Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Amazing pastries and baked goods, legendary pizza. Great people watching.
198 recommandé par les habitants
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveAmazing pastries and baked goods, legendary pizza. Great people watching.
The nearest coffee shop is literally a stone's throw away. Great way to meet the neighbors!
30 recommandé par les habitants
Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley AveThe nearest coffee shop is literally a stone's throw away. Great way to meet the neighbors!
Locally-owned pizza and beer just across the street, filled with charming murals.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveLocally-owned pizza and beer just across the street, filled with charming murals.
Sister
3308 Grand AveGreat brunch spot! Good coffee. Cute wait staff.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveDeee-lish deli.
Coach Sushi
532 Grand AveBottomless sake and quality sushi.
Enssaro Ethiopian Restaurant
357-A Grand AveNew location, same great Ethiopian food.
Wifi, plenty of tables, coffee, sandwiches, and Ethiopian food.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveWifi, plenty of tables, coffee, sandwiches, and Ethiopian food.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveBudget groceries a short walk away!
Quik Stop
401 Merritt AveConvenient for late-night snacks and beverages.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlFor everything that's too fancy for Trader Joe's.
Everything Else
Quick, affordable wash and fold service from the charming Ms. Lottie.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lake Merritt Laundromat
500 Wesley AveQuick, affordable wash and fold service from the charming Ms. Lottie.
Oakland YMCA
2350 BroadwayHuge gym with pool and sauna. Many classes.
24 Hour Fitness
2050 Webster StA short jog away!
Shopping
A thrifter's paradise! If you have the patience to search, you will be rewarded.
Out of the Closet - Oakland
238 E 18th StA thrifter's paradise! If you have the patience to search, you will be rewarded.
Halmoni
1601 2nd AveStylish vintage store, owned by a hip neighborhood lady. Cool events, too!
maribel
3251 Lakeshore AveDesigner consignment shopping. Flawless taste at work here!
Arts & Culture
Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand AveFANTASTIC bookstore.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveGorgeous historic theater!
Watch cult classics and recent releases on comfy couches, with pizza and beer! A favorite.
156 recommandé par les habitants
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StWatch cult classics and recent releases on comfy couches, with pizza and beer! A favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood treasure. Karaoke and funky ambiance.
60 recommandé par les habitants
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveA neighborhood treasure. Karaoke and funky ambiance.
Part wine bar, part wine shop. Huge selection of quality wine, knowledgeable staff, stylish but unpretentious vibes. Buy a bottle at market value and drink it among the locals.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Bay Grape
376 Grand AvePart wine bar, part wine shop. Huge selection of quality wine, knowledgeable staff, stylish but unpretentious vibes. Buy a bottle at market value and drink it among the locals.
Room 389
389 Grand AveSports bar with friendly neighborhood folks. Cafe by day.