Broadway, Oakland Ave / Harrison St.
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Broadway
"Food, shopping, and beauty in an unexpected place"
Piedmont ave is home to some really great places to eat. It is littered with cafes and restaurants, art stores, brick-a-brack, and most anything else you might wish to look at. There is a wealth of shopping on offer and well worth the time to explore all that is on offer along here.
When you're done, head north and take a look at the Mountain View Cemetery. That may sound very dark, but it's a very pretty drive and a very pleasing resting home for many people over the years. It doesn't feel cold and miserable at all. There's much interest to be had exploring the history that is there to be seen.
When you're done, head north and take a look at the Mountain View Cemetery. That may sound very dark, but it's a very pretty drive and a very pleasing resting home for many people over the years. It doesn't feel cold and miserable at all. There's much interest to be had exploring the history that is there to be seen.
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Broadway
"Preppy walking area of Oakland. Small fruu fruu shops."
Starting from MacArthur Blvd and going North is Piedmont Ave.
Starting from MacArthur Blvd and going South is still Piedmont Ave, but you ignore that part.
Because nothing is there except apartments and part of Kaiser hospital.
So, when you are walking/driving on Piedmont Ave. You'll notice a huge difference here compared to the rest of east oakland. The community here is fairly mixed. Caucasians, asians, few latinos and blacks respectively. It's a nice blend. Also people tend to dress nicely here, and less Ghetto.
It's like the sophistication level went up.
There are like 2 coffee shops, Gaylords and Pete's. And last time I checked, someone opened a tea drink shop. Compared to the rest of the east bay, this place seems classy in when compared.
There are a few cafe's and some restaurants. One of the restaurant's is a gourmet burger joint.
Gourmet Burgers! Holy crap...! Then there is a pretty decent indian restaurant here.
There is Wi-Fi here for people who need to use their laptops.
And there is Fenton's Ice Creamery on this street. Its been around for at least 100 years.
And burned down a few years ago. It was rebuilt and is back in business. They are local
ice creamery and make ice cream themselves. Which makes them special. The ice cream
is so good there, I would recommend everyone stop by there if your going to Oakland.
Parking is a bit rough on this street always. So its best to come early or park on a side street.
Saturdays and Sunday afternoons are rough because everyone always wants Ice cream.
North of Piedmont Ave is dedicated to flower shops, funeral homes, and a few cemeteries.
Its also pretty hilly here, so prepare yourself to walk an uphill battle.
Nearby is Kaiser Hospital in case anything bad happens. Then theres Broadway which will
either take you towards Jack London Square or towards Berkeley if you decide to go north.
Starting from MacArthur Blvd and going South is still Piedmont Ave, but you ignore that part.
Because nothing is there except apartments and part of Kaiser hospital.
So, when you are walking/driving on Piedmont Ave. You'll notice a huge difference here compared to the rest of east oakland. The community here is fairly mixed. Caucasians, asians, few latinos and blacks respectively. It's a nice blend. Also people tend to dress nicely here, and less Ghetto.
It's like the sophistication level went up.
There are like 2 coffee shops, Gaylords and Pete's. And last time I checked, someone opened a tea drink shop. Compared to the rest of the east bay, this place seems classy in when compared.
There are a few cafe's and some restaurants. One of the restaurant's is a gourmet burger joint.
Gourmet Burgers! Holy crap...! Then there is a pretty decent indian restaurant here.
There is Wi-Fi here for people who need to use their laptops.
And there is Fenton's Ice Creamery on this street. Its been around for at least 100 years.
And burned down a few years ago. It was rebuilt and is back in business. They are local
ice creamery and make ice cream themselves. Which makes them special. The ice cream
is so good there, I would recommend everyone stop by there if your going to Oakland.
Parking is a bit rough on this street always. So its best to come early or park on a side street.
Saturdays and Sunday afternoons are rough because everyone always wants Ice cream.
North of Piedmont Ave is dedicated to flower shops, funeral homes, and a few cemeteries.
Its also pretty hilly here, so prepare yourself to walk an uphill battle.
Nearby is Kaiser Hospital in case anything bad happens. Then theres Broadway which will
either take you towards Jack London Square or towards Berkeley if you decide to go north.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
