Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Great weekend brunch buffet for only 11.99! Sit on the patio and enjoy the sites and sounds of Grand Avenue.
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Bacheesos
246 Grand AveGreat weekend brunch buffet for only 11.99! Sit on the patio and enjoy the sites and sounds of Grand Avenue.
Best Mexican food around. Prepared so lovingly by proprietress Connie and served by her very friendly son (whose name escapes me). Family owned and operated.
Connie's Cantina
3340 Grand AveBest Mexican food around. Prepared so lovingly by proprietress Connie and served by her very friendly son (whose name escapes me). Family owned and operated.
It's not in the neighborhood, but DAMN those friend chicken sandwiches with HEAPS of jalepeño coleslaw are incredible. Don't go expecting a variety (sandwich is the thing) and lines can be long. fyi
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveIt's not in the neighborhood, but DAMN those friend chicken sandwiches with HEAPS of jalepeño coleslaw are incredible. Don't go expecting a variety (sandwich is the thing) and lines can be long. fyi
This place is actually a worker-owned bakery that is a community hub where you will enjoy the people watching as much as the great pastries, coffee and the PIZZA is a MUST TRY!
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveThis place is actually a worker-owned bakery that is a community hub where you will enjoy the people watching as much as the great pastries, coffee and the PIZZA is a MUST TRY!
Kitchen 388
388 Grand AveTwo things: BISCUITS and BLOODY MARYS!
Shopping
One stop shopping for all of your spiritual needs: candles, incense, crystals, tarot decks, oils + lots of great jewelry made by local artists (including me). It's a wonderful place near the flat.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Raven's Wing Magical Co.
536 Grand AveOne stop shopping for all of your spiritual needs: candles, incense, crystals, tarot decks, oils + lots of great jewelry made by local artists (including me). It's a wonderful place near the flat.
Wonderful women's consignment shop. Such great handbags and shoes!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
maribel
3251 Lakeshore AveWonderful women's consignment shop. Such great handbags and shoes!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Plobvious reasons...
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Avegreat for snacks
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a perfect place to stop in for a cocktail and some good music most evenings. A local hangout that is populated by some pretty cool Oaklanders
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Room 389
389 Grand AveThis is a perfect place to stop in for a cocktail and some good music most evenings. A local hangout that is populated by some pretty cool Oaklanders
Arts & Culture
Movie theater within walking distance with $5 movies all day on Tuesdays
382 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveMovie theater within walking distance with $5 movies all day on Tuesdays
Everything Else
Hot Vinyasa Yoga (not Bikram). Small studio with great instructors and a really good vibe. Mat and towel rental available.
Left Coast Power Yoga
3702 Grand AveHot Vinyasa Yoga (not Bikram). Small studio with great instructors and a really good vibe. Mat and towel rental available.