Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveGreat coffee, outdoor seating and vegan pastries.
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveBest-made bagels on the West Coast.
Best sushi at an affordable price. Go early or order to go as there can be quite a line!
46 locals recommend
Geta Japanese Restaurant
165 41st StBest sushi at an affordable price. Go early or order to go as there can be quite a line!
Great cafe to work at - free wifi, ample plugs, shared seating and outdoor seating. Try the Howling Wolf nitro coffee.
15 locals recommend
BAR 41 OAKLAND
308 41st StGreat cafe to work at - free wifi, ample plugs, shared seating and outdoor seating. Try the Howling Wolf nitro coffee.
The best farmer's market around, take my word for it. Get a Bicycle Coffee, sample fresh organic fruits, and try the dim sum. Take the short walk to Lake Merritt and eat your picnic on its grassy banks.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveThe best farmer's market around, take my word for it. Get a Bicycle Coffee, sample fresh organic fruits, and try the dim sum. Take the short walk to Lake Merritt and eat your picnic on its grassy banks.
Parks & Nature
Mosswood Park
3612 Webster StGreat place to read a book or have a picnic.
Shopping
Fantastic mix of vintage and new, selling the work of local artists. Great for truly Oakland gifts.
Rare Bird
3883 Piedmont AveFantastic mix of vintage and new, selling the work of local artists. Great for truly Oakland gifts.
Issues
4198 Piedmont AveA magazine and record store - you'll get lost for hours.
Entertainment & Activities
A great movie theater showing independent films. Wonderful spot for a date!
59 locals recommend
Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont AveA great movie theater showing independent films. Wonderful spot for a date!