Oakland

John Bobeldyk: you can skip the wait for chicken & cornmeal waffles if you arrive before noon.

Zachary Hanna: Try the cappucino "for here" - the 'small' size is pretty big.

AskMen: Dedicated to beers from Belgium, which were perfected over the centuries by Trappist monks, this spot features a vast assortment of holy ales - & some are even still brewed by monks. Read more.

Peter Castillo: With 42 beers on tap, you'll find a beer or two or three for you.

Hana Na: Authentic Japanese!

Hana Na: Their burgers are glorious.

Hana Na: Cash only... grrr, what a pain!

Hana Na: Huge selection, Happy hour specials, 11pm-2am. They stay open late! Great for a tasty, late night snack. Yum.

Jacquinn Scales: Always arrive on time or get left behind. All aboard.

Linda Emerson: Free shuttle to ride into Downtown Oakland at the corner of Webster & 1st. Look for the green bus.

David Shaw: At night, a cab to the BART is worth the $5.

Fik Saleh: The parking lot is a happening place to get bootleg DVDs and CDs. Quality is not guaranteed!

Sean Lum: Cheap eats. Cant go wrong with the steamed pork bun.

Tiffany Renwick: The music gives you an instant vacation

Andy Kaufman: Every sandwich I've tried is amazing & the homemade spicy sausage is truly something special.