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July 2023 by Robin W.
I think they should meet in tge middle of the city center on the 4th of July.... And rally a few dozen patrol Cars 40 bikes a 10 tank like vehicles. Moreover 30 tank like vehicles. And rake Oakland. Till 2am... No arrent but alot of go in and leave our streets clean on this day. The independance of Oakland had nothing to do with what the city has going all nite long...
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October 2021 by Phil A.
The Oakland City Center is always super clean!! The 12th Street Bart Station is located just down the stairs, and this place is right in the middle of Downtown Oakland. Old Oakland and Oakland Chinatown are just a few blocks away. Lots of small places to eat here, although most are closed during the weekend. You can tell this is a major lunch area during the week for businesses located here and the surrounding area. I think if they promoted this place a little better, it has the potential to be a very popular place, mostly because it is so aesthetically pleasing!!
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June 2021 by Shirley A.
Service was excellent, they were very helpful the whole staff is on point. I wanna give Marika Johnson, Jasmine, and Erin a special thanks for walking me through the process of the services I needed. They even went the extra mile to check on me at home, giving me a lot of encouragement in a rough time. I would recommend patelco to anyone.
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May 2021 by Jeff W.
Shout out to the maintenance crew and security team at Oakland City Center. I go into Oakland a few times a week for work, and regularly have coffee or lunch at City Center. There is a consistent and friendly security presence there. I feel safe when I'm there and am usually greeted or acknowledged by the guards. It's great that they are personable and friendly, and not just stand-off-ish. The facilities are also very clean, at least when I go there. In the morning, you can see the crew cleaning the grounds, making it welcoming and presentable for the daily patrons. They also quickly repair any damaged flooring tiles in a very safe and efficient manner. They take a lot of pride in their facilities and work!
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December 2019 by Alexi Y.
It's sell is Bartable, Walkable and Shopable. Architecturally beautiful. This complex is surrounded by government buildings and office towers. You would think with such occupied office spaces, there would be a healthy cashflow for vendors to sustain their businesses. But, there are vacant shops and turnover here. We enjoyed walking through Walgreens. Will look for Starbucks and Popeyes on our next stroll. Oakland City Center is an office, shopping and hotel complex in Downtown Oakland. The complex is the product of a redevelopment project begun in the late 1950s. It covers twelve city blocks, between Broadway on the east, Martin Luther King Jr. Way on the west, Frank H. Ogawa on 14th Street on the north side of the complex and the Oakland Convention Center and Marriott Hotel extend south to 10th Street. An hourly parking garage is located beneath the complex's shopping mall. The mall features an upscale fitness and racquet club, in addition to numerous take out restaurants and other stores. The complex is conveniently served by the 12th St. BART station.
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November 2018 by Cris I.
A nice plaza just outside the 12th Bart station. It's just across the federal building and other government offices. It's very clean and well maintained. Plenty of benches to sit on. Lots of beautiful plants in flower beds and more in big pots. Very cool fountain adorned with a colorful sculpture. Security guard on duty to maintain peace and order. Pretty good selections of shops for your coffee runs or quick bites. Many restaurants to choose from. It gets quite busy though during lunchtime. I saw long lines in subway, Popeyes, Panda Express and Starbucks. Looks like these are the go to places for employees on their lunch breaks. I didn't dine here but I had a cupcake which I enjoyed while sitting in the patio in front of the water fountain. Had a quick chat with the security guard. Overall, nice ambience and atmosphere in here. I don't mind hanging around again when in the area.
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July 2018 by Molly M.
Ishmael is a gem! Got me my key card quickly, showed me the ins and outs and was on my way! Great energy and attitude :-)
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March 2018 by Victor G.
Oakland City Center feels the pain of nearby retailers. there's no there here. witness the steady turnover of tenants. note: top dog, Max, civic center burger no longer here, likewise others. tenants: -Ladle and the Leaf -Core Kitchen, Modern Coffee. Peet's -Starbucks, 2 sitdown cafes -japanese to go, Panda Express -mexican (2), -Peter's Kettle Corn -Popeye's, Organic Coup -Cove cupcakes, North Beach Deli -Penelope -Specialty bakery & Cafe also: flowers, sundries, banks/credit union, bagels, pizza, jamba juice, gnc, walgreens, tax, take 5, Fed Ex. shopping notes: -dead after 5 and weekends. few must go eateries unless is in area and hungry. -many garage nearby along with metered parking.
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March 2018 by Eric Ryn
One of our client asked for next day turnaround sport event yard signs. Yard Sign Printing company solve our problem with same day shipping service. Great quality and trusted service. Our client was happy again.
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September 2017 by Matthew P.
Last night at around 9pm, I was sitting quietly in the Oakland City Center, and the security guard sat so he was pointed directly at me, and started telling me to "s*ck d*ck". And refused to communicate with me when I asked if he was talking to me. Creepy. So I left. Today I went and tried to talk to the security guard at Oakland City Center, and it was a different person. He refused to tell me the name of the security agency. Creepy. Instead, he told me to talk to his manager who is there on Mondays. But, Honestly, you can't get me to talk to the manager of an agency that won't identify itself.
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December 2016 by Christian C.
This place rules. Helpful staff, great location! And they still carry electronics parts! A+++
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November 2016 by Ricky W.
I will start this review with the good. This is a good place to sit out, eat, people watch, or enjoy the live music and events often going on throughout the year. On the ground level is where you will find a few shops, places to eat/drink, and a really cool fountain & sculpture surrounded by seating. On the upper floors and levels are offices that overlook the City Center. There is also easy access to 12th Bart or the Busses/Free Shuttles on Broadway Street. Overall the food is good, the people are friendly and the place is nicely landscaped and maintained. The Terror of the City Center: When it rains or the tile is wet, it becomes a hazzard to walk across. They often wet the ground early mornings which blows my mind. I have slipped many times over the 10 years of walking through here to and from work, but actually fell last year and hurt myself pretty bad. There is a form of indoor tile outside and instead of replacing or sandblasting the ground they place yellow caution cones out that can prevent you from taking legal action. Watch your step when the ground is wet! I try to avoid this place when its wet otherwise you walk across like a cold, nervous chihuahua. I can't give Cheers when I busy walking...no cigar for that slippery tile people!
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October 2016 by Lisa Ann R.
Haven't been downtown Oakland in quite some time, one of my friends invited me out for late lunch, told me to meet her at city center. Was was like "what" "where" She said take Bart get of 12th st Oakland see you soon trust me you'll love it! And hung up! Ok......... To my dismay I was pleasantly surprised! A cinch to get there! Tons of variety of food great atmosphere I loved walking around outdoors, grab lunch a drink good food and company in a nice place loved it! Hardly waiting to go back holiday time. My friend says it's beautiful, I will definitely trust her on her word!
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February 2016 by Benjami N.
Sometimes I feel this particular dread standing in front of the vending machine. Only when the first Clif Bar is Sierra Trail Mix. I review the rows of snacks, as if I didn't know: the other ones all expensive or chips. I had chips for breakfast one time and it wasn't good. Spending my money on a Clif Bar I don't want. I flatten my dollar bill indignantly into the machine and chase it with quarters. And a dime. The nickel I get back has a weight-to-utility ratio that makes me miss my dime. The next bar is Double Almond Fudge. It shares most of the same ingredients with the newly-dropped offering behind the door called "Push." But it has nothing in common with Sierra Trail Mix. nothing in my life ever looked more like escape.
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November 2014 by Vanessa S.
I work in the heart of City Center. Some okay shops and restaurants. It's a ghost town here in the evening and weekends since a majority of the businesses cater to the work week. I'm lucky to be able to work in a good spot for people watching. Helps make work go by faster. There are definitely some characters here. My favorite was from recently. A guy walking in City Center with a fat blunt and a full wine glass. Just walking around like it's a normal thing without a care in the world. Also, they need to update the neon City Center sign above BART stat!
