Here's why Oakland is the #1 Food City in the USA
- Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu
- Feb 23
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 23

Did you know our beautiful city of #Oakland has been voted #1 food city in the US by Condé Nast Traveler.
Given this, Travel Creator Annie Wanyi Jiang, on Instagram as @goanniewhere, traveled all the way from Atlanta GA to Oakland CA to try out some favorites and here were her recommendations. If you are looking for somewhere new to try for date night or time with loved ones, here’s her best Food, Drinks, and Sweets list to try in Oakland, CA.
🍽️ FOOD
📍 Sequoia Diner @sequoia_diner
📍 The Peach @thepeachbrunch
📍 Peony Seafood Restaurant @peonyseafoodrestaurant
📍 Everett and Jones @everettandjones_jl
📍 Mela Bisto @melabistrooakland
📍 Popoca @popoca.oakland
📍 Bombera @bomberaoakland
📍 Parche @parcheoak
🍸 DRINKS
📍 Sobre Mesa @sobremesaoak
📍 Friends & Family @friendsandfamilybar
📍 Viridian @viridianbar
🥐 SWEETS
📍 Tarts de Feybesse @tartsdefeybesse
📍 Curbside Creamery @curbsidecreamery
Bravo, Annie, we love to see it.
For inspiring content on must-visit destinations around the world, follow Annie on Instagram @goanniewhere
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