Food Scene
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveAmazing patio view. Wonderful brunch spot in walking distance
PieTisserie
1225 Fourth StreetWhen your sweet tooth just wont quit. Best pie I've ever tasted
Always packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
27 locals recommend
Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveAlways packed, but worth the wait. Best Jamaican food in Oakland!
This is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
28 locals recommend
Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore AveThis is my favorite brunch spot at the Lake! HUGE portions. I love Farmer's Omlette w/home fries and fruit
Carb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveCarb heaven! Their baguette rolls are divine. My favorite is the banana bread and corn bread (both only available on Saturdays)
Well know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
191 locals recommend
Sister
3308 Grand AveWell know for pizza! I've only been to hang out at the coffee bar which is really great!
Trueburger
146 Grand AveBest burger in oakland!
This restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrThis restaurant sits right on the lake!! Great happy hour. Always packed on Thursdays!
If I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
53 locals recommend
Hopscotch
1915 San Pablo AveIf I am in need of greasy brunch after a night out, Hopscotch is your place!
Camber
This place is amazing! Best Thai in the city!
If you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
16 locals recommend
Home of Chicken & Waffles
247 4th #111 StreetIf you have access to a car while you are here, or are ok with grabbing a LYFT, this place is so good! Make sure to try the fried chicken, waffles, and mac and cheese. All wonderful!
Located in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
40 locals recommend
Souley Vegan
610 BroadwayLocated in the heart of Jack London square. Amazing vegan food. Greens, vegan mac and cheese, and kale are some of my favorites!
no explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
720 Atlantic Aveno explanation needed. Its Starbucks. You always need to know where a Starbucks is.
Ice Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveIce Cream shop that served as inspiration in the movie "Up". In the heart of Piedmont Ave. It's amazing! Take in the calories. It will make you a better person
Ozumo
2251 BroadwayFresh Sushi!
Essentials
Lucky
1750 Fulton StIn case you're in the mood to stock up on groceries and dine in
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGo to grocery store
aka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake
553 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Plaka Whole Check. This Whole foods is HUGE. Great for grabbing salads or hot bar for lunch at the lake
Everything Else
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StForget some toiletries? Walgreen's is right around the block.
Great DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
19 locals recommend
Era Art Bar & Lounge
19 Grand AveGreat DJ! Best place in the area to go out dancing on Saturday
If you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.
The Nail Shop
3326 Grand AveIf you want to pamper yourself while in Oakland, I love this nail shop. The hostess and owner are so sweet and will make sure you are quickly accommodated.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
145 locals recommend
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StNot in walking distance, but it is worth the five minute lyft ride. Great food and occassional DJ
Classy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
63 locals recommend
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveClassy, with a beautiful ambiance! great cocktails. must try shrimp and grits
Plum Cocktail Bar
2216 BroadwayThe bartender here is amazing!
Best place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails.
Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!
24 locals recommend
District Oakland
827 Washington StBest place to go out on a Friday! Really great cocktails.
Brunch on Sunday served buffet style!
Sightseeing
Gets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveGets me out of bed early after Saturday. Stop by and get some berries for the weekend!
I love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum.
First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!
547 locals recommend
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StI love this place Friday nights for Off the Grid and First Fridays with wine and music at the museum.
First Sundays are great- Museum is free to the public!
Arts & Culture
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveHistorical grand lake theatre is great for catching a movie