Roger's Bay Area Guidebook
Food scene
Homeroom
400 40th StTheir Buffalo Mac and Cheese is Amazing!
If you cannot decide on what you want to eat like I do sometimes with my partner…. Then this is the perfect place for you to got to. It’s got lots of food options!
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Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StIf you cannot decide on what you want to eat like I do sometimes with my partner…. Then this is the perfect place for you to got to. It’s got lots of food options!
Open late, great food, big portions, and good prices.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis StOpen late, great food, big portions, and good prices.
Bombera
Great place to have a dinner with some drinks and a chill atmosphere
If you’re in the mood for a breakfast burrito 🌯 this is the best spot I have found. Good portions, good flavor, and good priced.
Taqueria El Cruzero
If you’re in the mood for a breakfast burrito 🌯 this is the best spot I have found. Good portions, good flavor, and good priced.
Authentic Mexican, but Chipotle style serving and preparation.
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Taqueria Los Comales
2105 MacArthur BlvdAuthentic Mexican, but Chipotle style serving and preparation.
Popular Filipino restaurant. Check out their menu.
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Lucky Three Seven
2868 Fruitvale AvePopular Filipino restaurant. Check out their menu.
There’s a few of these around the Bay Area. If you’re in the mood for a Cheesesteak this is the place for you!
The Cheese Steak Shop
3308 Lakeshore AveThere’s a few of these around the Bay Area. If you’re in the mood for a Cheesesteak this is the place for you!
If you head down to San Jose this is the best clam chowder and better than The Boiling Crab in my opinion! Get the Shackies sauce!
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Claw Shack
1696 Berryessa RdIf you head down to San Jose this is the best clam chowder and better than The Boiling Crab in my opinion! Get the Shackies sauce!
You can find other locations around the Bay Area, but this chain for cheesesteaks is really good!
The Cheese Steak Shop
3308 Lakeshore AveYou can find other locations around the Bay Area, but this chain for cheesesteaks is really good!
Sightseeing
Great Lake to walk around on the weekends and any day of the week.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat Lake to walk around on the weekends and any day of the week.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveOld school and historic theatre.
Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Ave
Lombard Street
Known for its zig zag road. Tourist area
I-Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StGolden Gate Park
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeI believe this angle is the best angle to see the Golden Gate Bridge. The background is San Francisco and Alcatraz island to the left
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Golden Gate View Point
Old Conzelman RoadI believe this angle is the best angle to see the Golden Gate Bridge. The background is San Francisco and Alcatraz island to the left
Great park across the street where throughout the year the city holds various events. Check the calendar for those online. The Alamo Square park
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Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetGreat park across the street where throughout the year the city holds various events. Check the calendar for those online. The Alamo Square park
Alamo Square
Closest/nicest beach to house
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Otis DriveClosest/nicest beach to house
Outdoor Food Scene and Entertainment
Every First Friday of the Month, Oakland holds a true favorite for any foodie and traveler wanting to get a true feel of what Oakland is all about. Mixed, diverse, and welcoming place where people gather to enjoy food, shopping, music, art, and entertainment of all types
Jack London Square
472 Water StBay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StFisherman's Wharf
First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveSaturday’s and Sunday’s, between 10am-2:00pm outdoor farmers market, with coffee shops and food vendors
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Splash Pad Park
746 Grand AveSaturday’s and Sunday’s, between 10am-2:00pm outdoor farmers market, with coffee shops and food vendors
Great place to go and walk around, eat, bowl, play video games (plank), and enjoy yourself!
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Jack London Square
472 Water StGreat place to go and walk around, eat, bowl, play video games (plank), and enjoy yourself!
Shopping Outlet & Restaurant
Many outlet stores and restaurants, with theatre.
Great Mall
447 Great Mall DrTravel to SF
This Ferry ride to San Francisco is one of the best ways into The City! Highly recommended for its amazing views.
Ferry Landing
10 Clay StreetGrocery store for food and essentials
This market is close to the home and will have all your needs met for food and essentials.
Safeway
3550 Fruitvale AveFarmer Joe's Marketplace
Coffee shops & Cafe’s
Great avocado toast, coffee, and their umami bowls are amazing!
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Cafe Umami
2224 MacArthur BlvdGreat avocado toast, coffee, and their umami bowls are amazing!
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdGreat spot to get coffee and something for breakfast