Guidebook for Oakland

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Elizabeth And Jose
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great coffee, good place to cozy up inside on a weeknight or sit outside in the sun on a Saturday
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Farley's East
33 Grand Ave
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Great coffee, good place to cozy up inside on a weeknight or sit outside in the sun on a Saturday
This one's a 10-minute drive, but the coffee is top-notch and they have an outdoor patio. A good place if you need to get in wifi and work.
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Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo Ave
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This one's a 10-minute drive, but the coffee is top-notch and they have an outdoor patio. A good place if you need to get in wifi and work.
Absolutely excellent coffee
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Artís Coffee
1717 Fourth St
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Absolutely excellent coffee
Cozy space with excellent sake and Japanese tapas.
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Kiraku
2566B Telegraph Ave
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Cozy space with excellent sake and Japanese tapas.
Good coffee (wine and beer as well); nice space to get some laptop work in (and open until 10pm).
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BAR 41 OAKLAND
308 41st St
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Good coffee (wine and beer as well); nice space to get some laptop work in (and open until 10pm).
Excellent coffee from Four Barrel and Sightglass; nice place to sit in the sun with a friend.
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Subrosa Coffee
419 40th St
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Excellent coffee from Four Barrel and Sightglass; nice place to sit in the sun with a friend.
Tapas
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Duende
468 19th St
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Tapas
My roommate's favorite taco shop.
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Xolo
1916 Telegraph Ave
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My roommate's favorite taco shop.
Well known for their sandwiches in San Francisco as well as Oakland.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2204 Broadway
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Well known for their sandwiches in San Francisco as well as Oakland.
A nice space connected to the associated bar. They've done a rebranding recently, and I haven't been since, but had a very nice dinner here prior.
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
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A nice space connected to the associated bar. They've done a rebranding recently, and I haven't been since, but had a very nice dinner here prior.

Drinks & Nightlife

My favorite neighborhood bar. Awesome cocktails - try the Ember, or the barrel-aged Manhattan or anything on the menu with Mezcal. Great ambiance, weeknight evenings and weekends alike.
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Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 Broadway
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My favorite neighborhood bar. Awesome cocktails - try the Ember, or the barrel-aged Manhattan or anything on the menu with Mezcal. Great ambiance, weeknight evenings and weekends alike.
A low-key venue that often hosts local DJs. Check the event page to see what music might be on for the weekend.
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Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph Ave
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A low-key venue that often hosts local DJs. Check the event page to see what music might be on for the weekend.
Good cocktails, good music some nights
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Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand Ave
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Good cocktails, good music some nights
A nice space with a fair selection of cocktails.
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Fauna
1900 Telegraph Ave
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A nice space with a fair selection of cocktails.
A cozy New American restaurant.
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Mockingbird
416 13th St
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A cozy New American restaurant.
A new bar and beer store with an extensive selection of craft brews.
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The Good Hop Bar & Bottle Shop
2421 Telegraph Ave
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A new bar and beer store with an extensive selection of craft brews.
A little more divey than some of the cocktail places recommended, but just a few steps away; two small dance floors with decent local DJs on certain nights.
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The Legionnaire Saloon
2272 Telegraph Ave
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A little more divey than some of the cocktail places recommended, but just a few steps away; two small dance floors with decent local DJs on certain nights.
This pub has been endorsed by my English manager. I've never been but heard lots of good things.
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CommonWealth
2882 Telegraph Ave
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This pub has been endorsed by my English manager. I've never been but heard lots of good things.

Sightseeing

The gem of Oakland. Go for a run around the lake mid-day (about 3 miles), or go for a stroll with a friend on the weekend.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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The gem of Oakland. Go for a run around the lake mid-day (about 3 miles), or go for a stroll with a friend on the weekend.

Essentials

All your organic goodies, a few blocks away.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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All your organic goodies, a few blocks away.
A local favorite and alternative to Whole Foods if you've a car and are seeking organic.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
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A local favorite and alternative to Whole Foods if you've a car and are seeking organic.
Excellent farmer's market on Saturdays until 2pm.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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Excellent farmer's market on Saturdays until 2pm.
The closest supermarket with a large selection of Asian grocery items.
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KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph Ave
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The closest supermarket with a large selection of Asian grocery items.
This liquor store has a large selection and is open late, in case you're looking for something nicer than what might be on stock at a corner store.
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Broadway Liquors
2860 Broadway
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This liquor store has a large selection and is open late, in case you're looking for something nicer than what might be on stock at a corner store.
This corner store has a large selection of items not typically found at a corner store, including Califia almond milk, etc. The owners are great. They even started stocking Kevita upon my request.
Telegraph Quality Market
2429 Telegraph Ave
This corner store has a large selection of items not typically found at a corner store, including Califia almond milk, etc. The owners are great. They even started stocking Kevita upon my request.

Arts & Culture

Another great local venue. Check the event page for listings.
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
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Another great local venue. Check the event page for listings.
Local movie theater with an engaging independent selection. The seating area is made up entirely of comfy armchairs and couches.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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Local movie theater with an engaging independent selection. The seating area is made up entirely of comfy armchairs and couches.

Everything Else

A nice gym with great staff and a great vibe. If you haven't been before, you can request a free 3-day pass.
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FITNESS SF - Oakland
600 Grand Ave
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A nice gym with great staff and a great vibe. If you haven't been before, you can request a free 3-day pass.
A great place for a stair workout.
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Cleveland Cascade
Lakeshore Avenue
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A great place for a stair workout.