Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlA solid go-to for wholesome groceries.
Good place to get high quality groceries at rock bottom prices.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
2900 BroadwayGood place to get high quality groceries at rock bottom prices.
The best little grocery store in my neighborhood. They have a solid selection of natural and organic foods.
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Nature's Best Foods
1431 Jackson StThe best little grocery store in my neighborhood. They have a solid selection of natural and organic foods.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveIt's a Trader Joe's... that about says it all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted california's best beer bar in 2011! They have an epic selection of brews.
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The Trappist
460 8th StVoted california's best beer bar in 2011! They have an epic selection of brews.
Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
A basic brewpub.
This historic venue always has a stellar lineup of indie artists. There's also a bar in the lobby. Definitely check this place out.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveThis historic venue always has a stellar lineup of indie artists. There's also a bar in the lobby. Definitely check this place out.
One of the first bars to contribute to the recent rebirth of Oakland's downtown. The owner was recently interviewed by NPR.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveOne of the first bars to contribute to the recent rebirth of Oakland's downtown. The owner was recently interviewed by NPR.
Stork Club
2330 Telegraph AveIf you like raw punk shows, you might enjoy this dive bar.
A decent place to get a cheap drink. It's a dive bar with a friendly vibe and a younger crowd. The place is bathed in dim red light, thus ruby room.
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Ruby Room
132 14th StA decent place to get a cheap drink. It's a dive bar with a friendly vibe and a younger crowd. The place is bathed in dim red light, thus ruby room.
CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph AveA cozy British(esque) pub.
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestSushi and jazz.
This is a centrally located dive bar/nightclub that draws a diverse crowd.
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Radio
435 13th StThis is a centrally located dive bar/nightclub that draws a diverse crowd.
Arts & Culture
A classic theater that often plays old movies. Prepare to get your nostalgia on!
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayA classic theater that often plays old movies. Prepare to get your nostalgia on!
A noteworthy tourist spot in Oakland. Check it out!
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Jack London Square
472 Water StA noteworthy tourist spot in Oakland. Check it out!
Food Scene
Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayExcellent vegan soulfood. I highly recommend!
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveEnjoyable black bean burritos and guacamole.
My neighborhood coffeehouse with an enjoyable down-home indie vibe. A good place to grab a coffee or a sandwich.
Brown Couch Cafe
My neighborhood coffeehouse with an enjoyable down-home indie vibe. A good place to grab a coffee or a sandwich.
Good place to get gourmet coffee. The seating situation sucks though and they're closed on the weekend.
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modern coffee
411 13th StGood place to get gourmet coffee. The seating situation sucks though and they're closed on the weekend.
Happy Burrito 2
564 14th StGood place to get cheap, tasty burritos.
Oasis Restaurant & Bar
135 12th StreetA decent place to get a drink... and your groove on.
Ta-Ke Sushi Japanese
Excellent sushi.
Pho 84
354 17th StExcellent Vietnamese food.
Grand Avenue Thai Cuisine
384 Grand AveA good Thai place.
If you're in a flurry to get some delicious curry, I recommend.
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Breads of India
2448 Sacramento StIf you're in a flurry to get some delicious curry, I recommend.
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster StA good place to snag some tasty Cambodian food.
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StA popular Chinese restaurant.
Banana Soy Restaurant
416 15th StThis is a popular spot for good Vegetarian Vietnamese food.
This place has excellent vegetarian Chinese food. I recommend the potstickers.... so delish!
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Nature Vegetarian Restaurant
1116 Franklin StThis place has excellent vegetarian Chinese food. I recommend the potstickers.... so delish!
An enjoyable, laid-back coffee shop. They have seating upstairs if you want to hangout awhile.
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Farley's East
33 Grand AveAn enjoyable, laid-back coffee shop. They have seating upstairs if you want to hangout awhile.
Excellent coffee shop with a modern, urban vibe. Best hours of any coffee place in downtown Oakland. I recommend.
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Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 BroadwayExcellent coffee shop with a modern, urban vibe. Best hours of any coffee place in downtown Oakland. I recommend.
Arbor Cafe
4210 Telegraph AvenueAn excellent coffeehouse and a hipster haunt.
This is a popular lunch spot, but beware of the lines stretching down the block.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThis is a popular lunch spot, but beware of the lines stretching down the block.
Good place to grab a slice. They have vegan pizza too!
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Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
Good place to grab a slice. They have vegan pizza too!
Good Ethiopian food. The injera is delicious.
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Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveGood Ethiopian food. The injera is delicious.
Everything Else
Overall, an enjoyable museum. I particularly like the installation of Californian artists upstairs.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StOverall, an enjoyable museum. I particularly like the installation of Californian artists upstairs.
Oakland Public Library
5205 Telegraph AveThe flagship of Oakland's library system.
Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph AvenueA walk up Telegraph Avenue is a must!
Shopping
Scream Sorbet
5030 Telegraph AvenueExcellent artisanal sorbets.