Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Open kitchen so you can watch them cook your delicious fresh meal. Light and flavorful, menu changes monthly. Relaxed setting, even has communal table for conversing with strangers if you like.
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Homestead
4029 Piedmont Ave
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Open kitchen so you can watch them cook your delicious fresh meal. Light and flavorful, menu changes monthly. Relaxed setting, even has communal table for conversing with strangers if you like.
If you like Korean Kalbi bbq, this one rivals those in LA, cooked over charcoal/wood chips. Ha mul pa jun (seafood pancake) is one of the best. Also DELIVERS to the apartment
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Ohgane
3915 Broadway
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If you like Korean Kalbi bbq, this one rivals those in LA, cooked over charcoal/wood chips. Ha mul pa jun (seafood pancake) is one of the best. Also DELIVERS to the apartment
Chicken and waffles...but the waffles are very unique, light, airy, fluffy, yet slightly crispy. You won't feel weighed down by a ton of batter, less guilt! And the homemade syrup is delicious.
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
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Chicken and waffles...but the waffles are very unique, light, airy, fluffy, yet slightly crispy. You won't feel weighed down by a ton of batter, less guilt! And the homemade syrup is delicious.
Good Italian/pizza
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Good Italian/pizza
Cute coffee shop, free wifi, good coffee, next to Paramount theater
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Tierra Mia Coffee
3188 Mission St
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Cute coffee shop, free wifi, good coffee, next to Paramount theater
Good bakery also serves good sandwiches and flatbreads, free wifi
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Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 Broadway
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Good bakery also serves good sandwiches and flatbreads, free wifi
Good for oysters, fresh sandwiches and salads
The Cook and Her Farmer
510 9th St
Good for oysters, fresh sandwiches and salads

Everything Else

Closest BART station, about a 10-15 minute walk, depending on your pace.
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19th St / Oakland station
1900 Broadway
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Closest BART station, about a 10-15 minute walk, depending on your pace.
Last BART station before SF. I can tell you where to park all day for free.
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West Oakland station
1451 7th St
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Last BART station before SF. I can tell you where to park all day for free.
Great place for walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, people watching.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Great place for walking, jogging, bicycling, picnicking, people watching.
Farmers Market Sunday mornings, cute area on the bay with waterfront dining, movie theaters, outdoor free activities seasonally. Also has an AMTRAK station
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Jack London Square
472 Water St
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Farmers Market Sunday mornings, cute area on the bay with waterfront dining, movie theaters, outdoor free activities seasonally. Also has an AMTRAK station
For those taking Greyhound bus to travel to Oakland/SF, the stop is within a short walking distance
Greyhound: Bus Station
1421 San Pablo Ave
For those taking Greyhound bus to travel to Oakland/SF, the stop is within a short walking distance
Closest hospital for emergency services
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Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Campss
350 Hawthorne Ave
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Closest hospital for emergency services

Essentials

My favorite of the three nearby farmers market, Saturday mornings
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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My favorite of the three nearby farmers market, Saturday mornings
If you need your wallet emptied ;)
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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If you need your wallet emptied ;)

Shopping

For household items, Also has a fresh produce section
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Target
1057 Eastshore Hwy
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For household items, Also has a fresh produce section

Arts & Culture

My favorite fully restored art deco theatre. The architecture and detail are amazing.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
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My favorite fully restored art deco theatre. The architecture and detail are amazing.
Small theater, serves food and alcohol, eccentric seating w/ couches, tables, low key
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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Small theater, serves food and alcohol, eccentric seating w/ couches, tables, low key
Near Lake Merritt and lots of restaurants, another great art deco theatre, plays your regular Hollywood movies
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave
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Near Lake Merritt and lots of restaurants, another great art deco theatre, plays your regular Hollywood movies
For indie films
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Landmark's Piedmont Theatre
4186 Piedmont Ave
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For indie films

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Belgian Bar, wide selection of not so common beers. Nice atmosphere in Old Oakland
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The Trappist
460 8th St
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Great Belgian Bar, wide selection of not so common beers. Nice atmosphere in Old Oakland
Nice little pub serves good food and has TVs playing popular soccer/football matches
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CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph Ave
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Nice little pub serves good food and has TVs playing popular soccer/football matches