Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
This place has awesome pizza and is one of the only pizza deliveries spots around. You can also stop in and buy pizza by the slice. So good!
13 locals recommend
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park AveThis place has awesome pizza and is one of the only pizza deliveries spots around. You can also stop in and buy pizza by the slice. So good!
This is our go-to delivery for Indian food. We had one problem with a delivery before (took 2 hours and was cold), but we ordered on almost a dozen other occasions and absolutely love it.
High Peaks Kitchen
391 Grand AvenueThis is our go-to delivery for Indian food. We had one problem with a delivery before (took 2 hours and was cold), but we ordered on almost a dozen other occasions and absolutely love it.
If you go into San Francisco... go to this restaurant! You will not find better, or more authentic, Chinese food. Highly recommend the chow mein and soup dumplings!
House Of Xian Dumpling
925 Kearny StIf you go into San Francisco... go to this restaurant! You will not find better, or more authentic, Chinese food. Highly recommend the chow mein and soup dumplings!
Just go. Do it. You won't be disappointed! The red curry with beef and sticky rice is fantastic!
9 locals recommend
Siam Bay | Authentic Thai Cuisine
1009 Clay StJust go. Do it. You won't be disappointed! The red curry with beef and sticky rice is fantastic!
Good pizza and mussels, great service, a great atmosphere, and so close to home!
42 locals recommend
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StGood pizza and mussels, great service, a great atmosphere, and so close to home!
Awesome burgers, fries, and shakes. Seriously cool vibe and the staff is absolutely fantastic. Jordyn's favorite: California Sensation Garden Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and Black & White Shake.
9 locals recommend
Flipside Burgers, Fries and Shakes
3401 Lakeshore AveAwesome burgers, fries, and shakes. Seriously cool vibe and the staff is absolutely fantastic. Jordyn's favorite: California Sensation Garden Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and Black & White Shake.
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Always packed, always amazing, and they deliver! Get chow mein with homemade noodles, they are to die for!
71 locals recommend
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StFantastic food and atmosphere. Always packed, always amazing, and they deliver! Get chow mein with homemade noodles, they are to die for!
We love how close to home this is, plus the food is amazing. It can be pretty spicy, so unless you're daring, stick with mild!
Ghazal Indian Cuisine
131 BroadwayWe love how close to home this is, plus the food is amazing. It can be pretty spicy, so unless you're daring, stick with mild!
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayFor the vegan in all of us, all the best comfort foods and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you stay here, a stop at Heinold's is a MUST! We stop every Sunday afternoon after the farmer's market. Great beer selection and awesome bloody mary's and margaritas! An Oakland legend!
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetIf you stay here, a stop at Heinold's is a MUST! We stop every Sunday afternoon after the farmer's market. Great beer selection and awesome bloody mary's and margaritas! An Oakland legend!
An Oakland must-see. They always have a lot of local beers on tap and maintain a very laid-back atmosphere.
86 locals recommend
The Trappist
460 8th StAn Oakland must-see. They always have a lot of local beers on tap and maintain a very laid-back atmosphere.
Another great bar to check out if you like local, on-tap beer. With such a wide selection, there really is something for everyone.
42 locals recommend
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StAnother great bar to check out if you like local, on-tap beer. With such a wide selection, there really is something for everyone.
Shopping
Great spot for grabbing local Oakland gear and knick-knacks. These aren't souvenir-type shops, but have an awesome atmosphere and tons of cool stuff to remember your trip by!
62 locals recommend
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveGreat spot for grabbing local Oakland gear and knick-knacks. These aren't souvenir-type shops, but have an awesome atmosphere and tons of cool stuff to remember your trip by!
Everything Else
Awesome movie theatre so close to home. Sunday's are even $5 tickets!
21 locals recommend
Regal Jack London
100 Washington StAwesome movie theatre so close to home. Sunday's are even $5 tickets!
Essentials
Grocery store closest to the apartment. Accessible by walking or free shuttle!
6 locals recommend
Smart & Final
901-933 BroadwayGrocery store closest to the apartment. Accessible by walking or free shuttle!
In case you wanted to know where it was! We visit often, so if you need anything let us know. Hard to get to by public transit, but totally possible!
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIn case you wanted to know where it was! We visit often, so if you need anything let us know. Hard to get to by public transit, but totally possible!