Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great coffee, good place to cozy up inside on a weeknight or sit outside in the sun on a Saturday
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Farley's East
33 Grand Ave
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Great coffee, good place to cozy up inside on a weeknight or sit outside in the sun on a Saturday
This one's a 10-minute drive, but the coffee is top-notch and they have an outdoor patio. A good place if you need to get in wifi and work.
105 locals raden deze aan
Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Ave
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This one's a 10-minute drive, but the coffee is top-notch and they have an outdoor patio. A good place if you need to get in wifi and work.
Absolutely excellent coffee
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Artís Coffee
1717 Fourth St
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Absolutely excellent coffee
Cozy space with excellent sake and Japanese tapas.
22 locals raden deze aan
Kiraku
2566B Telegraph Ave
22 locals raden deze aan
Cozy space with excellent sake and Japanese tapas.
Good coffee (wine and beer as well); nice space to get some laptop work in (and open until 10pm).
15 locals raden deze aan
BAR 41 OAKLAND
308 41st St
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Good coffee (wine and beer as well); nice space to get some laptop work in (and open until 10pm).
Excellent coffee from Four Barrel and Sightglass; nice place to sit in the sun with a friend.
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Subrosa Coffee
419 40th St
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Excellent coffee from Four Barrel and Sightglass; nice place to sit in the sun with a friend.
Tapas
50 locals raden deze aan
Duende
468 19th St
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Tapas
My roommate's favorite taco shop.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
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My roommate's favorite taco shop.
Well known for their sandwiches in San Francisco as well as Oakland.
44 locals raden deze aan
Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadway
44 locals raden deze aan
Well known for their sandwiches in San Francisco as well as Oakland.
A nice space connected to the associated bar. They've done a rebranding recently, and I haven't been since, but had a very nice dinner here prior.
36 locals raden deze aan
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
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A nice space connected to the associated bar. They've done a rebranding recently, and I haven't been since, but had a very nice dinner here prior.

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite neighborhood bar. Awesome cocktails - try the Ember, or the barrel-aged Manhattan or anything on the menu with Mezcal. Great ambiance, weeknight evenings and weekends alike.
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
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My favorite neighborhood bar. Awesome cocktails - try the Ember, or the barrel-aged Manhattan or anything on the menu with Mezcal. Great ambiance, weeknight evenings and weekends alike.
A low-key venue that often hosts local DJs. Check the event page to see what music might be on for the weekend.
26 locals raden deze aan
Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph Ave
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A low-key venue that often hosts local DJs. Check the event page to see what music might be on for the weekend.
Good cocktails, good music some nights
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Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand Ave
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Good cocktails, good music some nights
A nice space with a fair selection of cocktails.
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Fauna
1900 Telegraph Ave
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A nice space with a fair selection of cocktails.
A cozy New American restaurant.
7 locals raden deze aan
Mockingbird
416 13th St
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A cozy New American restaurant.
A new bar and beer store with an extensive selection of craft brews.
16 locals raden deze aan
The Good Hop Bar & Bottle Shop
2421 Telegraph Ave
16 locals raden deze aan
A new bar and beer store with an extensive selection of craft brews.
A little more divey than some of the cocktail places recommended, but just a few steps away; two small dance floors with decent local DJs on certain nights.
14 locals raden deze aan
The Legionnaire Saloon
2272 Telegraph Ave
14 locals raden deze aan
A little more divey than some of the cocktail places recommended, but just a few steps away; two small dance floors with decent local DJs on certain nights.
This pub has been endorsed by my English manager. I've never been but heard lots of good things.
27 locals raden deze aan
CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph Ave
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This pub has been endorsed by my English manager. I've never been but heard lots of good things.

Sightseeing

The gem of Oakland. Go for a run around the lake mid-day (about 3 miles), or go for a stroll with a friend on the weekend.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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The gem of Oakland. Go for a run around the lake mid-day (about 3 miles), or go for a stroll with a friend on the weekend.

Essentials

All your organic goodies, a few blocks away.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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All your organic goodies, a few blocks away.
A local favorite and alternative to Whole Foods if you've a car and are seeking organic.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
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A local favorite and alternative to Whole Foods if you've a car and are seeking organic.
Excellent farmer's market on Saturdays until 2pm.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Excellent farmer's market on Saturdays until 2pm.
The closest supermarket with a large selection of Asian grocery items.
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KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph Ave
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The closest supermarket with a large selection of Asian grocery items.
This liquor store has a large selection and is open late, in case you're looking for something nicer than what might be on stock at a corner store.
6 locals raden deze aan
Broadway Liquors
2860 Broadway
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This liquor store has a large selection and is open late, in case you're looking for something nicer than what might be on stock at a corner store.
This corner store has a large selection of items not typically found at a corner store, including Califia almond milk, etc. The owners are great. They even started stocking Kevita upon my request.
Telegraph Quality Market
2429 Telegraph Ave
This corner store has a large selection of items not typically found at a corner store, including Califia almond milk, etc. The owners are great. They even started stocking Kevita upon my request.

Arts & Culture

Another great local venue. Check the event page for listings.
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
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Another great local venue. Check the event page for listings.
Local movie theater with an engaging independent selection. The seating area is made up entirely of comfy armchairs and couches.
156 locals raden deze aan
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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Local movie theater with an engaging independent selection. The seating area is made up entirely of comfy armchairs and couches.

Everything Else

A nice gym with great staff and a great vibe. If you haven't been before, you can request a free 3-day pass.
15 locals raden deze aan
FITNESS SF - Oakland
600 Grand Ave
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A nice gym with great staff and a great vibe. If you haven't been before, you can request a free 3-day pass.
A great place for a stair workout.
13 locals raden deze aan
Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore Avenue
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A great place for a stair workout.