Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Hipster coffee shop with tasty food. Good coffee and tea but no espresso drinks. Can be very crowded.
43 locals recommend
Arbor Cafe
4210 Telegraph AvenueHipster coffee shop with tasty food. Good coffee and tea but no espresso drinks. Can be very crowded.
Homeroom
400 40th StExtremely popular gourmet mac and cheese.
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveMontreal-style bagels. Best I've had on the west coast.
Barlata Tapas Bar
4901 Telegraph AveI love tapas and this is the best in the area.
If you haven't had Burmese food you are missing out. Don't miss the tea leaf salad.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StIf you haven't had Burmese food you are missing out. Don't miss the tea leaf salad.
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueReal upscale Mexican food. Not the Americanized stuff.
Genova Delicatessen
5095 Telegraph AvenueAmazing sandwich/deli selection.
Famous fried chicken and coleslaw sandwiches. Trust me it's way better than it sounds. The line is always long but moves quickly.
196 locals recommend
Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveFamous fried chicken and coleslaw sandwiches. Trust me it's way better than it sounds. The line is always long but moves quickly.
Sahn Maru Korean BBQ
4315 Telegraph AveThe best of the neighborhood Korean restaurants.
Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub
Best option for beer and pizza.
Dopo
4293 Piedmont AveFantastic Italian.
4301 Piedmont Ave
4301 Piedmont AvenueExcellent Japanese.
Essentials
Piedmont Grocery Co
4038 Piedmont AveConvenient market for a few groceries.