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East Bay Eats (Dinner, Coffee, Dim Sum, Drinks)
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East Bay Area dining from Oakland to Pleasanton and more. Credentials: 30 years in the East Bay and absolute big back
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Dinner Plans
 
Coffee Runs
 
Dim Sum Weekends
 
Happy Hours and Drinks
 
Sweet Treats

Dinner Plans

Vibey spots for when friends visit town or you wanna celebrate something good.

 
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IMO, Burmese food is so hard to find outside of the Bay and this is one of my go-to spots when friends and family are in town.
Burma Superstar
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Some of the best Ethiopian food I've ever had and unbeatable ambiance. Drooling as I type this.
Café Colucci
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The list of top-ranked pizza spots in Oakland and Berkeley is longer than a CVS receipt. But this is probably #1 for me.
June's Pizza
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A wonderful spot for al fresco dining on a summer day.
Sfizio
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Every dish on their menu is so fun and flavorful.
MENSHO
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Thoughtfully designed menu and interiors, truly an experience.
Range Life
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Coffee Runs

No day out is complete without a coffee stop

 
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The butterscotch latte is a hit every time.
Mr. Espresso
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Cozy and comforting, I could stay here for hours (and have)
Inklings Coffee and Tea
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The most beautiful space and inventive lattes
Jaffa Coffee Roasters
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Love popping in here whenever I find myself in downtown Livermore
Story Coffee
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A coffee stand with delicious drinks and friendly staff
Motivāt Coffee Roasters
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Delicious drinks in a coffee shop within the Walnut Creek public library
Prologue Coffee & Tea
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A cozy spot to settle in for a few hours
Zocalo Coffeehouse
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A hidden gem in Emeryville
Polaris Cafe
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Love settling in below the plant wall with my coffee and my laptop
Tellus Coffee
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Dim Sum Weekends

Forget about brunch, this is where you want to be.

 
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I've probably eaten the entire dim sum menu at this place and sat at every table. And I'll do it for the rest of my life too.
Fusion Delight
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This place practically saw me grow up.
Mayflower Restaurant
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Bay views and dim sum, what more could you ask for?
Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
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A take-out dim sum spot in the heart of Oakland Chinatown. Cash only.
TAO YUEN PASTRY
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Spent many a weekend here.
East Ocean Seafood Restaurant
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Some waiting on the weekends but worth it.
Koi Palace Dublin
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Happy Hours and Drinks

 
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My favorite Oakland cocktail bar. Never a bad drink or dish from here and the inside is always so beautiful and vibey.
Viridian
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Nothing beats a beer here on the hottest summer day
Temescal Brewing
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Grab a glass and go people-watching on their outdoor parklet
Redfield Cider Bar & Bottle Shop
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Sweet Treats

 
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I am ride or die for Yersen Gelato
Yersen Gelato Cakes
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Check their ig weekly for flavor updates!
Bad Walter's Bootleg Ice Cream
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Some of the best ice cream flavors around
Miharu Ice Cream
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