Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Amazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
105 locals recommend
Amazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
When your sweet tooth just wont quit. Best pie I've ever tasted
12 locals recommend
PieTisserie
1225 Fourth Street
12 locals recommend
When your sweet tooth just wont quit. Best pie I've ever tasted
Always packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
27 locals recommend
Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph Ave
27 locals recommend
Always packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
This is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
28 locals recommend
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore Ave
28 locals recommend
This is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
Carb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
198 locals recommend
Carb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
Well know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
194 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand Ave
194 locals recommend
Well know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
Best burger in oakland!
59 locals recommend
Trueburger
146 Grand Ave
59 locals recommend
Best burger in oakland!
This restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 locals recommend
This restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
If I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
53 locals recommend
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
53 locals recommend
If I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
This place is amazing! Best Thai in the city!
8 locals recommend
Camber
8 locals recommend
This place is amazing! Best Thai in the city!
If you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
16 locals recommend
Home of Chicken & Waffles
444 Embarcadero West
16 locals recommend
If you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
Located in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
40 locals recommend
Souley Vegan
301 Broadway
40 locals recommend
Located in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
no explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
720 Atlantic Ave
21 locals recommend
no explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
Ice Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
129 locals recommend
Ice Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
Fresh Sushi!
23 locals recommend
Ozumo
2251 Broadway
23 locals recommend
Fresh Sushi!

Essentials

In case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
183 locals recommend
Lucky
1750 Fulton St
183 locals recommend
In case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
Go to grocery store
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 locals recommend
Go to grocery store
aka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
553 locals recommend
aka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake

Everything Else

Forget some toiletries? Walgreen's is right around the block.
197 locals recommend
Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
197 locals recommend
Forget some toiletries? Walgreen's is right around the block.
Great DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
19 locals recommend
Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand Ave
19 locals recommend
Great DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
If you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.
The Nail Shop
3326 Grand Ave
If you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.

Drinks & Nightlife

Not in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
145 locals recommend
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster St
145 locals recommend
Not in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
Classy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
63 locals recommend
Flora
1900 Telegraph Ave
63 locals recommend
Classy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
The bartender here is amazing!
36 locals recommend
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
36 locals recommend
The bartender here is amazing!
Best place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails. Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!
24 locals recommend
District Oakland
827 Washington St
24 locals recommend
Best place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails. Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!

Sightseeing

Gets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
197 locals recommend
Gets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
I love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum. First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
547 locals recommend
I love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum. First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!

Arts & Culture

Historical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
382 locals recommend
Historical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie