Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Sister
3308 Grand AveSuch great Italian food and cocktails, especially wood-fire baked pizzas.
This is a great space, with a French Moroccan decor. Amazing food and drinks.
77 locals recommend
Penrose
3311 Grand AveThis is a great space, with a French Moroccan decor. Amazing food and drinks.
Oasis Kitchen
344 Grand AveGreat middle eastern food, Great vegetarian fare and economical!
Farley's East
33 Grand AveGreat coffee, great for working too.
Nice friendly spot in the neighborhood. Order at the window for on the go.
1888 Coffee Station at Bacheesos
246 Grand AveNice friendly spot in the neighborhood. Order at the window for on the go.
Amazing spot for brunch -- and lunch and dinnER
117 locals recommend
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveAmazing spot for brunch -- and lunch and dinnER
To drink and eat right on the water, come here. It's a lovely weekend spot.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrTo drink and eat right on the water, come here. It's a lovely weekend spot.
Nice roomie space, good Latin music in the background, big tables, good for work too.
16 locals recommend
Tierra Mia Coffee
3188 Mission StNice roomie space, good Latin music in the background, big tables, good for work too.
Shopping
Just 1.5 blocks away! Go here for all your food shopping, and a quick coffee at their Cafe.
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlJust 1.5 blocks away! Go here for all your food shopping, and a quick coffee at their Cafe.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTrader Joe's
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistoric art deco movie theater
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat art deco architecture, music concert hall.