Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
great vegan traditional Chinese in Chinatown Oakland. reasonable prices. see monks and other cool people as well as Chinese families from the hood.
8 locals recommend
Nature Vegetarian Restaurant
1116 Franklin Stgreat vegan traditional Chinese in Chinatown Oakland. reasonable prices. see monks and other cool people as well as Chinese families from the hood.
Farmer Joe's, not to be confused with Trader Joe's, is the most extensive locally owned grocery store in my hood. There are 2 branches and this one is the largest. Tons of produce and many specialty, gourmet, local, health and organic foods. Average prices. open till 8 most days.
230 locals recommend
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdFarmer Joe's, not to be confused with Trader Joe's, is the most extensive locally owned grocery store in my hood. There are 2 branches and this one is the largest. Tons of produce and many specialty, gourmet, local, health and organic foods. Average prices. open till 8 most days.
Coffee roaster and cafe. Great coffee. within walking distance of my home.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Santana Roasting Company
4100 MacArthur BlvdCoffee roaster and cafe. Great coffee. within walking distance of my home.
Just acquired by POC raw chef who is very well known here in the Bay. Lots of sandwiches and salads. Great brunch on the weekends. Make sure you confirm they are open when you go as they close 3 days out of the week.
7 locals recommend
Two Mammas' Vegan Kitchen
3700 E 12th StJust acquired by POC raw chef who is very well known here in the Bay. Lots of sandwiches and salads. Great brunch on the weekends. Make sure you confirm they are open when you go as they close 3 days out of the week.
I haven't actually been here but it gets 137 reviews on Yelp for 4.5 stars! open in the mornings till early afternoon.
13 locals recommend
Cafe 3016
3016 MacArthur BoulevardI haven't actually been here but it gets 137 reviews on Yelp for 4.5 stars! open in the mornings till early afternoon.
This is the best pizza around, very popular. they have a pizza of the day which varies or plain cheese. they have vegan pizza as well using local made plant cheese from Butcher's Son in Berkeley.
15 locals recommend
Dimond Slice Pizza
2208 MacArthur BlvdThis is the best pizza around, very popular. they have a pizza of the day which varies or plain cheese. they have vegan pizza as well using local made plant cheese from Butcher's Son in Berkeley.
Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen
4251 MacArthur BlvdShopping
All the usual suspects: H&M, Forever 21, Uniquo, Movie Theatre and chain restaurants. Also Ross, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot and grocery stores nearby.
126 locals recommend
Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StAll the usual suspects: H&M, Forever 21, Uniquo, Movie Theatre and chain restaurants. Also Ross, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot and grocery stores nearby.
Parks & Nature
You haven't been to Oakland until you check out the scene at Lake Merritt on the weekend. People picnicing, listening to music, playing drums, dancing, being families, doggies sniffing each other, drinking beer and looking at other people.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardYou haven't been to Oakland until you check out the scene at Lake Merritt on the weekend. People picnicing, listening to music, playing drums, dancing, being families, doggies sniffing each other, drinking beer and looking at other people.
Entertainment & Activities
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave