5. Forge Pizza
8.6
66 Franklin St Ste 100 (at Water St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Jack London Square · 93 tips and reviews
Andrew Drake: Fish sandwich is extraordinary - perhaps the best I've ever had.
San Jose Mercury News: Try the non-pizza options. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken ($18) - served with a fluffy cauliflower puree and escarole - is moist, tender and crispy. Read more.
Ludi Chow: Cheese curds, goddess salad, three-cheese pizza with pancetta: all delicious! (They are pretty liberal with salt though.)
7. Mama's Royal Cafe
7.7
4012 Broadway (at 40th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Piedmont Avenue · 65 tips and reviews
Crillmatic: Try the Southern Fried Catfish Sandwich W/Spicy Slaw & Potatoes (via @Foodspotting)
Daniel McChesney-Young: Coffee. Now made with jet fuel.
Pacific Union: We love the 1940s decor, eggs benedict, lox, and beignets at Mama's
8. Wood Tavern
8.1
6317 College Ave (btw Alcatraz & 63rd), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · North Oakland · 70 tips and reviews
Morgan Marie: Best service, best food, best cocktails! Best ambiance!!!
alexis milana: Crispy. Pork. Belly. You need know nothing more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Grab a seat at the concrete chef’s counter if you are a fan of close up cooking and how butter is supposed to be used; over, and over, and over again. - Inspector
Ying Lin: Great Cantonese style desert and cafe dishes. honey lemon tea, Taiwanese style ball boa tea, beef(the belly part) wide rice noodle soup are so authentic!
George Dy: They've moved next door and to a bigger space!
Joshua P.: Best bubble tea around, and if you stop by before 6pm it's only $1.65!!! You can't beat that price anywhere in the Oakland area.