Coffee, pie & a pint, close to home.

6500 Shattuck Ave

The anchor of the Shattuck strip since 2003. Solid coffee, breakfast, smoothies, and banh mi, with plenty of laptop space.

6606 Shattuck Ave

Rose-infused lattes and Arabic pastries in the old Jump’n Java space.

Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8:30am–6pm

5443 Telegraph Ave

Palestinian-inspired lattes and a warm, welcoming room. Closed Mondays.

5225 Shattuck Ave

A drive-thru-only espresso stand with bagel sandwiches, good for the morning commute. Closed Sundays.

Mon–Fri 6am–5pm, Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 7am–4:30pm

3350 Adeline St, Berkeley

A neighborhood favorite for tarts, pies, scones, and sandwiches. Open Wed–Sun mornings into mid-afternoon.

Wed–Sun 8am–3pm

4920 Telegraph Ave

Mexican-French pastries, including conchas and vegan croissants.

4770 Telegraph Ave

A Yemeni coffeehouse that opened in summer 2026, serving Yemeni coffee.

482 49th St (Temescal Alley)

Creative ice cream flavors, including cashew-based vegan ones. A great end to an evening walk.

6400 Shattuck Ave

Sourdough pizza, house-made bread, deli sandwiches, and a big patio. Closed Mon–Tue.

6211 Shattuck Ave

A small, family-run Peruvian spot with great seafood and Peruvian classics. Closed Tuesdays.

6101 Shattuck Ave

A women-owned Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant with a covered patio, a block from the park. Dinner only, closed Tuesdays.

Mon & Wed–Fri 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 4–9pm

851 60th St (at Adeline)

A North Oakland institution for about 50 years. Soul-food breakfasts and homemade pies. Open Tue–Sun, 8am–2pm.

Tue–Sun 8am–2pm

6101 Telegraph Ave

A mother-and-daughter Vietnamese kitchen (the name means "mom and child") serving pho, noodle bowls, and excellent banh mi on crackly bread, plus strong Vietnamese iced coffee.

Fri–Wed 11am–9pm (closed Thu)

6228 Telegraph Ave

Thick, hand-formed burgers with creative twists like a menchi katsu burger, plus rice bowls and garlic-loaded fries. Friendly counter service.

6419 Telegraph Ave

Chef-driven vegan Mexican food that critics have ranked among the best tacos in Oakland.

Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm

2995 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

A one-man pizza shop that makes a small number of pies each night. Order online ahead of time.

5098 Telegraph Ave

The cult-favorite fried chicken sandwich. Limited days and hours (recently Thu–Sun, lunch only), so check before you go.

Thu–Sun 10:30am–2pm

4923 Telegraph Ave

Fish tacos, Latin sandwiches, and bright street food, with a back patio.

Daily 11am–10pm

4901 Telegraph Ave

Southeast Asian-style chicken and a spicy Thai chicken sandwich.

Daily 11:30am–8:30pm, Fri–Sat until 9pm

6230 Telegraph Ave

Family-run for about four decades, serving Thai food with Lao influences. A true neighborhood mainstay.

6430 Telegraph Ave

Hearty Ethiopian combination platters on injera. Great for sharing with a group.

3218 Adeline St, Berkeley

A family-run bar and kitchen in the former Nick’s Lounge, named a best new restaurant by the East Bay Express in 2025.

5008 Telegraph Ave

Wood-fired pizza and seasonal pasta, and a longtime date-night favorite. Dinner only. Reservations recommended.

Daily 5–9pm, Fri–Sat until 10pm

4721 Telegraph Ave

Tea leaf salad and Burmese staples. Expect a wait on weekends.

3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

An Irish pub and beloved live-music venue since 1973, with pub food, craft beer, and local and touring bands. Its roots as a gathering place for activists run deep.

1763 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley

A tiny brewery with DJs, just over the Berkeley line. No food beyond popcorn.

4822 Telegraph Ave

A beloved dive bar that stays decorated for Halloween all year, with pool and a jukebox.

Telegraph Ave near Claremont Ave

A century-old dive with cheap beer and a covered patio. The building was moved a short distance onto Telegraph and reopened there in 2015.

4210 Telegraph Ave

A "martini dive" that serves vegan hot dogs from Lion Dance Cafe.

Sun–Thu 2pm–12am, Fri–Sat 2pm–2am

4115 Telegraph Ave

A sunny beer garden with rotating food trucks and Wednesday trivia. A bit farther south, but worth it.

3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

A community arts center since 1975, rooted in Latin American culture, with concerts, film, and beginner-friendly dance classes in salsa, bachata, cumbia, flamenco, and Brazilian dance (many need no partner). Don’t miss the ¡BAILA! community dance parties with live salsa.

5635 Shattuck Ave

An independently owned corner store with friendly owners, and much more than the basics: a craft "beer cave," good spirits, and organic groceries.

Mon–Thu 7am–10pm, Fri–Sat 7am–11pm, Sun 8am–10pm

701 60th St (at Dover)

An independently owned corner store with friendly owners, right at 60th and Dover.

6342 Shattuck Ave

A handy corner grocery for the basics when you run out of milk.

6124 Telegraph Ave

A neighborhood rabbit and guinea pig rescue with a pet supply shop. Come for bunny adoptions, nail trims, and grooming, and quality food for small animals, dogs, cats, and chickens.

Wed–Sun 12:30–8pm

1734 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley

New and used vinyl, a well-curated selection, and occasional in-store shows.

Daily 12–7pm

49th St off Telegraph Ave

A charming alley of tiny shops: books, jewelry, paper goods, a barbershop, and ice cream.

Adeline St & 63rd St

Tuesdays, 2–6:30pm, year-round (except the winter holiday break). Run by the Ecology Center. The closest farmers market to Bushrod.

5300 Claremont Ave (DMV lot)

Sundays, 9am–1pm, year-round. Run by Urban Village. Accepts EBT and WIC.

Ashby BART west lot

A long-running weekend flea market with vendors, food, and a lively scene. Saturdays and Sundays.