Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
It's hip and festive with great food. Industrial design with a dj on the weekends. Oakland favorite. Great for all ages (18 - 110).
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StIt's hip and festive with great food. Industrial design with a dj on the weekends. Oakland favorite. Great for all ages (18 - 110).
Duende
468 19th StAmazing Paella
This is one of the most underground trendy spots in Oakland. Open late and with Asian-Fusion. The curry lamb fries are amazing. It is unassuming in a downstairs building in Korea Town but it's quite the surprise. (Ages 18 to hip 40's to super hip elders).
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Tiger
2600B Telegraph Ave This is one of the most underground trendy spots in Oakland. Open late and with Asian-Fusion. The curry lamb fries are amazing. It is unassuming in a downstairs building in Korea Town but it's quite the surprise. (Ages 18 to hip 40's to super hip elders).
More than a bakery—there friend chicken cabbage sandwich is legend. If you're lucky you'll get a free cookie while you wait in line. All Ages. Breakfast-lunch spot.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveMore than a bakery—there friend chicken cabbage sandwich is legend. If you're lucky you'll get a free cookie while you wait in line. All Ages. Breakfast-lunch spot.
A must! Such yummy baked goods and a coop model which means that employee/owners will generally greet you with a genuine smile:)
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveA must! Such yummy baked goods and a coop model which means that employee/owners will generally greet you with a genuine smile:)
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGrand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveEntertainment & Activities
Great zoo - full day of fun with stunning views and good food.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdGreat zoo - full day of fun with stunning views and good food.
Plank
98 BroadwayShopping
Outdoor mall with a huge Barnes & Nobles... bookstores still exist:) Gap, H&M, Banana and many other favorites. Best of all, there is live entertainment most weekends and small business themed events.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StOutdoor mall with a huge Barnes & Nobles... bookstores still exist:) Gap, H&M, Banana and many other favorites. Best of all, there is live entertainment most weekends and small business themed events.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEveryone love's TJ's
One of the largest in Northern Cali—Go work from here for the day!
553 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlOne of the largest in Northern Cali—Go work from here for the day!
Less than 5 minutes away. It's a local gem that is part Trader Joe's part farmers market.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLess than 5 minutes away. It's a local gem that is part Trader Joe's part farmers market.
This is the closest grocery store I recommend. This is functional, affordable, and straight-forward.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdThis is the closest grocery store I recommend. This is functional, affordable, and straight-forward.
Drinks & Nightlife
Please come here if you love great wine. They have different events like bingo, and music every night. Plus, you can catch the ferry into San Fran's and spend a wonderful day/night sightseeing as well. The ferry is magical and inexpensive. All ages are welcome here bc they serve food—no excuses parents.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosenblum Cellars
10 Clay StPlease come here if you love great wine. They have different events like bingo, and music every night. Plus, you can catch the ferry into San Fran's and spend a wonderful day/night sightseeing as well. The ferry is magical and inexpensive. All ages are welcome here bc they serve food—no excuses parents.
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West