Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great beer selection, good food, small kids play area!
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Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen
4251 MacArthur BlvdGreat beer selection, good food, small kids play area!
Best brunch place in the neighborhood. Get there early or be prepared to wait!
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Sequoia Diner
3719 MacArthur BlvdBest brunch place in the neighborhood. Get there early or be prepared to wait!
Everett & Jones BBQ
4245 MacArthur BlvdGood food, close by!
Phnom Penh
3912 MacArthur BoulevardPeople come from all over to eat here! Great food!
"Fancy" pizza place. People in Oakland LOVE it!
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Fist of Flour Doughjo
4166 MacArthur Blvd"Fancy" pizza place. People in Oakland LOVE it!
Laotian food. Best for takeout.
This place is an Oakland institution. Unique, delicious, and a MUST TRY.
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Champa Garden
2102 8th AveLaotian food. Best for takeout.
This place is an Oakland institution. Unique, delicious, and a MUST TRY.
They sell regular food, too, but their ice cream is famous.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveThey sell regular food, too, but their ice cream is famous.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayOne of the best brunch places in Oakland.
Parks & Nature
Wanna hike? See redwoods without having to go too far? Everything from a paved path to more strenuous hilly and long hikes, plus a playground for the kids! Great for picnics too.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadWanna hike? See redwoods without having to go too far? Everything from a paved path to more strenuous hilly and long hikes, plus a playground for the kids! Great for picnics too.
BEAUTIFUL. You can walk around it for some or all of the way. Great place to spend any time. Saturdays 9-2 is a fantastic farmer's market.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardBEAUTIFUL. You can walk around it for some or all of the way. Great place to spend any time. Saturdays 9-2 is a fantastic farmer's market.
Essentials
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdWalgreens Pharmacy
3434 High StDrugstore. Stocked with groceries, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur BlvdDive bar. See the locals!
Kitschy hipster dive bar. Known for their greyhounds (vodka/grapefruit).
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveKitschy hipster dive bar. Known for their greyhounds (vodka/grapefruit).
The cheapest beer in Oakland (shhh! Don’t tell anyone). Cute patio and good food. Walking distance from my place.
Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel
The cheapest beer in Oakland (shhh! Don’t tell anyone). Cute patio and good food. Walking distance from my place.
Getting Around
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale BART is the closest station.