Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Best coffee in the neighborhood and delicious low cost breakfast and lunch items
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Gaylord's Caffe Espresso
4150 Piedmont AveBest coffee in the neighborhood and delicious low cost breakfast and lunch items
Infinite Thai Eatery
4301 Piedmont AveExcellent Thai food, especially great for take-out
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
4301 Piedmont AveVegan & Tikka Masala
3814 Piedmont AvenueGreat for takeout Indian food. Delicious.
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StGreat coffee and impressive espresso machine workshop.
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveIce cream!!!
Best portobello mushroom burger out there. Meat eaters also will not be disappointed.
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Trueburger
146 Grand AveBest portobello mushroom burger out there. Meat eaters also will not be disappointed.
Dopo
4293 Piedmont AveFancy romantic Italian fare with the option for outdoor seating
La Farine Bakery
4094 Piedmont AveWonderful French bakery
great crepes, egg dishes, salads, and also serve beer, wine and mimosas. Outdoor seating available.
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Crepevine
624 Irving Stgreat crepes, egg dishes, salads, and also serve beer, wine and mimosas. Outdoor seating available.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveDelicious drinks and cool, usually quiet atmosphere
Cato's Ale House
3891 Piedmont AveBeer and live music
Parks & Nature
Best trail running in the area. Check out French trail for a challenge and some big old redwoods and Sequoia-Bayview trail for a flatter hike with bay views and nice trees as well.
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Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadBest trail running in the area. Check out French trail for a challenge and some big old redwoods and Sequoia-Bayview trail for a flatter hike with bay views and nice trees as well.
Essentials
Safeway
5100 BroadwayUnited States Postal Service
195 41st StWine On Piedmont
4183 Piedmont Ave
CVS
2655 Telegraph AvePiedmont Grocery Co
4038 Piedmont Aveexpensive but good
Getting Around
MacArthur Station
555 40th StBART
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveBART
Everything Else
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveBART