Guidebook for Oakland

Erin
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

1 block to the best ramen; expect a wait, but it's worth it.
112 locals recommend
Ramen Shop
5812 College Ave
112 locals recommend
1 block to the best ramen; expect a wait, but it's worth it.
Good coffee, good people--in Market Hall
105 locals recommend
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Ave
105 locals recommend
Good coffee, good people--in Market Hall
Beautiful pizza and pasta. Not cheap but delicious.
237 locals recommend
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
237 locals recommend
Beautiful pizza and pasta. Not cheap but delicious.
Mmmmm, sandwiches. Great lunch spot. Same owners as Wood Tavern, next door.
40 locals recommend
Southie
6311 College Ave
40 locals recommend
Mmmmm, sandwiches. Great lunch spot. Same owners as Wood Tavern, next door.
Homey food with a Japanese twist + warm service and delicious cocktails. One of my favorites.
53 locals recommend
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo Ave
53 locals recommend
Homey food with a Japanese twist + warm service and delicious cocktails. One of my favorites.
Don't be intimidated by the line down the block, it moves fast and the fried chicken sandwich is worth it.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Ave
196 locals recommend
Don't be intimidated by the line down the block, it moves fast and the fried chicken sandwich is worth it.

Everything Else

Fun super hip hidden shopping area.
65 locals recommend
Temescal Alley
Temescal Alley
65 locals recommend
Fun super hip hidden shopping area.
European-style market: produce, butcher, cheese, wine, flowers. :)
51 locals recommend
Market Hall Produce
5655 College Ave
51 locals recommend
European-style market: produce, butcher, cheese, wine, flowers. :)
Pharmacy nearby, just in case.
23 locals recommend
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
925 Cole St
23 locals recommend
Pharmacy nearby, just in case.

Essentials

Always good to have a TJ's a block away.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 locals recommend
Always good to have a TJ's a block away.