Allison’s guidebook
Food scene
This is a delicious Thai restaurant that is a 6-minute walk from your door. Pick up something to go and eat in the backyard or on the patio under the string bulbs.
Wawa Thai Food
3009 MacArthur BoulevardThis is a delicious Thai restaurant that is a 6-minute walk from your door. Pick up something to go and eat in the backyard or on the patio under the string bulbs.
It’s a one-kind-per-day, inspired vegetarian combination using the freshest organic local ingredients. One day, it could be fresh corn and pasilla chili with French feta cheese; another day, cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions with Pecorino cheese; and a third day, roasted sweet potato and kale with Campo de Montalban cheese.
15 locals recommend
Dimond Slice Pizza
2208 MacArthur BlvdIt’s a one-kind-per-day, inspired vegetarian combination using the freshest organic local ingredients. One day, it could be fresh corn and pasilla chili with French feta cheese; another day, cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions with Pecorino cheese; and a third day, roasted sweet potato and kale with Campo de Montalban cheese.
Oakland's Cafe Umami makes trendy food with Asian touches. If you are like us and have dietary restrictions, half of the cafe's bowls are vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Umami
2224 MacArthur BlvdOakland's Cafe Umami makes trendy food with Asian touches. If you are like us and have dietary restrictions, half of the cafe's bowls are vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond
2042 MacArthur BlvdTrendy new American style restaurant with fun drinks.
Degrees Plato is a locally-owned, bottle shop, taproom, and kitchen located in the heart of Oakland’s Laurel District. This “third space” community gathering place is focused on offering the neighborhood an inviting atmosphere that brings people together over high quality, specialty craft beer – and a casual dining experience highlighting the fresh ingredients of Latin-flavored fare.
40 locals recommend
Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen
4251 MacArthur BlvdDegrees Plato is a locally-owned, bottle shop, taproom, and kitchen located in the heart of Oakland’s Laurel District. This “third space” community gathering place is focused on offering the neighborhood an inviting atmosphere that brings people together over high quality, specialty craft beer – and a casual dining experience highlighting the fresh ingredients of Latin-flavored fare.
Admiral Maltings was founded by two long-time San Francisco brewing industry veterans, Ron Silberstein of ThirstyBear Brewing Company and Dave McLean of Magnolia Brewing Company, along with Curtis Davenport, who has an extensive background in organic farming and small-batch malting. Together, they partner with California farmers to source quality grain and produce exceptional, hand-crafted malt. Visit The Rake for a pint and bite and bring your kiddos, doggos, and appetite.
7 locals recommend
Admiral Maltings
651A W Tower AveAdmiral Maltings was founded by two long-time San Francisco brewing industry veterans, Ron Silberstein of ThirstyBear Brewing Company and Dave McLean of Magnolia Brewing Company, along with Curtis Davenport, who has an extensive background in organic farming and small-batch malting. Together, they partner with California farmers to source quality grain and produce exceptional, hand-crafted malt. Visit The Rake for a pint and bite and bring your kiddos, doggos, and appetite.
Sightseeing
Diamond Park is a great place for a picnic lunch or afternoon lounge. The park featuring creekside hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a pool & a recreational center.
43 locals recommend
Dimond park
3860 Hanly RdDiamond Park is a great place for a picnic lunch or afternoon lounge. The park featuring creekside hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a pool & a recreational center.
Shopping
Oaklandish
3419 Fruitvale AveBay Street Emeryville
5616 Bay StHiking/Walking
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadLeona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
Leona TrailSkyline Gate Staging Area
8490 Skyline BlvdBridgeview Trailhead
Bridgeview Trail