Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Delicious and unique local spot. A must try in Oakland. Usually a wait.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StDelicious and unique local spot. A must try in Oakland. Usually a wait.
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveGreat wood fired bagels!
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College AveAmazing French pastries
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StLocal coffee shop
Hawking Bird
4901 Telegraph AveQuick Asian fusion bite with a full bar
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveGreat taco spot with fun vibes
There are lots of Ethiopioan restaurants in the area, this one is our favorite! Vegetarian options.
53 locals recommend
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveThere are lots of Ethiopioan restaurants in the area, this one is our favorite! Vegetarian options.
Good pizza place down the street. Good for a quick bite!
48 locals recommend
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveGood pizza place down the street. Good for a quick bite!
Beer Baron Bar & Kitchen
5900 College AveNice outdoor patio space for drinking beers!
Great cafe with a lot of different food options. Nice outdoor patio.
La Boulangerie de San Francisco, College
5500 College AveGreat cafe with a lot of different food options. Nice outdoor patio.
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StAmazing ice cream!
Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College AveSolid American Bar & Grill with a great beer list.
Great ramen and cool scene. Can be a wait but they have a nice bar space.
112 locals recommend
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveGreat ramen and cool scene. Can be a wait but they have a nice bar space.
Iconic fried chicken sandwiches and baked goods! The line moves quick.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveIconic fried chicken sandwiches and baked goods! The line moves quick.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveAwesome little dive!
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat concert venue!
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StFavorite brewery!
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveCute brewery with outdoor space and hip vibes.
The Graduate
6202 Claremont AveFun, old, Cal bar!
Established Oakland brewery with awesome outdoors pace with fire pits.
165 locals recommend
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayEstablished Oakland brewery with awesome outdoors pace with fire pits.
Parks & Nature
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadBeautiful park for hiking with various trails.
Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Quick uphill hike with great views of the Bay.
Arts & Culture
Cool museum with California history and fun exhibits. If you are around on a Friday, they have food trucks, live music and a bar!
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StCool museum with California history and fun exhibits. If you are around on a Friday, they have food trucks, live music and a bar!
Shopping
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetCute outdoor shopping area.
Very cute specialty market with a butchery, fine cheeses, wine shop, produce, bakery, coffee, flowers, etc.
40 locals recommend
Market Hall Foods Oakland
5655 College AveVery cute specialty market with a butchery, fine cheeses, wine shop, produce, bakery, coffee, flowers, etc.
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyCute and unique shops!
Essentials
Safeway
6310 College AveCentral location with parking.