Guidebook for Oakland

Andrew
Guidebook for Oakland

Essentials

A solid go-to for wholesome groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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A solid go-to for wholesome groceries.
Good place to get high quality groceries at rock bottom prices.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2900 Broadway
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Good place to get high quality groceries at rock bottom prices.
The best little grocery store in my neighborhood. They have a solid selection of natural and organic foods.
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Nature's Best Foods
1431 Jackson St
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The best little grocery store in my neighborhood. They have a solid selection of natural and organic foods.
It's a Trader Joe's... that about says it all.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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It's a Trader Joe's... that about says it all.

Drinks & Nightlife

Voted california's best beer bar in 2011! They have an epic selection of brews.
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The Trappist
460 8th St
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Voted california's best beer bar in 2011! They have an epic selection of brews.
A basic brewpub.
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Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
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A basic brewpub.
This historic venue always has a stellar lineup of indie artists. There's also a bar in the lobby. Definitely check this place out.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
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This historic venue always has a stellar lineup of indie artists. There's also a bar in the lobby. Definitely check this place out.
One of the first bars to contribute to the recent rebirth of Oakland's downtown. The owner was recently interviewed by NPR.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave
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One of the first bars to contribute to the recent rebirth of Oakland's downtown. The owner was recently interviewed by NPR.
If you like raw punk shows, you might enjoy this dive bar.
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Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Ave
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If you like raw punk shows, you might enjoy this dive bar.
A decent place to get a cheap drink. It's a dive bar with a friendly vibe and a younger crowd. The place is bathed in dim red light, thus ruby room.
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Ruby Room
132 14th St
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A decent place to get a cheap drink. It's a dive bar with a friendly vibe and a younger crowd. The place is bathed in dim red light, thus ruby room.
A cozy British(esque) pub.
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CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph Ave
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A cozy British(esque) pub.
Sushi and jazz.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
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Sushi and jazz.
This is a centrally located dive bar/nightclub that draws a diverse crowd.
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Radio
435 13th St
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This is a centrally located dive bar/nightclub that draws a diverse crowd.

Arts & Culture

A classic theater that often plays old movies. Prepare to get your nostalgia on!
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Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
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A classic theater that often plays old movies. Prepare to get your nostalgia on!
A noteworthy tourist spot in Oakland. Check it out!
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Jack London Square
472 Water St
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A noteworthy tourist spot in Oakland. Check it out!

Food Scene

Excellent vegan soulfood. I highly recommend!
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Souley Vegan
301 Broadway
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Excellent vegan soulfood. I highly recommend!
Enjoyable black bean burritos and guacamole.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
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Enjoyable black bean burritos and guacamole.
My neighborhood coffeehouse with an enjoyable down-home indie vibe. A good place to grab a coffee or a sandwich.
Brown Couch Cafe
My neighborhood coffeehouse with an enjoyable down-home indie vibe. A good place to grab a coffee or a sandwich.
Good place to get gourmet coffee. The seating situation sucks though and they're closed on the weekend.
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modern coffee
411 13th St
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Good place to get gourmet coffee. The seating situation sucks though and they're closed on the weekend.
Good place to get cheap, tasty burritos.
Happy Burrito 2
564 14th St
Good place to get cheap, tasty burritos.
A decent place to get a drink... and your groove on.
Oasis Restaurant & Bar
135 12th Street
A decent place to get a drink... and your groove on.
Excellent sushi.
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Ta-Ke Sushi Japanese
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Excellent sushi.
Excellent Vietnamese food.
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Pho 84
354 17th St
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Excellent Vietnamese food.
A good Thai place.
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Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine
384 Grand Ave
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A good Thai place.
If you're in a flurry to get some delicious curry, I recommend.
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Breads of India
2448 Sacramento St
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If you're in a flurry to get some delicious curry, I recommend.
A good place to snag some tasty Cambodian food.
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Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
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A good place to snag some tasty Cambodian food.
A popular Chinese restaurant.
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Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
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A popular Chinese restaurant.
This is a popular spot for good Vegetarian Vietnamese food.
Banana Soy Restaurant
416 15th St
This is a popular spot for good Vegetarian Vietnamese food.
This place has excellent vegetarian Chinese food. I recommend the potstickers.... so delish!
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Nature Vegetarian Restaurant
1116 Franklin St
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This place has excellent vegetarian Chinese food. I recommend the potstickers.... so delish!
An enjoyable, laid-back coffee shop. They have seating upstairs if you want to hangout awhile.
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Farley's East
33 Grand Ave
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An enjoyable, laid-back coffee shop. They have seating upstairs if you want to hangout awhile.
Excellent coffee shop with a modern, urban vibe. Best hours of any coffee place in downtown Oakland. I recommend.
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Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 Broadway
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Excellent coffee shop with a modern, urban vibe. Best hours of any coffee place in downtown Oakland. I recommend.
An excellent coffeehouse and a hipster haunt.
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Arbor Cafe
4210 Telegraph Avenue
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An excellent coffeehouse and a hipster haunt.
This is a popular lunch spot, but beware of the lines stretching down the block.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Ave
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This is a popular lunch spot, but beware of the lines stretching down the block.
Good place to grab a slice. They have vegan pizza too!
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Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
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Good place to grab a slice. They have vegan pizza too!
Good Ethiopian food. The injera is delicious.
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Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand Ave
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Good Ethiopian food. The injera is delicious.

Everything Else

Overall, an enjoyable museum. I particularly like the installation of Californian artists upstairs.
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Muzeum Kalifornie v Oaklandu
1000 Oak St
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Overall, an enjoyable museum. I particularly like the installation of Californian artists upstairs.
The flagship of Oakland's library system.
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Oakland Public Library
5205 Telegraph Ave
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The flagship of Oakland's library system.
A walk up Telegraph Avenue is a must!
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Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
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A walk up Telegraph Avenue is a must!

Shopping

Excellent artisanal sorbets.
Scream Sorbet
5030 Telegraph Avenue
Excellent artisanal sorbets.