Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Best place to do some quick grocery shopping that is walking distance.
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Smart & Final
901-933 BroadwayBest place to do some quick grocery shopping that is walking distance.
If you have a car and want to visit Whole Foods, here it is!
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIf you have a car and want to visit Whole Foods, here it is!
Food Scene
Great brunch spot with the world's most amazing chicken and waffles. Outdoor seating is available here.
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Cock-A-Doodle Cafe
719 Washington StGreat brunch spot with the world's most amazing chicken and waffles. Outdoor seating is available here.
Nice coffee shop with plenty of seating and tables for doing work. Please note: there are certain 'no computer' working days. Check their schedule.
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Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 BroadwayNice coffee shop with plenty of seating and tables for doing work. Please note: there are certain 'no computer' working days. Check their schedule.
Starbucks
1200 Clay StStarbucks!
Peony Seafood Restaurant
388 9th StBest dim sum restaurant in the heart of Chinatown.
Best vietnamese restaurant in the area with lots of nice seating.
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Le Cheval
1007 Clay StBest vietnamese restaurant in the area with lots of nice seating.
Siam Bay | Authentic Thai Cuisine
1009 Clay StThai Restaurant.
District Oakland
827 Washington StUpscale-ish bar and restaurant.
Caffe 817
817 Washington StNice coffee & restaurant spot.
Tamarindo
468 8th StGreat Mexican and tapas spot.
Great late night eatery in the Uptown district.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
1805 Telegraph AvenueGreat late night eatery in the Uptown district.
Very great neighborhood market with lots of specialty food restaurants. Great place to bring a small group to bet some food and sit in a shared seating environment.
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Swan's Market
538 9th StVery great neighborhood market with lots of specialty food restaurants. Great place to bring a small group to bet some food and sit in a shared seating environment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Penelope
555 12th StNice local bar with some outside seating.
The Trappist
460 8th StGreat bar.
Great place to grab a beer. Outdoor venue.
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Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
Great place to grab a beer. Outdoor venue.
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveNice, upscale bar.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveGreat bar with indoor bocce.
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveOne of a kind Oakland bar.