Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGreat drip coffee and pastries
Sushi boat style restaurant. Their portions and creative types of sushi are just the BEST. Try the Unagi hand roll ( you have to ask for that), and their Nemo roll. YUM!
23 locals recommend
Takara Sushi
4243 18th St
Sushi boat style restaurant. Their portions and creative types of sushi are just the BEST. Try the Unagi hand roll ( you have to ask for that), and their Nemo roll. YUM!
Delightful menu, wonderful atmosphere and service - always busy, must make reservations.
123 locals recommend
Wood Tavern
6317 College AveDelightful menu, wonderful atmosphere and service - always busy, must make reservations.
Just the BEST desserts and pastries. Try their "sweet bar" a nutty shortbread dipped in chocolate, and their cookies are FULL of chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, etc. Worth every penny.
20 locals recommend
Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayJust the BEST desserts and pastries. Try their "sweet bar" a nutty shortbread dipped in chocolate, and their cookies are FULL of chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, etc. Worth every penny.
The most amazing breakfasts, some traditional and some not. Always busy, but worth the wait.
53 locals recommend
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueThe most amazing breakfasts, some traditional and some not. Always busy, but worth the wait.
A European-style food hall - wines, flowers, fish, meat, poultry, food-to-go,, bakery, and more. The place to hang out across from the BART station, and people watch.
13 locals recommend
Market Hall Caterers
5655 College AveA European-style food hall - wines, flowers, fish, meat, poultry, food-to-go,, bakery, and more. The place to hang out across from the BART station, and people watch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Top shelf artists from around the world, and GREAT Japanese food.
136 locals recommend
Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestTop shelf artists from around the world, and GREAT Japanese food.
the Best Jazz Scene in town and which also serves tantalizing finger foods and desserts, plus some GREAT CALIF wines.
7 locals recommend
The Sound Room
3022 Broadwaythe Best Jazz Scene in town and which also serves tantalizing finger foods and desserts, plus some GREAT CALIF wines.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
Everything you need, and it's next door to Pharmica, to boot.
Everything Else
Incredible fruit, vegetable and baked goods to choose from, PLUS the everyday vendors within the Ferry Building. A must see, every Saturday morning. You can also get a hot cooked-to-order breakfast on the wharf, as well.
95 locals recommend
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaIncredible fruit, vegetable and baked goods to choose from, PLUS the everyday vendors within the Ferry Building. A must see, every Saturday morning. You can also get a hot cooked-to-order breakfast on the wharf, as well.