Guidebook for Alameda

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Guidebook for Alameda

Food Scene

This is one of my top 3 restaurants in Alameda. If you like Thai and Indian food then you must come here. Amazing flavors. But go early because there is ALWAYS a line.
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Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph Ave
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This is one of my top 3 restaurants in Alameda. If you like Thai and Indian food then you must come here. Amazing flavors. But go early because there is ALWAYS a line.
Go here if you want a meal before seeing a movie. Great Moscow Mules too! It's next door to the theater and they can even deliver your meal directly to your seat.
Alameda Cinema Grill
2301 Central Ave
Go here if you want a meal before seeing a movie. Great Moscow Mules too! It's next door to the theater and they can even deliver your meal directly to your seat.
If you're looking for a light meal, snack or drinks, this is a great place to go. A casual restaurant with fresh food. Has board games for you to play while you're there. Karaoke on Thurs.
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Hob Nob
1313 Park St
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If you're looking for a light meal, snack or drinks, this is a great place to go. A casual restaurant with fresh food. Has board games for you to play while you're there. Karaoke on Thurs.
If you're looking for a pub, this is the place to go, and is run by locals. Built in the 1800s, the building has a rich history. Classic pub food, outdoor patio, cold beer, TV screens.
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1400 Bar & Grill & Pizza
1400 Webster St
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If you're looking for a pub, this is the place to go, and is run by locals. Built in the 1800s, the building has a rich history. Classic pub food, outdoor patio, cold beer, TV screens.
Even though this is in the shopping center, the food is fantastic. Outdoor seating during summer. Can eat at the bar if the restaurant is full. Good Italian food. Not the Olive Garden!
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore Center
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Even though this is in the shopping center, the food is fantastic. Outdoor seating during summer. Can eat at the bar if the restaurant is full. Good Italian food. Not the Olive Garden!
This is a great place to eat outside but get there early! Traditional German food, lots of excellent beers. Music on Fri & Sat nights. Sausages, schnitzels, but fish options too.
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Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln Ave
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This is a great place to eat outside but get there early! Traditional German food, lots of excellent beers. Music on Fri & Sat nights. Sausages, schnitzels, but fish options too.
Great Vietnamese food and options to sit outside. Service is hit or miss but the food is filling and good.
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Dragon Rouge
2337 Blanding Ave
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Great Vietnamese food and options to sit outside. Service is hit or miss but the food is filling and good.
Off the main island, but still technically Alameda, this is a great sushi restaurant. Definitely ask for any specials as they often have nigiri sushi that's not on the menu.
Angel Fish
883 Island Dr
Off the main island, but still technically Alameda, this is a great sushi restaurant. Definitely ask for any specials as they often have nigiri sushi that's not on the menu.
Great, locally run cafe that's great for breakfast, snacks and light lunch.
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Wescafe
1518 Webster St
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Great, locally run cafe that's great for breakfast, snacks and light lunch.
If you want a greasy-spoon diner for breakfast, this is the place for you. It gets busy on weekends so be prepared to line up if you turn up too late. Classic eggs, waffles, etc.
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Ole's Waffle Shop
1507 Park St
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If you want a greasy-spoon diner for breakfast, this is the place for you. It gets busy on weekends so be prepared to line up if you turn up too late. Classic eggs, waffles, etc.
Nice little cafe that's good for breakfasts.
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Cafe Jolie
1500 Webster St
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Nice little cafe that's good for breakfasts.
On the same block as the house, head here for fresh coffee, morning snacks and the best lunch sandwiches in town. Locally owned.
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Jay's Coffee Teas and Treats
1414 Encinal Ave
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On the same block as the house, head here for fresh coffee, morning snacks and the best lunch sandwiches in town. Locally owned.
This is hidden up an alley, just off Park Street. Average to good sushi... not as good as AngelFish but it will do in a pinch. They DELIVER!
Yellowtail
1332 Park St
This is hidden up an alley, just off Park Street. Average to good sushi... not as good as AngelFish but it will do in a pinch. They DELIVER!
Takeaway Chinese restaurant of very average quality. But if you need something quick and close, order form here, walk down a few doors to pick it up.
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Little Joe's
1410 Encinal Ave
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Takeaway Chinese restaurant of very average quality. But if you need something quick and close, order form here, walk down a few doors to pick it up.
Local ice cream parlor that is much loved by local residents.
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Tucker's Super Creamed Ice Cream
1349 Park St
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Local ice cream parlor that is much loved by local residents.
Wood fired pizzas, house-made bread & pasta, inventive small dishes and more substantial fare. Delicious.
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East End
1650 Park St
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Wood fired pizzas, house-made bread & pasta, inventive small dishes and more substantial fare. Delicious.
You'll find home-style Italian dishes here. Warm and cozy.
C'Era Una Volta
800 W Tower Ave
You'll find home-style Italian dishes here. Warm and cozy.
Kid-friendly pizza and pasta restaurant. Not terribly exciting menu, but it covers the basics.
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Tomatina
1338 Park St
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Kid-friendly pizza and pasta restaurant. Not terribly exciting menu, but it covers the basics.
Burgers and sandwiches are the specialty here and people love it. Only a couple of seats so take-away or eat in Lucky 13 next door.
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Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park St
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Burgers and sandwiches are the specialty here and people love it. Only a couple of seats so take-away or eat in Lucky 13 next door.
This Starbucks is on Park Street so it's easy to find, but parking can be tough.
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Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
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This Starbucks is on Park Street so it's easy to find, but parking can be tough.
Directly opposite Starbucks. Parking can be tough.
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Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale Ave
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Directly opposite Starbucks. Parking can be tough.
Julie's is a great cafe because it has a hidden tea garden out the back. Lots of gluten-free options and organic ingredients. Healthy and fresh.
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Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park St
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Julie's is a great cafe because it has a hidden tea garden out the back. Lots of gluten-free options and organic ingredients. Healthy and fresh.
If you want to avoid the chain coffee houses, then go to The Local. Sofas, nice snacks and a good atmosphere.
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The Local
1333 Park St
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If you want to avoid the chain coffee houses, then go to The Local. Sofas, nice snacks and a good atmosphere.
Not just "another" pizza place that's a little more creative than what you'll find at Dominoes. The Star is housed in located in a former bank so you can see the large wall safe and other elements from its former life. Great pizzas but also a broad menu and a full bar.
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The Star on Park
1400 Park St
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Not just "another" pizza place that's a little more creative than what you'll find at Dominoes. The Star is housed in located in a former bank so you can see the large wall safe and other elements from its former life. Great pizzas but also a broad menu and a full bar.

Arts & Culture

This art deco theatre has been beautifully restored. If you like old movies, they hold a classic movie series that runs on Tues and Weds. Great cinema, good popcorn, beautiful venue.
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
2317 Central Ave
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This art deco theatre has been beautifully restored. If you like old movies, they hold a classic movie series that runs on Tues and Weds. Great cinema, good popcorn, beautiful venue.

Drinks & Nightlife

A great throwback in time to when tiki bars were all the rage. It's dark in there and it's a bit divey but the drinks are strong and huge. For the best experience, go with a group.
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Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln Ave
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A great throwback in time to when tiki bars were all the rage. It's dark in there and it's a bit divey but the drinks are strong and huge. For the best experience, go with a group.
On the old Naval base, this has the best views of the city. Come here if you want to try a bunch of locally brewed beers. It's WINDY on the base!
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Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St
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On the old Naval base, this has the best views of the city. Come here if you want to try a bunch of locally brewed beers. It's WINDY on the base!
Come here for a distillery tour (vodka, whiskey, gin, liqueurs), BYO food to eat afterwards in the picnic area. Amazing city views. WINDY!
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St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch St
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Come here for a distillery tour (vodka, whiskey, gin, liqueurs), BYO food to eat afterwards in the picnic area. Amazing city views. WINDY!
Another local brewery that serves several good beers. No food, but plenty of restaurants nearby on Park Street.
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Alameda Island Brewing Company
1716 Park St
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Another local brewery that serves several good beers. No food, but plenty of restaurants nearby on Park Street.
Local bar that takes CASH ONLY. Not glamorous, but a mixed crowd of people who just like to get a casual drink.
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Lucky 13
1301 Park St
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Local bar that takes CASH ONLY. Not glamorous, but a mixed crowd of people who just like to get a casual drink.
Another great local brewery with great seating, inside and out.
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower Ave
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Another great local brewery with great seating, inside and out.

Parks & Nature

Playground and small recreation area and park that's great for kids.
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Franklin Park
1432 San Antonio Ave
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Playground and small recreation area and park that's great for kids.
2.5 miles of beach with views of the city. Lots of parking.
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Государственный пляж Роберта У. Крауна
Otis Drive
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2.5 miles of beach with views of the city. Lots of parking.
Bay-front education center with an 800-gallon aquarium & interactive exhibits about marine life.
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave
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Bay-front education center with an 800-gallon aquarium & interactive exhibits about marine life.

Entertainment & Activities

Pay a flat fee and play as many pinball games as you want on machines from the 30s until now. Totally fun.
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Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster St
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Pay a flat fee and play as many pinball games as you want on machines from the 30s until now. Totally fun.
You can rent paddle boards or kite boards from here. It's right on the beach so you walk directly into the water with your gear. They also offer lessons.
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Boardsports California
600 Westline Dr
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You can rent paddle boards or kite boards from here. It's right on the beach so you walk directly into the water with your gear. They also offer lessons.

Shopping

Great 2nd hand book store. Not too overwhelming but plenty to chose from.
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Rocket Reuse
1355 Park St
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Great 2nd hand book store. Not too overwhelming but plenty to chose from.
Main shopping center for Alameda. Many of the big chain stores are here.
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Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry St
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Main shopping center for Alameda. Many of the big chain stores are here.
Discount department store on the island.
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Target
2675 Geary Blvd
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Discount department store on the island.
This is a fairly new shopping center that has Target, Michael's, Safeway and a few chain restaurants.
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Alameda Landing
2600 – 2700 Fifth St
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This is a fairly new shopping center that has Target, Michael's, Safeway and a few chain restaurants.

Sightseeing

Old aircraft carrier that's now a floating museum. Plenty to see and do for adults and kids. Tons of rooms and aircraft to see. Great city views.
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USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
707 W Hornet Ave
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Old aircraft carrier that's now a floating museum. Plenty to see and do for adults and kids. Tons of rooms and aircraft to see. Great city views.