Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Excellent vegetarian/vegan Thai and Vietnamese food. I especially love the Thai fried rice!
9 locals recommend
Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
1301 Franklin StExcellent vegetarian/vegan Thai and Vietnamese food. I especially love the Thai fried rice!
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StA short walk to fantastic coffee!
Old-school diner. Friendly waitresses. Open very late. Decent food -- they're famous for their fried chicken.
17 locals recommend
Buttercup
229 BroadwayOld-school diner. Friendly waitresses. Open very late. Decent food -- they're famous for their fried chicken.
Oakland Grill
301 Franklin StHi weekend brunch! SO good. Go hungry & leave stuffed.
Recommend highly. Not super cheap, but really tasty small menu + nice, casual neighborhood atmosphere. Great burger.
55 locals recommend
Chop Bar
190 4th StRecommend highly. Not super cheap, but really tasty small menu + nice, casual neighborhood atmosphere. Great burger.
Splurge -- it is worth it. Best tapas in the area, GREAT cocktails (try the cucumber gimlet), and a beautiful setting right on the water.
24 locals recommend
Bocanova
Splurge -- it is worth it. Best tapas in the area, GREAT cocktails (try the cucumber gimlet), and a beautiful setting right on the water.
Essentials
Right downstairs, in the building!
Best BLT (with avocado) ever! They also have great salads & pastres. Excellent food -- it's such a blessing to have them right here.
6 locals recommend
Sierra Market
311 Oak StRight downstairs, in the building!
Best BLT (with avocado) ever! They also have great salads & pastres. Excellent food -- it's such a blessing to have them right here.
Everything Else
If you want to treat yourself to a massage without leaving hte building, Brianna is the one of the very best. $75 for an hour. She is amazing.
HealthFit Chiropractic Center
311 Oak StIf you want to treat yourself to a massage without leaving hte building, Brianna is the one of the very best. $75 for an hour. She is amazing.