Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Amazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
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Amazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
When your sweet tooth just wont quit. Best pie I've ever tasted
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PieTisserie
1225 Fourth Street
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When 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 Ave
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Always 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 Ave
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This 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 Ave
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Carb 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 Ave
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Well know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
Best burger in oakland!
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Trueburger
146 Grand Ave
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Best 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 Dr
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This 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 Ave
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If I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
This place is amazing! Best Thai in the city!
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Camber
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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 West
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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!
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 Broadway
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Located 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 Ave
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no 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 Ave
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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
Fresh Sushi!
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Ozumo
2251 Broadway
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Fresh Sushi!

Essentials

In case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
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Lucky
1750 Fulton St
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In case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
Go to grocery store
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Go 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 Pl
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aka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake

Everything Else

Forget some toiletries? Walgreen's is right around the block.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Forget 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 Ave
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Great 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 Ave
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.

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 St
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Not 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 Ave
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Classy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
The bartender here is amazing!
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
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The 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 St
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Best 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 Ave
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Gets 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 St
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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!

Arts & Culture

Historical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Historical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie