Guidebook for Oakland

May
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

They have a great sampler plate -- perfect for trying Laotian food for first timers!
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Champa Garden
2102 8th Ave
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They have a great sampler plate -- perfect for trying Laotian food for first timers!
This is a quick stop-n-go spot to pick up a tasty Vietnamese sandwich for $3-4! Favorite drink to pair is a can of soybean milk which you may find in the side fridge.
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Cam Huong
702 International Blvd
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This is a quick stop-n-go spot to pick up a tasty Vietnamese sandwich for $3-4! Favorite drink to pair is a can of soybean milk which you may find in the side fridge.
A great spot to eat a nice brunch in their back patio with a sweet Lake view. Less than a 5 minute walk away!
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd Ave
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A great spot to eat a nice brunch in their back patio with a sweet Lake view. Less than a 5 minute walk away!
They have a great chicken salad sandwich and spicy cuban sandwich. Stop by to read the paper and sip on a nice cup of coffee. The employees are always sweet.
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Woody's Cafe
1841 Park Blvd
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They have a great chicken salad sandwich and spicy cuban sandwich. Stop by to read the paper and sip on a nice cup of coffee. The employees are always sweet.
This takes place every Saturday. There are food trucks, fresh produce, flowers, and crafts by local artisans. Bank of America just across the street if you forgot cash.
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Grand Göl Çiftçi Pazarı
746 Grand Ave
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This takes place every Saturday. There are food trucks, fresh produce, flowers, and crafts by local artisans. Bank of America just across the street if you forgot cash.
Everything Mac & Cheese. Need I say more?
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Homeroom
400 40th St
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Everything Mac & Cheese. Need I say more?
By far, my most favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Oakland. Their pho and springrolls are my go-to.
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Tay Ho Oakland Restaurant & Bar
344 12th St
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By far, my most favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Oakland. Their pho and springrolls are my go-to.
Aside from baked goods, they also sell thin-slice pizza. Ingredients change by the day and they might throw in an extra baby slice if you're lucky.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Aside from baked goods, they also sell thin-slice pizza. Ingredients change by the day and they might throw in an extra baby slice if you're lucky.
Looking for a healthy, but hearty plate of goodness? This is your place. Foods chosen for the benefit of your gastro-microbial needs. Just ask for a regular or large plate, and they'll serve you their day's menu. They also carry organic wine if you feel like wine-ding down.
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Shangri-La Vegan on Telegraph
4905 Telegraph Ave
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Looking for a healthy, but hearty plate of goodness? This is your place. Foods chosen for the benefit of your gastro-microbial needs. Just ask for a regular or large plate, and they'll serve you their day's menu. They also carry organic wine if you feel like wine-ding down.
This Burmese food is on point! Everyone and their mama orders the Tea Leaf Salad. The waiter mixes it up at your table based on your spice preference and it's so darn good! Get there early if you want to avoid the long lines.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement St
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This Burmese food is on point! Everyone and their mama orders the Tea Leaf Salad. The waiter mixes it up at your table based on your spice preference and it's so darn good! Get there early if you want to avoid the long lines.
Bustling pizzeria draws crowds with thin-crust pies, seasonal toppings, cocktails & communal tables. They also have a cafe side open in the mornings if you feel like a warm croissant and coffee.
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Bustling pizzeria draws crowds with thin-crust pies, seasonal toppings, cocktails & communal tables. They also have a cafe side open in the mornings if you feel like a warm croissant and coffee.

Parks & Nature

Take a stroll around the lake and check out the bird sanctuary. The perimeter is appx. 3.2 miles around. Be amongst the diversity Oakland is so proud of!
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Lake Merritt Amfitiyatro
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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Take a stroll around the lake and check out the bird sanctuary. The perimeter is appx. 3.2 miles around. Be amongst the diversity Oakland is so proud of!
Less than 5 miles away, these trails offer plenty of shade and a variety of ways to wonder about.
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Redwood Bölge Parkı
7867 Redwood Road
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Less than 5 miles away, these trails offer plenty of shade and a variety of ways to wonder about.

Arts & Culture

Check out their current exhibitions here: http://museumca.org/exhibitions On Fridays after 6 pm, catch some music, food trucks, good vibes!
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Kaliforniya Oakland Müzesi
1000 Oak St
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Check out their current exhibitions here: http://museumca.org/exhibitions On Fridays after 6 pm, catch some music, food trucks, good vibes!
Every First Friday of the month, catch the more artistic side of Oakland. Open galleries, craft goods, live music, bars, and food trucks line the street. Hit up Korean Plaza (KP) for some street food!
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First Fridays
2633 Telegraph Ave
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Every First Friday of the month, catch the more artistic side of Oakland. Open galleries, craft goods, live music, bars, and food trucks line the street. Hit up Korean Plaza (KP) for some street food!

Essentials

Everything you would expect to find in a grocery store is just across the street here at Luckys. Open 6 am to Midnight everyday.
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Lucky
1750 Fulton St
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Everything you would expect to find in a grocery store is just across the street here at Luckys. Open 6 am to Midnight everyday.
Conveniently located a block away, this laundry mat is beautifully maintained-- a true neighborhood favorite! Grab a coffee next door at Woody's Cafe while you wait.
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Woody's Cafe
1841 Park Blvd
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Conveniently located a block away, this laundry mat is beautifully maintained-- a true neighborhood favorite! Grab a coffee next door at Woody's Cafe while you wait.
Forgot your toothbrush? Hop across the street for any essentials!
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Forgot your toothbrush? Hop across the street for any essentials!

Getting Around

This is the nearest BART station. Appx 15 min walk away.
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Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak St
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This is the nearest BART station. Appx 15 min walk away.

Sightseeing

Beautiful view of Oakland and the Bay Bridge. Perfect at sunset!
Oakland Temple Visitors' Center
4766 Lincoln Ave
Beautiful view of Oakland and the Bay Bridge. Perfect at sunset!
Catch a glimpse of the moon and stars through their gigantic telescopes. They're open to the public on certain Friday/Saturday nights, free of charge.
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Chabot Uzay ve Bilim Merkezi
10000 Skyline Blvd
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Catch a glimpse of the moon and stars through their gigantic telescopes. They're open to the public on certain Friday/Saturday nights, free of charge.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great music venue, iconic to the Uptown neighborhood. Catch a show, then hit up the bars next door
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Fox Tiyatrosu
1807 Telegraph Ave
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Great music venue, iconic to the Uptown neighborhood. Catch a show, then hit up the bars next door
They've got booze and bocce ball. Need I say more?
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph Ave
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They've got booze and bocce ball. Need I say more?
Catch the latest game on their outdoor projector. Indoor and outdoor seating. And they serve yummy food!
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Mad Oak Bar
135 12th St
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Catch the latest game on their outdoor projector. Indoor and outdoor seating. And they serve yummy food!