Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
A killer grocery store in a class of its own. Prepare for an experience.
419 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StA killer grocery store in a class of its own. Prepare for an experience.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlWhole Foods
High quality grocer with fresh pastas, breads, coffee, cheese produce, meats and wine.
51 locals recommend
Market Hall Produce
5655 College AveHigh quality grocer with fresh pastas, breads, coffee, cheese produce, meats and wine.
Food Scene
Cole Coffee Cafe
307 63rd StDamn good coffee
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StDamn good coffee
Noodle Theory | Rockridge
6099 Claremont AveYum $$
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveYum $$$
Tacubaya
1782 Fourth StIncredible
Fournée Bakery
2912 Domingo AveStellar French Bakery
Bica Coffeehouse
5701 College AveDrinks & Nightlife
Ben 'N Nick's Bar & Grill
5612 College AveGreat laid back bar with eats
The Starry Plough Pub
3101 Shattuck AveLaid back bar with a full events calendar
Albatross Pub
1822 San Pablo AvePlay board games, billiards, darts and have a drink
Acme Bar & Company
2115 San Pablo AveGood selection of spirits, inspired cocktails without pretense
The Graduate
6202 Claremont AveRelaxed Small Bar w/ Popcorn
Everything Else
Rockridge Station
5660 College AvePublic Transit
Ashby station
3100 Adeline StPublic Transit
Sightseeing
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTake a hike
World class botanical garden. Go there.
13 locals recommend
Centennial Drive:UC Botanical Garden station
World class botanical garden. Go there.
Superb botanical garden displaying California's varying plant habitats.
14 locals recommend
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
1550 Wildcat Canyon RoadSuperb botanical garden displaying California's varying plant habitats.
Shopping
Subway Guitars
1800 Cedar StVintage and custom guitars. Long standing west coast guitar dude/institution
Slash Denim
2840 College AveUsed Levis