Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
It's a nice stroll down a park path median and they have great coffee! A lot of great people watching and some tasty snacks / light meals.
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Kilovolt Coffee
1829 Mandela ParkwayIt's a nice stroll down a park path median and they have great coffee! A lot of great people watching and some tasty snacks / light meals.
This place is Ah-Maaaz-ing!! probably not for the vegan customers, but their chicken and waffles is a go-to and people come from all over SF and the Bay to enjoy. Farm to table and true southern charm. Hip and chill. Great baked goods, too!
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 BroadwayThis place is Ah-Maaaz-ing!! probably not for the vegan customers, but their chicken and waffles is a go-to and people come from all over SF and the Bay to enjoy. Farm to table and true southern charm. Hip and chill. Great baked goods, too!
Lots of fantastic vegan options for those who are inclined or want a break from animal products. On the Asian vibe and a gem, for sure!
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Shangri-La Vegan
4001 Linden StLots of fantastic vegan options for those who are inclined or want a break from animal products. On the Asian vibe and a gem, for sure!
Super tasty Korean fusion - more on the experimental side opposed to Americanized. It's cool, has an outside patio and kind of a hidden jewel. a really quick walk!
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FuseBox
2311 Magnolia StreetSuper tasty Korean fusion - more on the experimental side opposed to Americanized. It's cool, has an outside patio and kind of a hidden jewel. a really quick walk!
This is an iconic place in the Black Panther era. If you want to spend an hour or so and get a full tour, there's one for 4 or 5 bucks on the app Detour. Learn the history of the people.
It's All Good Bakery Inc
5622 Martin Luther King Jr WayThis is an iconic place in the Black Panther era. If you want to spend an hour or so and get a full tour, there's one for 4 or 5 bucks on the app Detour. Learn the history of the people.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's kind of the hot spot in Oakland right now. On the hip tip, for sure. Good DJ's, shows and also has food! Dance and meet locals who are into more counter culture.
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Starline Social Club
2236 Martin Luther King Jr WayIt's kind of the hot spot in Oakland right now. On the hip tip, for sure. Good DJ's, shows and also has food! Dance and meet locals who are into more counter culture.
Parks & Nature
This is the place to people watch, take a run or just sit on a bench, visit a famous bird sanctuary and find a good bite to eat or glass of wine / cocktail to enjoy the day. Movie theaters in the area and tons of culture.
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Anfiteatro Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardThis is the place to people watch, take a run or just sit on a bench, visit a famous bird sanctuary and find a good bite to eat or glass of wine / cocktail to enjoy the day. Movie theaters in the area and tons of culture.
Arts & Culture
Lots of local artists make industrial pieces in this studio space. you will spot some major works in the area - truly amazing work and talent. check their calendar for events.
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American Steel
1960 Mandela ParkwayLots of local artists make industrial pieces in this studio space. you will spot some major works in the area - truly amazing work and talent. check their calendar for events.
This is a great movie theater that shows more selective and independent films. kind of DIY and definitely hip. They also have some events so check out their calendar!
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StThis is a great movie theater that shows more selective and independent films. kind of DIY and definitely hip. They also have some events so check out their calendar!
Shopping
Lots of places to shop, get your nails done, spa type stuff and movie theater. Run of the mill retail places.
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Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StLots of places to shop, get your nails done, spa type stuff and movie theater. Run of the mill retail places.
Safeway market for all your grocery needs. short walk away and has everything you would need.
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Pak N Save Pharmacy
3889 San Pablo AveSafeway market for all your grocery needs. short walk away and has everything you would need.
This japanese market is pretty amazing - worth the trip. Look up hours, though. You can get imported fish and products - great quality!
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Tokyo Fish Market
1220 San Pablo AveThis japanese market is pretty amazing - worth the trip. Look up hours, though. You can get imported fish and products - great quality!
Sightseeing
This is a great spot on the water for relaxing, taking the ferry to SF, Alameda or Marin, going to the farmer's market on the weekend, or just enjoying the local shops.
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Jack London Square station
245 2nd StThis is a great spot on the water for relaxing, taking the ferry to SF, Alameda or Marin, going to the farmer's market on the weekend, or just enjoying the local shops.
Entertainment & Activities
This place has all the big ticket events in Oakland - the Warriors play here. Droooool..
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Oracle Arena
7000 Coliseum WayThis place has all the big ticket events in Oakland - the Warriors play here. Droooool..