Oakland Zoo is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

1. Oakland Zoo

8.4
9777 Golf Links Rd (at Mountain Blvd), Oakland, CA
Zoo · Grass Valley, Oakland, CA · 64 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Fantastic small and inexpensive zoo. Extremely kid friendly. Let 'em loose and try to keep up.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Love the crocodiles in the kids area!! Kinda scary for the kids section but cool as hell! LOL!

Annie L.Annie Ly: The best view is at the California Visitor Center outside terrace

The Star is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

2. The Star

8.9
3425 Grand Ave (at Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Grand Lake · 62 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: One of the elite pizza places in Oakland. Not better than Zachary's, but with a very nice full bar and just as kid friendly, it may edge out Zachary's in terms of the overall experience.

Tina D.Tina D: Great cocktails, goddess salad, meatballs and Tribune pizza are favs.

Cameron W.Cameron Wilson: Four of us shared a large meatball appetizer and a large Telegraph deep dish pizza. Amazing value, absolutely delicious.

Arizmendi Bakery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

3. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews

Rudy D.Rudy De La Cruz: Love their daily vegetarian pizza, and their amazing bakery.

Rich N.Rich N.: Call ahead for your light bake pizza and finish it at home.

Alex R.Alex Roselle: grab a slice or four of their amazing pizza - different ingredients every day!

Stay Gold Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

4. Stay Gold Delicatessen

9.1
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
Deli · McClymonds · 20 tips and reviews

Kian L.Kian Lavi: Delicious Reuben, a little pricey, but a great outdoor patio and beer garden out back.

John W.John W: Great deli menu & shop. Beer garden space out back with music, dogs, fussball & pool table, and a smoker!

Scott R.Scott Rocher: Ask about the BBQ brisket sandwich, The Texan.

Cookiebar Creamery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

5. Cookiebar Creamery

8.6
517 8th St, Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Old Oakland · 12 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott Rocher: All ice cream is made in-house and features unique flavors like Fruity Pebbles and Banana Oreo.

heathr g.heathr gold: I've made over 50,000 choc chip cookies in a show I do. I'm picky about them. They are good here. Also dying to try a shake from their malted choc

A D.A Del: super creamy homemade ice cream

Sequoia Diner is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

6. Sequoia Diner

9.4
3719 MacArthur Blvd (Loma Vista), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Laurel · 35 tips and reviews

Yasmina P.Yasmina Points At Him: Biscuits, and hash, Omg delicious. The house kimchee was terrific. Carrot salad was different but tasty.

DillonDillon: The homemade biscuits are incredible.

cami j.cami j.: the biscuits are so good!

Cholita Linda is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

7. Cholita Linda

9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews

Marissa C.Marissa C: Great 🌮 and cute backyard with outdoor seating. Fish taco was excellent

Brian S.Brian Strauss: What a Mexican restaurant in Cuba might feel like. Maybe the East Bay's best fish taco. Killer gauc. Can't wait to come back for the pressed sandwiches and plantains.

John B.John Bobeldyk: Drink a massive agua fresca on the back patio and eat pollo el pastor tacos or baja fish tacos.

Taqueria Los Comales is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

8. Taqueria Los Comales

8.6
2105 MacArthur Blvd (Dimond), Oakland, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Lower Dimond · 21 tips and reviews

Todd M.Todd Marshburn: Cheap prices, feed a family of 4 under $20. Excellent food, great for take out

Lancelot H.Lancelot Hogben: Very tasty and inexpensive

Angela S.Angela Swinderman: The burritos here are unbelievable!! A junior burrito still includes all of the fixings of a super burrito minus the monstrous size.

Beauty's Bagel Shop is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

9. Beauty's Bagel Shop

9.2
3838 Telegraph Ave (btwn W MacArthur Blvd & 38th St.), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Mosswood · 118 tips and reviews

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: Get the "classic" smoked salmon; best I've had in the Bay Area.

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: A much-anticipated Montreal style bagel shop. Well worth the wait...we've has their bagels and they are hands down the best around these parts. Say hi to Amy for us! Read more.

Connor J.Connor James: My nomination for best bagels in the bay area.

TrueBurger is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

10. TrueBurger

8.3
4101 Broadway (at 41st St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · Temescal · 24 tips and reviews

Olivia P.Olivia P: The garlic fries are truly for the garlic lover - and they're the best I've had. Burger is really good - patty is really juicy and flavorful.

Frank K.Frank Kim: Excellent luxe burger with a fried portabello mushroom, got onions on it too, the garlic fries were good. I got the vanilla milkshake with orange cream add-in, was awesome.

BommyBommy: Mushroom burger is a slimy mess. Fries and peanut butter malt milkshake are decent.

Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

11. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.1
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews

Josephine H.Josephine H.: Carne deep dish with a side of lemonade! You can also order half and half for toppings!

HealthWarehouseHealthWarehouse: Most people get the thick crust, but the thin is great as well.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Teykaerts: If you come here and order thin-crust pizza, just kill yourself.

Oakland Museum of California is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

12. Oakland Museum of California

9.2
1000 Oak St (at 10th), Oakland, CA
Museum · Downtown Oakland · 63 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Head here for First Fridays. You'll enjoy delicious food trucks (Senor Sigig), drinks, live music, and a family friendly atmosphere. Then head into the museum for 1/2 price adult and free kids.

Olivia M.Olivia Meza: Great museum! Very interactive and fun even for grown ups 💖 I really enjoyed it And its architecture

Matty S.Matty Shoe: First Sunday of every month is free

Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

13. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 228 tips and reviews

Chris T.Chris T: Best ice cream spot in the Bay Area. It's been around for over 100 years and never gets old.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Coffee Cookie Dream Milkshake - delicious coffee ice cream and a pile of cookies waiting for you at the base of the glass. Read more.

Josh L.Josh Lowensohn: the mini scoop is enough ice cream for a grown adult. Trust me.

Chai Thai Noodles is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

14. Chai Thai Noodles

8.7
545 International Blvd Ste B (at 6th Ave), Oakland, CA
Thai Restaurant · San Antonio · 41 tips and reviews

Calin D.Calin Daian: The pad kee mao was exceptional! Beef perfectly cooked and no grease on the bottom of the plate. My new favorite Thai lunch in the Bay area (within the price range)

Cameron W.Cameron W: The Pad Kee Mao and special pork leg stew are delicious. Be careful if you order anything spicy, it is Thai hot here. The sweet sticky rice and mango is a fun dessert treat.

Richard C.Richard Chen: Ordering the pork leg stew? Ask for extra fat.

Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

15. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.3
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

James R.James Rice: Meatloaf sandwich with the potato salad was great, so filling! Best meatloaf I've had.

Brian L.Brian LeBlanc: The breakfast is good pancakes hashbrowns , the yogurt breakfast The steak sandwich is very good you won't be disappointed

Heather R.Heather Romero: Try the French toast for breakfast and their occasional brunch special, the salmon eggs Benedict!