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Worthwhile in West Oakland

San Francisco Bay Area

The nabe is having a rebirth. Some top-notch noshes.

  • 1. Popo's Pizza

    1671 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607

    Casual, mainly take-out restaurant serving creative thin-crust pizzas, rotisserie specials, BBQ ribs and daily specials such as seafood paella. Local Bay Area ingrediants are used to make pizza dough, sauces and baked goods from scratch.

  • 2. Revolution Cafe

    1612 7th St, Oakland, CA

    Revolution Coffee down the street is a very cozy place to have a cup of Uncommon Grounds coffee and / or have a simple breakfast, soup, sandwich or salad. The soup is vegan and there is also a vegan sandwich on the menu.

  • 3. Nellie's Soulfood

    1155 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607

    Known for excellent fried chicken and Southern food.

  • 4. Brown Sugar Kitchen

    2534 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA 94607

    Located on the edge of West Oakland, this is excellent updated, California-influenced soul food.

  • 5. Esther's Orbit Room

    1724 7th St, Oakland, CA

    The last of the bars left from when this section was a vibrant jazz district. There is some food sold in a kitchen in the back.

  • 6. Mo Better Food Farmers Market

    7th Street and Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA

    Small Saturday farmers market near West Oakland BART open from June through September.

  • 7. Mandela Foods

    1430 7th St, Oakland, CA

    Organic market sourcing from local farms.

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