Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Drip Line
1940 Union StreetFresh ingredients, inventive dishes, Equator coffee!! A gem!
Hearty comfort food in a diner turned rocker joint setting.
54 locals recommend
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis StHearty comfort food in a diner turned rocker joint setting.
Moomie's Cafe y Empanadas
1366 Powell StGreat coffee and empanadas!
Trouble Coffee
1545 Willow StStunning decor, and the best Peanut Butter Toast in the world!
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta StMom 'n Pop hospitality in this diner setting.
Tiki wonderment with a water view. They say they invented the Mai Tai here!
34 locals recommend
Trader Vic's Emeryville
9 Anchor DrTiki wonderment with a water view. They say they invented the Mai Tai here!
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StMy favorite East Coast styled pie. They deliver!
Exceptional veggie tacos, sweet potato fries, burgers...I like everything I've had here!
32 locals recommend
Belly
1901 San Pablo AveExceptional veggie tacos, sweet potato fries, burgers...I like everything I've had here!
The best mole I've ever had. A gem in Berkeley. Not to be missed!
20 locals recommend
Casa Latina Bakery
1805 San Pablo AveThe best mole I've ever had. A gem in Berkeley. Not to be missed!
A choice of exceptional fast casual restaurants in Old Town Oakland! Open until 10PM.
55 locals recommend
Swan's Market
538 9th StA choice of exceptional fast casual restaurants in Old Town Oakland! Open until 10PM.
Ramen, wings, cocktails...and it's close by!! A relatively new addition to the neighborhood, but a greatly appreciated one.
11 locals recommend
Noodle Theory Provisions
5849 San Pablo AveRamen, wings, cocktails...and it's close by!! A relatively new addition to the neighborhood, but a greatly appreciated one.
Drinks & Nightlife
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
1411 Powell StHip gastro-pub with modern takes on a classic pub fare.
Parks & Nature
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
2777 Middle Harbor RdMost stunning views of SF and the bay!
Bay Trail
Bay TrailThe trail that'll take you (most of the way) around the bay!
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardEveryone goes to the lake!
Safe Harbor Emeryville
3310 Powell StTremendous bay and SF views, and never crowded!
My favorite place to walk Marty. It's relatively close by. It's surrounded by water on three sides, there is all kinds of funky found art, there are stunning views of SF and the bay, there is a small, but real beach!
56 locals recommend
Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StMy favorite place to walk Marty. It's relatively close by. It's surrounded by water on three sides, there is all kinds of funky found art, there are stunning views of SF and the bay, there is a small, but real beach!
Essentials
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveRedesigned with a lot of organic choices!
CVS
2655 Telegraph AveYou never know.
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThe best for produce and fish. AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Bay Street 16
5614 Bay StStadium seating! 16 Theaters! What's not to like?
Shopping
Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StAn outdoor mall, with restaurants and a movie theater.
Getting Around
BART! Will get you to downtown SF in 8 minutes!! Or, anywhere in the bay!
79 locals recommend
West Oakland station
1451 7th StBART! Will get you to downtown SF in 8 minutes!! Or, anywhere in the bay!