Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Angel Fish
883 Island DrBest Sushi around!
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StVery busy and delicious place to eat!
Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 BroadwayBest breakfast in town
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueGood home made food Good for Breakfast
Great lunch spot but very crowded
Their specialty is fried chicken
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveGreat lunch spot but very crowded
Their specialty is fried chicken
Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdOnly for Breakfast or Brunch, great food
Sparky's Giant Burgers
4120 Redwood RdLocal Burger spot, many folks love this place
Everett & Jones BBQ
4245 MacArthur BlvdGreat ribs, chicken and briskett
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayVegan Soul Food
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
1301 Franklin StAmazing all vegan asian fusion
Hella Vegan Eats
411 26th StMore Vegan yumminess!
Really good pizza but the star is their roasted chickens, mashed potatoes and great salad for take out
There is a version in Montclair, but for some reason this keeps reverting to the College ave site
10 locals recommend
Pizza Rustica
6106 La Salle AveReally good pizza but the star is their roasted chickens, mashed potatoes and great salad for take out
There is a version in Montclair, but for some reason this keeps reverting to the College ave site
El Paisa Taco
2900 International BlvdGi-normous burritos and tasty tacos
Everybody loves this place! Very family friendly but a bit pricey.
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveEverybody loves this place! Very family friendly but a bit pricey.
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdGood organic produce and fresh food
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWell, it's Whole Foods! lots of prepared food
Starbucks
2080 Mountain BlvdGotta have coffee!!
Getting Around
Coliseum station
7200 San Leandro StClosest Bart Station
Parks & Nature
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
9999 Redwood RdReally beautiful hiking and quiet spots
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdReal Redwood trees! You gotta see this
Beautiful, dog friendly park with a swimming and fishing area
24 locals recommend
Temescal Regional Recreation Area
6500 Broadway TerraceBeautiful, dog friendly park with a swimming and fishing area
Shopping
Great place to find fun Oakland stuff, including clothes and knick knacks
62 locals recommend
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveGreat place to find fun Oakland stuff, including clothes and knick knacks
Most beautiful gifts in town! Tons of handmade earrings, chotchkes, clocks, cards, LOVE this place!!
Pot-Pourri
4100 Redwood RdMost beautiful gifts in town! Tons of handmade earrings, chotchkes, clocks, cards, LOVE this place!!
Arts & Culture
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StVery Nice