nones in the East Bay worth going out for.

Oakland has been better than San Francisco for a while now, and I'm happy to keep saying it.

I keep track of nones in the East Bay and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Pizzeria da Laura

Pizzeria da Laura Hot right now

Downtown Berkeley • $$

diverse regional pizza styles

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

Downtown Berkeley • $$

Japanese-French small plates

Mujiri

Mujiri

Harmon Tract • $$

Premium sushi, fair prices

Lucky Three Seven

Lucky Three Seven

Dimond District • $

Oakland filipino takeout

Xolo Taqueria

Xolo Taqueria

Downtown Oakland • $

Quick tacos near BART

Neptune's

Neptune's Great Terrace

West Alameda • $$

Cal-filipino brunch spot

Square Pie Guys

Square Pie Guys

Downtown Oakland • $$

Detroit-style pizza joint

Tao Yuen Pastry

Tao Yuen Pastry

Downtown Oakland • $

No-frills dim sum takeout

Phở Gà Hương Quê Cafe

Phở Gà Hương Quê Cafe

Clinton • $

Chicken pho specialist

East Bay Spice Company

East Bay Spice Company

Downtown Berkeley

Indian-inspired cocktails & bites

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Hanazen

Hanazen

Orindawoods

Intimate edomae omakase

Fikscue Craft BBQ

Fikscue Craft BBQ

Alameda • $$

Halal texas-indonesian fusion

Cairo Station Café

Cairo Station Café

Downtown Oakland • $$

Late-night Egyptian wraps

Fresh & Best II

Fresh & Best II

Downtown Oakland • $

Vietnamese sandwiches & coffee

Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery & Tasting Lounge

Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery & Tasting Lounge Great Terrace

Alameda

Artisanal vodka distillery

Taste of Texas Barbecue

Taste of Texas Barbecue

Byron • $

Roadside Texas-style barbecue

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Frequently asked questions

How are these nones in the East Bay chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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