Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Owned by old friends - they make great Sightglass coffee roasted in San Francisco and have delicious breakfast bagels and pastries. Really nice folks.
KV Coffee House
3rd StreetOwned by old friends - they make great Sightglass coffee roasted in San Francisco and have delicious breakfast bagels and pastries. Really nice folks.
Another friend of ours! This small Mexican restaurant owned and operated by an ex-cook from Chez Panisse serving up her family recipes.
29 locals recommend
NIDO Kitchen & Bar
444 Oak StAnother friend of ours! This small Mexican restaurant owned and operated by an ex-cook from Chez Panisse serving up her family recipes.
Another friend! Alongside of Linden Street Brewery. Tasty street food from around the world. On Sundays, the brewery hosts food trucks and an outdoor taproom.
7 locals recommend
The Dock Supper House
95 Linden StreetAnother friend! Alongside of Linden Street Brewery. Tasty street food from around the world. On Sundays, the brewery hosts food trucks and an outdoor taproom.
Indoor dining market hall with a handful of wonderful places to eat. Cosecha is our favorite. Order at whatever counter you want and have a seat. You can also buy local sausages or fish to take home.
Swan's Market Cohousing
930 Clay StIndoor dining market hall with a handful of wonderful places to eat. Cosecha is our favorite. Order at whatever counter you want and have a seat. You can also buy local sausages or fish to take home.
Some of the best Caribbean food I've had off the islands. Owned by friend and chef Sarah Kirnon from Barbados - this is an amazing joint.
27 locals recommend
Miss Ollie's
901 Washington StSome of the best Caribbean food I've had off the islands. Owned by friend and chef Sarah Kirnon from Barbados - this is an amazing joint.
Owned by utterly lovely folks. Great hot chocolate. Such good breakfast and lunch. Feels like sitting at a Parisian cafe.
22 locals recommend
Caffe 817
817 Washington StOwned by utterly lovely folks. Great hot chocolate. Such good breakfast and lunch. Feels like sitting at a Parisian cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jack London frequented this historic bar on the waterfront. Sit outside and watch the sunset.
61 locals recommend
Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster StreetJack London frequented this historic bar on the waterfront. Sit outside and watch the sunset.
Essentials
Super tiny store but good for last minute things in small order. Really nice folks. Mostly organic. Produce isn't the freshest but in a pinch it works.
65 locals recommend
Mandela Foods Cooperative
1430 7th StSuper tiny store but good for last minute things in small order. Really nice folks. Mostly organic. Produce isn't the freshest but in a pinch it works.
(Rockridge) Bart source for everything you would need to have a really nice meal. Fish and meat shop, wine store, grocery, high end prepared foods, flower market and tons of street shopping nearby.
51 locals recommend
Market Hall Produce
5655 College Ave(Rockridge) Bart source for everything you would need to have a really nice meal. Fish and meat shop, wine store, grocery, high end prepared foods, flower market and tons of street shopping nearby.
Everything Else
Friday's from 9 am - 2pm, great fresh produce. Tons of vendors. Packed at lunch time. Buy some vegetables, grab some sausages from Taylor's inside Swan's and grill in our yard!
21 locals recommend
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
485 9th StreetFriday's from 9 am - 2pm, great fresh produce. Tons of vendors. Packed at lunch time. Buy some vegetables, grab some sausages from Taylor's inside Swan's and grill in our yard!