Guidebook for Oakland
Everything Else
Less than a 5-minute walk from the house.
Every weekend, there is a great fair/market with musicians, produce, crafts,entertainment, etc. and lots of fun to explore.
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Ashby station
3100 Adeline StLess than a 5-minute walk from the house.
Every weekend, there is a great fair/market with musicians, produce, crafts,entertainment, etc. and lots of fun to explore.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StVery fun cafe with VERY yummy goodies!
A Berkeley land mark and the best prices for groceries for groceries and produce (a great organic selection and lots of bulk items). --7 Blocks
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA Berkeley land mark and the best prices for groceries for groceries and produce (a great organic selection and lots of bulk items). --7 Blocks
The great Berkeley farmers market comes to us on Tuesday! just 3 blocks away with fantastic and fresh organic produce and lots of yummy goodies from Thai, Mexican, crepes, raw chocolate, and more.
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South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd StreetThe great Berkeley farmers market comes to us on Tuesday! just 3 blocks away with fantastic and fresh organic produce and lots of yummy goodies from Thai, Mexican, crepes, raw chocolate, and more.
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StSome pretty awesome cakes! Yum!
Food Scene
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveGreat cafe and popular in the neighborhood. (2 blocks)
A new cafe that has become quite "in" over the last year. Outdoor seating available and an overall nice atmosphere.
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Café La Renaissance
3045 Shattuck AvenueA new cafe that has become quite "in" over the last year. Outdoor seating available and an overall nice atmosphere.
Vault
3250 Adeline StNice atomosphere and good food.
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveAnother great cafe!
REALLY great classy pizza!
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Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveREALLY great classy pizza!
A FANTASTIC new addition to the neighborhood with incredible coffee (some of the best in the Bay Area) and some really interesting twists... (Rose Latte anyone?)
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Rasa Caffe
411 Martin Luther King Jr WayA FANTASTIC new addition to the neighborhood with incredible coffee (some of the best in the Bay Area) and some really interesting twists... (Rose Latte anyone?)
Interesting menu open for dinner Wed. - Sunday, 4pm -10pm
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44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
3290 Adeline StInteresting menu open for dinner Wed. - Sunday, 4pm -10pm
The address has moved to Alcatraz but is very close to where they used to be. This is definitely a very cool place with great coffee though.
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Alchemy Collective Cafe and Roaster
1741 Alcatraz AveThe address has moved to Alcatraz but is very close to where they used to be. This is definitely a very cool place with great coffee though.
Some of the best sushi in the Bay Area (often big lines at peak hours so make a reservation!). It's walking distance from my house too!
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Kirala
2100 Ward StSome of the best sushi in the Bay Area (often big lines at peak hours so make a reservation!). It's walking distance from my house too!
Some of the best Ethiopian in town (and we have quite a few Ethiopian restaurants in this area!)
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Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveSome of the best Ethiopian in town (and we have quite a few Ethiopian restaurants in this area!)
This is a great place for breakfast/ brunch with a nice homey atmosphere!
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Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AveThis is a great place for breakfast/ brunch with a nice homey atmosphere!
I'm a vegetarian so can't say I've tried it but it has been a very popular place with my meat loving guests.
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Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck Avenue I'm a vegetarian so can't say I've tried it but it has been a very popular place with my meat loving guests.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for all things Irish! Music, jamming, poetry, dancing--- VERY fun! (2 blocks).
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The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveGreat place for all things Irish! Music, jamming, poetry, dancing--- VERY fun! (2 blocks).
Essentials
Great first rate health foods, produce,flowers, bakery and eat in deli with outdoor seating.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGreat first rate health foods, produce,flowers, bakery and eat in deli with outdoor seating.
Walgreens has toiletries, clothes, pharmaceuticals, groceries, a photoshop and a lot more.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline StWalgreens has toiletries, clothes, pharmaceuticals, groceries, a photoshop and a lot more.