Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Binh Minh Quan
338 12th StA rice dish will win you over!
Affordable and nourishing food designed to be enjoyed by everyone. Very tasty menu, plenty of delicious choices.. specially the burgers. Great for a meal, coffee in the morning or drinks at night.
23 locals recommend
Picán
2295 BroadwayAffordable and nourishing food designed to be enjoyed by everyone. Very tasty menu, plenty of delicious choices.. specially the burgers. Great for a meal, coffee in the morning or drinks at night.
In their kitchen they use peanuts, fish sauce and shrimp paste to shape their cuisine. How good does that sound?
35 locals recommend
Hawker Fare
2300 Webster StIn their kitchen they use peanuts, fish sauce and shrimp paste to shape their cuisine. How good does that sound?
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StTo die for Noodles and Dumplings!!
They offer a curated selection of the best coffees, teas and other goods. They showcase espresso
and brewed coffee from several notable roasters and tea from some
of the best tea purveyors in USA.
12 locals recommend
modern coffee
411 13th StThey offer a curated selection of the best coffees, teas and other goods. They showcase espresso
and brewed coffee from several notable roasters and tea from some
of the best tea purveyors in USA.
Starbucks
1200 Clay StWho doesn't love Starbucks? really..
The portions are amazing. The flavor is amazing. The prices are amazing!!!! It was flavory love at first sight. They are a -great option- for takeout.
Fortune Restaurant
940 Webster StThe portions are amazing. The flavor is amazing. The prices are amazing!!!! It was flavory love at first sight. They are a -great option- for takeout.
Very chic and cozy place. Has a very romantic mood and the food is d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!!! from the salads, all the way down to their desserts.
35 locals recommend
Dopo
4293 Piedmont AveVery chic and cozy place. Has a very romantic mood and the food is d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!!!! from the salads, all the way down to their desserts.
Handmade Ice Cream shop on business for 119 years, need I say more? Staff very friendly, Ice creams are memorable and their food is also an experience you don't want to miss. Open till late!
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveHandmade Ice Cream shop on business for 119 years, need I say more? Staff very friendly, Ice creams are memorable and their food is also an experience you don't want to miss. Open till late!
Breakfast food that is very tasty! Go early in the morning since they are only open till 3pm. This place is a must, you won't regret it! trust me.
109 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayBreakfast food that is very tasty! Go early in the morning since they are only open till 3pm. This place is a must, you won't regret it! trust me.
They have authentic Mexican food. Everything from huevos rancheros to chilaquiles is delicious! Every time I go to this restaurant is a new experience mixed with outstanding flavors!
22 locals recommend
Tamarindo
468 8th StThey have authentic Mexican food. Everything from huevos rancheros to chilaquiles is delicious! Every time I go to this restaurant is a new experience mixed with outstanding flavors!
Their style brings together French, Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking concepts of preparing wholesome, nutritious and unique dishes that emphasize high quality, balance and full flavor.
27 locals recommend
Le Cheval
1007 Clay StTheir style brings together French, Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking concepts of preparing wholesome, nutritious and unique dishes that emphasize high quality, balance and full flavor.
Umami Burger Oakland
2100 Franklin StVery tasty burguers! Lots of variety.
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StCoffee lovers will be in for a treat!
Miss Ollie's
901 Washington StVery trendy, Caribbean place. The food is amazing!
Rio California
1233 Preservation Park WaySeafood Risotto is a winner!!!
Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House
332 14th StLamb Shank will make you go "MMmmmm"
Gourmet pizza!!!
Cheese curds and Three Cheese Pizza are the bomb!!
42 locals recommend
Forge Pizza Oakland
66 Franklin StGourmet pizza!!!
Cheese curds and Three Cheese Pizza are the bomb!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StRib Eye steak is VERY tasty!!
Northern California foodshed, as interpreted by Chef Craig DiFonzo who applies traditional Italian technique to create a blend of old world and new.
All salumi, pastas, and gelatos are made in house.
10 locals recommend
Lungomare
1 BroadwayNorthern California foodshed, as interpreted by Chef Craig DiFonzo who applies traditional Italian technique to create a blend of old world and new.
All salumi, pastas, and gelatos are made in house.
Everything Else
Domino's Pizza
3264 Adeline StIt's great to go and read, or just for a nice outdoor walk.
19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayTrain Station
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlBART Station
AMC Bay Street 16
5614 Bay StClose to the apartment if you are driving. Awesome place!
From the apartment you can hop on Bart, take a Downtown Berkeley line on Bart, walk two blocks and youre there!
65 locals recommend
Landmark's Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck AveFrom the apartment you can hop on Bart, take a Downtown Berkeley line on Bart, walk two blocks and youre there!
Plank
98 BroadwayBowling - Beer Garden - Bosse
Shopping
Oakland's principal tourist destination,has seen serious renovation over the years. Named after writer Jack London. The area, original wharf district of Oakland, retains some of its maritime feel.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StOakland's principal tourist destination,has seen serious renovation over the years. Named after writer Jack London. The area, original wharf district of Oakland, retains some of its maritime feel.
Arts & Culture
Startlingly good museum dedicated to the art,history,and culture of California. The building itself is an admirable piece of architecture,and the exhibits are almost uniformly excellent and engaging.
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StStartlingly good museum dedicated to the art,history,and culture of California. The building itself is an admirable piece of architecture,and the exhibits are almost uniformly excellent and engaging.
State-of-the-art science and technology education facility on a 13-acre site in the hills of Oakland. Visitors can watch planetarium shows and Megadome movies, simulate space missions, and much more!
122 locals recommend
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdState-of-the-art science and technology education facility on a 13-acre site in the hills of Oakland. Visitors can watch planetarium shows and Megadome movies, simulate space missions, and much more!
Former movie theatre, was built in1928. One block from the 19th St BART St, it's in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood, which is also being re-branded as the Arts and Entertainment district.
264 locals recommend
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveFormer movie theatre, was built in1928. One block from the 19th St BART St, it's in the heart of Oakland's Uptown neighborhood, which is also being re-branded as the Arts and Entertainment district.