Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Nothing better than a late night taco truck run. There is always a line and a great energy around this spot. Get a few Al Pastor Tacos and a Juarito Mandarin and all is right with the world!
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Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st AveNothing better than a late night taco truck run. There is always a line and a great energy around this spot. Get a few Al Pastor Tacos and a Juarito Mandarin and all is right with the world!
Best chicken and waffles anywhere. Industrial neighborhood, but this place is an oasis.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayBest chicken and waffles anywhere. Industrial neighborhood, but this place is an oasis.
Great chinese noodles! Get the handmade, they're worth it!
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Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StGreat chinese noodles! Get the handmade, they're worth it!
Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayKorean Wings and big screen TVs
Sister
3308 Grand AveBest Pizza in town. Jazz on Sunday nights.
I spent 4 days a week here when I worked from home. Quad Americano, that's my DRANK!! Tell Danny or JK that Kevin sent you.
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Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley AveI spent 4 days a week here when I worked from home. Quad Americano, that's my DRANK!! Tell Danny or JK that Kevin sent you.
Duende
468 19th StGreat Paella
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Drgood lakeside patio.
Parlour
357 19th StIn the same family as Drexl and Bar 355. great craft cocktails
Bakery. Cornbread scone is out of sight.
Pizza of the Day. they feature an amazing pie every day. They only do one style per day, so come back tomorrow for a new flavor bomb.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveBakery. Cornbread scone is out of sight.
Pizza of the Day. they feature an amazing pie every day. They only do one style per day, so come back tomorrow for a new flavor bomb.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Juke box and even better back patio. Get a bloody mary and listen to some tunes.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveGreat Juke box and even better back patio. Get a bloody mary and listen to some tunes.
You have to see it to believe it, so many eclectic eye catching things on the walls and in the seats. Order a greyhound and enjoy. Music on weekends.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveYou have to see it to believe it, so many eclectic eye catching things on the walls and in the seats. Order a greyhound and enjoy. Music on weekends.
One of the best beer bars in the bay area. On a sunny day, sit out on the patio with a nice saison or anything from the deep selection on tap or in the cooler.
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Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StOne of the best beer bars in the bay area. On a sunny day, sit out on the patio with a nice saison or anything from the deep selection on tap or in the cooler.
The Trappist
460 8th StGreat beer bar in old oakland
DREXL
382 19th Stgreat cocktail bar
Total local Brewery. can't find this outside the bay area yet. These guys make a great craft beer. Industrial area of town so taxi/uber direct or drive.
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Linden Street Brewery
95 Linden StTotal local Brewery. can't find this outside the bay area yet. These guys make a great craft beer. Industrial area of town so taxi/uber direct or drive.
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayGreat outdoor patio and beer list
Everything Else
If you are here on Saturday, this is the place to be. The best farmer's market in the bay area. Grab some fresh fruit and head over to the Heart & Dagger
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveIf you are here on Saturday, this is the place to be. The best farmer's market in the bay area. Grab some fresh fruit and head over to the Heart & Dagger
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StBART rail station
Essentials
Familiar territory, but just so you know where it is
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlFamiliar territory, but just so you know where it is
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveFor your staple needs
Sightseeing
Really nice when everything is in bloom to grab a sack lunch and walk the rose garden.
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Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StReally nice when everything is in bloom to grab a sack lunch and walk the rose garden.
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveClassic Hollywood
Check it out on Friday nights for the food truck festival and live music.
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StCheck it out on Friday nights for the food truck festival and live music.
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveIf you can get tickets for a show here, do it!