Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Local Coffee that originated in Berkeley. My local favorite shop!
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StLocal Coffee that originated in Berkeley. My local favorite shop!
Local Bakery with the best pastries, tarts and cookies. As close as you will get to Paris, without being in Pari/. ;)
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La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College AveLocal Bakery with the best pastries, tarts and cookies. As close as you will get to Paris, without being in Pari/. ;)
Wine on tap, great burgers and hearty entrees. They also have a low key version next door called Southie.
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Wood Tavern
6317 College AveWine on tap, great burgers and hearty entrees. They also have a low key version next door called Southie.
Some of the best ice cream ever! Local produce with new daily flavors. Try their cone with your ice cream. You won't regret it! They also have an amazing root beer float!
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Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueSome of the best ice cream ever! Local produce with new daily flavors. Try their cone with your ice cream. You won't regret it! They also have an amazing root beer float!
Organic ice cream with some really rare and exotic flavors such as earl grey and black sesame. Try their sesame cone.
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Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveOrganic ice cream with some really rare and exotic flavors such as earl grey and black sesame. Try their sesame cone.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
5421 College AveGreat thai!
Hudson Bay Cafe
5401 College AveGreat local coffee shop to sit and people watch.
Comal
2020 Shattuck AveGreat place for tapas and amazing tequila cocktails.
Sit outside on the patio during sunset. Best view of the Bay Area. Get a cocktail, and a salad and relax.
Paragon
41 Tunnel RdSit outside on the patio during sunset. Best view of the Bay Area. Get a cocktail, and a salad and relax.
Exceptional coffee with a great outside patio. Free Wifi and across the street from UC Berkeley campus and Boalt.
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Caffè Strada
2300 College AveExceptional coffee with a great outside patio. Free Wifi and across the street from UC Berkeley campus and Boalt.
Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat pasta, pizza, cocktails and wine. Hip Vibe.
Summer Kitchen +bakeshop
2944 College AveGreat sandwiches and salads
Be sure to check the hours of operation. This place will have a line out the door and down the block when open. Get their chicken sandwich.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveBe sure to check the hours of operation. This place will have a line out the door and down the block when open. Get their chicken sandwich.
Good pizza and pasta. Sister restaurant to Boot and Shoe Service.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveGood pizza and pasta. Sister restaurant to Boot and Shoe Service.
Burmese Cuisine that always has a long wait, but is completely worth it.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBurmese Cuisine that always has a long wait, but is completely worth it.
Smaller version of the sister store on College. If around here, get a pint togo. Their mexican chocolate or lavender ice cream or amazing flavors that go well with the sesame cone.
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Tara's Organic Ice Cream
4731 Telegraph AveSmaller version of the sister store on College. If around here, get a pint togo. Their mexican chocolate or lavender ice cream or amazing flavors that go well with the sesame cone.
Come here for brunch! Try their spicy huevos rancheros.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueCome here for brunch! Try their spicy huevos rancheros.
Great wine selection and amazing mussels appetizer. Also great cheese plate and deserts.
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À Côté Restaurant
5478 College AveGreat wine selection and amazing mussels appetizer. Also great cheese plate and deserts.
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveQuick, cheap and delicious Mexican cuisine.
Great crepes for anytime or come here for breakfast. nice patio to people watch and enjoy the day.
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Crepevine Restaurants
5600 College AveGreat crepes for anytime or come here for breakfast. nice patio to people watch and enjoy the day.
My favorite Italian or more specifically, Sicilian, eatery. Friendly staff, great food and italian wine and beer. You will wait for some time to get a seat and they only accept cash.
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Trattoria La Siciliana
1730 Shattuck AvenueMy favorite Italian or more specifically, Sicilian, eatery. Friendly staff, great food and italian wine and beer. You will wait for some time to get a seat and they only accept cash.
Nice coffee joint, worth a try. They have some very popular local coffee beans.
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Bica Coffeehouse
5701 College AveNice coffee joint, worth a try. They have some very popular local coffee beans.
Casual sister restaurant of next door's Wood Tavern. Great to eat before and then step over to Trappist for beer.
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Southie
6311 College AveCasual sister restaurant of next door's Wood Tavern. Great to eat before and then step over to Trappist for beer.
New small restaurant in downtown oakland. Good food and cocktails.
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveNew small restaurant in downtown oakland. Good food and cocktails.
The very first Pete's coffee that started in Berkley. Come over here to check out the gourmet Ghetto. Grab a coffee and head over to Cheeseboard for a scone or pizza.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StThe very first Pete's coffee that started in Berkley. Come over here to check out the gourmet Ghetto. Grab a coffee and head over to Cheeseboard for a scone or pizza.
In the Gourmet ghetto, this place is known for its co-op owned amazing pizza. Daily specials with wine and beer. Live music at night. Next door the sell scones and cheese.
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveIn the Gourmet ghetto, this place is known for its co-op owned amazing pizza. Daily specials with wine and beer. Live music at night. Next door the sell scones and cheese.
Famous Chicago Style Pizza. This place is always packed.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveFamous Chicago Style Pizza. This place is always packed.
Sister store of Cheeseboard collective. Great daily special pizzas. Can get by the slice.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveSister store of Cheeseboard collective. Great daily special pizzas. Can get by the slice.
Essentials
Local Grocery store that is a landmark in Berkeley. Before 2 o'clock they make some of the best sandwiches around. Call in your order if you can't make it by 2 pm.
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Star Meats
3068 Claremont AveLocal Grocery store that is a landmark in Berkeley. Before 2 o'clock they make some of the best sandwiches around. Call in your order if you can't make it by 2 pm.
Local market with great produce and great meat selections from Marin Farms. They also make fresh pasta and pasta sauces in the pasta shop.
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Market Hall Caterers
5655 College AveLocal market with great produce and great meat selections from Marin Farms. They also make fresh pasta and pasta sauces in the pasta shop.
Safeway
5100 BroadwayWalking distance to the local grocery store.
Eddie's Drive In Liquors
5491 College AveLocal Liquor store. Friendly staff and great selection.
Buckingham Wine & Spirits
3293 Lakeshore AveLiquor store with great selection of beer.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole foods nearest location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub with some extremely rare beers on tap. They also offer some rare bottled beers. Great atmosphere and free wifi.
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Trappist Provisions
6309 College AveGreat local pub with some extremely rare beers on tap. They also offer some rare bottled beers. Great atmosphere and free wifi.
Beer Garden with one of the best patios to get some sun and relax in the area.
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Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveBeer Garden with one of the best patios to get some sun and relax in the area.
Our favorite place for cocktails and bar food. Try the bourbon cocktail, flat breads and burger. You definitely won't go wrong with their entrees as well. Sit at the bar or community table.
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Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck AveOur favorite place for cocktails and bar food. Try the bourbon cocktail, flat breads and burger. You definitely won't go wrong with their entrees as well. Sit at the bar or community table.
Best place for beer and bar food. Come to watch a game or for trivia night. Great on a warm night.
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Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College AveBest place for beer and bar food. Come to watch a game or for trivia night. Great on a warm night.
Great vibe and excellent cocktails. Bartenders are amazing and entertaining.
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Easy Lounge
3255 Lakeshore AvenueGreat vibe and excellent cocktails. Bartenders are amazing and entertaining.
The Graduate
6202 Claremont AveLocal Bar
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueWine Bar
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveTiki Lounge. Sit at the bar with Pam.
The Trappist
460 8th StBelgian style ale house in old oakland.
Sit outside on the patio on a nice day. Drink some beer and have a great time.
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Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StSit outside on the patio on a nice day. Drink some beer and have a great time.
One of the oldest bars that is still standing....though on a slant from the last big earthquake.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetOne of the oldest bars that is still standing....though on a slant from the last big earthquake.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveBocce ball and drinks! What's not to like?
Extremely eclectic vibe with freshly squeezed grey hounds. Come when there is live Jazz on Saturdays.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveExtremely eclectic vibe with freshly squeezed grey hounds. Come when there is live Jazz on Saturdays.
Wine bar with tapas. Sit outside on the patio near a heat lamp or to soak up some sun.
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TOAST Kitchen + Bar
5900 College AvenueWine bar with tapas. Sit outside on the patio near a heat lamp or to soak up some sun.
Not my favorite place but a good place to grab a beer and talk with the locals.
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Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
2430 Shattuck AvenueNot my favorite place but a good place to grab a beer and talk with the locals.
Everything Else
Rockridge
Fast, easy transportation that's down the street.
Great park for a picnic on a Saturday or Sunday. During wedding season this is a great place to people watch and listen to music while reading.
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Piedmont Park
356 Highland AveGreat park for a picnic on a Saturday or Sunday. During wedding season this is a great place to people watch and listen to music while reading.
Simpanan Kawasan Vulkanik Sibley
Great hiking area.
Lovely hike with a lot of greenery and beauty.
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Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve
7087 Skyline BlvdLovely hike with a lot of greenery and beauty.
Claremont Country Club
5295 Broadway TerraceCountry club for golf
CVS Pharmacy
5100 BroadwayWalking distance to the local pharmacy.
Universiti California, Berkeley
Oxford StreetCal Campus is down the street.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTrader Joe's is within walking distance.
Wells Fargo Bank
3450 Fruitvale AveWells Fargo in the Safeway
Chase Bank
3438 Fruitvale AveChase bank down the street.
B of A down the street for your banking needs.
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Bank of America Financial Center
496 Lake Park AveB of A down the street for your banking needs.
Shopping
Jeremys Retail Inc
2967 College AvenueVintage clothing store
lululemon
1981 Union StAthletic apparel
Crush On College
5523 College AveSome great shopping for the ladies
Genova Delicatessen
5095 Telegraph AvenueStop by to grab some of their famous raviolis.
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StLocal Walgreens pharmacy
Arts & Culture
Come to see your favorite artist or just to have some great entertainment in the open greek theater.
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The Greek Theatre
2001 Gayley RdCome to see your favorite artist or just to have some great entertainment in the open greek theater.
Film theater with 21 and over shows. Grab a drink at the bar and sit in a comfy leather couch.
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Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveFilm theater with 21 and over shows. Grab a drink at the bar and sit in a comfy leather couch.
Taman Oracle
24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants Stadium
Muzium de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrMy favorite museum
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveGreat Museum
Come on a thursday night for a tour of the museum with drinking, music and dancing.
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Akademi Sains California
55 Music Concourse DrCome on a thursday night for a tour of the museum with drinking, music and dancing.
Sightseeing
Great for a run around the lake or to rent a boat.
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Amfiteater Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat for a run around the lake or to rent a boat.
Great hike and nice place to enjoy the redwoods.
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Taman Redwood Regional
7867 Redwood RoadGreat hike and nice place to enjoy the redwoods.
Must see for this area. Try one of the longer hikes or just stick to the main trail for sightseeing.
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Monumen Kebangsaan Muir Woods
Must see for this area. Try one of the longer hikes or just stick to the main trail for sightseeing.
Koloseum RingCentral
7000 Coliseum WayOakland A's Stadium.