Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur BlvdLocal grocery store with lots of local, organic foods.
Safeway
3550 Fruitvale AveNot my favorite but you can always come here if Farmer Joe's is closed.
Food Scene
La Farine
3411 Fruitvale AveWonderful French bakery with delicious bread and yummy drip coffee.
My absolutely favorite sushi restaurant in Oakland, everything on the menu is delicious but the Double Eagle is one of the best specials on the menu.
27 locals recommend
Mijori Japanese Restaurant
3260 Grand AveMy absolutely favorite sushi restaurant in Oakland, everything on the menu is delicious but the Double Eagle is one of the best specials on the menu.
The most amazing donuts in Oakland, they're $3 each but you get to choose your own custom filling. You won't be able to have just one.
24 locals recommend
Doughnut Dolly
482 B 49th StreetThe most amazing donuts in Oakland, they're $3 each but you get to choose your own custom filling. You won't be able to have just one.
Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdWonderful cafe with delicious coffee and good eats.
Sightseeing
Joaquin Miller Park
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat spot to go for a hike and see some Redwoods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent cocktail bar famous for their fresh squeezed Greyhounds, and so much great collectible oddities all over the walls, definitely an Oakland staple.
120 locals recommend
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveExcellent cocktail bar famous for their fresh squeezed Greyhounds, and so much great collectible oddities all over the walls, definitely an Oakland staple.
Everything Else
Eastshore Park
Excellent place to go for a stroll or have a picnic along Lake Merrit.
Arts & Culture
Rated one of the best movie theatres in the country, this antique theatre will not disappoint you.
382 locals recommend
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveRated one of the best movie theatres in the country, this antique theatre will not disappoint you.