Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlSalad bar, organic food, etc
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveFood
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveMovies
Food Scene
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AvePizza and fresh bakes bread (to go)
Jong Ga House
372 Grand AveGreat Korean food
The best Ethiopian food (4.5 stars, 750 Yelp reviews).
76 locals recommend
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveThe best Ethiopian food (4.5 stars, 750 Yelp reviews).
Great breakfasts, layed back place to drink some wine and eat good food, outdoor patio area
15 locals recommend
The Grand Tavern
3601 Grand AveGreat breakfasts, layed back place to drink some wine and eat good food, outdoor patio area
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveView of lake, super close
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine Stnice coffee
Great view of the lake and hills. Happy hour after 9pm. On weekend summer day there is live music outside.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrGreat view of the lake and hills. Happy hour after 9pm. On weekend summer day there is live music outside.
Camino
3917 Grand AveAmazing food. Dinner is $25+ . Brunch is $12+.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slanted floors, small, lots of character, pics of Jack London
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetSlanted floors, small, lots of character, pics of Jack London
Everything Else
Chinatown
Fun neighborhood to explore