Craig’s guidebook
Favorite Local Spots
Delicious casual lunch or dinner spot. Laid back out door space, tvs, corn hole, heat lamps. The fried chicken sandwich is the best.
25 locals recommend
Sideshow Kitchen
942 Stanford AveDelicious casual lunch or dinner spot. Laid back out door space, tvs, corn hole, heat lamps. The fried chicken sandwich is the best.
Wolfhound Bar
5516 San Pablo AveLow key dive bar with pool table and some games.
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveAmazing grocery store
Great for brunch! Big portions, lots of fresh Cali faire. Pro Tip: Save yourself some time and put yourself on the wait list via Yelp app prior to walking there.
43 locals recommend
Doyle Street Cafe
5515 Doyle StGreat for brunch! Big portions, lots of fresh Cali faire. Pro Tip: Save yourself some time and put yourself on the wait list via Yelp app prior to walking there.
The exterior is an old barn which is quite hidden once inside you are transported to an upscale setting of white table cloths and fancy local cuisine. Highly recommend.
42 locals recommend
Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StThe exterior is an old barn which is quite hidden once inside you are transported to an upscale setting of white table cloths and fancy local cuisine. Highly recommend.
Yummy Kebab spot. Great for a quick meal to go or casual sit in. They often have daily specials.
12 locals recommend
The Kebabery
2929 Shattuck AvenueYummy Kebab spot. Great for a quick meal to go or casual sit in. They often have daily specials.
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueDelicious breakfast / brunch spot specializing in comfort food.
Right across from the MacArthur BART station. Great outdoor space with fire pits and is dog friendly.
38 locals recommend
Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack
4006 Martin Luther King Jr WayRight across from the MacArthur BART station. Great outdoor space with fire pits and is dog friendly.
Delicious cuisine in a laid back intimate setting. Home made bread and butter served your meal. The owner is a pastry chef so the desserts are not to be missed!
22 locals recommend
Homestead
4029 Piedmont AveDelicious cuisine in a laid back intimate setting. Home made bread and butter served your meal. The owner is a pastry chef so the desserts are not to be missed!
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveExcept a line but the bagels are worth it.
A huge food court with lots of different cuisine ranging from Korean BBQ to Peruvian. It is part of a larger shopping complex.
47 locals recommend
Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StA huge food court with lots of different cuisine ranging from Korean BBQ to Peruvian. It is part of a larger shopping complex.
Moomie's Cafe y Empanadas
1366 Powell StPerfect for a quick coffee and breakfast empanada or wrap on the go!
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveSmall brewery that showcases only local beers.
Cassave
5412 San Pablo AveCasual mexican restaurant.
Great spot for sushi. There is often a wait since the restaurant is on the smaller side but it is worth it. We enjoy sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs work their magic.
79 locals recommend
Kirala
2100 Ward StGreat spot for sushi. There is often a wait since the restaurant is on the smaller side but it is worth it. We enjoy sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs work their magic.
The original restaurant started in San Francisco and since its popularity opened a spot here in Oakland! The chef even came out with a cookbook! They serve up delicious Burmese food. Known of their tea leaf salad which has about 6+ ingredients and is delicious. Great spot if you want something healthy and different.
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveThe original restaurant started in San Francisco and since its popularity opened a spot here in Oakland! The chef even came out with a cookbook! They serve up delicious Burmese food. Known of their tea leaf salad which has about 6+ ingredients and is delicious. Great spot if you want something healthy and different.