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Barlovento Chocolates
- 638 2nd St., Oakland (map)
- 510-238-8787
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An artisan chocolatier that mixes Venezuelan single-source chocolate with inventive ingredients like fresh tarragon and fruit to produce its treats.
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Bed Bath and Beyond
- 590 2nd St., Oakland (map)
- 510-834-9484
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A one-stop spot for all your household needs, from pillows and bedding to curtains and rugs.
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Beer Revolution
- 464 3rd St., Oakland (map)
- 510-452-2337
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Oakland's emerging beer renaissance finds a firm foothold at Beer Revolution, located near Jack London Square. Inside, a bevy of beers on tap (as many as fourteen at a time) includes local selections, Belgian and German styles, and microbrews from across the country. Perhaps even more impressive are the large coolers lined up against the wall opposite the bar, stocked with four hundred of the world's finest and rarest brews, with forty two of which are on tap. Take one to go or enjoy it on the sunny front patio for a $1 corkage fee.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
- 300 Webster St., Oakland (map)
- 510-832-4943
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For those willing to wait for drip coffee, Blue Bottle is heavenly, and it’s roasted right here in Oakland. Besides the roastery, the Webster Street location also houses a coffee bar and cupping room. The latter hosts coffee tastings at 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday. Drop by the coffee bar any day of the week for Blue Bottle’s signature roasts as well as cookies, cakes, and sandwiches. Even those of us who consume 10 cups of coffee every morning might occasionally care how they look, tastes. It' always great to find a place that actually brews drip coffee with "citrus" or "chocolate" flavors, as is done at the Blue Bottle Coffee.
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Bocanova $$$
- 55 Webster St., Oakland (map)
- 510-444-1233
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Buttercup Grill and Bar
- 229 Broadway, Oakland (map)
- 510-444-2976
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Chop Bar $$
- 247 4th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-834-2467
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(based on 3 user reviews)
With its savory Vietnamese pork sandwiches and occasional pig roasts, the Chop Bar is a favorite neighborhood eatery in the warehouse district. The owners are adamant about locally sourcing their food, and they also offer drafts from several Bay Area breweries, including the beloved Linden Street.
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La Furia Chalaca $$$
- 310 Broadway, Oakland (map)
- 510-451-4206
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Haven
- 44 Webster St., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-4440
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The latest outpost of Daniel Patterson’s burgeoning empire fails to match the hype, despite the star power of “it” chef Kim Alter (Ubuntu, Manresa). The Jack London Square post-warehouse design has some cool touches, and much of the menu is plated beautifully. Yet service often falters, many dishes are served with basic errors, and other items are overwrought and fussy. It’s possible that Haven may streamline its service and menu issues, but at price points this high, no one wants to play the guinea pig.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
- 48 Webster St., Oakland (map)
- 510-839-6761
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Heinold's, which was founded in 1883, stands as the only place where you can drink at the same table once used by Jack London, president and Supreme Court justice William Howard Taft, and Robert Lewis Stevenson — in other words, it’s seriously old-school cool.
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Home of Chicken and Waffles $
- 444 Embarcadero, Oakland (map)
- 510-836-4446
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Jack London Square Farmer's Market
- Webster and Embarcadero, Oakland (map)
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Oyster Reef $$$
- 1000 Embarcadero Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-836-2519
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Quinn's Lighthouse
- 1951 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland (map)
- 510-536-2050
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Hold a glass up high as Skip Henderson and Starboard Watch, a pirate band, belts out old sea shanties. It’s just your average Thursday night at Quinn’s. The lighthouse dates back to 1890. The deck seats eighty, and the pub on the second floor has eight beers on tap and more than fifty bottled beers to choose from. The atmosphere is casual — patrons are permitted to toss peanut shells on the floor. The restaurant downstairs is more formal, but guests can order off the full menu wherever they are.
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Yoshi's Oakland $$$
- 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland (map)
- 510-238-9200
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(based on 4 user reviews)
This Jack London Square anchor tenant lives up to its claim of world-class jazz; everyone from McCoy Tyner to John Scofield comes by at least once a year, and you can also occasionally catch rising stars and school bands in addition to big-name national acts. The acoustics are marvelous, the sushi is fresh and good, and the grilled calamari is also recommended. Tickets range from $5 for a Sunday afternoon children's matinee (with paid adult admission) to upwards of $100 for a special event. Two shows nightly.
