Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Amazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveAmazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
PieTisserie
1225 Fourth StreetWhen your sweet tooth just wont quit. Best pie I've ever tasted
Always packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
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Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveAlways packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
This is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
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Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveThis is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
Carb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveCarb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
Well know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
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Sister
3308 Grand AveWell know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
Trueburger
146 Grand AveBest burger in oakland!
This restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrThis restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
If I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
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Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveIf I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
Camber
This place is amazing! Best Thai in the city!
If you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
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Home of Chicken & Waffles
444 Embarcadero WestIf you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
Located in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
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Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayLocated in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
no explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
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Starbucks
720 Atlantic Aveno explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
Ice Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveIce Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
Ozumo
2251 BroadwayFresh Sushi!
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StIn case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGo to grocery store
aka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Plaka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake
Everything Else
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StForget some toiletries? Walgreen's is right around the block.
Great DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
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Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand AveGreat DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
If you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.
The Nail Shop
3326 Grand AveIf you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StNot in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
Classy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
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Flora
1900 Telegraph AveClassy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayThe bartender here is amazing!
Best place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails.
Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!
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District Oakland
827 Washington StBest place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails.
Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!
Sightseeing
Gets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
I love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum.
First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StI love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum.
First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!
Arts & Culture
Historical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistorical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie