If you are broke like me you probably need a place to which you can escape.  Specifically, you need a place to go because your apartment is claustrophobically small.  In addition, it is helpful if the place serves very inexpensive snacks.  It is also an asset if the place allows

In an effort to get all of us wasteful human beings to stop acting like the world’s going to end in 2012, Starbucks will fill up any coffee mug you bring in today, up to 20 ounces. I’m sure we could spend all day debating who brews the best coffee

I got this tip from a reader named Ricky Castaneda.  If you go out an try it let us know how it works: Tip: If you show up at the coffee bar at the Whole Foods on harrison and 27th in Oakland when they close around 8 p.m., they give

My friend took me to what she called “a faggy little spot” in the Tendernob this past weekend with promises of a sturdy breakfast. She definitely didn’t let me down. Upon walking into Sugar Cafe, I was greeted by art pieces, a big fireplace and a menu featuring breakfast, lunch,

Let’s see.  What does one need after a day of wanton gluttony?  How about a steady diet of diuretics? Yay! If you’re one of those masochists that enjoys the bloodbath that is shopping the day after Thanksgiving, than you’ll be thrilled to know that Dunkin’ Donuts is ready to set-up

Revolution Café is located in West Oakland in a neighborhood known as The Lower Bottoms, not a particularly endearing name, but somehow fitting for a place west of “Dogtown.’ From the outside it doesn’t look like anything special, but when you walk through the front door its awesomeness will smack you

Joe’s Coffee Shop is the kind of place that is a dream for a girl like me. When my wallet is welling up with tears instead of bills, the last place I want to go is some scuzzy donut shop where I feel like I’m the only thing that has

I wouldn’t say this is something I’d rush out the door for.  Actually, to be completely honest, I’m generally never awake during the time period for which this offer is good I do remember my admin days though, and unless you’re on some crash diet, this is one of those