Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Awesome local coffee shop -- free wifi, great drinks and food, terrific community vibe.
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Actual Cafe
6334 San Pablo AvenueAwesome local coffee shop -- free wifi, great drinks and food, terrific community vibe.
Great local burger place -- delicious, sustainable food just a 3 minute walk away.
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Victory Burger
1099 Alcatraz AvenueGreat local burger place -- delicious, sustainable food just a 3 minute walk away.
Rotten City Pizza
6613 Hollis StTasty local pizza place, open late.
Another great local coffee shop, a bit tucked away and quiet.
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Farley's on 65th
1195 65th StAnother great local coffee shop, a bit tucked away and quiet.
Wonderful local restaurant -- shabby on the outside but great food and atmosphere inside. A hidden gem!
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Townhouse Bar & Grill
5862 Doyle StWonderful local restaurant -- shabby on the outside but great food and atmosphere inside. A hidden gem!
A great spot for vegans and vegetarians -- I hear their brunch is delicious.
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Donut Farm Oakland
6037 San Pablo AveA great spot for vegans and vegetarians -- I hear their brunch is delicious.
Everything Else
James & the Giant Cupcake
6326 San Pablo AveSo tasty, so adorable.
Aquatic Park
700-898 Beach StGood place to if you're hoping to go for a jog.
Great gym with an incredible climbing wall, fitness and yoga classes, and more. Affordable day rate.s
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Berkeley Iron Works
800 Potter StGreat gym with an incredible climbing wall, fitness and yoga classes, and more. Affordable day rate.s
Emeryville station
5885 Horton StEasy access to Amtrak just a few blocks away!
Square One Yoga
1540 62nd StGreat Yoga collective with affordable classes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
1411 Powell StGreat local bar with good food.
Prizefighter
6702 Hollis StGood local bar, a bit upscale.
Essentials
Perhaps the best grocery store in the world. :) Incredible produce selection, good prices.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AvePerhaps the best grocery store in the world. :) Incredible produce selection, good prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little local park with a community garden, sustainable features, and some welcome green space.
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Doyle Hollis Park
Hollis StreetGreat little local park with a community garden, sustainable features, and some welcome green space.
Arts & Culture
The Compound Gallery
1339 65th StArt gallery and studios just a couple blocks a way -- well worth popping in.