Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
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World Ground Cafe
3726 MacArthur Blvd
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Bagels, sandwiches, coffee, tea, beer and wine makes this a one stop spot for anytime of day!
Brunch, yum!
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Little House Cafe
1640 Park Street
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Brunch, yum!
Great pizza!
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Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur Blvd
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Great pizza!
Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
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Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur Boulevard
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Great cambodian food for meat eaters and vegetarians.
Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
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Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur Boulevard
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Great bagels from authentic bagel, and fantastic coffee!
Just in case.
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KFC
5724-B Thornton Ave
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Just in case.
Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Great sustainable Italian cuisine and fantastic drinks. Also an adjacent cafe for coffee and pastries.
Greek Cuisine
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Ikaros Greek Restaurant
3268 Grand Ave
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Greek Cuisine
Celebrating 23 Years in Oakland's Grand Lake District. The biggest, thickest, butteriest slabs of fish are to be found at Mijori.
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Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand Ave
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Celebrating 23 Years in Oakland's Grand Lake District. The biggest, thickest, butteriest slabs of fish are to be found at Mijori.
Arizmendi is a worker owned, democratically operated cooperative business, specializing in morning pastries, artisan breads, gourmet pizza, and fresh soups & salads.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Arizmendi is a worker owned, democratically operated cooperative business, specializing in morning pastries, artisan breads, gourmet pizza, and fresh soups & salads.
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant has been a Bay Area fixture for over a decade. Dedicated to bringing a genuine Ethiopian dining experience to our patrons.
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Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph Ave
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Addis Ethiopian Restaurant has been a Bay Area fixture for over a decade. Dedicated to bringing a genuine Ethiopian dining experience to our patrons.
A local, owner-operated bistro in the tradition of the best regional restaurants of Europe.
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BayWolf Restaurant
3853 Piedmont Ave
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A local, owner-operated bistro in the tradition of the best regional restaurants of Europe.
Because you're on the go.
SUBWAY®Restaurants
3205 Lakeshore Ave
Because you're on the go.
Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
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Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph Ave
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Experience delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
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Contemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Famed for its tea-leaf salad, this bustling Burmese eatery is smallish & doesn't take reservations, but is always worth the wait.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
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Famed for its tea-leaf salad, this bustling Burmese eatery is smallish & doesn't take reservations, but is always worth the wait.
A cozy local cafe serving homey comfort food with a Southern & Southwestern twist in an airy space.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph Avenue
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A cozy local cafe serving homey comfort food with a Southern & Southwestern twist in an airy space.
A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones and their large variety of flavors.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
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A retro ice cream parlor known for their large sundaes and cones and their large variety of flavors.
Longtime specialist in Sicilian preparations of pizza & pasta in a casual neighborhood setting.
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Lo Coco's Restaurant
4270 Piedmont Avenue
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Longtime specialist in Sicilian preparations of pizza & pasta in a casual neighborhood setting.
No-frills local chain specializing in beef, turkey, chicken & veggie burgers & old-fashioned shakes.
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Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck Ave
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No-frills local chain specializing in beef, turkey, chicken & veggie burgers & old-fashioned shakes.
Rustic high-end Californian eatery for dinner & brunch, with many dishes fired from the wood-burning oven.
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Camino
3917 Grand Ave
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Rustic high-end Californian eatery for dinner & brunch, with many dishes fired from the wood-burning oven.
Cozy trattoria dishing out a changing selection of handmade pastas, authentic pizzas & cured meats.
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Dopo
4293 Piedmont Ave
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Cozy trattoria dishing out a changing selection of handmade pastas, authentic pizzas & cured meats.
Busy branch of an area counter-serve chain doles out generous sandwiches from an extensive menu.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadway
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Busy branch of an area counter-serve chain doles out generous sandwiches from an extensive menu.
Large portions of smoky meats accompanied by pickled veggies & optional sides like mac 'n' cheese.
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B-Side BBQ
3303 San Pablo Avenue
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Large portions of smoky meats accompanied by pickled veggies & optional sides like mac 'n' cheese.
Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
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Combination sushi restaurant & nightclub offering Japanese fare & live jazz in a relaxed setting.
Updated renditions of soul food classics like fried chicken & waffles served until 3 PM daily.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
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Updated renditions of soul food classics like fried chicken & waffles served until 3 PM daily.
Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant boasts gourmet tapas & margaritas in a modern, airy interior.
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Tamarindo
468 8th St
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Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant boasts gourmet tapas & margaritas in a modern, airy interior.
Everette & Jones BBQ. Barbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs.
4245 MacArthur Blvd
4245 MacArthur Boulevard
Everette & Jones BBQ. Barbecue outpost dishing up hearty plates of sauced-up meats & Southern sides in down-to-earth digs.
Modern version of a retro diner serves American comfort food & drinks plus some vegetarian options.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph Avenue
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Modern version of a retro diner serves American comfort food & drinks plus some vegetarian options.
Creative, market-fresh Mexican fare with Southern California influences prepped in a colorful space.
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Baja Taqueria
4070 Piedmont Ave
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Creative, market-fresh Mexican fare with Southern California influences prepped in a colorful space.
Late-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
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Late-night taqueria offers creative tacos, burritos & other Mexican comfort eats in a cool setting.
No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
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Gerardo's
3811 MacArthur Boulevard
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No fuss mexican food in the neighborhood.
Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
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Chinese restaurant presenting family-style, market-fresh fare in a contemporary dining space.
Coffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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Coffee chain featuring dependably good drinks and pastries.
Wood-fired Californian cuisine & a creative cocktail menu in a striking space with private and communal tables.
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Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
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Wood-fired Californian cuisine & a creative cocktail menu in a striking space with private and communal tables.
Southern restaurant with bourbon-focused bar & modern setting with communal & private tables.
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Hutch Bar & Kitchen
2022 Telegraph Ave
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Southern restaurant with bourbon-focused bar & modern setting with communal & private tables.

Essentials

Great for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd
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Great for fresh bread, meats, fruits and veggies, with lots of organic and nonorganic options.
Great food at great prices.
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Great food at great prices.
Well known grocery store.
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Safeway
3747 Grand Ave
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Well known grocery store.
Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fantastic variety of prepared foods, and lots of fresh vegetable and fruit vendors.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Saturdays 9am-2pm. Fantastic variety of prepared foods, and lots of fresh vegetable and fruit vendors.

Drinks & Nightlife

Like the name implies, this bar has a comfy lounge feel with deep colors and soft chairs and couches.
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Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
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Like the name implies, this bar has a comfy lounge feel with deep colors and soft chairs and couches.
Great food and a large selection of beers.
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Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont Ave
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Great food and a large selection of beers.
A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
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Barlata Tapas Bar
4901 Telegraph Ave
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A colorful, wood-ceilinged space sets the scene for tapas & Spanish specialities.
Artsy, upmarket lounge with comfy seating featuring artisanal light fare & imaginative cocktails.
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Marc 49
4915 Telegraph Ave
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Artsy, upmarket lounge with comfy seating featuring artisanal light fare & imaginative cocktails.
Rustic-chic gastropub offering all-day American comfort fare & cocktails, plus beer & wine on tap.
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Chop Bar
190 4th St
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Rustic-chic gastropub offering all-day American comfort fare & cocktails, plus beer & wine on tap.
Upscale, retro diner serving craft cocktails & inventive American fare with a Japanese touch.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
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Upscale, retro diner serving craft cocktails & inventive American fare with a Japanese touch.
Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences. Ping pong and bean bag games available outside.
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Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph Avenue
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Casual, spacious indoor/outdoor spot serving craft beers & updated bar food with global influences. Ping pong and bean bag games available outside.
50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.
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Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd St
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50 constantly rotated taps and 100's of bottles of great beers local and afar.

Everything Else

Just in case.
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Taco Bell
5200 CA-1
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Just in case.
Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.
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Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
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Holy Land is a traditional Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine. Sandwiches, lunch and dinner plates.

Shopping

Great local spot for new and used books
Laurel Book Store
Broadway
Great local spot for new and used books
An outdoor mall with many well known shops and restaurants including an AMC theater.
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Bay Street
Bay Street
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An outdoor mall with many well known shops and restaurants including an AMC theater.
Historic Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
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Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
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Historic Telegraph Avenue, is lined with shops and restaurants in a lively urban atmosphere.
Local sundry and pharmacy store.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Local sundry and pharmacy store.

Arts & Culture

Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Local movie historic movie theater with all the latest hit movies.
Classic and contemporary art.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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Classic and contemporary art.
Situated along the scenic Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round.
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Jack London Square
472 Water St
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Situated along the scenic Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is a vibrant destination in Oakland bringing together dining, retail, recreation and exciting events year-round.

Sightseeing

Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area.
Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco
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San Francisco Bay Ferry station
10 Clay St
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Take the Ferry across the Bay to SanFrancisco