Jade’s Guidebook
San Leandro Food Scene
Walking distance from our house, Zocalo is great for coffee, breakfast, and lunch!
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Zocalo Coffeehouse
645 Bancroft AveWalking distance from our house, Zocalo is great for coffee, breakfast, and lunch!
Great Mediterranean food at Moussaka - we like their family style Kebab trays for easy takeout.
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Moussaka Mediterranean Kitchen
599 Dutton AveGreat Mediterranean food at Moussaka - we like their family style Kebab trays for easy takeout.
Hip local restaurant + bar that is great for date night. Leave the kids at home for this one! They also have great takeout lunch.
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Top Hatters Kitchen and Bar
855 MacArthur BlvdHip local restaurant + bar that is great for date night. Leave the kids at home for this one! They also have great takeout lunch.
Papaito Rotisserie - San Leandro
500B Davis StreetDelicious food and kid friendly if you want to dine in!
We love Sons of Liberty for all occasions - takeout/date night/dine in with kids in tow. Their burger and short ribs are amazing. Their fries are so so. They have great cocktails and delicious desserts. This is our go-to place in San Leandro.
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SONS OF LIBERTY ALEHOUSE
150 W Juana AveWe love Sons of Liberty for all occasions - takeout/date night/dine in with kids in tow. Their burger and short ribs are amazing. Their fries are so so. They have great cocktails and delicious desserts. This is our go-to place in San Leandro.
Leave the kids at home for this one! This is probably the "fanciest" place in San Leandro to dine in. The food is great and the menu is extensive.
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Paradiso
685 Bancroft AveLeave the kids at home for this one! This is probably the "fanciest" place in San Leandro to dine in. The food is great and the menu is extensive.
We recommend the Detroit style pepperoni pizza and the regular pop-eye pizza. So delicious!
Slice House
135 Parrott StreetWe recommend the Detroit style pepperoni pizza and the regular pop-eye pizza. So delicious!
This is the closest you'll get to East Coast pizza. Ask for the Grandma pie and don't wait too long to place your order because they sell out fast!
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Bluebird Pizzeria
496 E 14th StThis is the closest you'll get to East Coast pizza. Ask for the Grandma pie and don't wait too long to place your order because they sell out fast!
We love Sabino's. Grab coffee, pastries, and breakfast food on the go, or enjoy your meal and drink on the back patio.
Sabino's Coffee Shop
1273 MacArthur BlvdWe love Sabino's. Grab coffee, pastries, and breakfast food on the go, or enjoy your meal and drink on the back patio.
This is our go-to place for fresh, local produce. It's pricier than the nearby Safeway, but you can count on high quality items. Their sandwiches are amazing. (Get the dutch crutch or seeded sourdough bread!)
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Estudillo Produce & Deli
1305 MacArthur BlvdThis is our go-to place for fresh, local produce. It's pricier than the nearby Safeway, but you can count on high quality items. Their sandwiches are amazing. (Get the dutch crutch or seeded sourdough bread!)
Check the hours online before heading over to grab the best bread and baked goods around town.
As Kneaded Bakery
585 Victoria CtCheck the hours online before heading over to grab the best bread and baked goods around town.
Galvan's Market
1275 MacArthur BlvdGreat local butcher shop.
Farmhouse Kitchen Express
16695 East 14th StreetLocal Outdoor Activities
Great place to walk by the water, exercise, and take the kids to enjoy a few waterside playgrounds.
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San Leandro Marina
40 Mulford Point DrGreat place to walk by the water, exercise, and take the kids to enjoy a few waterside playgrounds.
Lake Chabot Marina
17936 Lake Chabot RdWalk around the Lake or bring a picnic and rent a boat!
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
9999 Redwood RdGreat hikes!
Alameda Strand
2351 Shore Line DrLake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardNorth Bay
Stinson Beach
A bit of a drive, but a great North Bay spot to visit.
Day Trips
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrKid Friendly
Awesome spot for those who love planes! Our toddler loves this place.
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Oakland Aviation Museum
8252 Earhart RdAwesome spot for those who love planes! Our toddler loves this place.
Oakland Museum von Kalifornien
1000 Oak StLawrence Hall of Science
Redwood Valley Railway (Tilden Dampfzug)
2481 Grizzly Peak BlvdOakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links RdCalifornia Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrAmazing museum that is super kid friendly.
Shopping
Alameda South Shore Center
523 Mulberry StWalnut Creek Downtown
1666 N Main StVegan Eats
The Butcher’s Son
1954 University AveMillennium
5912 College AveVegan Mob - Vegan BBQ and Soul Food
1199 Lake Park Ave
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveSouley Vegan
301 Broadway