Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveGreat Ethiopian food, fast friendly service lunch or dinner.
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveCoffee, pastries, lunch
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveEspresso - strong coffee
Smokehouse
3115 Telegraph AveFast Food, burgers and such
Emilia's Pizzeria
2995 Shattuck AveArtisan pizza.
Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveLimited seating, eclectic menu
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
Great Pizza, Family Friendly
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveTake out or cafe/sidewalk dining. Great friend chicken sandwich!
Shen Hua
2914 College AveChinese, Dine-in, takeout or delivery
Gordo Taquería
1423 Solano AveBest burritos!
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueGreat Mexican food, patio dining available. Reservations recommended
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlGroceries, hot bar
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StGourmet grocery, great produce!
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StAcross from grocery
White Horse Liquors & Krispy Krunchy Chicken
6606 Telegraph AveConvenient location
Bay Area Rapid Transit runs throughout the Bay Area, including SF, peninsula, etc.
159 locals recommend
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StBay Area Rapid Transit runs throughout the Bay Area, including SF, peninsula, etc.
Shopping
Smokey J's BBQ
3015 Shattuck AvenueNot much seating, good for takeout
Drinks & Nightlife
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveGreat pub, live music
White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph AveGay bar
Arts & Culture
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood
2966 College Avelimited run movies