Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StOur favorite place to grab a coffee and pastry.
Giin Thai Canteen
3278 Adeline StThai street food to go.
A nice, bright place to grab coffee and do some work. Our favorite is the Vietnamese chicken sandwich.
38 locals recommend
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveA nice, bright place to grab coffee and do some work. Our favorite is the Vietnamese chicken sandwich.
Delicious Creole food. Grab a plate and go next door to Hoi Polloi for a beer.
58 locals recommend
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveDelicious Creole food. Grab a plate and go next door to Hoi Polloi for a beer.
A smaller cafe, next to Nomad, with great espresso. Cash only.
23 locals recommend
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveA smaller cafe, next to Nomad, with great espresso. Cash only.
One of our favorite neighborhood additions. Great place for coffee. Friendly, hip vibe.
51 locals recommend
Alchemy Collective Cafe and Roaster
1741 Alcatraz AveOne of our favorite neighborhood additions. Great place for coffee. Friendly, hip vibe.
Best pizza in Oakland! Grab a pie and bring it home. They have amazing baked goods as well.
48 locals recommend
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveBest pizza in Oakland! Grab a pie and bring it home. They have amazing baked goods as well.
Come here on Sundays for some delicious Thai street food. Wonderful garden and great mix of people.
45 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StCome here on Sundays for some delicious Thai street food. Wonderful garden and great mix of people.
Los Cilantros
3105 Shattuck AveDelicious Mexican food. Kid friendly.
Very popular thin crust pizza to go. Call early because they book up fast!
19 locals recommend
Emilia's Pizzeria
2995 Shattuck AveVery popular thin crust pizza to go. Call early because they book up fast!
You can never have too much coffee in the neighborhood. Friendly workers and delicious brew.
26 locals recommend
Rasa Caffe
411 Martin Luther King Jr WayYou can never have too much coffee in the neighborhood. Friendly workers and delicious brew.
Vault
3250 Adeline StIn the mood for some diner food?
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StFancy and delicious Hungarian pastries.
Whether it's the fully loaded Frito Pie or whole rotisserie chicken, you will be STUFFED at the end of your meal.
18 locals recommend
Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck AvenueWhether it's the fully loaded Frito Pie or whole rotisserie chicken, you will be STUFFED at the end of your meal.
Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AveGreat place to have a sit down brunch.
Flacos
3031 Adeline StVegetarian Mexican food.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to grab a beer and burger. Watch your favorite game. Kid friendly.
74 locals recommend
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveA great place to grab a beer and burger. Watch your favorite game. Kid friendly.
Great little microbrewery. Friendly owners. Such a gem!
50 locals recommend
Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge
1763 Alcatraz AveGreat little microbrewery. Friendly owners. Such a gem!
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe ultimate place to buy groceries.
Wonderful Tuesday farmers market. Fresh, local produce and baked goods.
43 locals recommend
South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd StreetWonderful Tuesday farmers market. Fresh, local produce and baked goods.
Shopping
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StGet all of your drugstore needs here.
Roxie Deli
2999 Shattuck AvenueThis deli makes great, cheap sandwiches.