Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Oaksterdam, Oakland

Tara M. • September 19, 2016Top spot for pizza in Oakland, outdoor space with fire pits and string lights perfect venue for beers with friends.

Jennifer • December 16, 2015Great bar with a neighborhood feel. Pop in for a beer or just shop for bottles -- great selection!

Nathan J. • September 20, 2019Great ambiance - always seems to have a great record playing. They limit the seating so it’s never too crowded. Love the cocktails.

Swan D. • November 13, 2015Great drinks! Good beer selection. Amazing empanadas!!

Frances R. • June 4, 2017Nice beer garden. Mac & cheese burger is delicious. They also make a solid tuna melt.

Grant S. • October 9, 2014Great cocktails, knowledgeable, fun bartenders, and most importantly: skee-ball.

Bob T. • August 21, 2018Great coffee and super customer service. The location in a modern shipping container makes Equator Coffee a trendy addition to Oakland. Look for Equator Coffee in SFO too.

Ti W. • June 17, 2021Good vibe. Good foods. Good drinks. Good service. What else can you ask for?

cami j. • May 2, 2021gorgeous space, friendly staff, excellent cocktails! we will be back!

cami j. • December 27, 2021fabulous coffee and knowledgeable, skilled, friendly, unpretentious staff. five stars! a lovely addition to oakland’s coffee scene.

joanne • December 23, 2014top-notch, creative upscale mexican. strong delicious margaritas, but rest of the seasonal cocktail list also keeps up. weekend brunch includes different varieties of chilaquiles and highwire coffee.

Brian S. • July 3, 2023Good whiskey selection. Huge and rarely crowded.

Claire S. • October 6, 2016Awesome focaccia bread with toppings (the kale and pesto was so delicious!)

Tim H. • June 19, 2016Incredible fried chicken, and a great rotating menu of specials. Get thr Garlic Miso!

Joe C. • October 5, 2012The jerk chicken is my favorite, but everything on the menu is delicious! Be prepared for awesome food and super friendly service.

Joshua • March 7, 2014The folks at bicycle coffee are awesome. Super chill, good spirited, and the medium roast kills it. Worth the 1.5 minute trip past blue bottle everytime

Connie C. • June 21, 2018I love blue bottle and this location is by far my favorite. Spacious with lots of seating and tables. The furniture is envious!

Greg E. • July 28, 2018Malt chocolate! Also the blue bottle coffee ice cream is unreal

Vihang M. • July 17, 2022Outstanding beers! All around amazing Belgians, Sours and IPAs. Couldn’t be happier that they opened up in Oakland!

Jenn C. • July 9, 2016Everything is delicious, but try the savory French toast for something special

Melon L. • August 13, 2015The greyhound is one of the best I've ever had. Fresh squeezed and refreshing, but strong as $&@!

Troy F. • April 11, 2015Excellent oyster po' boy and tremendous kale and quinoa salad (with bacon).

Amelia M. • July 12, 2020The pepperoni with honey drizzled was SO good!

Jeanine S. • January 25, 2014Their cakes are fantastic. The chocolate one with toffee and salted caramel drizzled on top-- mmm.

Ryan B. • August 2, 2016Yum! Custom ice cream cookie sandwiches with delectable ice cream. Cookies not required, although highly suggested.

Kaleigh K. • June 4, 2018The hand-pulled noodles are amazing. Dumplings as well.

Hanna L. • December 30, 2012Best vegetarian orange chicken I've had! Perfectly light and crispy on the outside.

Roko F. • February 14, 2020Very good Indian food, and a much needed addition to the DT Oakland. Chicken tika masala, veggie pakora, and assorted nans-- Everything was excellent. Recommend ordering "SPICY".

Craig M. • May 7, 2017Lovely Irish feel to this pub. Wait staff are excellent. One of my newest favorites in the area!!!

Jason D. • August 15, 2015Great bloody Mary's! Love the history of this place. Great atmosphere. Great service. Mixed with great company equals a great brunch.