Caribbean flavors
Calabash
2300 Valdez Street, Suite A
Afro-Caribbean and Jamaican food, a market, and cocktails on Valdez Street.
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Come for the vintage finds. Stay for a good meal, a sweet treat, art, or a little more Oakland. Make a day of it with these places around Valdez Street.
Food, coffee & sweet stops
Coffee break
Delah Coffee
420 W. Grand Avenue
Stop for coffee before the market or a relaxed break afterward.
Tacos & Mexican favorites
Todos
2315 Valdez Street
Tacos, burritos, and cocktails on Valdez Street—a nearby stop before or after browsing.
Something sweet
Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts
285 23rd Street
Pick up pastries and desserts from Oakland’s underground bakery.
Food & cocktails
Low Bar
2300 Webster Street
A neighborhood spot for a bite and a cocktail just off the market’s stretch of Valdez.
After-market dinner
alaMar Dominican Kitchen
100 Grand Avenue
Dominican cooking from chef Nelson German. Saturday dinner currently begins at 5 p.m., making it an option after the market.
Burgers & a casual bite
TrueBurger
146 Grand Avenue
Head to the Grand Avenue location for a burger break near the market.
Beer gardens & game day
Beer garden & burgers
Two Pitchers Brewing & Lovely’s
2344 Webster Street
Pair the Oakland taproom and beer garden with food from Lovely’s.
Catch the game
Oakland Athletic Club
59 Grand Avenue
Food, drinks, and sports screens. Check its calendar for your game and any special opening hours.
Pizza & craft beer
Drake’s Dealership
2325 Broadway
An outdoor beer garden and pizza stop near the market.
Art, culture & outdoors
Art & community
Creative Growth Art Center
355 24th Street
Visit the gallery during active exhibitions, Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Enter through the gallery entrance and check the exhibition calendar before visiting.
A lakeside stroll
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt, Oakland
Pair your vintage finds with a walk along the lake and time outdoors.
A garden detour
Gardens at Lake Merritt
Gardens at Lake Merritt, Oakland
Explore the themed gardens in Lakeside Park for a quieter pause in your day.
An Oakland landmark
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
Take in the historic theatre’s exterior, or check its calendar for a performance or scheduled tour. Tours do not run every Saturday.
Shops & services
Beauty & personal care
MY SALON Suite
2345 Valdez Street
Combine your market visit with an appointment across Valdez Street. Book directly with an individual salon professional.
Groceries & provisions
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Place
Pick up groceries and provisions while you are in the neighborhood.
A little farther along Grand
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand Avenue
Browse spices and gifts for the home cook as you explore farther along Grand Avenue.
Check each place’s website for current hours, menus, reservations, admission, and pet policies before heading over. Walking routes start at Jive; travel time depends on your pace and route.