staff, great food and italian wine and beer. You will wait for some time to get a seat and they only accept cash.
15 residents recomanen
Trattoria La Siciliana
1730 Shattuck AvenueMy favorite Italian or more specifically, Sicilian, eatery. Friendly staff, great food and italian wine and beer. You will wait for some time to get a seat and they only accept cash.
Nice coffee joint, worth a try. They have some very popular local coffee beans.
15 residents recomanen
Bica Coffeehouse
5701 College AveNice coffee joint, worth a try. They have some very popular local coffee beans.
Casual sister restaurant of next door's Wood Tavern. Great to eat before and then step over to Trappist for beer.
40 residents recomanen
Southie
6311 College AveCasual sister restaurant of next door's Wood Tavern. Great to eat before and then step over to Trappist for beer.
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveNew small restaurant in downtown oakland. Good food and cocktails.
The very first Pete's coffee that started in Berkley. Come over here to check out the gourmet Ghetto. Grab a coffee and head over to Cheeseboard for a scone or pizza.
259 residents recomanen
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe very first Pete's coffee that started in Berkley. Come over here to check out the gourmet Ghetto. Grab a coffee and head over to Cheeseboard for a scone or pizza.
In the Gourmet ghetto, this place is known for its co-op owned amazing pizza. Daily specials with wine and beer. Live music at night. Next door the sell scones and cheese.
317 residents recomanen
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveIn the Gourmet ghetto, this place is known for its co-op owned amazing pizza. Daily specials with wine and beer. Live music at night. Next door the sell scones and cheese.
Famous Chicago Style Pizza. This place is always packed.
247 residents recomanen
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveFamous Chicago Style Pizza. This place is always packed.
Sister store of Cheeseboard collective. Great daily special pizzas. Can get by the slice.
198 residents recomanen
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveSister store of Cheeseboard collective. Great daily special pizzas. Can get by the slice.
Essentials
Local Grocery store that is a landmark in Berkeley. Before 2 o'clock they make some of the best sandwiches around. Call in your order if you can't make it by 2 pm.
6 residents recomanen
Star Meats
3068 Claremont AveLocal Grocery store that is a landmark in Berkeley. Before 2 o'clock they make some of the best sandwiches around. Call in your order if you can't make it by 2 pm.
Local market with great produce and great meat selections from Marin Farms. They also make fresh pasta and pasta sauces in the pasta shop.
13 residents recomanen
Market Hall Caterers
5655 College AveLocal market with great produce and great meat selections from Marin Farms. They also make fresh pasta and pasta sauces in the pasta shop.
Safeway
5100 BroadwayWalking distance to the local grocery store.
Eddie's Drive In Liquors
5491 College AveLocal Liquor store. Friendly staff and great selection.
Buckingham Wine & Spirits
3293 Lakeshore AveLiquor store with great selection of beer.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole foods nearest location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub with some extremely rare beers on tap. They also offer some rare bottled beers. Great atmosphere and free wifi.
23 residents recomanen
Trappist Provisions
6309 College AveGreat local pub with some extremely rare beers on tap. They also offer some rare bottled beers. Great atmosphere and free wifi.
Beer Garden with one of the best patios to get some sun and relax in the area.
113 residents recomanen
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveBeer Garden with one of the best patios to get some sun and relax in the area.
Our favorite place for cocktails and bar food. Try the bourbon cocktail, flat breads and burger. You definitely won't go wrong with their entrees as well. Sit at the bar or community table.
35 residents recomanen
Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveOur favorite place for cocktails and bar food. Try the bourbon cocktail, flat breads and burger. You definitely won't go wrong with their entrees as well. Sit at the bar or community table.
Best place for beer and bar food. Come to watch a game or for trivia night. Great on a warm night.
25 residents recomanen
Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College AveBest place for beer and bar food. Come to watch a game or for trivia night. Great on a warm night.
Great vibe and excellent cocktails. Bartenders are amazing and entertaining.
14 residents recomanen
Easy Lounge
3255 Lakeshore AvenueGreat vibe and excellent cocktails. Bartenders are amazing and entertaining.
The Graduate
6202 Claremont AveLocal Bar
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueWine Bar
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveTiki Lounge. Sit at the bar with Pam.
The Trappist
460 8th StBelgian style ale house in old oakland.
Sit outside on the patio on a nice day. Drink some beer and have a great time.
42 residents recomanen
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StSit outside on the patio on a nice day. Drink some beer and have a great time.
One of the oldest bars that is still standing....though on a slant from the last big earthquake.
61 residents recomanen
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetOne of the oldest bars that is still standing....though on a slant from the last big earthquake.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveBocce ball and drinks! What's not to like?
Extremely eclectic vibe with freshly squeezed grey hounds. Come when there is live Jazz on Saturdays.
120 residents recomanen
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveExtremely eclectic vibe with freshly squeezed grey hounds. Come when there is live Jazz on Saturdays.
Wine bar with tapas. Sit outside on the patio near a heat lamp or to soak up some sun.
17 residents recomanen
TOAST Kitchen + Bar
5900 College AvenueWine bar with tapas. Sit outside on the patio near a heat lamp or to soak up some sun.
Not my favorite place but a good place to grab a beer and talk with the locals.
9 residents recomanen
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
2430 Shattuck AvenueNot my favorite place but a good place to grab a beer and talk with the locals.
Everything Else
Rockridge
Fast, easy transportation that's down the street.
Great park for a picnic on a Saturday or Sunday. During wedding season this is a great place to people watch and listen to music while reading.
16 residents recomanen
Piedmont Park
356 Highland AveGreat park for a picnic on a Saturday or Sunday. During wedding season this is a great place to people watch and listen to music while reading.
Reserva Regional dels Volcans de Sibley
Great hiking area.
Lovely hike with a lot of greenery and beauty.
30 residents recomanen
Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
7087 Skyline BlvdLovely hike with a lot of greenery and beauty.
Claremont Country Club
5295 Broadway TerraceCountry club for golf
CVS Pharmacy
5100 BroadwayWalking distance to the local pharmacy.
Universitat de Califòrnia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetCal Campus is down the street.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTrader Joe's is within walking distance.
Wells Fargo Bank
3450 Fruitvale AveWells Fargo in the Safeway
Chase Bank
3438 Fruitvale AveChase bank down the street.
B of A down the street for your banking needs.
19 residents recomanen
Bank of America Financial Center
496 Lake Park AveB of A down the street for your banking needs.
Shopping
Jeremys Retail Inc
2967 College AvenueVintage clothing store
lululemon
1981 Union StAthletic apparel
Crush On College
5523 College AveSome great shopping for the ladies
Genova Delicatessen
5095 Telegraph AvenueStop by to grab some of their famous raviolis.
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StLocal Walgreens pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Come to see your favorite artist or just to have some great entertainment in the open greek theater.
75 residents recomanen
The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdCome to see your favorite artist or just to have some great entertainment in the open greek theater.
Film theater with 21 and over shows. Grab a drink at the bar and sit in a comfy leather couch.
65 residents recomanen
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveFilm theater with 21 and over shows. Grab a drink at the bar and sit in a comfy leather couch.
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants Stadium
Museu de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrMy favorite museum
Legió d'Honor
100 34th AveGreat Museum
Come on a thursday night for a tour of the museum with drinking, music and dancing.
816 residents recomanen
Acadèmia de Ciències de Califòrnia
55 Music Concourse DrCome on a thursday night for a tour of the museum with drinking, music and dancing.
Sightseeing
Great for a run around the lake or to rent a boat.
751 residents recomanen
Amfiteatre del Llac Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat for a run around the lake or to rent a boat.
Parc Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadGreat hike and nice place to enjoy the redwoods.
Must see for this area. Try one of the longer hikes or just stick to the main trail for sightseeing.
660 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional Muir Woods
Must see for this area. Try one of the longer hikes or just stick to the main trail for sightseeing.
Coliseu RingCentral
7000 Coliseum WayOakland A's Stadium.