Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Open kitchen so you can watch them cook your delicious fresh meal. Light and flavorful, menu changes monthly. Relaxed setting, even has communal table for conversing with strangers if you like.
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Homestead
4029 Piedmont AveOpen kitchen so you can watch them cook your delicious fresh meal. Light and flavorful, menu changes monthly. Relaxed setting, even has communal table for conversing with strangers if you like.
If you like Korean Kalbi bbq, this one rivals those in LA, cooked over charcoal/wood chips. Ha mul pa jun (seafood pancake) is one of the best. Also DELIVERS to the apartment
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Ohgane
3915 BroadwayIf you like Korean Kalbi bbq, this one rivals those in LA, cooked over charcoal/wood chips. Ha mul pa jun (seafood pancake) is one of the best. Also DELIVERS to the apartment
Chicken and waffles...but the waffles are very unique, light, airy, fluffy, yet slightly crispy. You won't feel weighed down by a ton of batter, less guilt! And the homemade syrup is delicious.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayChicken and waffles...but the waffles are very unique, light, airy, fluffy, yet slightly crispy. You won't feel weighed down by a ton of batter, less guilt! And the homemade syrup is delicious.
Sister
3308 Grand AveGood Italian/pizza
Cute coffee shop, free wifi, good coffee, next to Paramount theater
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Tierra Mia Coffee
3188 Mission StCute coffee shop, free wifi, good coffee, next to Paramount theater
Good bakery also serves good sandwiches and flatbreads, free wifi
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Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayGood bakery also serves good sandwiches and flatbreads, free wifi
The Cook and Her Farmer
510 9th StGood for oysters, fresh sandwiches and salads
Everything Else
Closest BART station, about a 10-15 minute walk, depending on your pace.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 BroadwayClosest BART station, about a 10-15 minute walk, depending on your pace.
Last BART station before SF. I can tell you where to park all day for free.
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West Oakland station
1451 7th StLast BART station before SF. I can tell you where to park all day for free.
Great place for walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, people watching.
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Амфитеатр озера Мерритт
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat place for walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, people watching.
Farmers Market Sunday mornings, cute area on the bay with waterfront dining, movie theaters, outdoor free activities seasonally. Also has an AMTRAK station
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Площадь Джека Лондона
472 Water StFarmers Market Sunday mornings, cute area on the bay with waterfront dining, movie theaters, outdoor free activities seasonally. Also has an AMTRAK station
For those taking Greyhound bus to travel to Oakland/SF, the stop is within a short walking distance
Greyhound: Bus Station
1421 San Pablo AveFor those taking Greyhound bus to travel to Oakland/SF, the stop is within a short walking distance
Closest hospital for emergency services
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Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Campss
350 Hawthorne AveClosest hospital for emergency services
Essentials
My favorite of the three nearby farmers market, Saturday mornings
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Фермерский рынок Гранд-Лейк
746 Grand AveMy favorite of the three nearby farmers market, Saturday mornings
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlIf you need your wallet emptied ;)
Shopping
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyFor household items, Also has a fresh produce section
Arts & Culture
My favorite fully restored art deco theatre. The architecture and detail are amazing.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 BroadwayMy favorite fully restored art deco theatre. The architecture and detail are amazing.
Small theater, serves food and alcohol, eccentric seating w/ couches, tables, low key
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StSmall theater, serves food and alcohol, eccentric seating w/ couches, tables, low key
Near Lake Merritt and lots of restaurants, another great art deco theatre, plays your regular Hollywood movies
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Театр Grand Lake
3200 Grand AveNear Lake Merritt and lots of restaurants, another great art deco theatre, plays your regular Hollywood movies
Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont AveFor indie films
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Belgian Bar, wide selection of not so common beers. Nice atmosphere in Old Oakland
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The Trappist
460 8th StGreat Belgian Bar, wide selection of not so common beers. Nice atmosphere in Old Oakland
Nice little pub serves good food and has TVs playing popular soccer/football matches
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CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph AveNice little pub serves good food and has TVs playing popular soccer/football matches