Maura's Guidebook
Food scene
This place is super famous in SF and this new location just opened as their first East Bay location! If you like Southern food, brave the line.
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Brenda's
4045 BroadwayThis place is super famous in SF and this new location just opened as their first East Bay location! If you like Southern food, brave the line.
Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 BroadwayHearty brunch! A classic Oakland spot.
Swing by to this Blue Bottle location to check out the WC Morse building. It’s so beautiful!! I recommend the Everything Croissant, which is made by a local company, Midwife & the Baker.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StSwing by to this Blue Bottle location to check out the WC Morse building. It’s so beautiful!! I recommend the Everything Croissant, which is made by a local company, Midwife & the Baker.
Sooo delicious! Menu rotates and there is always a vegetarian option.
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Tacos Oscar
420 40th StSooo delicious! Menu rotates and there is always a vegetarian option.
The coffee is amazing and the bakery has absolutely killer croissants, you would never know everything is vegan!
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Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveThe coffee is amazing and the bakery has absolutely killer croissants, you would never know everything is vegan!
Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph AveThe waits are long but the food is OUTSTANDING!
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Ave Renowned fish tacos and wonderful plaintains.
Geta Japanese Restaurant
165 41st StMr. Green Bubble
4299 Piedmont Avedoña
3770 Piedmont AvenueDelicious Mexican food and the churros are insane. Seriously, you will not regret.
Malibu's Burgers
372 24th StreetInsane vegan burgers, etc. Decadent, has a cult following.
Pla Daek Thai Esan Food
4133 Piedmont AvenueWonderful and interesting recipes, amazing drinks, and beautiful decor.
More Burmese excellence without the crowds at Burma Superstar. The Roti is a can’t miss.
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Teni East Kitchen
4015 BroadwayMore Burmese excellence without the crowds at Burma Superstar. The Roti is a can’t miss.
Shopping
Five and Dime Vintage
4125 Piedmont AveMercy Vintage
4188 Piedmont AveGood Neighbor
4200 Piedmont AveIssues
4198 Piedmont AveFantastic place for all types of magazines.
Spectator Books
4163 Piedmont AveNeighborhoods
Adorable walk on College Ave with lots of shops and restaurants.
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Rockridge
Adorable walk on College Ave with lots of shops and restaurants.
Awesome restaurants, great people watching. Cool kids hangout.
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Temescal
Awesome restaurants, great people watching. Cool kids hangout.
Sightseeing
You can't come to Oakland and not spend time at Lake Merritt! It's a gorgeous walk, a little over 3 miles long. Enjoy the people watching.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardYou can't come to Oakland and not spend time at Lake Merritt! It's a gorgeous walk, a little over 3 miles long. Enjoy the people watching.