A Beginner’s Guide to Oakland

For recent refugees of San Francisco’s skyrocketing housing market, this handy “Beginner’s Guide to Oakland” offers East Bay alternatives to favorite San Francisco places. The guide was created by Sarah Verena Kleinman of The Bold Italic.

Four Barrel (The Mission) / Subrosa (Temescal)

While vastly different in size, it’s the vibe of these two coffee shops that makes them dead ringers for one another. With stylish-as-can-be baristas, great coffee (In fact, Subrosa serves Four Barrel), good tunes, an awesome aesthetic, and plenty of bike racks, these spots are a hipster’s dream come true.

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