We are building a community hub with and for chefs, neighbors, culture bearers, organizers, and activists. Together, we host spaces for people to nurture direct and local economies, and to gather for play, learning, culture, healing and collaboration.

Visit Our Space: Open Test Kitchen

What started as our flagship incubator program has now evolved into a fully operating kitchen and restaurant led with chef-entrepreneurs. Visit our space during café hours or bring your next event to Open Test Kitchen. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

5.31 Sunday Social with ASÚKAR

Last Sunday of every month: 📍 528 8th st Oakland ⏰ 5-9pm🥙 Small bites by ASÚKAR Palestinian Cuban Fu…

5.30: Rufi’s Cacao at West Oakland Library

Friday, May 8, 20263:00 PM – 5:00 PM 81st Ave. Library Branch1021 81st AvenueOakland Calif…

5.23 Boss Idea House – Spill Session

11A – 1P – more information at: https://www.instagram.com/boss.ideahouse/

5.22: Setting the Table A Sonic Table Cloth Exhibit Opening Event with Voice of Witness and Chiricana

5:30P – 7:30P SETTINGTHETABLE is an interactive exhibition featuring nine audio stories from immigra…

5.21: Game Night with Lil Devil Noodles and Tenth Tale Games

Board games and hand-pulled noodles, in the same room, on a Thursday night. all ages are welcome, w…

Organizing in our Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

Since 2017, Oakland Bloom has operated out of Oakland Chinatown – a resilient immigrant hub with food and community at its center. We’ve been working with local merchants, healers, cultural workers and organizers connect and strengthen community support in the neighborhood, and support Oakland Chinatown into the future. Learn More.