Suggestions for Trendy places near Oakland

Emmy A. • March 21, 2013Fun trendy spot with rich, creamy foods and urban art. We had cheeseless mac n cheese, crab cakes, lettuce wraps, and calinari... All yummy. Nice ambience.

J T. • April 25, 2017Pretty hip vibe. Not the best place to work, but it's still a nice place to hang out for a conversation or so some reading.

Dave Z. • January 4, 2019The fried rice is surprisingly good, and comes in app and entree portions. All of the ramen is tasty (and overpriced), but it’s a fun atmosphere with great drinks and a hip vibe.

Mika • January 17, 2017Surprisingly trendy and great pastries

Maddie Mae • August 22, 2014Go now before it gets too trendy.

SFGate • January 21, 2015You won't find typical tacos and enchiladas on the menu, but the food is soulful and comforting -- every element is considered. The interior is plain, but stylish.

Frances R. • June 4, 2017Nice beer garden. Mac & cheese burger is delicious. They also make a solid tuna melt.

Barak • September 16, 2014Fantastic restaurant. Ordered the Forbidden Black Rice Cake as entree. Hip place with amazing vegan food.

Craig V. • September 16, 2017Hands down best breakfast in the East Bay. Eggs Benedict, country breakfast, potatoes, sticky bun, coffee - all good!

lorraine d. • October 13, 2013Hip place with great coffee - all shots are double and a cool barber shop, jewelry stores, crafts, and touch of Berkeley. Love it here!

Emmy A. • June 19, 2013Trendy, diverse crowd. The margaritas are too sour but the mojitos are perfect. Ambient, groovy DJ on Tuesday, usually some noms to be had. Great week night meet-up spot overall.

SherryJoon • June 12, 2013Food & service were great. I loved the fried dough pizza ..delish! Try all the desserts. You can't go run.

Ashley M. • October 24, 2015The coffee is alright. They use pacific almond milk, which tastes horrible. They use sight glass and serve vegan pastries. They're hip, so I can't really complain.

Sherah B. • April 28, 2016I like the mezcal cocktail and the sticky rice/pork skewers. Oysters are cheap and good! Nice space too.

Ashley M. • November 17, 2015It's the anthropologie of Oakland small shop paradise. The owner is lovely, the environment of the space is open and cozy, and the merchandise is classic and chic.

Claire S. • March 30, 2016Amazing vegetarian/vegan tacos. Two slices of flavorful fried tofu topped with slaw, a medium-spicy salsa, and crema, if you want it non-vegan

Brian S. • July 3, 2023Good whiskey selection. Huge and rarely crowded.

Melon L. • April 15, 2017Trendy and cute but food is underwhelming and perhaps under salted.

Barbara F. • July 30, 2017Everything on the brunch menu is amazing, but the porridge is absolutely magical.

Melz C. • January 19, 2016Best Asada in Oakland

Bob T. • August 21, 2018Great coffee and super customer service. The location in a modern shipping container makes Equator Coffee a trendy addition to Oakland. Look for Equator Coffee in SFO too.

Greg V. • March 2, 2014Pan Fried Sea Bass with creamed Brussels sprouts. Outstanding!

Bridget G. • February 13, 2022The tasting menu was divine - especially with the wine pairing. Favorites included the amouse Bouche, beluga caviar and champagne pairing, cured egg yolk and bread dish, and the pb souffle

Ben H. • July 28, 2016Mint mojito coffee is incredible. Great place to get some work done. Lots of open space, a bounty of outlets, and solid wifi.

Mrs. F. • April 15, 2014District is: Sexy. Urban. Hip. Loungey. Chic. Comfy. Welcoming. Groovy. Well-appointed.