Michelle's Temescal/Rockridge Oakland Guidebook
American Restaurants
Homeroom
400 40th StA popular spot for a huge selection of loaded mac n’ cheese.
If you’re looking for some good ol’ soul food like fried chicken, po’ boys, and beignets, this is your spot
11 locals recommend
Brenda's
4045 BroadwayIf you’re looking for some good ol’ soul food like fried chicken, po’ boys, and beignets, this is your spot
Top notch spicy, fried chicken sandwiches. Order online to avoid the wait.
7 locals recommend
World Famous HotBoys
1601 San Pablo AvenueTop notch spicy, fried chicken sandwiches. Order online to avoid the wait.
Latin Food
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveFresh Latin cuisine, fish tacos are popular.
½ block away, this spot always draws a crowd. Tons of great tacos and tasty vegan options.
15 locals recommend
Tacos Oscar
420 40th St½ block away, this spot always draws a crowd. Tons of great tacos and tasty vegan options.
Asian Restaurants
Ohgane
3915 BroadwayKorean BBQ, be prepared to wait during dinner time
Hancook
4315 Telegraph AveHot Pot & Korean
Monster Phở
360 40th StreetLarge bowls of Vientamese noodles
Kansai
4345 Telegraph AveSushi spot with rolls, platies and fresh fish
Elevated burmese cuisine - for adventurous taste buds, order the Tea Leaf Salad
146 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveElevated burmese cuisine - for adventurous taste buds, order the Tea Leaf Salad
Marufuku Ramen
4828 Telegraph AvenueA classic ramen shop originally from Japan
Plant-Based (vegan) Restaurants
Malibu's Burgers
372 24th Street“Bacon” “cheese” burgers and “milk” shakes
Unassuming spot for nourishing and flavorful fresh meals
16 locals recommend
Shangri-La Vegan on Telegraph
4905 Telegraph AveUnassuming spot for nourishing and flavorful fresh meals
Sweets
The original location, opened in 1984 and featured in animated movie, “Up”
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveThe original location, opened in 1984 and featured in animated movie, “Up”
Chicken sandwiches, pies and baked goods to go. It’s pretty popular so show up early!
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveChicken sandwiches, pies and baked goods to go. It’s pretty popular so show up early!
Great selection of ice creams including vegan and soft serve, awesome waffle cones
36 locals recommend
Curbside Creamery
482 49th StGreat selection of ice creams including vegan and soft serve, awesome waffle cones
Breweries/Nightlife
A popular spot with a large backyard, outdoor seating and heat lamps
74 locals recommend
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveA popular spot with a large backyard, outdoor seating and heat lamps
Trendy spot for beers, wings and pizza. Enjoy meeting neighborhood dogs in the covered patio.
38 locals recommend
Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack
4006 Martin Luther King Jr WayTrendy spot for beers, wings and pizza. Enjoy meeting neighborhood dogs in the covered patio.
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayIndoor and outdoor bar in the heart of uptown
Mad Oak Bar
135 12th StIndoor and outdoor bar with a rooftop.
Attractions
Located in the center of Oakland, east of downtown. Great place to hangout, go for a run/walk, and dog friendly
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardLocated in the center of Oakland, east of downtown. Great place to hangout, go for a run/walk, and dog friendly
A short walk a block south. Great for hanging out or getting some b-ball in.
15 locals recommend
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster StA short walk a block south. Great for hanging out or getting some b-ball in.
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean St1 mile east
A few minutes west and located in Piedmont. Great for families and pets.
11 locals recommend
Dracena Quarry Park
130 Dracena Ave A few minutes west and located in Piedmont. Great for families and pets.
Temescal
Trendy neighborhood filled with amazing restaurants and shops
Family-friendly adorable neighborhood, tons of great restaurants and shops
12 locals recommend
Piedmont
Family-friendly adorable neighborhood, tons of great restaurants and shops