Bars and Cafes

Oakland's bar scene is concentrated in the Uptown district around Telegraph Avenue and Broadway, where converted theaters and warehouses house cocktail bars, dive bars, and live music venues. The craft beer scene is strong — several local breweries have taprooms scattered around town. For coffee, Oakland takes it as seriously as any West Coast city, with roasters like Blue Bottle (which started here) and a steady stream of neighborhood cafes that double as remote offices by day.

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Bars and Cafes