Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
only two things on the menu here! southern style fried chicken sandwiches and salads; incredible baked goods. line is long but moves fast
196 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph Aveonly two things on the menu here! southern style fried chicken sandwiches and salads; incredible baked goods. line is long but moves fast
this new yorker calls this the best pizza in all of east bay
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck Avethis new yorker calls this the best pizza in all of east bay
BEST coffeeshop, baby/kid friendly, if you eat bread, get the toast, only open til noon; re-open for dinner and it's YUM (they have a dude whose only job is to bake bread in their wood fired pizza oven).
237 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveBEST coffeeshop, baby/kid friendly, if you eat bread, get the toast, only open til noon; re-open for dinner and it's YUM (they have a dude whose only job is to bake bread in their wood fired pizza oven).
affordable, everything is great, b'fast is yummy and cheap; carnitas nachos are amazeballs.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Calaca Loca Taqueria
5199 Telegraph Aveaffordable, everything is great, b'fast is yummy and cheap; carnitas nachos are amazeballs.
beautiful outdoor patio area, fish tacos are the bomb, chiccarones, and plantains get honorable mention.
173 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph Avebeautiful outdoor patio area, fish tacos are the bomb, chiccarones, and plantains get honorable mention.
great for lunch and gourmet selection of cheeses, crackers, olives, etc.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sacred Wheel
great for lunch and gourmet selection of cheeses, crackers, olives, etc.
burmese cuisine, line is always long on weekends, tea leaf salad is famous
458 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Burma Superstar
309 Clement Stburmese cuisine, line is always long on weekends, tea leaf salad is famous
extensive mac n cheese menu, like crazy amounts of every kind of mac n cheese you can imagine. also have gluten free and vegan (but why?)
149 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Homeroom
400 40th Stextensive mac n cheese menu, like crazy amounts of every kind of mac n cheese you can imagine. also have gluten free and vegan (but why?)
long wait on weekends for brunch, biscuits are real-deal authentic southern and awesome, NOLA style menu options, shrimp and grits is huge and delicious.
53 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph Avenuelong wait on weekends for brunch, biscuits are real-deal authentic southern and awesome, NOLA style menu options, shrimp and grits is huge and delicious.
KangNam Pho House
4419 Telegraph Aveif you love pho, this will serve you well.
Cafe Eritrea D'Afrique
4069 Telegraph Aveexcellent ethiopian
great pour overs and lunch options, very hipster vibe with lots of mac laptops, tattoos, and men in tight skinny jeans
43 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Arbor Cafe
4210 Telegraph Avenuegreat pour overs and lunch options, very hipster vibe with lots of mac laptops, tattoos, and men in tight skinny jeans
canadian style bagels which means big holes and ever so slightly sweet; sandwiches; lox
122 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph Avecanadian style bagels which means big holes and ever so slightly sweet; sandwiches; lox
artisanal gluten free baked goods and products; a mecca for the gluten free and vegan, very $$$ but incredible quality; lunch options as well such as full sandwich options (tuna melt, falafel, turkey etc)
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mariposa Baking Company
5427 Telegraph Aveartisanal gluten free baked goods and products; a mecca for the gluten free and vegan, very $$$ but incredible quality; lunch options as well such as full sandwich options (tuna melt, falafel, turkey etc)
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission Stsausage joint with $1 beer happy hour M-F 4-7pm
great cocktails, good food, portions are a bit on smaller side, so many local farms on the menu
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
TOAST Kitchen + Bar
5900 College Avenuegreat cocktails, good food, portions are a bit on smaller side, so many local farms on the menu
this is favorite restaurant in all of the bay area, including SF. if you want to eat from their full menu and don't have reservation, try for the bar when they open or close after. get the pork chops!
123 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wood Tavern
6317 College Avethis is favorite restaurant in all of the bay area, including SF. if you want to eat from their full menu and don't have reservation, try for the bar when they open or close after. get the pork chops!
excellent french pastries + bread. my spouse says the croissant here rivals those in france.
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Farine Boulangerie Patisserie
6323 College Aveexcellent french pastries + bread. my spouse says the croissant here rivals those in france.
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd Stgreat pour over coffee, awesome people watching outside
nice for dessert; great dark hot chocolate
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe and Bakery
5427 College Avenice for dessert; great dark hot chocolate
classic chicago style pizza, always crowded, east bay staple
247 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College Aveclassic chicago style pizza, always crowded, east bay staple
real deal yummy ramen, long waits and little pricey but excellent
112 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ramen Shop
5812 College Avereal deal yummy ramen, long waits and little pricey but excellent
Shopping
everything you need is here; fish market, meat market (both sustainable), produce, wine, pastries, bakery, imports, coffeeshop, YUM.
51 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Market Hall Produce
5655 College Aveeverything you need is here; fish market, meat market (both sustainable), produce, wine, pastries, bakery, imports, coffeeshop, YUM.
Drinks & Nightlife
great sports bar, excellent food, sustainable grass fed and pastured meats, try the obama (now called the presidential, but everyone knows it as the obama and it'll make you seem in-the-know), great for babies and small children.
25 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College Avegreat sports bar, excellent food, sustainable grass fed and pastured meats, try the obama (now called the presidential, but everyone knows it as the obama and it'll make you seem in-the-know), great for babies and small children.