Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Everyone is treated like a local, great staff and all the food is wonderful. If you are on a budget just go in for a burger - either way you'll be treated like a regular.
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Wood Tavern
6317 College AveEveryone is treated like a local, great staff and all the food is wonderful. If you are on a budget just go in for a burger - either way you'll be treated like a regular.
Lovely little cafe with good coffee/tea and sweets right up the street. Farmers Market in the lot in front on Tuesdays (2-7)
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Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StLovely little cafe with good coffee/tea and sweets right up the street. Farmers Market in the lot in front on Tuesdays (2-7)
Anywhere you go on this part of Telegraph Ave. will lead to a good dinning experience. If you love Korean, this is the place to go.
Nulbom Korean Cuisine
4869 Telegraph AveAnywhere you go on this part of Telegraph Ave. will lead to a good dinning experience. If you love Korean, this is the place to go.
Great bar scene and good food. Outdoor deck seating is nice when the sun is shining.
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Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StGreat bar scene and good food. Outdoor deck seating is nice when the sun is shining.
Great community cafe. You'll meet nice people and have a good meal/cup of coffee
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Actual Cafe
6334 San Pablo AvenueGreat community cafe. You'll meet nice people and have a good meal/cup of coffee
This section of Telegraph Avenue is chaulk full of yummy places to eat, drink and hang out.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveThis section of Telegraph Avenue is chaulk full of yummy places to eat, drink and hang out.
Another Telegraph Avenue superstar. Must have the fried chichen sandwich.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveAnother Telegraph Avenue superstar. Must have the fried chichen sandwich.
Yummy Southern food. Best place for fried chicken. Lovely atmosphere.
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Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
2261 Shattuck AveYummy Southern food. Best place for fried chicken. Lovely atmosphere.
Brazilian flare. Nice view of the harbor. Little plates. Jack London Square Farmers market right in front on Sunday 10-2pm
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Bocanova
Brazilian flare. Nice view of the harbor. Little plates. Jack London Square Farmers market right in front on Sunday 10-2pm
Flavorful Thai food, great bar and service. Happy hour for cheaper food and drinks is 5-7pm
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Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis StFlavorful Thai food, great bar and service. Happy hour for cheaper food and drinks is 5-7pm
High end Mexican American food. Nice outdoors seating area and the neighborhood is chaulk full of other interesting places to eat and shop
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Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueHigh end Mexican American food. Nice outdoors seating area and the neighborhood is chaulk full of other interesting places to eat and shop
Super grilled calamari and great selection of beers. Next door to the El Cerrito Theater
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Elevation 66 Brewing Company
10082 San Pablo AveSuper grilled calamari and great selection of beers. Next door to the El Cerrito Theater
The view of the bay is unrivaled. The food is good but you'll be paying for the view. Go for drinks and the crab, artichock dip.
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Skates on the Bay
100 Seawall DrThe view of the bay is unrivaled. The food is good but you'll be paying for the view. Go for drinks and the crab, artichock dip.
A good 20 ethnic and american restraunts all under one roof. Big screen TV for sports fans
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Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound StA good 20 ethnic and american restraunts all under one roof. Big screen TV for sports fans
About the 'coolest' place to go on College for coffee and a bite of some food.
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Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StAbout the 'coolest' place to go on College for coffee and a bite of some food.
Looney's Southern BBQ
5319 Martin Luther King Jr WayBarbeque. Not sure of the quality but it's close by (walking distance)
Venus Restaurant
2327 Shattuck AveLocal, yummy food
Breads of India
2448 Sacramento StClose by, and good.
Can't go wrong here - everything is good. But you will be waiting to get in on Sat/Sun mornings.
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Bette's Oceanview Diner
1807A Fourth StCan't go wrong here - everything is good. But you will be waiting to get in on Sat/Sun mornings.
Zut!
1820 Fourth StGreat food and drinks. Friendly staff.
The food is good but a bit expensive for their dumplings
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Noodle Theory | Rockridge
6099 Claremont AveThe food is good but a bit expensive for their dumplings
Bucci's
6121 Hollis StreetGreat Italian food and friendly family owned staff
Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th StEverything you could want in a diner
Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph AveBest Ethiopian
Close by. Haven't tried it, but see lots of people there.
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Tribu Cafe
6501 San Pablo AveClose by. Haven't tried it, but see lots of people there.
Red Sea Restaurant
5200 Claremont AveLovely Ethiopian food
Corso
1788 Shattuck AveRomantic, cozy, excellent food and staff
Bistro Liaison
1849 Shattuck AveFrench bistro
Caffè Chiave
2500 San Pablo AveGreat hang out
Right up the street. Family run, lovely staff. Go for breakfast on your way to BART
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Vault
3250 Adeline StRight up the street. Family run, lovely staff. Go for breakfast on your way to BART
Zatar Restaurant and Catering
1981 Shattuck AveYummy mediteranean food
Good Chinese and dim sum right off the Montgomery BART station
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Yank Sing
101 Spear StGood Chinese and dim sum right off the Montgomery BART station
Great burger and yummy greens within walking distance
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Victory Burger
1099 Alcatraz AvenueGreat burger and yummy greens within walking distance
Mex/Cal restaurant and bar right in the theater districk and 1/2 block from Berkeley BART train. The food is good, drinks are good, atmosphere is very hip. Great outdoor seating with fire pits
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Comal
2020 Shattuck AveMex/Cal restaurant and bar right in the theater districk and 1/2 block from Berkeley BART train. The food is good, drinks are good, atmosphere is very hip. Great outdoor seating with fire pits
Everything Else
Every Tuesday from 2pm - 7pm. A 3 minute walk from our house. Good eats and music.
North Oakland Farmer's Market - Phat Beets Produce
Every Tuesday from 2pm - 7pm. A 3 minute walk from our house. Good eats and music.
Easy transportation to anywhere in the Bay Area. 20 minutes to San Francisco and the station is a 5 minute walk from our house.
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Ashby station
3100 Adeline StEasy transportation to anywhere in the Bay Area. 20 minutes to San Francisco and the station is a 5 minute walk from our house.
Great selection of local foods. Music and crafts.
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Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveGreat selection of local foods. Music and crafts.
Beautiful campus to walk through. And, you can visit the lively section of Telegraph Avenue on your way
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IYunivesithi yaseCalifornia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetBeautiful campus to walk through. And, you can visit the lively section of Telegraph Avenue on your way
Heaven for cheese lovers and central to the 'Gourmet Ghetto' scene. Lot's of shopping and places to eat
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The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveHeaven for cheese lovers and central to the 'Gourmet Ghetto' scene. Lot's of shopping and places to eat
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College AveLittle bakery. Yummy treats.
Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles
2982 Adeline StThe wonders of lace await you!
Nordic House
2709 San Pablo AveGet your sandwich here for a picnic. Ask for all the condiments.
Black Oak Books
2618 San Pablo AvenueIndependent book store
A by-appointment only winery but worth the planning and visit
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA by-appointment only winery but worth the planning and visit
Breakfast joint. Long waits on the weekend. Cranky servers, good food
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Homemade Cafe
2454 Sacramento StBreakfast joint. Long waits on the weekend. Cranky servers, good food
Wonderful library to hang out in. Tons of computers to use at no cost. Nearby places to eat.
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Berkeley Public Library
2090 Kittredge StWonderful library to hang out in. Tons of computers to use at no cost. Nearby places to eat.
Downtown Berkeley YMCA
2001 Allston WayBest gym around. Pools. Day rates.
The Compound Gallery
1339 65th StVisit. You'll always be happy.
Redwood grove 15 minutes from our home. Lovely hikes, pool and picnicing
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Roberts Regional Recreation Area
10570 Skyline BlvdRedwood grove 15 minutes from our home. Lovely hikes, pool and picnicing
Tilden Park Merry Go Round
Lake Anza RoadHave fun, ride a pony
Great little walk, lots of birds and wildlife in an urban setting.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat little walk, lots of birds and wildlife in an urban setting.
Nice drive in the hills with a beautiful view of the bay area
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdNice drive in the hills with a beautiful view of the bay area
Von Strasser Family of Wines
965 Silverado Trail NIn the tiny town of Calistoga. A great day trip and the winery is fun
We have had families with children at the hospital for extended stays and our house has been a perfect place to rest up in between visits/doctor appts. 4 blocks away.
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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland
747 52nd StWe have had families with children at the hospital for extended stays and our house has been a perfect place to rest up in between visits/doctor appts. 4 blocks away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StGreat outdoor seating. Nice vibe.
A bar with great food and the scene is totally Oakland.
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Luka's Taproom & Lounge
2221 BroadwayA bar with great food and the scene is totally Oakland.
Nick's Lounge
3218 Adeline StFun, Keroke, games night, friendly scene
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveHistoric 'dark bar'
Anderson Valley Brewing Co
17700 Boonville RdGood brew pub
Looking for a great selection of belguim beers on tap? This is it and it's close by.
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Trappist Provisions
6309 College AveLooking for a great selection of belguim beers on tap? This is it and it's close by.
Arts & Culture
Flacos
3031 Adeline StA wonderfuplace to hang out and learn.
Great venue for music, mostly traditional (country, blues, bluegrass). Right in the middle of the arts district.
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Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison StGreat venue for music, mostly traditional (country, blues, bluegrass). Right in the middle of the arts district.
Sightseeing
This little island is in the middle of the bay and you get there by driving over the Bay Bridge. Best views of SF anywhere. There are also 4 wineries, a monthly antiques/flea market and concerts.
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Treasure Island
This little island is in the middle of the bay and you get there by driving over the Bay Bridge. Best views of SF anywhere. There are also 4 wineries, a monthly antiques/flea market and concerts.
Wonderful gardens in the hills of Berkeley
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The University of California Botanical Garden
200 Centennial DrWonderful gardens in the hills of Berkeley
Fun ride through the hills on mini steam trains. A must for those young at heart.
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Redwood Valley Railway (Tilden Steam Train)
2481 Grizzly Peak BlvdFun ride through the hills on mini steam trains. A must for those young at heart.