Guidebook for Oakland
Essentials
3 short blocks away. Healthier independent grocer. Produce galore (but be choosy, sometimes they don't throw out produce when it's on-the-edge).
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Farmer Joe's Marketplace
3501 MacArthur Blvd3 short blocks away. Healthier independent grocer. Produce galore (but be choosy, sometimes they don't throw out produce when it's on-the-edge).
The Food Mill is a local health food store within walking distance. Great snacks and bread that they make themselves. Extensive bulk section. Produce. Supplements. friendly helpful staff.
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The Food Mill
3033 MacArthur BlvdThe Food Mill is a local health food store within walking distance. Great snacks and bread that they make themselves. Extensive bulk section. Produce. Supplements. friendly helpful staff.
A little further, but worth the trip. The entire east bay goes to this store. Endless cheap high-quality produce. Local food labels. Local coffee roasters. great grocer.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveA little further, but worth the trip. The entire east bay goes to this store. Endless cheap high-quality produce. Local food labels. Local coffee roasters. great grocer.
Food Scene
Peet's Coffee
3401 Fruitvale AveLove the cold brew on a summer day - yumsters!
Popular Soul Food spot! My favs are chicken-fried seitan and mac and cheez. Rear is full bar that becomes a fun party with music on weekends. More calm in the front if you like to talk.
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Souley Vegan
301 BroadwayPopular Soul Food spot! My favs are chicken-fried seitan and mac and cheez. Rear is full bar that becomes a fun party with music on weekends. More calm in the front if you like to talk.
Tasty bahn mi sandwich on crusty french roll, only $3!! hurry to order lemongrass tofu bahn mi b4 they sell out! *don't get shredded tofu - not as good! meat too but eat it there, not here!
Banh Mi Ba Le
1909 International BlvdTasty bahn mi sandwich on crusty french roll, only $3!! hurry to order lemongrass tofu bahn mi b4 they sell out! *don't get shredded tofu - not as good! meat too but eat it there, not here!
4.5 stars on yelp and crowded. Thai/Vet/Chinese style. Followers of the awesome Supreme Master. Some older employees seem to have racism/fear of blk people. younger staff is cool.
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Golden Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant
1301 Franklin St4.5 stars on yelp and crowded. Thai/Vet/Chinese style. Followers of the awesome Supreme Master. Some older employees seem to have racism/fear of blk people. younger staff is cool.
Another low priced tasty Asian veggie restaurant. We always get Chao Style Fried Rice and Basil String Beans. Very nice staff.
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Nature Vegetarian Restaurant
1116 Franklin StAnother low priced tasty Asian veggie restaurant. We always get Chao Style Fried Rice and Basil String Beans. Very nice staff.
Once again cheap and tasty bahn mi sandwiches. Try the curry tofu (hurry they usually run out by closing time around 7pm). *shredded tofu is not as good. animal flesh also served.
Cam Huong Cafe
920 Webster StOnce again cheap and tasty bahn mi sandwiches. Try the curry tofu (hurry they usually run out by closing time around 7pm). *shredded tofu is not as good. animal flesh also served.
If you aren't into chains (Peet's coffee) then try this local coffee and light fare spot. Often busy - gets 4.5stars on Yelp. Couches and good ambiance. Good coffee. The food looks good for non-vegetarians.
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Hive
2139 MacArthur BlvdIf you aren't into chains (Peet's coffee) then try this local coffee and light fare spot. Often busy - gets 4.5stars on Yelp. Couches and good ambiance. Good coffee. The food looks good for non-vegetarians.
Shopping
Have you see shirts with the tree logo? that's Oaklandish, hip local outfitters.
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Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveHave you see shirts with the tree logo? that's Oaklandish, hip local outfitters.
Big Box Shopping for days!! H&M, Forever 21, Uniqlo, Banana Republic, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Movie theaters. Also very close: IKEA, Target, Home Depot, Ulta, Best Buy, Ross.
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Bay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StBig Box Shopping for days!! H&M, Forever 21, Uniqlo, Banana Republic, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Movie theaters. Also very close: IKEA, Target, Home Depot, Ulta, Best Buy, Ross.
Thrift Town
16160 E 14th StGreat thrift store. Ask us about thrift stores, we know what's up.
Everything Else
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Avenueclosest BART station - 20 min to Downtown SF
People, business, politics, culture, art and networking. There's always something poppin at Impact Hub.
Impact Hub Oakland
2323 BroadwayPeople, business, politics, culture, art and networking. There's always something poppin at Impact Hub.
Amazing free meditation + lesson. Special nights for queer, disabled and people of color... Friday night is for everyone! If you need to get back in a good state of mind highly recommended!!
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East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th StAmazing free meditation + lesson. Special nights for queer, disabled and people of color... Friday night is for everyone! If you need to get back in a good state of mind highly recommended!!
Sightseeing
Free and fun! Go there on Saturday or Sunday to watch people roller blade, balance on straps, do gymnastics, drum, dance, walk doggies, picnic and drink indy beer. All types of people!
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Anfiteatro del Lago Merritt
Lake Merritt BoulevardFree and fun! Go there on Saturday or Sunday to watch people roller blade, balance on straps, do gymnastics, drum, dance, walk doggies, picnic and drink indy beer. All types of people!
Fantastic hiking in beautiful pines and redwoods. See trails on Google maps.
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Parco Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdFantastic hiking in beautiful pines and redwoods. See trails on Google maps.
Arts & Culture
Rehabbed old theatre with couches and bean bags. serves beer and food. watch old and new movies. So Oakland, so awesome.
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StRehabbed old theatre with couches and bean bags. serves beer and food. watch old and new movies. So Oakland, so awesome.