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Off the beaten path food advice for this unique, bright neighborhood!
The. Hottest. Bar. In. The. Bay. Tastiest cocktails. Impeccable ambiance. Great food. Delectable. A serious treat. (But expect a wait, and go to Double Standard while you’re killing time!)
8 locals recommend
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468 25th StreetThe. Hottest. Bar. In. The. Bay. Tastiest cocktails. Impeccable ambiance. Great food. Delectable. A serious treat. (But expect a wait, and go to Double Standard while you’re killing time!)
The best natural wine and highly curated menu you’ll find. One of the best meals I’ve ever had was here - comprised of small plates I still dream about. Great atmosphere and friendly people! Arrive at opening or around 8 to beat the crowds, they don’t take rezzos.
12 locals recommend
Snail Bar
4935 Shattuck AvenueThe best natural wine and highly curated menu you’ll find. One of the best meals I’ve ever had was here - comprised of small plates I still dream about. Great atmosphere and friendly people! Arrive at opening or around 8 to beat the crowds, they don’t take rezzos.
Highly recommend stopping in for a pint. Rose’s has some great brews, and is one of very few female-owned breweries. The atmosphere is also beyond amazing, an extremely photogenic place. Ask to sit on the back patio Thurs-Sun!
34 locals recommend
Roses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph AveHighly recommend stopping in for a pint. Rose’s has some great brews, and is one of very few female-owned breweries. The atmosphere is also beyond amazing, an extremely photogenic place. Ask to sit on the back patio Thurs-Sun!
My favorite, super close spot for a daily rotating (very delicious) vegan meal. I’m not even vegan but I frequent Shangri-La weekly at least! This place has been here forever. The food always leaves me feeling full and nourished - especially great for travelers tired of having to eat out.
27 locals recommend
Shangri-La Vegan
4001 Linden StMy favorite, super close spot for a daily rotating (very delicious) vegan meal. I’m not even vegan but I frequent Shangri-La weekly at least! This place has been here forever. The food always leaves me feeling full and nourished - especially great for travelers tired of having to eat out.
Your definition “hole in the wall” Mediterranean spot literally in the back of a (great) dive bar. They have limited seating so I usually order to-go. Phenomenal shawarma in a unique, slightly hilarious location. Free lentil soup and baklava included with every meal, which Wally himself will probably prepare for you!
38 locals recommend
Wally's Cafe (Emeryville)
3900 San Pablo AveYour definition “hole in the wall” Mediterranean spot literally in the back of a (great) dive bar. They have limited seating so I usually order to-go. Phenomenal shawarma in a unique, slightly hilarious location. Free lentil soup and baklava included with every meal, which Wally himself will probably prepare for you!
I love walking up 41st to get my favorite honey latte here every morning.
12 locals recommend
STATES COFFEE x BREAD
419 40th StI love walking up 41st to get my favorite honey latte here every morning.
Sightseeing
This is a path I love to walk my dog along via the Emeryville peninsula. Stunning views of San Francisco and a 360 degree view of the bay. Easy parking at the end of the peninsula and lots of great green space.
18 locals recommend
Emeryville Marina & Park
3310 Powell StThis is a path I love to walk my dog along via the Emeryville peninsula. Stunning views of San Francisco and a 360 degree view of the bay. Easy parking at the end of the peninsula and lots of great green space.
Neighborhoods
All the bars and restaurants you could possibly want!! Sublime food from Korean hot pot to sushi to Indian street food to Italian and everything in between. All of the park let’s make it so lovely to walk around, hopping from cute little spot to cute little spot.
89 locals recommend
Temescal
All the bars and restaurants you could possibly want!! Sublime food from Korean hot pot to sushi to Indian street food to Italian and everything in between. All of the park let’s make it so lovely to walk around, hopping from cute little spot to cute little spot.
Highly recommend for thrift shopping. Nice range of highly sifted and selected stores like the Sunshine Prophecy, and places like The American Cancer Society that are less picked through to remind you of what thrifting used to be like. Not a neighborhood generally known for thrifting, but I’ve found some serious gems.
12 locals recommend
Piedmont
Highly recommend for thrift shopping. Nice range of highly sifted and selected stores like the Sunshine Prophecy, and places like The American Cancer Society that are less picked through to remind you of what thrifting used to be like. Not a neighborhood generally known for thrifting, but I’ve found some serious gems.
My favorite quaint little area on the Berkeley / Oakland border to shop with lots of great restaurants and bars.
37 locals recommend
Elmwood
My favorite quaint little area on the Berkeley / Oakland border to shop with lots of great restaurants and bars.