Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveFamous Oakland Chicken Sandwich.
Famous restaurant. Excellent farm to table. Chef is an alumni from Chez Panisse, which is a famous Berkeley Restaurant known for being one of the first local and organic restaurants in the county.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveFamous restaurant. Excellent farm to table. Chef is an alumni from Chez Panisse, which is a famous Berkeley Restaurant known for being one of the first local and organic restaurants in the county.
Really famous and excellent Mac & Cheese restaurant. Perfect for families with young ones and good price points. Get there early though, long lines.
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Homeroom
400 40th StReally famous and excellent Mac & Cheese restaurant. Perfect for families with young ones and good price points. Get there early though, long lines.
It's says Webster street, but one just opened up on 43rd & Broadway. This is the best coffee I've ever had. Try the new Orleans Ice Coffee. You won't be disappointed.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StIt's says Webster street, but one just opened up on 43rd & Broadway. This is the best coffee I've ever had. Try the new Orleans Ice Coffee. You won't be disappointed.
A great bunch spot. They are moving about three doors down. Southern inspired food. Again, get there early.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueA great bunch spot. They are moving about three doors down. Southern inspired food. Again, get there early.
This is a great spot if you just want a baked good to go.They also have great pizza. All vegetarian and it changes everyday. You can simply do a slice, half a pie, or a whole pie. Reasonably priced
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Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria
4301 San Pablo AveThis is a great spot if you just want a baked good to go.They also have great pizza. All vegetarian and it changes everyday. You can simply do a slice, half a pie, or a whole pie. Reasonably priced
Great spot if you haven't ever had Burmese Food. Two really interesting salads. I always get the Chicken with mint. Has a fair amount of spice to it. Long lines, get there early.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StGreat spot if you haven't ever had Burmese Food. Two really interesting salads. I always get the Chicken with mint. Has a fair amount of spice to it. Long lines, get there early.
Fancy Mexican food, but in a good way. This is the 1st restaurant credited with changing Telegraph St. Has brunch and a nice outdoor area.
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Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueFancy Mexican food, but in a good way. This is the 1st restaurant credited with changing Telegraph St. Has brunch and a nice outdoor area.
Berkeley legend and home of one of our favorite restaurants. Two people can eat like a king for $20.00 or less. Indian street food that is delicious!
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Viks Chaat
2390 Fourth StBerkeley legend and home of one of our favorite restaurants. Two people can eat like a king for $20.00 or less. Indian street food that is delicious!
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StMy favorite coffee. Try the New Orleans Ice Coffee.
Tigerlily Berkeley
1513 Shattuck AveFried Chicken Tikka Masala. So so so good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best beer selection in Oakland right now. 30 taps. Food is excellent and a little fancy. At least 20 of the kegs are straight from the breweries in the California. That means fresh fresh beer.
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Hog's Apothecary
375 40th StBest beer selection in Oakland right now. 30 taps. Food is excellent and a little fancy. At least 20 of the kegs are straight from the breweries in the California. That means fresh fresh beer.
One of my personal favorite Mexican places. Very upscale. Beautiful outdoor space with heaters. One of the Owners is the Ex-band manager of Phish. Food is from the Oaxacan region of Mexico.
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveOne of my personal favorite Mexican places. Very upscale. Beautiful outdoor space with heaters. One of the Owners is the Ex-band manager of Phish. Food is from the Oaxacan region of Mexico.
Do you love Belgian & hard to find beers? This is the place for you. In Old Oakland. They have both a front & a back bar. Great space and great beer.
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The Trappist
460 8th StDo you love Belgian & hard to find beers? This is the place for you. In Old Oakland. They have both a front & a back bar. Great space and great beer.
Do you like really clever and crafty cocktails? This is the place for you. Limited beers on tap but delicious cocktails. Nice outdoor space too.
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Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StDo you like really clever and crafty cocktails? This is the place for you. Limited beers on tap but delicious cocktails. Nice outdoor space too.
Situated in Berkeley if you want to go closer that direction.It's 10 minutes from out house in the beautiful Rockridge neighborhood, which is next to Berkeley. Bottles can be bought and drank at home
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Trappist Provisions
6309 College AveSituated in Berkeley if you want to go closer that direction.It's 10 minutes from out house in the beautiful Rockridge neighborhood, which is next to Berkeley. Bottles can be bought and drank at home
Close to the house, excellent bar program and the food is wonderful.
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Blackwater Station Restaurant & Bar
4901 Telegraph AvenueClose to the house, excellent bar program and the food is wonderful.
Great Brewery located in Berkeley that has a fantastic supply of IPA's & Pale Ales.
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Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StGreat Brewery located in Berkeley that has a fantastic supply of IPA's & Pale Ales.
Everything Else
It's a 15 minute walk to Macarthur Bart. I'd recommend this over Ashby Bart because more lines run on this.
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MacArthur Station
555 40th StIt's a 15 minute walk to Macarthur Bart. I'd recommend this over Ashby Bart because more lines run on this.
Chris is a high school friend of mine. His chocolate is some of the best I've ever had. Also has a location on 4th street in Berkeley with an ice cream shop.
Chocolaterie
1964 University AveChris is a high school friend of mine. His chocolate is some of the best I've ever had. Also has a location on 4th street in Berkeley with an ice cream shop.
Fantastic Montreal style bagels. Try the Salt & pepper one. They also have a chicken sandwich that I think rivals Bake Sale Betty's.
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Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveFantastic Montreal style bagels. Try the Salt & pepper one. They also have a chicken sandwich that I think rivals Bake Sale Betty's.
Great spot that is a rough 10-15 minute drive. It's gorgeous and on the water. plenty of restaurants.
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Jack London Square
472 Water StGreat spot that is a rough 10-15 minute drive. It's gorgeous and on the water. plenty of restaurants.
If it's a clear day you can go to the restaurant and see beautiful views of San Francisco.
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Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
41 Tunnel RdIf it's a clear day you can go to the restaurant and see beautiful views of San Francisco.
Sightseeing
Great spot, every Sunday morning. Blue bottle is here along with a number of other vendors. Within walking distance. Really nice thing to do on a Sunday.
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Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveGreat spot, every Sunday morning. Blue bottle is here along with a number of other vendors. Within walking distance. Really nice thing to do on a Sunday.
Essentials
Like whole foods but want better prices? This is your place. The Organic selection is incredible and the non-organic section is amazing too. Feel free to use our grocery bags at our house.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StLike whole foods but want better prices? This is your place. The Organic selection is incredible and the non-organic section is amazing too. Feel free to use our grocery bags at our house.