Comment Archives: Locations: Bars, Clubs & Coffeehouses: 5 Stars
Re: “Portal”
Awesome food and atmosphere. The owner is incredibly accommodating and conscientious of the guest. Love the variety of food and multiple beers. The patio on a sunny day is THE place to be!
Re: “Yoshi's Oakland”
They made me the best grilled goat cheese sandwich ever! And a Redbull vodka to go with it.
Re: “New Karibbean City”
To have been in Oakland all these years and still be here standing tall. Says a lot about the longevity of a good time in the East Bay! Under rated! Should not be over looked! :-o
Re: “The Graduate”
Best dive in the East Bay hands down!
Re: “The Fireside Lounge”
Clean, well lit, friendly and warm (must be the fireplace). Best open mic in the East Bay because it is a songwriter's open mic (must play at least one original to perform at all).
Re: “Luka's Taproom & Lounge”
I had a great time. The music has a nice old school back in the day Silks feel. I highly recommend checking out Body Language Thursday Nights at Lukas!
Re: “Highwire Coffee Roasters”
The owners are a coffee and tea dream team with over 50 years combined experience. Rich, Robert & Eric love nothing more than meeting customers and sharing their love of fine coffees and teas. You won't meet three nicer people and can ask them any questions, whether you are a seasoned Third Waver or an occasional decaf drinker.
The pastries from Starter Bakery are the best around - the Kouign Amann is a bit of heaven.
Keep your eyes on Highwire, great things are coming from these guys. They care about their customers and what they brew the cup.
Re: “Peerless Coffee”
Excellent coffee, friendly staff!
Re: “Lounge 3411”
Lounge 3411: Oakland's Lovely Laurel District
Sun Sunday Night Football 5pm-2am
Mon Monday Night Football 5pm-2am
Tue Taco Tuesdays Happy Hour 6pm-2am
Wed Electronic/House Music 9pm-2am
Th Live Music Every Thursday 9pm-2am
Fri House Music/Drum & Bass 9pm-2am
Sat Rotating Old School Hip Hop/House 9pm-2am
Lounge 3411
3411 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
510.531.3411
Lounge3411@gmail.com
Re: “Disco Volante”
Best late night food in Downtown Oakland. And they don't gouge you for it either.
Also, there are only two bars in Downtown that are open on Sunday nights and that are worth a damn, and Disco Volante is one of them.
And beyond that, the staff is excellent, and so is the atmosphere.
Re: “Disco Volante”
the food at disco is out of sight! hot smoked pork belly? yes please! the wait staff is always very friendly and accommodating. the cocktails are nicely made. plus the bartenders are very knowledgeable about the beer and wine they serve.
i've played here a number of times, so i'm really not sure what the extremely negative review is about here. i've never been hassled in any way by the owner. he's a great guy, and a straight shooter.
come down to disco volante for some great food and drink. support local musicians!
Re: “Nick's Lounge”
THE MONDAY NIGHT KARAOKE IS HAPPENING! COME JOIN US AND ENJOT THIS CASUAL, LAID BACK ATMOSPHERE FOR AN AFTER-WORK DRINK OR LATE NIGHT GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS!
Re: “Sonoma Coffee Cafe”
Awesome photos! They perfectly capture how I always pictured Berkeley before I moved to the bay area.
Re: “Sonoma Coffee Cafe”
Great show! Documentary photos of Berkeley in the 1960's,
with many shots of the response of CA Governor Ronald Reagan to
the People's Park protest - he ordered the National Guard to take
over downtown Berkeley and the UC campus. Also interesting photos of Tim Leary, dancing and music in the streets. Photos are for sale.
Re: “Heart & Dagger Saloon”
Great neighborhood bar with the East Bay's best patio. Good selection of booze for great prices and the jukebox rocks!
Re: “The Bistro”
the best pub for micro brews and IPA'S add the fact they have live music every night with no cover charge and you have a great place for nights out or just to drop by for a beer
Re: “Underground SF”
No frills dance club enjoyment.
Great sound system, friendly staff, strong drinks and diverse crowd!
Re: “1192 Folsom”
Amazing and total mix-it-up venue; though you never know what event is going on when you show up, they always deliver, the security is fabulous, the staff is courteous and inviting, and the decor is freakin awesome. The have 2 different rooms you can dance in and one whole bar room all equipt with gold couches and hand painted coffee tables all over (they even have cute stenciled F8 logos in the corners!). Even in the backroom, which is smaller, the DJ is heard completely and without any clash between the the smaller and the larger rooms and it looks like they actually take care of the decor; there's a giant mural on the back wall that is apparently changed seasonally. I would totally recommend going here on a night with the bands (Tuesdays,) or for Housepitality (free champagne from 9-10) or on Saturdays when Trapp City is hosting the evening.