Participate In Oakland Works Wednesdays

OAKLAND WORKS WEDNESDAYS

Join us every Wednesday to make Downtown Oakland shine with vibrant shopping, dining, live music, and special programming! Embrace the local spirit, grab a coffee, shop local, and savor the flavors.

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Oakland School of The Arts Students Performing at Latham Square

(RE)Discover Downtown Oakland

Start your day with a meeting at a charming coffee shop. Enjoy lunchtime eats at one of our fabulous restaurants. Wind down after work with happy hour drinks with a colleague.

Wednesday is the day we all show up!

Special deals await wherever you see the Oakland Works Wednesdays logo. Stop by a participating store today and discover what downtown Oakland has to offer!

Participating Businesses

Experience the lively cafes, vibrant bars, delicious restaurants, and exciting retail stores in Downtown Oakland. They’re open and ready for you to eat, play, and shop!

Favorite

Aburaya Japanese Fried Chicken

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: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sun
Closed
372 17th St
OWW Wednesday Special: Happy Hour drinks ALL DAY! + Win at Rock/Paper/Scissors and get a free drink or side dish up to $5
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…
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Agave Uptown

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Restaurants
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: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sat
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sun
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2135 Franklin St
OWW Wednesday Special: Beer and taco specials
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…
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Alamar

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Restaurants
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: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Mon
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Tue
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Thu
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fri
11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Sat
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sun
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
124 Grand Ave
OWW Wednesday Special: 15% Off Final Check
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…
Favorite

Alma

Restaurants
: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sun
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
361 19th Street
Fresh tortillas made daily in house. Late night dining. Vegetarian and vegan options. Fish taco, empanadas and chicken tinga are customer favorites. Read more…
Favorite

Aroma Bakery & Cafe

Café
: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mon
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tue
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wed
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thu
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fri
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
1900 Franklin St
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…
Favorite

Attraros Thai Eatery

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: Closed
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Sun
Closed
542 9th Street Suite B
OWW Wednesday Special: $1 Off Snack sampler. $1 Off Wine by glass. $1 Off Beer on tap
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…
Favorite

Awaken Cafe & Roasting

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Café
OWW Special
: 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Mon
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Tue
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Wed
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Thu
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Fri
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sat
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sun
7:30 am – 6:30 pm
1429 Broadway
OWW Wednesday Special: Happy Hour – 20% off all beer and wine from 4:30p to 6:30p
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…
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Baba’s House

Verified
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Entertainment
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: Closed
Mon
Closed
Tue
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thu
Closed
Fri
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun
Closed
420 15th Street
OWW Wednesday Special: Wine Down Wednedays – $10 off bottles of wine // $2 off wine by the glass
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…
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Events On Wednesdays

There’s never a dull moment in the town. Step into the heart of our city and let the rhythm and the pulse guide your next adventure.

Fitness on the Plaza with Orangetheory – October 9, 2024 at Frank Ogawa Plaza

Fitness on the Plaza with Volofit – October 16, 2024 at Frank Ogawa Plaza

Kickboxing on the Plaza featuring Four Elements Fitness – October 30, 2024 at Frank Ogawa Plaza

OUR OAKLAND

Join us on a captivating journey through downtown Oakland as seen through the eyes of the talented students at the Oakland School of the Arts/Media Arts. In this heartfelt video, our young artists share their personal narratives, inspirations, and visions for the city they hold dear. From the vibrant streets, they walk every day to the dreams they harbor for its future, experience Oakland anew through their creative lens and spontaneous expression.

Spread Love.
The OakCentric Way!

The OakCentric gift card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the OakCentric gift card at all participating locations in downtown Oakland by shopping, eating, and playing in Oakland.

Spread The Love

Participating Organizations

OSA Students Shine in Downtown Oakland

Join us every Wednesday in February, and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from March through May, for a series of unforgettable performances. Pack your lunch, claim your spot, and let the student-led spectacle inspire your week. Dive into the video or photo gallery to witness the magic of Oakland’s next generation of artists, making Wednesdays the day not to be missed. Your journey into the heart of Oakland’s creative youth starts here.

Events On Wednesdays

There’s never a dull moment in the town. Step into the heart of our city and let the rhythm and the pulse guide your next adventure.

Town Tuesdays featuring Let’s Fly Away – October 8, 2024 @ Kahn’s Alley 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza

Town Tuesday featuring VibeMuzik – October 22, 2024 @ Kahn’s Alley 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza

Town Tuesday featuring BRAZIL:Bless – October 29, 2024 @ Kahn’s Alley 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza

TGI-Thursdays: Comedy on the Plaza featuring Tony Sparks & Myles Weber – October 10, 2024 @ Frank Ogawa Plaza

Silent Disco on the Plaza – October 31, 2024 at Frank Ogawa Plaza

Town Tuesdays featuring Chezza – October 15, 2024 at Kahn’s Alley 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza

Oakland Works Wednesdays
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Participate in Oakland Works Wednesdays

Corporate Participation
Storefront Business
The Oakland Works Wednesdays initiative is the brainchild project of Cortt Dunlap of Awaken Cafe, with support from the Uptown Downtown Oakland Business Improvement Districts, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Oakland.

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Zenful Juice

: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed
377 17th Street
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OWW Wednesday Special: TBD

Baba’s House

: Closed
Mon
Closed
Tue
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wed
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thu
Closed
Fri
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sat
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun
Closed
420 15th Street
OWW Wednesday Special
OWW Wednesday Special: Wine Down Wednedays – $10 off bottles of wine // $2 off wine by the glass

The Caffe by Mr. Espresso

: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mon
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tue
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wed
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thu
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sun
Closed
1120 Broadway
OWW Wednesday Special
OWW Wednesday Special: Buy one bag of coffee beans, get the 2nd bag of beans at 50% off!

Jebena Cafe

: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun
Closed
2930 Telegraph Avenue
OWW Wednesday Special
OWW Wednesday Special: 15% off all food items and buy one get one half off of hot and cold drinks.

Delicieuse Princesse Bakery

: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
Closed
Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
317 13th Street
OWW Wednesday Special
OWW Wednesday Special: Buy a cake and receive a free bun/pastry!

Attraros Thai Eatery

: Closed
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Sun
Closed
542 9th Street Suite B
OWW Wednesday Special
OWW Wednesday Special: $1 Off Snack sampler. $1 Off Wine by glass. $1 Off Beer on tap
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