Xolo is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

1. Xolo

7.9
1916 Telegraph Ave (at 19th St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Uptown · 84 tips and reviews

jennifer d.jennifer d: Perfect place for a quick bite before a concert at either the Fox or Paramount theatre!

Petko M.Petko Minkov: Quick bite. Tasty, good place.

Tasting TableTasting Table: If you're in the mood for a quick snack, head to Xolo. The Vampiro tacos ($3 each) make a great, quick snack... and they're served in a fried-cheese tortilla. Yum. Read more.

Beauty's Bagel Shop is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

2. Beauty's Bagel Shop

8.9
3838 Telegraph Ave (btwn W MacArthur Blvd & 38th St.), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Mosswood · 118 tips and reviews

Dave Z.Dave Zhou: Bagels are great and there's friendly service. Would love if there was an express lane. You can get a quick bite after waiting 20 minutes just to get to the register

SavoteurSavoteur: The open-face lox and cream cheese bagel “sandwich” just made the list of top 100 things to eat in Oakland. The vibe is great. The food is phenomenal. Read more.

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: A much-anticipated Montreal style bagel shop. Well worth the wait...we've has their bagels and they are hands down the best around these parts. Say hi to Amy for us! Read more.

Star Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

3. Star Grocery

9.1
3068 Claremont Ave (at The Uplands), Berkeley, CA
Gourmet Store · 13 tips and reviews

Mortiche W.Mortiche Wong: My favorite local butcher, everyone comes 4 their stellar sandwiches. Pick up onglet/ chuck eye steaks, they grill up exceptionally well. Their pre-made meatballs make a great quick dinner too.

Ryan H.Ryan Holtan: Here's the menu. Everything is good. There is also the dirty bird which isn't listed.

Katie S.Katie S.: The best local grocery store in Berkeley. Great staff and products!

Arizmendi Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

4. Arizmendi Bakery

9.2
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews

Greg A.Greg Anderson: A local institution, pizza is a must try and grab a great pastry while you’re there!

Rich N.Rich N.: Call ahead for your light bake pizza and finish it at home.

Alex R.Alex Roselle: grab a slice or four of their amazing pizza - different ingredients every day!

Ike's Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

5. Ike's Sandwiches

8.6
2204 Broadway (at 22nd St), Oakland, CA
Sandwich Spot · Uptown · 68 tips and reviews

Neil B.Neil Buckman: Make sure to try the Dutch crunch bread. It's one of their specialties.

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Ike’s Lair offers vegan sandwiches daily and will be offering a special “Oakland Veg Week” vegan sandwich throughout Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.

Danny B.Danny Boosco: Make sure you get the free caramel apple lolly pop with your sandwich.

Tacos el Gordo Taco Truck is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

6. Tacos el Gordo Taco Truck

8.6
4201 International Blvd (High St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Fruitvale · 15 tips and reviews

Daniel G.Daniel Grayson: This is it. You found it. Maybe the best tacos in the Bay Area. The carnitas and chorizo are my go to, and everything else is amazing, too.

Cameron P.Cameron Platt: Turn around and introduce your dog to Ramon while you wait.

Aaron C.Aaron Cupp: Everything!! Pastor is nicely spiced, Asada is nicely seasoned, chicken is boiled/shredded. Haven't been letdown by anything yet. This is my go to taco truck..it's walking distance from home too!!

Cholita Linda is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

7. Cholita Linda

9.3
4923 Telegraph Ave (at 49th St), Oakland, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Temescal · 97 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: Try every taco. Fish taco and carne asada tacos are the best. Don't forget to get the really fresh-tasting guacamole! Recommend sitting in the rear outdoor patio.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: What a Mexican restaurant in Cuba might feel like. Maybe the East Bay's best fish taco. Killer gauc. Can't wait to come back for the pressed sandwiches and plantains.

John B.John Bobeldyk: Drink a massive agua fresca on the back patio and eat pollo el pastor tacos or baja fish tacos.

TrueBurger is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

8. TrueBurger

8.4
146 Grand Ave (at Valdez St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · Central Oakland · 88 tips and reviews

Duane E.Duane Edmonds: perfect vanilla shake. get one.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Really delicious burgers, super bomb milkshakes, crispy fries. A bit pricey!

Darren J.Darren Jang: Bacon cheesy and banana milk shake all day

Summer Kitchen Bake Shop is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

9. Summer Kitchen Bake Shop

8.3
2944 College Ave (at Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Ashlyn G.Ashlyn Gilbert: The limeade with mint is to DIE FOR. Also the margarita pizza

YamengYameng: They give away free deserts towards the end if the night!

Todd G.Todd Gehring: Fried chicken on Fridays is the best.

Fist of Flour Pizza Doughjo is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

10. Fist of Flour Pizza Doughjo

8.3
4166 MacArthur Blvd (Maybelle), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Upper Laurel · 8 tips and reviews

Steven W.Steven Wirt: Great pies and salads made with organic ingredients. Substitute the very tasty pesto on any pizza.

Richard B.Richard Burkhill: Service and food!

chrischris: I love thin crust and so happy to have them in the hood! People complain about the price, but the ingredients are quality. TAke advantage of the lunch special and Two 4 Tuesday bargains!

Taqueria Los Comales is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

11. Taqueria Los Comales

8.6
2105 MacArthur Blvd (Dimond), Oakland, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Lower Dimond · 21 tips and reviews

AnneAnne: Epic! Make sure to get a burrito

Lancelot H.Lancelot Hogben: Very tasty and inexpensive

Angela S.Angela Swinderman: The burritos here are unbelievable!! A junior burrito still includes all of the fixings of a super burrito minus the monstrous size.

TrueBurger is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

12. TrueBurger

8.3
4101 Broadway (at 41st St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · Temescal · 24 tips and reviews

Noel Y.Noel Yuri-Bermúdez: Garlic fries were subtle and scrumptious! The burger is simple and tasty and when you combine it with their milkshakes it makes for a pleasant meal.

Frank K.Frank Kim: Excellent luxe burger with a fried portabello mushroom, got onions on it too, the garlic fries were good. I got the vanilla milkshake with orange cream add-in, was awesome.

BommyBommy: Mushroom burger is a slimy mess. Fries and peanut butter malt milkshake are decent.

Napoleon Super Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

13. Napoleon Super Bakery

8.3
810 Franklin St (btwn. 8th St. & 9th St.), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

__: Good for a quick bite to satisfy your pastry craving in Chinatown.

Lee M.Lee McEachern: The cocktail buns are awesome. Sweet, creamy coconut filling, and super cheap. You'll probably want to get an extra one for later tonight.

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: 70¢ egg tarts? Just shut up and take my money.

Dareye Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

14. Dareye Cafe

8.2
2504 Telegraph Ave (25th), Oakland, CA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central Oakland · 7 tips and reviews

Thomas G.Thomas Gonzales: Veggie combo is the best lunch on Telegraph. The buticha is to die for. Coffee is amazing too--hint of cardamom.

Lemat E.Lemat Ethiopia: Excellent customer service and authentic Ethiopian deliciousness! Love this place!

John G.John Gideon: The Best Veggie Combo in all 7 kingdoms.

Taqueria Sinaloa & Taco Trucks is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for a Quick Meal in Oakland.

15. Taqueria Sinaloa & Taco Trucks

8.4
2138 International Blvd (at 22nd St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · San Antonio · 45 tips and reviews

Jeffrey L.Jeffrey Lowy: The best taco truck in Oakland. I love mixing the asads and chorizo tacos 😋

Raul P.Raul Panzar: Chorizo burrito for full on decadence!

SFGateSFGate: Yes, Lupe Bueno's truck is parked directly in front of its related cantina, but you want the truck, specifically for tripe tacos ($1.75 each), so crisp they evoke a sort of offal chicharron. Read more.