Cole Coffee Café

Places to get food in Rockridge.

Oakland is the city east of the SF Bay, often overlooked and misunderstood. It has a deep, complicated history and culture, but I have come to embrace and appreciate Oakland's diversity, where people of all different professions, skin colors, and economic backgrounds live. Not to mention, they have an absolutely incredible food scene, and plenty to see and do – which I have covered in detail in this guide. As a devoted food enthusiast and a resident of this vibrant city, my expertly curated city guide reveals my top 100 spots in the Oakland area. It covers where to eat, drink, and what to do. Eat --Bagels & Bakeries --High end Dining Restaurants --Contemporary Casual Restaurants --Fast Casual Restaurants --Brunch --Desserts Drink --Boba, Coffee & Tea --Bars --Breweries Do --Top activities in the Emeryville/Berkeley/Oakland area Stuck on what to order? I've included by food recommendations for each restaurant. I have already meticulously scrolled through Yelp to recommend you the must-try dishes.

Welcome to Oakland, California, your unexpected coffee destination. Did you know in 2023 Oakland was voted the #8th best coffee city in the United States? It has continued to be in the top 10 for about a decade climbing as high as #3 in 2018. This comes as no surprise to the locals as there are well over 2300 coffee shops and 17-plus roasters. Studies say that for every 2500 people in Oakland, there is a coffee shop. So I hope you'll join me to get a small glimpse into Oakland's bustling coffee scene.