Kate's Guidebook
Food scene
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StJust 4 doors down!
All-vegan local toaster and bakery. Non-vegans: you won’t be able to tell the difference. Try the birthday cake.
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Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveAll-vegan local toaster and bakery. Non-vegans: you won’t be able to tell the difference. Try the birthday cake.
Inside Market Hall, a fancy food market near Rockridge BART
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Highwire Coffee Roasters
2049 San Pablo AveInside Market Hall, a fancy food market near Rockridge BART
Gaylord's Caffe Espresso
4150 Piedmont AveHas Wifi!
Mama's Royal Cafe
4012 BroadwayYou won't leave hungry!
Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueSolid option for weekday breakfast/brunch
Julie's
4316 Telegraph AveGreat for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Sweet back patio
Beauty's Bagel Shop
3838 Telegraph AveThe only NYC/Montreal-style bagels around
Mägo
3762 Piedmont AveSmall plates, high ceilings, huge wine list
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveClassic Italian
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
5403 College AveThe pasta is incredible.
À Côté Restaurant
5478 College AveThe wine flights!
A classic Berkeley restaurant. Great for special occasions (downstairs is prix fixe) or a really nice lunch/dinner (upstairs in the Cafe).
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Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveA classic Berkeley restaurant. Great for special occasions (downstairs is prix fixe) or a really nice lunch/dinner (upstairs in the Cafe).
Millennium
5912 College AveUpscale vegan restaurant with a gorgeous back patio.
Daol Tofu & Korean BBQ
4301 Telegraph AveBest soon dobu around!
Slicer Pizzeria
4395 Piedmont AveBest by-the-slice option in the area!
Cuban sandwiches, tacos, and plates. Get the yucca fries!
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Cholita Linda
4923 Telegraph AveCuban sandwiches, tacos, and plates. Get the yucca fries!
Tacos Oscar
420 40th StHipster tacos with funky container seating
Homeroom
400 40th StAll the mac 'n cheese versions you could want
If you like spicy food, and are up for the drive to El Cerrito… Get the glutinous rice balls!
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Wojia Hunan Cuisine
917 San Pablo AveIf you like spicy food, and are up for the drive to El Cerrito… Get the glutinous rice balls!
Dyafa
44 Webster StDelicious Syrian food!
Drinks
Kona Club
4401 Piedmont AveOur local tiki bar!
Eclectically decorated with bartenders who know their stuff. They also have food, possibly the best burger ever.
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Copper Spoon Cocktails & Kitchen
4031 BroadwayEclectically decorated with bartenders who know their stuff. They also have food, possibly the best burger ever.
Doña Tomás
3770 Piedmont AvenueFor the spicy margaritas! (They also serve food)
Great cocktails, food and usually dancing (don’t park near there though)
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Starline Social Club
2236 Martin Luther King Jr WayGreat cocktails, food and usually dancing (don’t park near there though)
Ruby Room
132 14th StDive bar with an indoor smoking room
AU Lounge
2430 BroadwayFor dancehall, “world grooves” and afrobeat
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayOutdoor seating, firepits, pizzas
Temescal Brewing
4115 Telegraph AveBig outdoor patio and rotating food trucks
Queer bars/nights
The Port Bar
2023 BroadwayDancing, trivia and Drag Race nights
Club 21
2111 Franklin StLatinx-focused bar with drag shows
Wednesdays are Queer Beers, 3-10 pm. Huge outdoor patio
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Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveWednesdays are Queer Beers, 3-10 pm. Huge outdoor patio
The Uptown Nightclub!
1928 Telegraph AveHella Gay Dance Party - every 3rd Saturday!
Neighborhoods
Great places for eating, strolling, and shopping. Mountain View Cemetery has amazing bay views from the top of the hill.
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Piedmont Avenue
Great places for eating, strolling, and shopping. Mountain View Cemetery has amazing bay views from the top of the hill.
College Avenue
College AvenueGreat places for eating, strolling and shopping.
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyLittle alley packed with fun stores and eateries
Lake Merritt is a 3 mile walk around, bordered especially on the north side by parks, picnic areas, gardens, and more! Great way to spend an afternoon. Get a snack or a coffee on Lakeshore or Grand Ave when you’re done.
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Lake Merritt Plaza
323 20th StreetLake Merritt is a 3 mile walk around, bordered especially on the north side by parks, picnic areas, gardens, and more! Great way to spend an afternoon. Get a snack or a coffee on Lakeshore or Grand Ave when you’re done.
Sightseeing
Friday Nights at OMCA: discounted/free admission, lots of food trucks, music, dancing, and exhibits focused on local California history. Great for families, date night, anything!
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Museum California Oakland
1000 Oak StFriday Nights at OMCA: discounted/free admission, lots of food trucks, music, dancing, and exhibits focused on local California history. Great for families, date night, anything!
First Fridays
2633 Telegraph AveBig street party on the first Friday of every month.
Open air food and goods market in Jack London Square the second Saturday of the month.
Second Saturday
435 Water StOpen air food and goods market in Jack London Square the second Saturday of the month.
Pacific Pinball Museum
1510 Webster StSelf-explanatory!
Not sure why this shows up as "Piedmont Funeral Home" in Airbnb's tags! Mountain View Cemetery is a beautiful cemetery/park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in NYC and much of UC Berkeley/Stanford. Great views from the top of the hill.
Piedmont Funeral Services and Mountain View Cemetery
5000 Piedmont AvenueNot sure why this shows up as "Piedmont Funeral Home" in Airbnb's tags! Mountain View Cemetery is a beautiful cemetery/park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in NYC and much of UC Berkeley/Stanford. Great views from the top of the hill.
Hiking
Taman Regional Redwood
7867 Redwood RoadThere's an archery range here if you're into that!
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Briones Regional Park
2537 Reliez Valley RdThere's an archery range here if you're into that!
Taman Regional Wildcat Canyon
5755 McBryde AveFire Trails
425 Lower Fire TrailTaman Regional Tilden
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdOn a clear day, you can see 35 of 58 California counties from the top!
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Mount Diablo
On a clear day, you can see 35 of 58 California counties from the top!
Swimming
Lake Temescal
Lake Anza
Temescal Swimming Pool
371 45th St