Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Safeway
5100 BroadwayThe closest grocery store.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveTrader Joe's (grocery store)
This is a specialty grocery store, more expensive than most, but they carry a lot of unique items: fresh-made pasta, cheeses from around the world, gourmet pre-prepared foods, etc.
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Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College AveThis is a specialty grocery store, more expensive than most, but they carry a lot of unique items: fresh-made pasta, cheeses from around the world, gourmet pre-prepared foods, etc.
Everything Else
Eddie's Drive In Liquors
5491 College AveFriendly neighborhood liquor store, great selection of wines and beers.
Right Angle
5257 College AveThis is where we go for haircuts! They do men and women's cuts, friendly staff
Rockridge Station
5660 College AveLocal BART Station
Food Scene
Hudson Bay Cafe
5401 College AveCoffee shop with free Wifi
Artisan hot cocoa and in-house roasted coffee.
http://www.bittersweetcafe.com/
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The Chocolate Dragon Bittersweet Cafe and Bakery
5427 College AveArtisan hot cocoa and in-house roasted coffee.
http://www.bittersweetcafe.com/
Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveGet your taco and burrito fix here!
Uzen
5415 College Avesushi
Crepevine Restaurants
5600 College AveCrepes, salads, soups, etc. (casual dining)
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveAward-winning Chicago-style (deep-dish) pizza
A16
2355 Chestnut StItalian food
Khana Peena
1889 Solano AveThai restaurant
Rikyu | Japanese Restaurant
5335 College Avesushi restaurant
Pasta Pomodoro
5500 College AvenueCasual pasta place
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveGreat burgers
Shopping
East Bay Booksellers
5433 College AveGreat local bookstore
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome "Tiki Bar" also serving delicious pizza from Pizza Rustica (in the same building)
www.congalounge.com
Conga Lounge
5422 College AveAwesome "Tiki Bar" also serving delicious pizza from Pizza Rustica (in the same building)
www.congalounge.com
casual bar and grill serving excellent pub food and drinks
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Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College Avecasual bar and grill serving excellent pub food and drinks
McNally's Irish Pub
5352 College Avelocal Irish pub
George & Walt's
5445 College AveBar with a pool table, arcades, etc.
TOAST Kitchen + Bar
5900 College AvenueGreat place to eat brunch
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveNoodle house