Oakland Zoo is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

1. Oakland Zoo

8.4
9777 Golf Links Rd (at Mountain Blvd), Oakland, CA
Zoo · Grass Valley, Oakland, CA · 64 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Fantastic small and inexpensive zoo. Extremely kid friendly. Let 'em loose and try to keep up.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Halligan: Love the crocodiles in the kids area!! Kinda scary for the kids section but cool as hell! LOL!

Annie L.Annie Ly: The best view is at the California Visitor Center outside terrace

The Star is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

2. The Star

8.9
3425 Grand Ave (at Mandana Blvd), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Grand Lake · 62 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: One of the elite pizza places in Oakland. Not better than Zachary's, but with a very nice full bar and just as kid friendly, it may edge out Zachary's in terms of the overall experience.

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Amazing pizza place! Lovely, crumbly crust, wonderful atmosphere, and great service!

Cameron W.Cameron Wilson: Four of us shared a large meatball appetizer and a large Telegraph deep dish pizza. Amazing value, absolutely delicious.

Arizmendi Bakery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

3. Arizmendi Bakery

9.3
3265 Lakeshore Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Lakeshore · 74 tips and reviews

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

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

Tim O.Tim O'Reilly: Pizza is always remarkable. Corn cherry scone is excellent. And the granola is extraordinarily good.

Stay Gold Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

4. Stay Gold Delicatessen

9.2
2635 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
Deli · McClymonds · 20 tips and reviews

Kay D.Kay D: Dog-friendly. Came for just a coffee and got great service do will be back for the recommended meatball sub!

John W.John W: Great deli menu & shop. Beer garden space out back with music, dogs, fussball & pool table, and a smoker!

Scott R.Scott Rocher: Ask about the BBQ brisket sandwich, The Texan.

Cookiebar Creamery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

5. Cookiebar Creamery

8.6
517 8th St, Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Old Oakland · 12 tips and reviews

A D.A Del: super creamy homemade ice cream

heathr g.heathr gold: I've made over 50,000 choc chip cookies in a show I do. I'm picky about them. They are good here. Also dying to try a shake from their malted choc

Ryan B.Ryan Block: Yum! Custom ice cream cookie sandwiches with delectable ice cream. Cookies not required, although highly suggested.

Sequoia Diner is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

6. Sequoia Diner

9.3
3719 MacArthur Blvd (Loma Vista), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Laurel · 35 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent service. Super nice people. Great eggs n' pastries. Everything you want pre-coffee

DillonDillon: The homemade biscuits are incredible.

cami j.cami j.: the biscuits are so good!

Cholita Linda is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

7. Cholita Linda

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

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A bright and pleasant spot for crispy and fresh fish tacos.

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.

Taqueria Los Comales is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

8. Taqueria Los Comales

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

RoachieRoachie: Great spot to get veggie safe burritos! Delicious!

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.

Beauty's Bagel Shop is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

9. Beauty's Bagel Shop

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

Trev ✌.Trev ✌: So many great options. Breakfast bagel (everything) with chicken scrapple mmmmmmmmmm

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.

Connor J.Connor James: My nomination for best bagels in the bay area.

Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

10. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.1
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews

Rishi A.Rishi Athanikar: Go for the half-half. Great way to try 2 options

HealthWarehouseHealthWarehouse: Most people get the thick crust, but the thin is great as well.

ᴡ T.ᴡ Teykaerts: If you come here and order thin-crust pizza, just kill yourself.

Rick & Ann's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

11. Rick & Ann's Restaurant

8.3
2922 Domingo Ave (btwn Claremont & Ashby Ave), Berkeley, CA
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Benjamin O.Benjamin Ortiz: The French toast is a must get, every time.

Brian L.Brian LeBlanc: The breakfast is good pancakes hashbrowns , the yogurt breakfast The steak sandwich is very good you won't be disappointed

Heather R.Heather Romero: Try the French toast for breakfast and their occasional brunch special, the salmon eggs Benedict!

Flavor Brigade is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

12. Flavor Brigade

8.3
3540 Fruitvale Ave (Macarthur Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper Dimond · 9 tips and reviews

E W.E Wee: Yes, ask the owner for custard--he usually only has it on hot days, but we scored on a foggy Friday, and got caramel (to die for!) and vanilla custards...

zippyzippy: The Philly water ice and Philly gelato aka "mummers mix" - soft serve plus a fruit italian ice is the best

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Oakland Museum of California is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

13. Oakland Museum of California

9.2
1000 Oak St (at 10th), Oakland, CA
Museum · Downtown Oakland · 63 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: Head here for First Fridays. You'll enjoy delicious food trucks (Senor Sigig), drinks, live music, and a family friendly atmosphere. Then head into the museum for 1/2 price adult and free kids.

Charlene N.Charlene Naughton: Underrated museum that covers not only history, but art too. Gorgeous outdoor space not to be missed!

Matty S.Matty Shoe: First Sunday of every month is free

TrueBurger is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

14. TrueBurger

8.1
4101 Broadway (at 41st St), Oakland, CA
Burger Joint · Temescal · 24 tips and reviews

Benjy W.Benjy Weinberger: Great shakes, excellent burgers, solid fries.

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.

Fentons Creamery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Oakland.

15. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.8
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 228 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris Lee: Good food and better ice cream! I requested a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla w/lots of chocolate syrup...DROOL! I've had their Western Bacon Burger which was very good!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Coffee Cookie Dream Milkshake - delicious coffee ice cream and a pile of cookies waiting for you at the base of the glass. Read more.

Josh L.Josh Lowensohn: the mini scoop is enough ice cream for a grown adult. Trust me.