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Oakland musts
Chile Jalapeño is one of Oakland musts.

1. Chile Jalapeño

6.9
6706 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Oakland · 24 tips and reviews
Vik’s Chaat Corner is one of Oakland musts.

2. Vik’s Chaat Corner

9.0
2390 4th St (at Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Indian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 177 tips and reviews
Cafe Neutrino is one of Oakland musts.

3. Cafe Neutrino

1125 Norwood Ave, Oakland, CA
Café · Trestle Glen · 2 tips and reviews
The Trappist is one of Oakland musts.

4. The Trappist

460 8th St (btwn Broadway & Washington St), Oakland, CA
Beer Bar · Old Oakland · 129 tips and reviews
1-2-3-4 Go! Records is one of Oakland musts.

5. 1-2-3-4 Go! Records

8.2
420 40th St #5, Oakland, CA
Record Store · Temescal · 9 tips and reviews
The Kingfish Pub & Cafe is one of Oakland musts.

6. The Kingfish Pub & Cafe

8.7
5239 Telegraph Ave (at Clarke St), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · North Oakland · 45 tips and reviews
Homeroom is one of Oakland musts.

7. Homeroom

8.9
400 40th St (at Shafter Ave), Oakland, CA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Temescal · 233 tips and reviews
Kim's Backyard is one of Oakland musts.

8. Kim's Backyard

2424 Telegraph Ave (at 24th), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Central Oakland · 7 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Oakland musts.

9. Bakesale Betty

8.2
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Bocanova is one of Oakland musts.

10. Bocanova

55 Webster St (Jack London Square), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Jack London Square · 88 tips and reviews
George Kaye's is one of Oakland musts.

11. George Kaye's

7.5
4044 Broadway (at 41st St), Oakland, CA
Bar · Piedmont Avenue · 5 tips and reviews
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill is one of Oakland musts.

12. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill

7.4
1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Oakland · 87 tips and reviews
Temescal Street Fair is one of Oakland musts.

13. Temescal Street Fair

5030 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Arts and Entertainment · Temescal · No tips or reviews
Beer Revolution is one of Oakland musts.

14. Beer Revolution

464 3rd St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Produce and Waterfront · 99 tips and reviews
Eli's Mile High Club is one of Oakland musts.

15. Eli's Mile High Club

3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · North Oakland · 10 tips and reviews
Southie is one of Oakland musts.

16. Southie

8.8
6311 College Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 48 tips and reviews
The Uptown Nightclub is one of Oakland musts.

17. The Uptown Nightclub

1928 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Rock Club · Uptown · 25 tips and reviews
Commonwealth Cafe and Pub is one of Oakland musts.

18. Commonwealth Cafe and Pub

2882 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Pub · Pill Hill · 57 tips and reviews
Kona Club is one of Oakland musts.

19. Kona Club

7.8
4401 Piedmont Ave (at Pleasant Valley Ave), Oakland, CA
Tiki Bar · Piedmont Avenue · 36 tips and reviews