Guidebook for Oakland

Patti
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great coffee and pastries and live music (on certain nights). Check their website to find out what they have going on.
57 locals recommend
Actual Cafe
6334 San Pablo Avenue
57 locals recommend
Great coffee and pastries and live music (on certain nights). Check their website to find out what they have going on.
Great coffee, great food (brunch, lunch, dinner) and free wifi. They make all their own pastries.
21 locals recommend
Tribu Cafe
6501 San Pablo Ave
21 locals recommend
Great coffee, great food (brunch, lunch, dinner) and free wifi. They make all their own pastries.
Great coffee and lunch-y type foods and pastries.
18 locals recommend
Farley's on 65th
1195 65th St
18 locals recommend
Great coffee and lunch-y type foods and pastries.
Absolutely awesome burgers.
29 locals recommend
Victory Burger
1099 Alcatraz Avenue
29 locals recommend
Absolutely awesome burgers.
Great mexican food owned by an insanely nice family. Abel will make sure you're happy.
13 locals recommend
Chile Jalapeño Taquería
6706 San Pablo Ave
13 locals recommend
Great mexican food owned by an insanely nice family. Abel will make sure you're happy.
Pizza! For when you want something quick and easy down the block.
31 locals recommend
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis St
31 locals recommend
Pizza! For when you want something quick and easy down the block.
Great for breakfast or brunch. They make all their own pastries and the coffee is good. Get the cinnamon swirl.
Cafe Aquarius
1298 65th Street
Great for breakfast or brunch. They make all their own pastries and the coffee is good. Get the cinnamon swirl.
Who doesn't know what a Starbucks is?
24 locals recommend
Starbucks
1200 Clay St
24 locals recommend
Who doesn't know what a Starbucks is?

Everything Else

Cupcakes!!! Need I say more?!
22 locals recommend
James & the Giant Cupcake
6326 San Pablo Ave
22 locals recommend
Cupcakes!!! Need I say more?!
Mail letters and postcards home!
United States Postal Service
1585 62nd St
Mail letters and postcards home!
The North Face jackets, clothing, and equipment at a discounted price.
15 locals recommend
The North Face Outlet
1238 Fifth St
15 locals recommend
The North Face jackets, clothing, and equipment at a discounted price.

Essentials

Great produce, awesome grocery store, within walking distance. Sustainable and local products.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
371 locals recommend
Great produce, awesome grocery store, within walking distance. Sustainable and local products.

Entertainment & Activities

Climbing gym with helpful staff and lessons for grown-ups and adults.
24 locals recommend
Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter St
24 locals recommend
Climbing gym with helpful staff and lessons for grown-ups and adults.

Shopping

Outdoor gear and equipment with lifetime warranties.
30 locals recommend
REI
1338 San Pablo Ave
30 locals recommend
Outdoor gear and equipment with lifetime warranties.