Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
A South Berkeley foodie institution with a comprehensive bulk foods section! Note - BYOBag. They charge 10 cents per paper bag and does not give out plastic bags. We have a bunch of reusable bags next to the refrigerator that you can use.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA South Berkeley foodie institution with a comprehensive bulk foods section! Note - BYOBag. They charge 10 cents per paper bag and does not give out plastic bags. We have a bunch of reusable bags next to the refrigerator that you can use.
Getting Around
Adeline St & Ashby BART Station
Parks & Nature
Bushrod Park
560 59th StFood Scene
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveJump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveBrick Pig's House
5973 Shattuck AvenueLong running Arkansas style BBQ joint
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveThe best of all the local Ethiopian places nearby
Reasonably priced breakfast spot with fresh baked goods made daily
27 locals recommend
Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
2787 Shattuck AveReasonably priced breakfast spot with fresh baked goods made daily
The Sunday Thai temple brunch is a must for your itinerary if you are here on a Sunday. Get in line early, bring cash to buy tokens, and taste some of the best Thai dishes in the Bay Area. Gets crowded later in the day.
45 locals recommend
Wat Mongkolratanaram
1911 Russell StThe Sunday Thai temple brunch is a must for your itinerary if you are here on a Sunday. Get in line early, bring cash to buy tokens, and taste some of the best Thai dishes in the Bay Area. Gets crowded later in the day.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest bars in the East Bay. Used to be a bait shop in the early 20th century. Original structure was moved to a new location and a back bar was added. Shuffleboard tables, free popcorn, and local sports on the TV.
67 locals recommend
Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveOne of the oldest bars in the East Bay. Used to be a bait shop in the early 20th century. Original structure was moved to a new location and a back bar was added. Shuffleboard tables, free popcorn, and local sports on the TV.