Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveGrand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveAmazing brunch!
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveDelicious no frills Ethiopian food!
Colonial Donuts
3318 Lakeshore AveMy favorite buttermilk donuts.
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveGreat baked goods - awesome pizza.
Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 Broadway
Camino
3917 Grand AveGreat brunch, nice dinner out
Penrose
3311 Grand AveSwan's Market
538 9th StThis AMAZING little taco shop is the closet thing to our apartment and it's SO good! They make a horchata iced coffee that's to die for.
Aztecali
This AMAZING little taco shop is the closet thing to our apartment and it's SO good! They make a horchata iced coffee that's to die for.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StGreat cocktails and good food.
Our favorite local bar. Outdoor fire pits, great food and awesome beer selection.
165 místní doporučují
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayOur favorite local bar. Outdoor fire pits, great food and awesome beer selection.
Adesso
4395 Piedmont AvenueGreat little wine bar with small plates.
Sister
3308 Grand AveThe Trappist
460 8th StTiny little bar, reminiscent of English pubs
Parks & Nature
Amfiteátr Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardThe loop around the lake is a great little walk.
Morcom Rose Garden
700 Jean StBeautiful little rose garden!
Shopping
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGreat outdoor farmers market on the weekend
Umami Mart
4027 BroadwayGreat little mini market with sake, beautiful ceramics and more.
Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand AveWine shop
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl