Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Only a few blocks away this lovely spot is great for morning coffee and sweet treats or later in the day for hand tossed artisan pizza, salads, and wine.
237 locals recommend
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveOnly a few blocks away this lovely spot is great for morning coffee and sweet treats or later in the day for hand tossed artisan pizza, salads, and wine.
Our favorite upscale traditional Mexican food. They serve an awesome Sunday brunch that should not be missed.
74 locals recommend
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueOur favorite upscale traditional Mexican food. They serve an awesome Sunday brunch that should not be missed.
A neighborhood coffee shop located just a few blocks from the apartment. Take a quick walk and enjoy a coffee and pastry street side.
61 locals recommend
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StA neighborhood coffee shop located just a few blocks from the apartment. Take a quick walk and enjoy a coffee and pastry street side.
Fresh and vibrant Latin America food. You gotta try the fish tacos! Cholita has a brick and mortar on Telegraph Aveune but they also serves up their menu on Sundays across the street at Farmer's Mrkt
173 locals recommend
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave Fresh and vibrant Latin America food. You gotta try the fish tacos! Cholita has a brick and mortar on Telegraph Aveune but they also serves up their menu on Sundays across the street at Farmer's Mrkt
Great brunch! Grits, french toast, fried chicken, on my. You gotta go check it out.
53 locals recommend
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueGreat brunch! Grits, french toast, fried chicken, on my. You gotta go check it out.
Burmese food? Yes!!! The food is great. Try the rainbow salad and black rice pudding with coconut ice-cream
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBurmese food? Yes!!! The food is great. Try the rainbow salad and black rice pudding with coconut ice-cream
Homeroom
400 40th StLove mac & cheese? This is the place for you!
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StLocally rated coffee. Great morning treats too.
Subrosa Coffee
419 40th StCute little coffee shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky bar built in the 1920's. Low ceilings, shuffleboard table, and jukebox. Tip: Be sure to order in take out Ethiopian food from the Red Sea directly across the street.
67 locals recommend
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveFunky bar built in the 1920's. Low ceilings, shuffleboard table, and jukebox. Tip: Be sure to order in take out Ethiopian food from the Red Sea directly across the street.
Great place for a craft beer and tasty dinner. They also serve a brilliant weekend brunch.
34 locals recommend
Hog's Apothecary
375 40th StGreat place for a craft beer and tasty dinner. They also serve a brilliant weekend brunch.
Arts & Culture
Temescal Alley is a small alley way inhabited by a curated collection of artists, makers, and vendors. Be sure to grab a doughnut at Dolly Doughnuts, you won't be sorry.
65 locals recommend
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyTemescal Alley is a small alley way inhabited by a curated collection of artists, makers, and vendors. Be sure to grab a doughnut at Dolly Doughnuts, you won't be sorry.
Everything Else
Our favorite Sunday morning stop. Grab a coffee at The Blue Bottle Coffee Stand and then meaner through the market. Gather some fresh market finds to bring back and prepare a gourmet meal at home.
96 locals recommend
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveOur favorite Sunday morning stop. Grab a coffee at The Blue Bottle Coffee Stand and then meaner through the market. Gather some fresh market finds to bring back and prepare a gourmet meal at home.
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetBerkeley's premiere shopping district.
College Ave
One of Oakland's great shopping districts.
Shopping
Great shopping! Love the women's clothing selection, cooking tools, and textiles.
10 locals recommend
Atomic Garden
5453 College AveGreat shopping! Love the women's clothing selection, cooking tools, and textiles.
By far our favorite store in the Bay Area! Artistic and and wonder for the senses. Great jewelry, vintage ephemera and gifts. A real treasure.
7 locals recommend
Tail of the Yak
2632 Ashby AveBy far our favorite store in the Bay Area! Artistic and and wonder for the senses. Great jewelry, vintage ephemera and gifts. A real treasure.
Erica Tanov Store
1827 Fourth StBeautiful women's clothing and jewelry. Love the style.
Our local butcher shop. Pasture raised and grass fed. They also serve up a tasty lunch. We love the cheesesteak and burger. Give em a try.
20 locals recommend
Clove And Hoof
4001 BroadwayOur local butcher shop. Pasture raised and grass fed. They also serve up a tasty lunch. We love the cheesesteak and burger. Give em a try.
Essentials
Great supermarket. You'll find organic produce and all your big supermarket needs
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StGreat supermarket. You'll find organic produce and all your big supermarket needs
Safeway
6310 College AveJust a short walk away. If you need a close grocery store here you go.
Sightseeing
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadOur favorite place to hike. Enjoy the Oakland Hills.