Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
The BEST vegan bakery & cafe around! We are regulars, and they love dogs! Brunch is served on weekends.
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Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveThe BEST vegan bakery & cafe around! We are regulars, and they love dogs! Brunch is served on weekends.
They pour a mean cup. Grab some coffee or tea, then hit BART for a day out in San Francisco.
Subrosa Coffee MLK
4008 Martin Luther King Jr WayThey pour a mean cup. Grab some coffee or tea, then hit BART for a day out in San Francisco.
Homeroom
400 40th StWho doesn't love a restaurant that only sells Mac n Cheese??
Brand new spot nearby. We've never been but folks seem to love it! Sells pizza, appetizers & beer.
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Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack
4006 Martin Luther King Jr WayBrand new spot nearby. We've never been but folks seem to love it! Sells pizza, appetizers & beer.
Phat Matt's BBQ
People come from all over for this BBQ!
A Taste of Denmark Bakery
3401 Telegraph AveGreat Danish bakery just around the corner
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveExcellent breakfast spot! Nearby the lake.
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveLOVE their brunch
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveMy favorite Ethiopian food in the Bay
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StA foodie favorite - there's usually a line out the door
If you're looking for a hearty, soul food breakfast, this is the spot! Also, if you're looking for the best pie in town, look no further.
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Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th StIf you're looking for a hearty, soul food breakfast, this is the spot! Also, if you're looking for the best pie in town, look no further.
Another foodie favorite. Limited hours & menu, always a line out the door.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveAnother foodie favorite. Limited hours & menu, always a line out the door.
Bowl'd BBQ
South Shore CenterA modern Korean BBQ restaurant - very healthy & veggie-friendly.
Kansai
4345 Telegraph AveLate night happy hour sushi!
Hella Vegan Eats
411 26th StSome of the best, most innovative vegan food in the Bay Area.
EXCELLENT mediterranean food & market. I pick up from here all the time!
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Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph AveEXCELLENT mediterranean food & market. I pick up from here all the time!
Shopping
One of my favorite record shops in the area. They've got all your essential alternative needs from punk to pop, indie, and reggae. They also have a venue in the back of the shop where they have some great bands play.
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1-2-3-4 Go! Records
420 40th StOne of my favorite record shops in the area. They've got all your essential alternative needs from punk to pop, indie, and reggae. They also have a venue in the back of the shop where they have some great bands play.
The oldest African American themed bookstore in the country. They carry a wide variety of books from cooking to children's books, fiction & nonfiction. Support a local bookstore!
Marcus Book Stores
3900 Martin Luther King Jr WayThe oldest African American themed bookstore in the country. They carry a wide variety of books from cooking to children's books, fiction & nonfiction. Support a local bookstore!
Parks & Nature
The jewel of Oakland! Take the 3 mile stroll around the lake to take in several different corners of Oakland.
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Amfiteátr Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardThe jewel of Oakland! Take the 3 mile stroll around the lake to take in several different corners of Oakland.
Gorgeous dog friendly hikes in some serious nature! Breathtaking views off Grizzly Peak. A great sunset spot to watch the fog roll in over the city.
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGorgeous dog friendly hikes in some serious nature! Breathtaking views off Grizzly Peak. A great sunset spot to watch the fog roll in over the city.
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster Stnice big park with rec area
Essentials
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveOur local Safeway. You can find everything you need here.
A natural/organic grocery store with some great deals & a decent bulk section.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1075 Monroe StA natural/organic grocery store with some great deals & a decent bulk section.
Bargain market is no joke! You can find crazy deals here, but they may not have everything you're looking for. Highly recommend a trip if traveling on a budget. They have a great organic foods aisle.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2900 BroadwayBargain market is no joke! You can find crazy deals here, but they may not have everything you're looking for. Highly recommend a trip if traveling on a budget. They have a great organic foods aisle.
A gem of the East Bay - if you're driving I highly recommend paying Berkeley Bowl a visit for groceries or snacks. Amazing bulk section.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA gem of the East Bay - if you're driving I highly recommend paying Berkeley Bowl a visit for groceries or snacks. Amazing bulk section.
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StOur local drug store, about a 5-7 minute walk away.
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyGetting Around
MacArthur Station
555 40th StOur local BART station