Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Oakland

Craig V. • September 16, 2017Hands down best breakfast in the East Bay. Eggs Benedict, country breakfast, potatoes, sticky bun, coffee - all good!

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

Matt W. • April 11, 2014Outstanding Cubano sandwich, the best fish tacos I've had in the Bay Area, refreshing aguas frescas, and superb customer service.

Cathy C. • April 23, 2010Best vegetarian pizza by the slice,cheap and delicious.Also fresh baked scones, bread, rolls. Try the Corn Cherry Scone......yum.

William E. • September 11, 2017Literally the best sandwich I've ever had. Their Brisket is amazing!

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.

Eric B. • November 15, 2013Great vibe. Four Barrel coffee. Yummy pastries - Val's scones for the win!

Brook S. • March 27, 2019Friendly staff, great wines, and delicious charcuterie. A perfect place for a chill evening.

Olivia H. • August 12, 2014Pizza is fab. So are the drinks and desserts! Love sitting on the back patio.

_ • June 15, 2014Amazing fruit tarts! Also come for the morning buns!

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

Sam C. • December 22, 2013Amazing. Chunky sauce with fresh tomatoes, crispy crust, yummy gooey cheese. Happy happy mouth!!

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.

Pei 👻 W. • August 18, 2015Curry dishes are amazing, goes surprisingly well with mojitos. Worth the wait!

Kait G. • May 13, 2016Montreal-style bagels that are totally worth the wait. Get the smoked trout salad too.

Alex K. • September 24, 2014One of my favorite bahn mi spots in this area. I miss this place when I'm relegated to Bun Mee near work in the city

Debbie D. • April 30, 2014Awesome food!! Great space! Try the thin crust Tribute pizza, amazing

The Taste Sheriff • January 15, 2018Finally, proper pasta in the Bay Area. Try the one with duck and orange zest and the risotto. The tartare is overrated. Fantastic food and reasonable prices. Book ahead.

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.

Sandra K. • April 24, 2014Papaya Salad Laos Style and Fried Banana w/ Ice cream are the best!

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

Sumayyah • August 9, 2014The supreme carne asada tacos and nachos are my fave! I go at least twice a week.

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.

Frances R. • June 4, 2017Good pizza. Great dipping sauces for wings & sides. Try the Tikka Masala sauce!

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!)