Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont AveThe food and service is amazing!
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveThe ambiance is as wonderful as the food!
Best Burger Joint in town and the milkshakes are awesome
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Trueburger
146 Grand AveBest Burger Joint in town and the milkshakes are awesome
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StGreat ice cream crafted using liquid nitrogen
Kids love this place and the pizza is really good.
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveKids love this place and the pizza is really good.
Homeroom
400 40th StThe mac and cheese is famous! Prepare for a wait
This place is an eclectic mix of food with a great vibe.
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Swan's Market
538 9th StThis place is an eclectic mix of food with a great vibe.
Everett and Jones
126 BroadwayGreat BBQ
Best Thai food and wonderful service (family owned).
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Siam Bay | Authentic Thai Cuisine
1009 Clay StBest Thai food and wonderful service (family owned).
Annapurna Restaurant & Bar
948 Clay StRelatively new restaurant with great food and service.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayBest breakfast in Oakland!!
Get there early for the fresh bread right out of the oven!
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Acme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveGet there early for the fresh bread right out of the oven!
The desserts and fried chicken sandwiches are to die for! Open for limited hours/days so call head to be certain they are open. Well worth the wait.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveThe desserts and fried chicken sandwiches are to die for! Open for limited hours/days so call head to be certain they are open. Well worth the wait.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Sushi and you can see live music in a great venue.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestGreat Sushi and you can see live music in a great venue.
Coliseum
A's games and Raider Games
So proud of our growing zoo. This is a great zoo for kids!
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Oakland Zoo station
9777 Golf Links RdSo proud of our growing zoo. This is a great zoo for kids!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveThis hipster joint is full of character.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveFun place!
Several bars and restaurants that have a great view of the estuary.
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Jack London Square
472 Water StSeveral bars and restaurants that have a great view of the estuary.
Parks & Nature
Redwood regional stream trail
The Redwoods are amazing! Great 1 - 2 hour hike
Very easy 1 - 2 hour hiking trail along the ocean or a little inland and your in a wonderful eucalyptus grove.
Pinole Valley Park
1270 Adobe RdVery easy 1 - 2 hour hiking trail along the ocean or a little inland and your in a wonderful eucalyptus grove.
The Jewel of Oakland! Walk the lake and discover all the fun things you can do right down town.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardThe Jewel of Oakland! Walk the lake and discover all the fun things you can do right down town.
Shopping
Variety of shops, restaurants and movie theatre. Easy parking
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Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StVariety of shops, restaurants and movie theatre. Easy parking
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWonderful place to shop!
Safeway
2096 Mountain BlvdClosest Safeway