OAK TOWN and BEYOND!

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OAK TOWN and BEYOND!

Food Scene

These are all Neverland approved Oakland restaurants, my coveted local haunts, in all price ranges, to help you stay in style and eat like a true local!
Really good and cheap Thai food a block away.
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Chai Thai Noodles
545 International Boulevard
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Really good and cheap Thai food a block away.
Old School New Orleans crayfish n’ shrimp in a plastic bin joint.
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Rockin Crawfish
211 Foothill Blvd
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Old School New Orleans crayfish n’ shrimp in a plastic bin joint.
BEST TACO TRUCK ON PLANET EARTH. It's open until 3 AM. Want to meet the people of Oakland? Chat up whoever is waiting in line.
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Tacos Mi Rancho
1434 1st Ave
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BEST TACO TRUCK ON PLANET EARTH. It's open until 3 AM. Want to meet the people of Oakland? Chat up whoever is waiting in line.
Amazing pizza, amazing cocktails, amazing brunch. AMAZING!
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Amazing pizza, amazing cocktails, amazing brunch. AMAZING!
Amazing pizza, amazing everything.
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Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph Ave
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Amazing pizza, amazing everything.
Japanese fried chicken, get the tingle pepper!
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Aburaya
362 17th St
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Japanese fried chicken, get the tingle pepper!
Local beers and beer garden, pub grub, great brunch.
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
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Local beers and beer garden, pub grub, great brunch.
A fabulous collection of food stands/restaurants, everything from sausages to tacos to sushi – shrimp and fish tacos to die for.
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Swan's Market
538 9th St
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A fabulous collection of food stands/restaurants, everything from sausages to tacos to sushi – shrimp and fish tacos to die for.
AUTHENTIC Vietnamese Pho restaurant. Every Vietnamese person I've talked to says is the best in town. Slightly rough Neighborhood - worth the adventure.
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Phở Ao Sen Restaurant
1139 E 12th St
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AUTHENTIC Vietnamese Pho restaurant. Every Vietnamese person I've talked to says is the best in town. Slightly rough Neighborhood - worth the adventure.
Best burger in town, hands down.
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Sidebar
542 Grand Ave
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Best burger in town, hands down.
This place is INSANE. Everything is amazing. If they are offering a fried chicken sandwich. Get.It.
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Firebrand Artisan Breads
2343 Broadway
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This place is INSANE. Everything is amazing. If they are offering a fried chicken sandwich. Get.It.
If you feel like bravely striking out into the sprawling EAST Oakland - This locals only place is super worth the effort.
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Philomena
1801 14th Ave
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If you feel like bravely striking out into the sprawling EAST Oakland - This locals only place is super worth the effort.
LOCALS JOINT | great German food, great beer, great BRUNCH! Right on the water, very close to the loft.
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Brotzeit Lokal | German Restaurant & Waterfront Biergarten
1000 Embarcadero
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LOCALS JOINT | great German food, great beer, great BRUNCH! Right on the water, very close to the loft.
AWESOME! Seasonal locavore fare and great drinks.
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Almond and Oak
3311 Grand Ave
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AWESOME! Seasonal locavore fare and great drinks.
New Celebrity chef Matt Horn’s barbecue joint!
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Horn Barbecue
2534 Mandela Parkway
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New Celebrity chef Matt Horn’s barbecue joint!
Kowbird
1733 Peralta Street
Awesome Mexican food and awesomer brunch! Drinks are off the hook.
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NIDO's Backyard
104 Oak St
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Awesome Mexican food and awesomer brunch! Drinks are off the hook.
LATIN VIBES | Great for Brunch and Salsa.
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Ave
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LATIN VIBES | Great for Brunch and Salsa.
SO SO SO GOOD. The doughnuts... get them.
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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
576 Grand Ave
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SO SO SO GOOD. The doughnuts... get them.
GREAT ITALIAN FARE | Affordable Prix Fix menu!
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Mama
388 Grand Ave
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GREAT ITALIAN FARE | Affordable Prix Fix menu!
GREAT DRINKS | Like Mezcal? Mexican Food? This is the spot.
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GREAT DRINKS | Like Mezcal? Mexican Food? This is the spot.
OG CALIFORNIA CUISINE | Want to spend all your money on one of the best restaurants in California? THIS IS THE PLACE.
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Ave
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OG CALIFORNIA CUISINE | Want to spend all your money on one of the best restaurants in California? THIS IS THE PLACE.
OFF THE GRID FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARTY | Great selection of food trucks and live music every Friday evening. Just walk on over to the museum, you can't miss it! 5-8 PM.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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OFF THE GRID FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARTY | Great selection of food trucks and live music every Friday evening. Just walk on over to the museum, you can't miss it! 5-8 PM.
HIPSTER TACOS | Very very very very good ones.
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Tacos Oscar
420 40th St
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HIPSTER TACOS | Very very very very good ones.
ICE CREAM OF YOUR DREAMS | 'nuff said.
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Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont Ave
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ICE CREAM OF YOUR DREAMS | 'nuff said.
WHAT COULD BE WRONG with Deep fried dough swimming in a bag of powdered sugar? nothing
Powderface
3411 E 12th St
WHAT COULD BE WRONG with Deep fried dough swimming in a bag of powdered sugar? nothing
AMAZING GELATO | I am a snob. Trust me.
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Almare Gelato Italiano
2170 Shattuck Ave
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AMAZING GELATO | I am a snob. Trust me.
GREAT ROAD TRIP RESTAURANT | Excellent food and vibes. Also, amazing antiques nearby and don't miss the weirdass BIKER BAR across the street.
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Bull Valley Roadhouse
14 Canyon Lake Dr
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GREAT ROAD TRIP RESTAURANT | Excellent food and vibes. Also, amazing antiques nearby and don't miss the weirdass BIKER BAR across the street.
AMAZING RESTAURANT. TEA LEAF SALAD! get it.
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Burma Superstar
4721 Telegraph Ave
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AMAZING RESTAURANT. TEA LEAF SALAD! get it.
This is a great "fast food" option!
Proposition Chicken
This is a great "fast food" option!
OLD STANDBY IN SF | Always great, always packed. Worth the trip / wait...
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Nopa
560 Divisadero St
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OLD STANDBY IN SF | Always great, always packed. Worth the trip / wait...

Drinks & Nightlife

Cavernous, super-hip 1 million beers on tap and corn hole kind of a joint.
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Mad Oak Bar
135 12th St
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Cavernous, super-hip 1 million beers on tap and corn hole kind of a joint.
Oakland wine bar par excellence! Stevie and Josiah Will hook you up with some amazing wine, stick around and drink it for a mere $5 corkage fee!
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Bay Grape
376 Grand Ave
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Oakland wine bar par excellence! Stevie and Josiah Will hook you up with some amazing wine, stick around and drink it for a mere $5 corkage fee!
Famous Music Venue!
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Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
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Famous Music Venue!
This is your local dive bar!
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Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th St
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This is your local dive bar!
A distillery! Awesome fancy local booze made in Alameda, take a tour, drink some amazing booze with an amazing view of San Francisco!
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St. George Spirits
2601 Monarch St
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A distillery! Awesome fancy local booze made in Alameda, take a tour, drink some amazing booze with an amazing view of San Francisco!
This is the oldest bar in California, divey and quirky, sinking into the earth in a slightly disconcerting and awesome way!
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
48 Webster Street
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This is the oldest bar in California, divey and quirky, sinking into the earth in a slightly disconcerting and awesome way!
One of the world’s last all live piano karaoke bars, A great old Oakland institution!
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The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand Ave
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One of the world’s last all live piano karaoke bars, A great old Oakland institution!
Good food, especially the house made pickled veggies, and the BEST grilled cheese ever (no matter what version they're serving). There are 15-25 beers on tap with a menu describing the taste, and alcohol content of all.
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The Trappist
460 8th St
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Good food, especially the house made pickled veggies, and the BEST grilled cheese ever (no matter what version they're serving). There are 15-25 beers on tap with a menu describing the taste, and alcohol content of all.
Awesome music venue for modern live music.
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
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Awesome music venue for modern live music.
Cocktails and indoor bocce ball? YES
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph Ave
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Cocktails and indoor bocce ball? YES
Great local wine, interesting varietals!
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Urban Legend Cellars
1951 Monarch St
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Great local wine, interesting varietals!
FAMOUS OAKLAND BAR with dangerously good Greyhounds… Set yourself a limit or you’ll regret it.
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Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave
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FAMOUS OAKLAND BAR with dangerously good Greyhounds… Set yourself a limit or you’ll regret it.

Parks & Nature

It's awesome!
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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It's awesome!

Entertainment & Activities

Feel like classic movies, old couches and beers? Go here!
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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Feel like classic movies, old couches and beers? Go here!
Huge Oakland outdoor arts festival, every first friday. Don't miss this for real Oakland vibes!
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph Ave
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Huge Oakland outdoor arts festival, every first friday. Don't miss this for real Oakland vibes!
HEY NERD! | Vintage 1980's Video Game Arcade.
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High Scores Arcade
1414 Park St
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HEY NERD! | Vintage 1980's Video Game Arcade.
Great place for Roller Blading and stuff !
Brooklyn Basin
288 9th Ave
Great place for Roller Blading and stuff !

Essentials: Food and Coffee

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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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7-Eleven
1501 University Ave
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The most fabulous grocery store on earth, great wine shop, fishmonger, Marin Sun Farms butcher, bakery and cheese shop etc.…
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Rockridge Market Hall
5655 College Ave
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The most fabulous grocery store on earth, great wine shop, fishmonger, Marin Sun Farms butcher, bakery and cheese shop etc.…
Beautiful larger concert venue.
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Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph Ave
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Beautiful larger concert venue.
This Starbucks is very close by.
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Starbucks
2080 Mountain Blvd
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This Starbucks is very close by.
Great coffee and pastries. GET A KATCHAPURI! Georgian stuffed cheese bread. I am getting FOMO just thinking about you going there right now.
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Haddon Hill Cafe
504 Wesley Ave
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Great coffee and pastries. GET A KATCHAPURI! Georgian stuffed cheese bread. I am getting FOMO just thinking about you going there right now.
ALL YOUR LEGAL WEED NEEDS
Ivy Hill Weed Dispensary Oakland
ALL YOUR LEGAL WEED NEEDS
Lucky

Arts & Culture

super interesting exhibits all the time. Also, the Off The Grid Friday food truck party every Friday from 6 to 9 PM.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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super interesting exhibits all the time. Also, the Off The Grid Friday food truck party every Friday from 6 to 9 PM.

Shopping

Every Saturday until 2 PM. The best farmers market around.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Every Saturday until 2 PM. The best farmers market around.
OAKLAND LOCAL gifts and stuff
Oaklandish
OAKLAND LOCAL gifts and stuff