Guidebook for Oakland

Jessie
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Owned by old friends - they make great Sightglass coffee roasted in San Francisco and have delicious breakfast bagels and pastries. Really nice folks.
KV Coffee House
3rd Street
Owned by old friends - they make great Sightglass coffee roasted in San Francisco and have delicious breakfast bagels and pastries. Really nice folks.
Another friend of ours! This small Mexican restaurant owned and operated by an ex-cook from Chez Panisse serving up her family recipes.
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NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak St
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Another friend of ours! This small Mexican restaurant owned and operated by an ex-cook from Chez Panisse serving up her family recipes.
Another friend! Alongside of Linden Street Brewery. Tasty street food from around the world. On Sundays, the brewery hosts food trucks and an outdoor taproom.
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The Dock Supper House
95 Linden Street
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Another friend! Alongside of Linden Street Brewery. Tasty street food from around the world. On Sundays, the brewery hosts food trucks and an outdoor taproom.
Indoor dining market hall with a handful of wonderful places to eat. Cosecha is our favorite. Order at whatever counter you want and have a seat. You can also buy local sausages or fish to take home.
Swan's Market Cohousing
930 Clay St
Indoor dining market hall with a handful of wonderful places to eat. Cosecha is our favorite. Order at whatever counter you want and have a seat. You can also buy local sausages or fish to take home.
Some of the best Caribbean food I've had off the islands. Owned by friend and chef Sarah Kirnon from Barbados - this is an amazing joint.
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Miss Ollie's
901 Washington St
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Some of the best Caribbean food I've had off the islands. Owned by friend and chef Sarah Kirnon from Barbados - this is an amazing joint.
Owned by utterly lovely folks. Great hot chocolate. Such good breakfast and lunch. Feels like sitting at a Parisian cafe.
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Caffe 817
817 Washington St
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Owned by utterly lovely folks. Great hot chocolate. Such good breakfast and lunch. Feels like sitting at a Parisian cafe.

Drinks & Nightlife

Jack London frequented this historic bar on the waterfront. Sit outside and watch the sunset.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster Street
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Jack London frequented this historic bar on the waterfront. Sit outside and watch the sunset.

Essentials

Super tiny store but good for last minute things in small order. Really nice folks. Mostly organic. Produce isn't the freshest but in a pinch it works.
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Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th St
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Super tiny store but good for last minute things in small order. Really nice folks. Mostly organic. Produce isn't the freshest but in a pinch it works.
(Rockridge) Bart source for everything you would need to have a really nice meal. Fish and meat shop, wine store, grocery, high end prepared foods, flower market and tons of street shopping nearby.
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Market Hall Produce
5655 College Ave
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(Rockridge) Bart source for everything you would need to have a really nice meal. Fish and meat shop, wine store, grocery, high end prepared foods, flower market and tons of street shopping nearby.

Everything Else

Friday's from 9 am - 2pm, great fresh produce. Tons of vendors. Packed at lunch time. Buy some vegetables, grab some sausages from Taylor's inside Swan's and grill in our yard!
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Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th Street
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Friday's from 9 am - 2pm, great fresh produce. Tons of vendors. Packed at lunch time. Buy some vegetables, grab some sausages from Taylor's inside Swan's and grill in our yard!