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Prescott Market
Food & Drink$$

Prescott Market

Oakland's gather spot for eating, drinking, and real community moments

West Oakland, Oakland

About This Place

Prescott Market is one of those places that actually gets what a neighborhood needs. It's a space designed for people to come together around food, whether you're stopping by for a quick meal or settling in for the evening. The whole setup is built around that idea of discovery and dining, which means there's real thought put into what happens here and how it brings people together. The market functions as a proper gathering hub in Oakland, hosting events and accommodating private bookings alongside its regular dining scene. It's the kind of place that shifts energy depending on when you show up. Early in the day it might be more transactional, but come evening and you get that actual community vibe where people linger and connect. You can order food to take with you if you're rushing, but the space itself is worth spending time in. What makes Prescott Market work is that it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. It's genuinely local, genuinely dynamic, and genuinely useful as a neighborhood anchor. Whether you're looking for a regular spot or planning something special, it's the kind of place Oakland needed more of.
Prescott Market logo

Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
All Ages
Hours
Saturdays 10am–2pm
Address
1620 18th StreetOakland, CA 94607
Phone
(510) 894-9191
Links
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Added
February 24, 2026

In the News

  • Fatto a Mano comes to Prescott Market, two new Yemeni spots hit the East Bay, and a popular SF pizza joint expands to Oakland

    The Oaklandside·Jan 22, 2026
  • Prescott Market welcomes Fatto a Mano

    East Bay Express·Feb 10, 2026
  • Prescott Market was primed for R&D development. Thanks to Joe Ernst it's the Bay Area's best food hall

    The Business Journals·Sep 18, 2025
  • One of the Bay Area’s best Filipino restaurants arrives at a buzzy food hall

    San Francisco Chronicle·Mar 12, 2026
  • Grand Opening For Prescott Station at 2121 Wood Street, West Oakland

    San Francisco YIMBY·Oct 17, 2025
Date NightHigh Energy
Prescott Market logo

Details

Cost
$$Mid-range
Best For
All Ages
Hours
Saturdays 10am–2pm
Address
1620 18th StreetOakland, CA 94607
Phone
(510) 894-9191
Links
Cool Meter
🧊
Added
February 24, 2026

Meet the Owner

Joe Ernst & Harv Singh

Joe Ernst & Harv Singh

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