Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great beer selection, good food, small kids play area!
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Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen
4251 MacArthur BlvdGreat beer selection, good food, small kids play area!
Best brunch place in the neighborhood. Get there early or be prepared to wait!
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Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdBest brunch place in the neighborhood. Get there early or be prepared to wait!
Everett & Jones BBQ
4245 MacArthur BlvdGood food, close by!
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardPeople come from all over to eat here! Great food!
Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur Blvd"Fancy" pizza place. People in Oakland LOVE it!
Laotian food. Best for takeout.
This place is an Oakland institution. Unique, delicious, and a MUST TRY.
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Champa Garden
2102 8th AveLaotian food. Best for takeout.
This place is an Oakland institution. Unique, delicious, and a MUST TRY.
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveThey sell regular food, too, but their ice cream is famous.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayOne of the best brunch places in Oakland.
Parks & Nature
Wanna hike? See redwoods without having to go too far? Everything from a paved path to more strenuous hilly and long hikes, plus a playground for the kids! Great for picnics too.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadWanna hike? See redwoods without having to go too far? Everything from a paved path to more strenuous hilly and long hikes, plus a playground for the kids! Great for picnics too.
BEAUTIFUL. You can walk around it for some or all of the way. Great place to spend any time. Saturdays 9-2 is a fantastic farmer's market.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardBEAUTIFUL. You can walk around it for some or all of the way. Great place to spend any time. Saturdays 9-2 is a fantastic farmer's market.
Essentials
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdWalgreens Pharmacy
3434 High StDrugstore. Stocked with groceries, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur BlvdDive bar. See the locals!
Kitschy hipster dive bar. Known for their greyhounds (vodka/grapefruit).
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveKitschy hipster dive bar. Known for their greyhounds (vodka/grapefruit).
The cheapest beer in Oakland (shhh! Don’t tell anyone). Cute patio and good food. Walking distance from my place.
Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel
The cheapest beer in Oakland (shhh! Don’t tell anyone). Cute patio and good food. Walking distance from my place.
Getting Around
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale BART is the closest station.