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Fentons Creamery is a lively, retro Oakland staple dishing up generous scoops of classic ice cream flavors and over-the-top sundaes in an old-school diner vibe.

Millennium serves upscale, inventive plant-based dishes in a rustic-chic Oakland spot with a lively patio vibe and standout cocktails.

Drexl is a sleek Uptown Oakland bar serving expert craft cocktails in a cozy two-level spot with comfy couches, skee-ball, and cool vibes.

Yung Kee is a cozy Chinese eatery in Chinatown, known for hearty wonton noodle soup, tender roast duck, and a casual vibe perfect for late-night cravings.

Cozy Montclair spot with a stellar wine list, French-inspired dishes like oyster shooters, bone marrow tartare, and indulgent burgers.

Oakland’s Poppy Bagels crafts hand-rolled, chewy New York–style bagels crowned with fresh, seasonally inspired toppings, perfect for savoring on their cozy patio.

Jo’s Modern Thai in Oakland’s Laurel District serves inventive Thai-Californian dishes—like brisket drunken noodles and coconut cakes—in a lively, modern spot with a tropical patio vibe.

FOB Kitchen serves elevated Filipino classics in a vibrant, tropical setting with standout dishes like pork adobo, lechon, and silog brunch plates.

Commis is an intimate, two-Michelin-starred spot in Oakland where chef James Syhabout crafts an ever-evolving tasting menu bursting with innovative flavors and meticulous presentations.

Oakland’s Lion Dance Cafe serves bold, authentic Singaporean-inspired vegan dishes with crave-worthy laksa and signature sesame-crusted shaobing sandwiches.