Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveA great scene for dinner as well as great morning hangout
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueExcellent Mexican food. Best margaritas, hands down!!
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveIconic chicken sandwiches. Baked goods, lunch items as well.
Family owned for over 30 years. A definite go to spot! Also, a great full bar
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Asmara Restaurant
5020 Telegraph AveFamily owned for over 30 years. A definite go to spot! Also, a great full bar
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueSuperb breakfast spot!
Shopping
Many locally owned craft shops as well as ice cream, craft coffee, and art galleries
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyMany locally owned craft shops as well as ice cream, craft coffee, and art galleries
It’s all about oakland here. Clothes, accessories and more! Great gift buying spot!
62 abantu bendawo batusa
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveIt’s all about oakland here. Clothes, accessories and more! Great gift buying spot!
Parks & Nature
Great views and so many hiking trails. Also they have a challenging 18 hole golf course
495 abantu bendawo batusa
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat views and so many hiking trails. Also they have a challenging 18 hole golf course
A great spot to take a walk, be at the beach, and check out the not so hidden outdoor art installations
56 abantu bendawo batusa
Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StA great spot to take a walk, be at the beach, and check out the not so hidden outdoor art installations
Essentials
Tons of local organic produce, meat and fish counter and more...
371 abantu bendawo batusa
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveTons of local organic produce, meat and fish counter and more...
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveEverything Trader Joe’s
Getting Around
40th St + MacArthur BART Station
BART station walking distance