We are a punkrock influenced restaurant specializing in Japanese fried chicken and seasonal izakaya plates. Everything is freshy made in house, from marinades to sauces and seasonings. We source our produce fresh from local weekly farmers’ markets and try to use organic and natural products as much as possible. Have dietary restrictions? Let us know, we have something for everyone. Read more...

Agave Uptown draws from the artisanal tradition and rich cultural history of Oaxaca, Executive Chef Octavio Diaz’s hometown, and our Oaxacan-style food is made in-house daily with a strong focus on farm-raised ingredients and handmade cooking. Read more...

alaMar is the brainchild of award-winning Executive Chef and Owner Nelson German. A Dominican-American born and bred in Manhattan, Chef Nelson has spent over a decade traveling and honing a culinary style that is at once unique and comforting. He was featured in the “East Bay Cooks” Cookbook released in 2019, which is available at alaMar for purchase. Read more...

Fresh tortillas made daily in house. Late night dining. Vegetarian and vegan options. Fish taco, empanadas and chicken tinga are customer favorites. Read more...

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For a delicious breakfast, try one of Aroma Bakery’s freshly-baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Drop by for a bagel or cup of brew in the morning and let our aromas envelope you. When lunch time comes around, we serve gyros, hand-made sandwiches and wraps prepared using fresh and quality ingredients that you can taste. Our ovens bear a delicious assortment Read more...

Attraros In Thai, Attraros อรรถรส means “aesthetic & beautiful flavors,” and that’s precisely what we offer at our restaurant. Our menu pays tribute to the flavors of our heritage, and the culinary gems we’ve discovered over the years. Every dish is crafted with fresh & intense ingredients, delivering pure bliss with each bite in an inviting and cozy atmosphere. So, Read more...

Rocking it in downtown Oakland since 2008, Awaken Cafe & Roasting is a community coffee-house, espresso bar, organic restaurant, beer & wine bar, and event venue. But mainly we are here to help bring people together to launch what’s next for Oakland and the world. And we might as well #drinkgoodcoffee while we’re at it. Read more...

We are an immersive community event space and Asian snack shop in downtown Oakland, CA. We focus on events that uplift our AAPI/BIPOC and creative community, offering a space for creatives to explore and experiment with their unique passions. We want everyone to feel at home and work hard to cultivate a loving, safe space for folks to come together. Read more...

BANDALOOP celebrates the human spirit, nature, and communities through dance that uses climbing technology to expand and challenge what is possible.. Read more...

Bar Shiru was inspired by some of Tokyo’s incredible hi-fi bars and the Bay Area’s first hi-fi vinyl listening bar focused on jazz as the musical jumping-off point. Bar Shiru features records played in their entirety on an analog, vinyl-centric sound system in a space built with acoustics as a top priority. Read more...

Professional, quality frames and service; conservation framing; fair pricing and helpful advice. Read more...

One of the Bay Area’s top stylists and certified sustainable salon. Dedicated to cultivating a space where you can be. All feel welcomed and safe. Contributing to and strengthening a sustainable community from our partnerships to our waste management practices. Every visit tailored to your needs at the time. Read more...

Good food, no frills. Come see for yourself. Read more...

Betti Ono is an active neighborhood anchor whose mission is to build power through culture. Named by Essence Magazine as one of the 5 reasons to visit Oakland twice in 2018, Betti Ono was founded by Oakland native Anyka Barber in 2010. The Betti Ono global headquarters is home to an active cultural arts venue, gallery, and art + design Read more...

Bibliomania was founded in the North Beach district of San Francisco in 1974. Since then it has operated at various retail locations in Berkeley and Oakland. We specialize in books on social movements, modern literature, children’s books and military history but also maintain a large general stock. Read more...

Bicycle Coffee Company was founded in 2009 in Oakland, California. Their goal was to create a business that allowed them to combine their two loves: bicycles and good coffee. They deliver high-quality coffee to local businesses by bicycle. A portion of all Bicycle Coffee’s sales goes to World Bike Relief, an international organization that mobilizes and empowers people through the Read more...

We are an underground full-service restaurant and bar. We offer a wide range of pan-Asian inspired tapas and gastropod fare. We also specialize in handcrafted cocktails and offer 20 beers on tap. Read more...

BlissBound Hound was founded in 2015 with the intention to create a dog care business model designed for the modern era. Today’s dogs are family members, not just pets. BlissBound Hound’s guiding principle is to provide comfortable, crate and kennel free, positive reinforcement dog care. Our goal is not just to provide individual services, but to help promote the psychological Read more...