Guidebook for West Oakland
Food Scene
Great local brews...try the peanut butter cookie with Reese's. Addictive!
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Trouble Coffee
1545 Willow StGreat local brews...try the peanut butter cookie with Reese's. Addictive!
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayFried chicken...need I say more??
Pretty Lady
1733 Peralta StBreakfast
Picán
2295 BroadwayAmazing whiskey collection and great desserts
Mariposa Baking Company
5427 Telegraph AveGluten free anything
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveGreat ramen and even better cocktails
One of the best Korean-fusion in the Bay area. Try the "KFC" and some sake. Great vegetarian options too
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FuseBox
2311 Magnolia StreetOne of the best Korean-fusion in the Bay area. Try the "KFC" and some sake. Great vegetarian options too
This place is super low-key, great food and good booze selection
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The Dock Supper House
95 Linden StreetThis place is super low-key, great food and good booze selection
New Gold Medal Restaurant
389 8th StBest won ton noodle soup in Chinatown
Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveFantastic, fresh Mexican
I can't eat gyros anywhere but this hole in the wall place. They are delish!
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Wally's Cafe (Emeryville)
3900 San Pablo AveI can't eat gyros anywhere but this hole in the wall place. They are delish!
Everything Else
West Oakland station
1451 7th StYour easy hub to the Bay area
Bay Area Bike Rentals
See Oaktown on wheels
Cask
3185 College AveThis is the BEST liquor store in the East Bay
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StDistillery with great vodka and brandy.
Ferry Building Marketplace
Food lovers mecca
Shopping
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyFor any need imaginable...
Entertainment & Activities
Plank
98 BroadwayBowling. Booze.
Essentials
Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveGroceries
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEveryone needs their TJ's
Sightseeing
Great place for a run/walk around the lake and all kinds of bars and food
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGreat place for a run/walk around the lake and all kinds of bars and food
Jack London Square
472 Water StAnother spot for Farmers Market, food, booze, shopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StOne of my FAV bars in the East Bay
AMAZING vodka and grapefruit. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice in eclectic setting.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveAMAZING vodka and grapefruit. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice in eclectic setting.