Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StGrocery store in walking distance
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGroceries in walking distance
Arts & Culture
Really fun cultural events of all sorts! Cute restaurant next door.
36 místní doporučují
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck AveReally fun cultural events of all sorts! Cute restaurant next door.
Wheeler Street
Wheeler StreetThis is California/Bay Area at it's best. You just have to see it!
Food Scene
Los Cilantros
3105 Shattuck AveReally yummy Mexican food. Fun atmosphere. Great Sangria.
Cute cafe, great vietnamese sandwiches (not on the menu but all you need do is ask.) Great place to sit and work. Outdoor seating as well as inside.
38 místní doporučují
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveCute cafe, great vietnamese sandwiches (not on the menu but all you need do is ask.) Great place to sit and work. Outdoor seating as well as inside.
Old school coffee house, locally owned and has regular art shows.
23 místní doporučují
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveOld school coffee house, locally owned and has regular art shows.
Long table and lots of places to sit and lots of plugs. Steady wifi, it's the most modern of the three cafes!
6 místní doporučují
Café La Renaissance
3045 Shattuck AvenueLong table and lots of places to sit and lots of plugs. Steady wifi, it's the most modern of the three cafes!
Addis Restaurant
6100 Telegraph AveYummy Ethiopian
Smokehouse
3115 Telegraph AveYummy BBQ
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveIt's all the rage!
Flacos
3031 Adeline StVegan Mexican
Barbecue Hut
6400 Shattuck AveMore delicious BBQ
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveMy favorite Ethiopian place in Oakland
Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck AvenueProbably my favorite BBQ joint
Fun bakery! Lots of gluten free stuff. Nice place to hang out
115 místní doporučují
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StFun bakery! Lots of gluten free stuff. Nice place to hang out
Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th StBest grits ever!
Everything Else
Best credit union ever. I've been with them for 22 years.
Friendly staff!
Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union
Best credit union ever. I've been with them for 22 years.
Friendly staff!
Two short blocks away...they have a very sweet dog named Sam. It's a nice place to sit and do a quick load of laundry.
EZ Laundry
6401 Shattuck AvenueTwo short blocks away...they have a very sweet dog named Sam. It's a nice place to sit and do a quick load of laundry.
Lulu's Cyclery
1944 University AvenueBike rentals
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StPharmacy
Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline StBest cakes and pastry in the whole wide world!
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueThere is always a line!
Bellisima Day Spa
3014 Shattuck AveWhy not get a massage...
Berkeley Flea Market
1937 Ashby AveEvery Saturday and Sunday. Find your treasure!
Dry Garden Nursery
6556 Shattuck AveBiggest collection of obscure plants ever!
Sightseeing
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat park...many hikes and things to see!
Drinks & Nightlife
White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph AveMaybe the oldest gay bar in the US! Dancing on weekends, pool.