Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
On Saturday and Sunday morning, you'll typically find a line out the door for these delicious and fresh Montreal style bagels. Featuring everything from white fish to classic lox toppings, these are definitely worth the wait! Gluten + Vegan friendly.
*2 blocks from the apartment
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Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveOn Saturday and Sunday morning, you'll typically find a line out the door for these delicious and fresh Montreal style bagels. Featuring everything from white fish to classic lox toppings, these are definitely worth the wait! Gluten + Vegan friendly.
*2 blocks from the apartment
Classic Italian pizzas that are great to share and couple with some strong drinks. Also a nice place to grab a croissant and do some work in the morning. During the summer on Wednesday nights they have outdoor movie night!
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveClassic Italian pizzas that are great to share and couple with some strong drinks. Also a nice place to grab a croissant and do some work in the morning. During the summer on Wednesday nights they have outdoor movie night!
Classic Oaxacan fare with an amazing bar. Try the Mezcal Margarita!
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Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueClassic Oaxacan fare with an amazing bar. Try the Mezcal Margarita!
Cholita Linda started as a Mexican food truck and has grown to a brick & mortar. The cubano sandwich is everything. Great for groups :).
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveCholita Linda started as a Mexican food truck and has grown to a brick & mortar. The cubano sandwich is everything. Great for groups :).
Clove And Hoof
4001 BroadwayIf you're into quality meat, grab a sandwich at Clove & Hoof.
Brunch at Chop Bar is awesome. They've got strong bloody marys and hearty french toast. Stroll through either Old Oakland or Jack London to work off the meal.
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Chop Bar
190 4th StBrunch at Chop Bar is awesome. They've got strong bloody marys and hearty french toast. Stroll through either Old Oakland or Jack London to work off the meal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Head straight to the bar and grab one of the delicious cocktails on tap. Lounge around backyard picnic tables under some of the oldest Oak trees in Oakland. On most nights a food pop is set up to satisfy some late night cravings.
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The Double Standard
2424 Telegraph AveHead straight to the bar and grab one of the delicious cocktails on tap. Lounge around backyard picnic tables under some of the oldest Oak trees in Oakland. On most nights a food pop is set up to satisfy some late night cravings.
Make Westing
1741 Telegraph AveMake Westing has a bocce ball court and great drinks!
Kingfish is an institution and has been around for almost 100 years. Great dive bar with free popcorn and cheap pitchers. You'll often find the local crowd watching a Warrior's game here.
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Kingfish Pub & Cafe
5227 Telegraph AveKingfish is an institution and has been around for almost 100 years. Great dive bar with free popcorn and cheap pitchers. You'll often find the local crowd watching a Warrior's game here.
Great drinks and surprisingly a good place to grab a late night grilled cheese.
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Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveGreat drinks and surprisingly a good place to grab a late night grilled cheese.
Fauna
1900 Telegraph AveThis Art Deco bar is beautiful and offers high class cocktails.
Great beer garden with pizza and other yummy snacks.
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Arthur Mac's Tap and Snack
4006 Martin Luther King Jr WayGreat beer garden with pizza and other yummy snacks.
Temescal brewing has great local beers and often features food trucks.
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Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveTemescal brewing has great local beers and often features food trucks.
Though the name makes no sense, this brewery is incredibly cute and offers great cheese plates.
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Roses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph AveThough the name makes no sense, this brewery is incredibly cute and offers great cheese plates.
If you're a beer aficionado, this is the place for you. Featuring 3 bars within the bar, you'll find beers from around the world and the equivalent of sommeliers of beer to help you navigate the vast selection.
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The Trappist
460 8th StIf you're a beer aficionado, this is the place for you. Featuring 3 bars within the bar, you'll find beers from around the world and the equivalent of sommeliers of beer to help you navigate the vast selection.
Formally an old dealership, Drake's is a local staple. Grab a seat by a fire pit or chill inside.
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Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayFormally an old dealership, Drake's is a local staple. Grab a seat by a fire pit or chill inside.
Shopping
Satiate all of your succulent lust in this beautifully curated shop.
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Crimson Horticultural Rarities
4268 49th StSatiate all of your succulent lust in this beautifully curated shop.
Local clothing designer, Ali Golden creates unique collections, bags, and offers access to Commes De Garcon wallets/sunglasses.
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Ali Golden
482 49th StLocal clothing designer, Ali Golden creates unique collections, bags, and offers access to Commes De Garcon wallets/sunglasses.
BAGGU Oakland
Temescal AlleyDandelion Post
421 40th StCute boutique with a revolving selection of local designers.
Essentials
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StWhole Foods Market
230 Bay PlEntertainment & Activities
Catch new releases and classics at this funky downtown theater. Relax in cozy couches and enjoy the beer on tap/really good food! Great night for pub quiz on Thursdays.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StCatch new releases and classics at this funky downtown theater. Relax in cozy couches and enjoy the beer on tap/really good food! Great night for pub quiz on Thursdays.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveBeautiful old school movie theater
Jazz institution in Jack London Square - a great area to explore by the water.
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero WestJazz institution in Jack London Square - a great area to explore by the water.
Getting Around
Bart is 3 blocks away - you can catch the Emery go round shuttle for free here as well as transbay buses.
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MacArthur Station
555 40th StBart is 3 blocks away - you can catch the Emery go round shuttle for free here as well as transbay buses.
Arts & Culture
The Oakland Museum is a hidden gem - it has an amazing permanent collection as well as a rotating display of local artists. In the heart of Oakland Chinatown. Stop by on a Friday nights for food truck Friday and live music.
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I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StThe Oakland Museum is a hidden gem - it has an amazing permanent collection as well as a rotating display of local artists. In the heart of Oakland Chinatown. Stop by on a Friday nights for food truck Friday and live music.
The first friday of every month you can find the streets of 27th - 20th blocked off for First Friday. Go gallery hopping, grab food from a food truck, drinks at the multiple art hubs, and pick up some local crafts along the way. .
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveThe first friday of every month you can find the streets of 27th - 20th blocked off for First Friday. Go gallery hopping, grab food from a food truck, drinks at the multiple art hubs, and pick up some local crafts along the way. .