OAK TOWN and BEYOND!

Renzo
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.
Odin
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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California Oaklandi Muuseum
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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California Oaklandi Muuseum
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