COBA bars are a perfectly dosed hit of caffeine that doesn’t make you jittery. They’re also convenient and create less impact on the environment than disposable cups. Bite into one wherever and wherever you need a little boost to enjoy your day. 

Mariposa Baking Company creates 100% gluten-free baked goods made with local, organic and natural ingredients. Their artisan-crafted treats are made by hand in small batches in their Oakland bakery and they specialize in allergen-friendly desserts.

Bold & spicy, clean blends with no fillers, no junk. Smoky Onion, Rowdy Ranch and Fiery Goddess bring flavor to whatever you can think of—dips, dressings, cooked on protein and vegetables or sprinkled on your favorite snack! Spicy Goddess will help you whip up kitchen magic!

Beautiful coffee to the people. Artisanal, direct trade coffee headquartered in Oakland. Red Bay’s mission extends beyond the cup, fostering community empowerment and diversity in every sip. Red Bay’s East Fourteenth is dark and bold, featuring rich notes of  chocolate, blackberries, and dates.

Wooden table specializes in shortbread sandwich cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche—an Argentine classic—made in their bakery in Oakland. As pioneers of alfajores in the U.S., they bake in small batches for a melt-in-your-mouth bite and balanced sweetness.

Mr. Dewie’s makes the creamiest, smoothest, non-dairy cocoa mix, sauces, and ice creams using a proprietary milling process that transforms whole cashews into an ultra-fine powder, creating a silky, luxurious milk base unmatched by any other. Their products are organic, all-natural, and irresistibly indulgent.

Authentic Mexican cuisine, cooked to perfection. Agave Uptown draws from the artisanal tradition and rich cultural history of Oaxaca. This chic, cozy space adorned with culturally inspired accents is a perfect location for a festive night out or a large group dinner. Located close to theaters, it’s also ideal for pre-show dining.

Located in Rockridge, ACRE features California Rustic-simple dishes made with local ingredients. Their dishes are heartfelt, honest, and inspired by the seasons. Signatures included a delicious fresh ground brisket burger with a house baked bun and the berbere spiced fried chicken that is out of this world. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Home of Chicken and Waffles is a popular, late-night eatery and bar specializing in chicken & waffles, plus other soul food staples. This family-owned restaurant located in the Jack London District offers down-home southern soul food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Children’s Fairyland is a whimsical 10-acre storybook park on the shores of Oakland’s Lake Merritt, designed for families with little ones (ages 0-8). Explore magical playsets, meet friendly animals, watch puppet shows, and enjoy rides, live performances and hands-on fun in a safe, outdoor wonderland. Sparking imagination and joy since 1950!

Oakland Zoo—one of the city’s most long-standing institutions—is a nationally recognized animal welfare, rescue, and conservation leader, serving as a place of wonder and discovery for millions. Oakland Zoo is managed by the Conservation Society of California (CSC), a non-profit organization leading an informed and inspired community to take action for wildlife locally and globally.

Artist Cara Goldstein is a California Credentialed teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching for SF Unified, Piedmont Park and Rec, Berkeley Park and Rec, and Liv and Chiu Studios. She is also a Fulbright Scholar and a Yale University National Teacher Fellow who has created Cartooning and Portfolio programs all over the Bay Area. She is currently launching her own studio.