Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great nearby bakery. The coffee is only so-so, but it opens early, and the baked goods are great.
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Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline StGreat nearby bakery. The coffee is only so-so, but it opens early, and the baked goods are great.
Great pizza place within walking distance.
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Nick's Pizza and Bakery Made in Oakland
6400 Shattuck AveGreat pizza place within walking distance.
Great drip coffee a little further away. Located on northern end of Rockridge, a nice strip with other shops and restaurants.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StGreat drip coffee a little further away. Located on northern end of Rockridge, a nice strip with other shops and restaurants.
Great Burmese food. It's less crowded than the better known Burma SuperStar in Temescal, but it's just as good.
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Royal Rangoon
2826 Telegraph AvenueGreat Burmese food. It's less crowded than the better known Burma SuperStar in Temescal, but it's just as good.
Café Colucci
5849 Telegraph AveGreat Ethiopian food.
Amazing ramen. It gets crowded, but they're expanding the space, and it's worth the wait.
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Ramen Shop
5812 College AveAmazing ramen. It gets crowded, but they're expanding the space, and it's worth the wait.
Kushido
Izakaya/yakitori. Get the black cod if it's on special.
Italian deli with great sandwiches and specialty Italian items. Breaded chicken sandwich is my favorite.
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Genova Delicatessen
5095 Telegraph AvenueItalian deli with great sandwiches and specialty Italian items. Breaded chicken sandwich is my favorite.
Essentials
Amazing grocery store. Especially if you're from out of state, the variety of produce will be impressive.
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StAmazing grocery store. Especially if you're from out of state, the variety of produce will be impressive.
Amazing farmer's market on Sundays. Very kid-friendly. There's live kids' music and a bunch of food vendors in addition to the produce.
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Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont AveAmazing farmer's market on Sundays. Very kid-friendly. There's live kids' music and a bunch of food vendors in addition to the produce.
Shopping
Liquor store with a lot of unique spirits, and hosts free tastings on certain nights.
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Cask
3185 College AveLiquor store with a lot of unique spirits, and hosts free tastings on certain nights.
The alley has a collection of small shop/boutiques, coffee, ice cream, etc. It's a fun place to check out on a lazy weekend.
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Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyThe alley has a collection of small shop/boutiques, coffee, ice cream, etc. It's a fun place to check out on a lazy weekend.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice kids park with a small playground and huge community garden. Great place to walk with small kids.
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Dover Park
5707 Dover StNice kids park with a small playground and huge community garden. Great place to walk with small kids.