Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StGreat beer and sausage selection
Very good, fresh, local, food. And good fancy cocktails. And a great patio on a nice day.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveVery good, fresh, local, food. And good fancy cocktails. And a great patio on a nice day.
Nick and Aron's
4316 Telegraph AveExcellent pizza and bread. Good for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
Best damn fried chicken sandwich and mayo-free coleslaw. Limited hours though, they're open until they sell out, usually around 1:30.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveBest damn fried chicken sandwich and mayo-free coleslaw. Limited hours though, they're open until they sell out, usually around 1:30.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar with a pool tab and one of my favorite beers on tap for $5: Linden St. Black Lager
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The Avenue
4822 Telegraph AveDive bar with a pool tab and one of my favorite beers on tap for $5: Linden St. Black Lager
Shopping
Trend little shops including: 2 jewelers, 1 barber, 2 clothing boutiques, 1 ice cream shop, 1 donut shop.
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Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyTrend little shops including: 2 jewelers, 1 barber, 2 clothing boutiques, 1 ice cream shop, 1 donut shop.
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveHuge selection of specialty and basic spices.
Essentials
Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveGood shopping and eating
Huge selection of organic and conventional produce + everything you'd expect from a grocery store and more.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StHuge selection of organic and conventional produce + everything you'd expect from a grocery store and more.
Oasis Food Market
3045 Telegraph AveThe best freshly made pitas, baklava, and babganoush!
Everything Else
MacArthur Station
555 40th StIts close!