Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Coffee isn't the best, but it's the closest. Good food includes Russian Apple Cake, Cookies, Breakfast, Sandwiches: Fried Chicken; Fried Fish; and Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10th & Wood
945 Wood StCoffee isn't the best, but it's the closest. Good food includes Russian Apple Cake, Cookies, Breakfast, Sandwiches: Fried Chicken; Fried Fish; and Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Amazing Southern style breakfast and brunch!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayAmazing Southern style breakfast and brunch!
Korean-American that's great for a sunny East Bay afternoon or evening special occasion. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) is their signature dish, but lots of flavor packed small plates.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FuseBox
2311 Magnolia StreetKorean-American that's great for a sunny East Bay afternoon or evening special occasion. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) is their signature dish, but lots of flavor packed small plates.
Another good coffee spot, better if you want to sit and work and great neighborhood vibe.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayAnother good coffee spot, better if you want to sit and work and great neighborhood vibe.
Great coffee in a hip converted warehouse space.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trouble Coffee
1545 Willow StGreat coffee in a hip converted warehouse space.
If you don't want to endure the long lines at BSK this is a closer and quicker option with good brunch options. Open 7am - 2/3pm most days.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta StIf you don't want to endure the long lines at BSK this is a closer and quicker option with good brunch options. Open 7am - 2/3pm most days.
Amazing tapas and paella with cocktails and a great wine selection to compliment.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duende
468 19th StAmazing tapas and paella with cocktails and a great wine selection to compliment.
Savory, spicy, and sweet this Thai street food spot has a little bit of everything to keep your pallet guessing. Not your standard Thai fare.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StSavory, spicy, and sweet this Thai street food spot has a little bit of everything to keep your pallet guessing. Not your standard Thai fare.
Approachable world class cuisine in the Slow-Food tradition.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BayWolf Restaurant
3853 Piedmont AveApproachable world class cuisine in the Slow-Food tradition.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of many fine watering holes in Uptown. Not as crowded as some of those right on Telegraph, and they have skee ball upstairs.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DREXL
382 19th StOne of many fine watering holes in Uptown. Not as crowded as some of those right on Telegraph, and they have skee ball upstairs.
One of Oakland's new beer gardens. Huge courtyard for drinks and good bar food with a bigger crowd of friends.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayOne of Oakland's new beer gardens. Huge courtyard for drinks and good bar food with a bigger crowd of friends.
Arts & Culture
Eclectic and fun. One of Oakland's best kept secrets.
547 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de California en Oakland
1000 Oak StEclectic and fun. One of Oakland's best kept secrets.
Great venue to see a live show. Big but always intimate too. From classic folk and rock legends to contemporary independent artist of all stripes this venue has a lot of variety and good sound.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat venue to see a live show. Big but always intimate too. From classic folk and rock legends to contemporary independent artist of all stripes this venue has a lot of variety and good sound.
Essentials
Closest groceries and pretty good selection for a neighborhood grocery.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th StClosest groceries and pretty good selection for a neighborhood grocery.
BevMo, Trader Joe's, Black Bear Dinner, and more
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Powell Street Plaza
5701-5795 Christie AveBevMo, Trader Joe's, Black Bear Dinner, and more
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous natural salt water lake at the heart of Oakland. Take a long walk around or go out for a kayak. Great restaurants in nearby Chinatown, Uptown, and Adams Point areas.
751 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardGorgeous natural salt water lake at the heart of Oakland. Take a long walk around or go out for a kayak. Great restaurants in nearby Chinatown, Uptown, and Adams Point areas.
Extends much of the eastern side of the East Bay. Lots to explore from lake, merry go round, lots of hiking, and bird watching.
495 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdExtends much of the eastern side of the East Bay. Lots to explore from lake, merry go round, lots of hiking, and bird watching.
Great and easily accessible local trails.
373 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Regional de Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadGreat and easily accessible local trails.
Entertainment & Activities
Movies, concerts, and more make their way through this local favorite. Art deco interior adds a bit of fun to your night out too.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayMovies, concerts, and more make their way through this local favorite. Art deco interior adds a bit of fun to your night out too.
Shopping
This adorable alley is a hipster paradise with beautiful plants, handmade items, Americana clothing, and a barbershop. Fun to browse, and sometimes splurge.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alley 49
Alley 49This adorable alley is a hipster paradise with beautiful plants, handmade items, Americana clothing, and a barbershop. Fun to browse, and sometimes splurge.