Faatimah's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a delicious vegan coffee shop that has amazing croissants Friday - Sunday (and a ton of other baked goods every other day of the week)!
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Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveThis is a delicious vegan coffee shop that has amazing croissants Friday - Sunday (and a ton of other baked goods every other day of the week)!
Sandwiches! Ice cream! Smoothies! Very cute local market with a coffee shop inside.
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Mulberry's Market
335 Highland AveSandwiches! Ice cream! Smoothies! Very cute local market with a coffee shop inside.
Delicious pizza and craft cocktails. Perfect date night spot right by Lake Merritt.
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Sister
3308 Grand AveDelicious pizza and craft cocktails. Perfect date night spot right by Lake Merritt.
Located on the water at Lake Merritt! Yummy seafood and awesome cocktails! Pro tip: sit in the bar area to be next to the fireplace!
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrLocated on the water at Lake Merritt! Yummy seafood and awesome cocktails! Pro tip: sit in the bar area to be next to the fireplace!
This is a super yummy brunch spot with local foods and local charm! Pro tip: order the avocado toast - it comes with poached eggs on top ;)
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand AveThis is a super yummy brunch spot with local foods and local charm! Pro tip: order the avocado toast - it comes with poached eggs on top ;)
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveDecedent milkshakes and ice cream treats.
Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery
1116 Solano AveVegan ice cream on Piedmont Ave
Orbit Coffee & Doughnuts
1225 7th StYummy donuts and coffee ☕️
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlClose to you! Organic food! Coffee!
This place is really Oakland vibes - great food and a huge selection of alcohol. There is usually a SJ spinning too.
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Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StThis place is really Oakland vibes - great food and a huge selection of alcohol. There is usually a SJ spinning too.
This is one of the best sushi places I have been to but it’s better for takeout instead of dine-in.
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Judoku Sushi
3314 Piedmont AveThis is one of the best sushi places I have been to but it’s better for takeout instead of dine-in.
Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayGreat for brunch, this place is quintessential Oakland.
If you’re craving BBQ, this is the spot. Their buns are heavenly.
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Smokin Woods BBQ Cafe
4307 Telegraph AveIf you’re craving BBQ, this is the spot. Their buns are heavenly.
Ippuku
2130 Center StThe izakaya of your dreams ✨
Big Sur
Sightseeing
A beautiful park in an adorable neighborhood! Pack a picnic from Mulberry’s Market and spend the afternoon here!
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Piedmont Park
356 Highland AveA beautiful park in an adorable neighborhood! Pack a picnic from Mulberry’s Market and spend the afternoon here!
Gorgeous at sunset for a walk or jog (bring your camera)!
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardGorgeous at sunset for a walk or jog (bring your camera)!
Iphakamisa ka-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat hiking trails!
This place looks like a castle filled with plants - if that’s your thing.
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I-Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrThis place looks like a castle filled with plants - if that’s your thing.
Date Night
Amazing outdoor hot tubs in the heart of Piedmont! Book here: https://go.booker.com/location/PiedmontSprings
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Piedmont Springs
3939 Piedmont AveAmazing outdoor hot tubs in the heart of Piedmont! Book here: https://go.booker.com/location/PiedmontSprings
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistoric Movie theater next to the lake!
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveJapanese whiskey and organic ramens! Try the Meyer lemon ramen 🍜
Road Trips
You can reach these places by car and they are well worth the drive!
Pick your own strawberries! This place sells the most delicious pie slices - hot coffee and fresh chocolates!
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Swanton Berry Farm
25 Swanton RdPick your own strawberries! This place sells the most delicious pie slices - hot coffee and fresh chocolates!
You shouldn’t come all the way to California with out seeing the place Big Little Lies was filmed.
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Bixby Creek Bridge
California 1You shouldn’t come all the way to California with out seeing the place Big Little Lies was filmed.
Big Sur River Inn
46800 CA-1There are literally baby seals here and it looks like mermaid could also live here too.
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Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1There are literally baby seals here and it looks like mermaid could also live here too.