Room 389 is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

1. Room 389

8.5
389 Grand Ave (at Staten Ave), Oakland, CA
Bar · Adams Point · 42 tips and reviews

tonaka d.tonaka diane: @Room 389, this little neighborhood treasure is the perfect place to enjoy spirits while hanging with friends or a fun date nite. The diverse atmosphere makes for great socializing and people watching

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Love the chill evening vibe here on the weekends. Great multicultural Oakland crowd. Definitely feels like home. Good cocktails.

bastylefilegirlbastylefilegirl: They have a coffee bar area now....they serve local Bicycle Coffee. AND excellent Bloody Mary's with Bacon if you like.

Merchant's Saloon is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

2. Merchant's Saloon

8.0
401 2nd St (Franklin), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 25 tips and reviews

Brett J.Brett Johnson: It's a dive bar. Cheap drinks and interesting people watching.

Mynisha T.Mynisha Taylor: Tap beers. ..tap cider is great! Great liquor selection. .. tvs.. karaoke. .. love music. .djs awesome bartenders! Sam Tina melissa sasha zhiva. ..McGinty!

Vasken H.Vasken Hauri: Diveiest dive I've ever seen. Fucking win.

Cleveland Cascade is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

3. Cleveland Cascade

7.8
395 Merritt Ave, Oakland, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Cleveland Heights · 18 tips and reviews

Victoria M.Victoria M: Can get really crowded during the summer evenings. Lots of good people watching

TORRENCE S.TORRENCE SPENCER: 135 steps. How many sets u doin?????

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Beautiful scenic views and great for athletics!

Farley's East is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

4. Farley's East

8.1
33 Grand Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Ivan D.Ivan Diaz: Read a mag, people watch and relax while drinking your cup of coffee! Love this place!

Vanessa S.Vanessa Sicairos: Chill outside on the parklette on a sunny day read drink coffee and people watch

Martha H.Martha Hill: The steel cut oats are truly comforting. No weird added sugar, and topped (upon request) with actual fresh fruit. Most recently: blueberries, strawberries, and pears. Lovely!

Bagel Street Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

5. Bagel Street Cafe

7.2
501 14th St (at Oakland City Center), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · City Center · 8 tips and reviews

MiaMia: Great people watching, great bagels!

Justin S.Justin Sullivan: I'm into Poppy Seed bagels with cream cheese and tomato. A fast, friendly and inexpensive lunch option at City Center.

Mila C.Mila C: Crazy variety of bagels. Chocolate chip = 

The Cro Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

6. The Cro Cafe

7.8
470 49th St (Temescal Alley), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Temescal · 45 tips and reviews

PeterPeter: Their iced soy latte was great. Also, great people watching outside.

Maria D.Maria Diaz: Best place in the neighborhood to get good coffee. Cold brew is great, cappuccino Is wonderful and they sell bagels.

John B.John Bobeldyk: Order a toddy (cold brew coffee), doctor it with cream & simple syrup, and snag a glass of cool sparkling water directly from the faucet.

Hawk and Pony is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

7. Hawk and Pony

4210 Telegraph Ave (42nd St.), Oakland, CA
Café · Temescal · 37 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S.: This place is *always* packed. Friendly vibes and the perfect opportunity for people watching. Pull up a chair and make friendly conversation with your neighbor while enjoying some solid beverages!

Jesse V.Jesse Vincent: Current Wi-Fi password is telegraph

rik p.rik panganiban: Sit in the comfy chair in the back! It's super comfy, and here's a plug nearby. Be warned that you may fall asleep, because its super comfy. I think I mentioned that.

Burma Superstar is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

8. Burma Superstar

9.0
4721 Telegraph Ave (btw 47th & 48th), Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 156 tips and reviews

Susan M.Susan Mernit: Go late and hang out at the bar, great people watching..only the curry smells will drive you to a snack

Francesca I.Francesca Isabelle: We got the coconut chicken noodle soup and the chili beef with coconut rice. All fantastic.

Rafi S.Rafi Syed: My ideal meal: paratha + dip, tea leaf salad, spicy tofu, chicken with basil (ask for minced chicken). Will blow your mind. Whiskey cocktails are all good as are the mojitos.

La Méditerranée is one of The 9 Best Places for People Watching in Oakland.

9. La Méditerranée

7.2
2936 College Ave (btwn Ashby & Russell), Berkeley, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Sit outside- great people watching!

Kevin N.Kevin Nelson: Had the smorgasbord for two, and it was fantastic. Excellent flavors. Really really tasty food.

Steve K.Steve Krizman: Mediterranean plate. Sampling of unusual dishes, but nothing scary!