Guidebook for Alameda
Essentials
Every day needs.
Great natural market, organic mostly. The building houses and bakery, butcher, sushi, fresh take out, grocery store, vitamins and a wine shop. Adjacent to the market is great pizza.
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Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park StGreat natural market, organic mostly. The building houses and bakery, butcher, sushi, fresh take out, grocery store, vitamins and a wine shop. Adjacent to the market is great pizza.
Alameda Farmers' Market
710 Haight AveGreat market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Great market with everything you need. Lots of pre-made food to grab on the go.
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Alameda Natural Grocery
1650 Park StGreat market with everything you need. Lots of pre-made food to grab on the go.
Lucky Supermarkets
815 Marina Village PkwyA1 Market
1420 Encinal AveFavorite neighborhood bodega
Food Scene
East End
1650 Park StGreat food and full bar.
Good German food, full bar and great outdoor patio. Has live music on certain nights.
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Speisekammer
2424 Lincoln AveGood German food, full bar and great outdoor patio. Has live music on certain nights.
Great coffee and tea. Fresh and organic, healthful breakfast. Free wifi and good garden patio.
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Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StGreat coffee and tea. Fresh and organic, healthful breakfast. Free wifi and good garden patio.
Delicious Italian food with full bar and covered patio seating. Don't be fooled that it's in a shopping area; it's amazing.
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Trabocco Kitchen and Cocktails
2213 S Shore CenterDelicious Italian food with full bar and covered patio seating. Don't be fooled that it's in a shopping area; it's amazing.
Calafia Taqueria
1445 Webster StGreat fish tacos!
Grab a sandwich and have it delivered next door for a pint (Lucky 13).
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Scolari's Good Eats
1303 Park StGrab a sandwich and have it delivered next door for a pint (Lucky 13).
Nice for small plates and glass of wine or a good whiskey nightcap.
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American Oak
2319 Santa Clara AveNice for small plates and glass of wine or a good whiskey nightcap.
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveGood clean food. Nice lunch spot too.
Neptune's
630 Central AveGreat breakfast spot within walking distance.
Swan's Market
538 9th StGreat selection of food; 4 restaurants to choose from.
Donut Petit
711 Santa Clara AveWonderful donuts!
Wescafe
1518 Webster StGet a decent cappuccino here and breakfast sando.
Everything Else
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StPINBALL!
Drinks & Nightlife
St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch StTasting room. Discover good gin and beyond.
Beer Revolution: pick-up & curbside ❤️
464 3rd StGood scene, good beer.
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StLocally brewed beer
Lucky 13
1301 Park StGrab a sandwich next door and a pint here. Afternoons preferred.
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster StWalkable
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayGreat outdoor seating and lively environment.
Elbo Room Jack London
311 BroadwayGood bands!
Cool place to try some local brews.
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Almanac Barrel House, Brewery, and Taproom
651 W Tower AveCool place to try some local brews.
Shopping
Daisy's
1347 Park StGreat for gifts and objet de la maison
Really suffered during Covid but, coming back a bit. Nice to walk around in oldtown and shop some uniques stores.
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Old Oakland
Really suffered during Covid but, coming back a bit. Nice to walk around in oldtown and shop some uniques stores.
Good local assortment of shops. Hip scene and good food surrounding.
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Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyGood local assortment of shops. Hip scene and good food surrounding.
Fourth Street Shops
1834 Fourth StGood area to browse the many boutiques and grab a snack.
Arts & Culture
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StGreat local museum!
The expanded SFMOMA is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon viewing some amazing art collections.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StThe expanded SFMOMA is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon viewing some amazing art collections.
Legion of Honor station
Beautiful classic museum and surrounding areas.
Great museum that also shows films.
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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
2155 Center StGreat museum that also shows films.
Wonderful collection of galleries in a vibrant neighborhood
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Minnesota Street Project
1275 Minnesota StWonderful collection of galleries in a vibrant neighborhood