Guidebook for Oakland
Walk to Food & Coffee spots
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck AveCoffee!
Damask Rose
walkable coffee shop with very good coffee and middle eastern pastries and snacks
Stylish neighborhood French inspired food spot. Excellent for drinks and light food, indoor and patio seating. Cute cute cute. Great atmosphere.
The Rendez-Vous
Stylish neighborhood French inspired food spot. Excellent for drinks and light food, indoor and patio seating. Cute cute cute. Great atmosphere.
Walkable. Small, family - owned, Vietnamese Bahn mi take-out shop. Just a few blocks away.
Phởsho Dough (TELEGRAPH AVE)
Walkable. Small, family - owned, Vietnamese Bahn mi take-out shop. Just a few blocks away.
Everything Else
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StAmazing Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole Foods Berkeley
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveClosest Trader Joes
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StClosest BART Station (see Rockridge Also)
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveA little further than Ashby but a nice walk
Great cafe for sitting on sidewalk and people watching. On a lively shopping street.
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Market Hall Caterers
5655 College AveGreat cafe for sitting on sidewalk and people watching. On a lively shopping street.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StAnother walkable bakery. Sweet.
Nicks isn't the worlds most gourmet pizza but it is local, close by and decent. We take out frequently.
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Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveNicks isn't the worlds most gourmet pizza but it is local, close by and decent. We take out frequently.
Drinks & Nightlife
My current favorite. No reservations - VERY long wait. Arrive at 5:00 or 5:30 to avoid the crowds. Worth it!
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Ramen Shop
5812 College AveMy current favorite. No reservations - VERY long wait. Arrive at 5:00 or 5:30 to avoid the crowds. Worth it!