Get to know the freshest new businesses to open in Oakland

Get to know the freshest new businesses to open in OaklandBrenda's | Photo: Shayla B./Yelp
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Published on October 17, 2019

Itching to check out the newest restaurant and retail additions to Oakland? From a vegan restaurant to a cake shop, read on for the newest destinations to land around town.

Brenda's

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A newcomer to Piedmont Avenue, Brenda's Oakland is a Southern and Cajun/Creole spot that's located at 4045 Broadway.

This spot sports breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that offer French soul food, meat platters and assorted bowls.

Specific menu choices include Granny Smith apple beignets, the Hog Heaven po'boy sandwich with pulled pork, barbecue sauce and dill pickles; and a six-piece fried chicken combo served with hot pepper jelly. 

Vegan Mob

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Head over to 500 Lake Park Ave. and you'll find Vegan Mob, a new vegan spot, offering barbecue and more.

The eatery serves up gumbo with vegan shrimp and sausage in a rue seasoned with Creole spices over rice; the Mob Sandwich with your choice of smoked links or smoked ribs smothered in a sweet or spicy mob sauce, topped with Tasha’s slaw and placed on a toasted roll; and the Mob Burger complete with a special mob sauce and topped with barbecued fried shrimp, Tasha’s slaw, sliced tomatoes, grilled onions and melted cheese.

Sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans and fruit salad are also on offer. (Take a look at the full menu.)

James and the Giant Cupcake

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New to 465 Second St. in Jack London Square is James and the Giant Cupcake, a bakery, offering cupcakes and more.

Score a themed cake or just a delicious one. Pumpkin is the flavor of the season; other choices include pink lemonade, sea salt caramel, lemon cheesecake, red velvet and more. 


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