I Survived the MOST DANGEROUS Food Tour | Oakland, California

[@ddc2343d]

I lived in the Bay Area for 15 years; the only time I got robbed was in Oakland around 2010, near Jack London Square. Never went back after that and moved away a few years ago. I'm so glad I don't live in that mess of an area anymore.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Jack London feels relatively safe these days. It’s certainly safe compared to Hegenberger road.

[@jfungsf882]

I don't live in Oakland, but I have been to Jack London Square and its waterfront, and I feel that it's one of the more safer areas of the city. In fact, as of this writing, I went to Jack London Square last week & felt quite safe.

[@matteframe]

You sound like an easy mark...

[@DrSlipperyFist]

I lived in Oakland for 40 years and never been robbed

[@Vet0714]

@@DrSlipperyFisttoday your luck might run out.

[@relyk4277]

I grew up in Oakland. It is an incredibly beautiful place with expensive parks and amazing architecture. It is full of a vibrant art and music scene and is an economic powerhouse with the port, major corporations like Kaiser and Clorox, and a hub of innovation in tech, education and healthcare. It breaks my heart to see the crime and poverty spread so far in the city. But anyone who truly knows the city understands it is still sn amazing place.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

100% agree! This is about the worst place in Oakland. There are so many other amazing places in the city.

[@rickhardcore975]

I went to that Raising Cane's about a year ago and couldn't believe how bad that area was. I've spent plenty of time in Oakland and it never seemed as bad as people made it out to be but that section was incredibly sketchy.

[@GGordonWorleyIII]

when i first moved to the bay i used to go to that walmart every month to get discount prescriptions because i didn't have insurance. at the time it was sketchy but fine. sad to see it decline.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It sounds like the other walmart I mentioned is now going to close too

[@SippyCupAdventures]

The case that the A's and Fisher make about, "We can't make it in Oakland," rings true, unfortunately, when seeing this. This is a dam shame. I am familiar with this area from when we attended A's games from Modesto. When coming from Sacramento, we don't see this area, not that it is any safer. Why can't politicians just get things DONE! Is it that there is so much red tape? The issue is too far gone, and everyone just has a "f**k it, it is what it is!" Man.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

There's so much that is so frustrating about this. It's why I thought doing a food tour might lighten the mood a bit. It's tough not to feel some understanding of Fisher wanting out of Oakland. Especially considering he's politically on the other end of the spectrum. At the same time, investment into sports teams has helped revitalize neighborhoods in places like Detroit, and Philly. But Fisher hasn't tried to do any of that in Oakland.

[@dannyblanco8544]

Still live in Oakland, this is a nostalgic video. I still miss that old Walmart and now that in and out is closing I no longer have a reason to go by that area:(

[@jfungsf882]

Another great informative video😉👍💯 That part of Oakland has always seemed to be one of the more wild areas. But of course I don't live in Oakland and rarely go there.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! I just spent some time in the tenderloin, and I’m probably going to make a video about it. I would absolutely rather go back to the TL (and definitely will) than go back to this part of Oakland.

[@OakTownCowboy]

Oakland is an anomaly. If you have enough money to live in the nicer parts, it can be a slice of paradise away from the city. I left SF for the Oakland hills back in 2020 and never looked back. It has everything you need and is in such convenient location distance wise to the entire Bay Area. I love me some In-N-Out, but the people who swear by In-N-Out, Whataburger and Shake Shack haven’t explored the full spectrum of what a truly great burger tastes like. I’d take a Super Duper Burger any day over those three. Keep up with the videos. I really enjoy your different perspectives on these places you visit.

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Only problem w/ Oakland hills is that you have to get through East or West Oakland to get there from SF!!!!!:/:/

[@CoutureThug]

​@@sgt_slobber.7628 you can get to the hills right off the freeway on 24 or take 13. You can even get to the hills from the other side of the tunnel through Orinda

[@tommoore4128]

I prefer Pleasanton

[@johnespinoza4405]

@@tommoore4128Pleasanton is trash that’s where are the white folks live at 💀

[@OakTownCowboy]

@@tommoore4128 I play tennis out there. It’s great. Although I like my 70 degree weather better. It was 100 last time I played in Pleasanton a week or so ago.

[@cpta03]

In the late 1980’s and 1990’s, my sons and I went to several A’s games a year. We only only got out of the car in the parking lot or the BART station to walk game. We never stopped anywhere else in Oakland just to be on the safe side. Looks like it’s gotten much worse. Too bad a thriving business district did not develop around the Coliseum.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

To be fair, this is about as bad as it gets in Oakland. It's just too far to walk to from the coliseum unfortunately

[@Cilantro4875]

Come through and check Stockton out, similar to Oakland in the sense of crime, homelessness, and some closures. Especially midtown, downtown, and south Stockton areas

[@jagdipsingh1272]

Hiya Adam Love your video with great content. Sad too see what is happening in that area. Such a nice area turn another way around. I was thingking that Bronx area in New York is most dangerous in the state. where is mine French fries🍿 ? I like Mexicans Coca Cola . Next video if you can please share about homeless people in San Francisco / California. Thank you brother Adam. Keeep the good work Cheers

[@jreds79]

For the nearly 10 years I've lived in Oakland, I've never thought about visiting hegen-burgers 😂 When I first moved to Oakland in 2014 I thought I wanted to be buried in Oakland. With the rising crime, the influx of camper vans and homeless, and the city politics is making me rethink that decision. For the prices we pay in rent you would think this city is better ran, but it not. Oakland is being divested from and out troubling.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

This perfectly captures what so many of us are feeling right now. And Hegenburger is for sure the best place I went to this day!

[@timtwoface]

Mmmm Raising Cane's was solid...tried it for the first time in Miami a month ago! Good on you for venturing in this part of Oakland with what I suspect is a really nice camera, even in broad daylight!

[@nnnickkk]

I want to get a job at the tourism department for Oakland. And my #1 goal is to post this video on the city's website and link this KZbin video in all future e-Mail correspondence. I'll get fired, but it will be sooooo worth it.

[@TheLobster99]

Oakland really is bad. I’ve lived here for years and I’m from the east bay. I’m finally leaving next year since so many of my friends have been mugged at gun point and/or threatened with one unprovoked. Six friends of mine have left in under a year. I have one friend who got robbed while pumping gas at Grand Lake too. Oakland is beautiful but it’s a goddamn mess out here and anyone who’s trying to shrug it off is simply lying to themselves cause it doesn’t fit their narrative ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@eossoon]

I moved to the bay area for school and I've never felt more unsafe then I when was waiting for an uber not 1 block from the Oakland Police Department station, watching a guy look underneath and try the doors of every single car parked on the other side of the street, then move onto trying to open the doors and windows of every building. If I happened to be on his side of the street, I'm pretty sure the dude would've tried to rob me and my friend. We walked the other way as he slowly and methodically tried to commit crimes TOWARD the direction of the station. Not only that, but 2/3 parks that we saw on our way to check out some places to eat looked like they were taken over as encampments. I walked by the Chinese Garden Park and there was zero chance that I was going to go in there, it looked positively dystopian from across the road.

[@jhouston206]

I feel this was a good clear look into an issue with your biases spelled out. I have a reaction to your comment where you implied that raising the minimum wage caused Wally World to bow out of the city. If you have a business that relies on underpaying people then it not much of a business plan. In general it feels strange to demand cheap labor so our consumer cost is low. Not sure I am comfortable with that dynamic.

[@ArtamStudio]

To me it wasn't implied at all, it was very plainly stated the wage hike was the reason for closing - paying their staff more would affect the Waltons' 15th Lear jet.

[@LegoCookieDoggie]

I think it was implying how cheap companies are and rather abandon communities than pay them a fair wage and if that’s a bad bias yeah we’re fucked

[@noelsweet1772]

Used to work at a cannabis grow in that area, how did I not know I was filling up my truck at the most dangerous gas station in America? 😂😂

[@guyinthewhiteT]

Its kinda insane how much thing can change in Oakland. I used to walk around Edgewater all the time and never felt even the tiniest bit unsafe. Pre-pandemic it was probably the nicest area in Deep east Oakland. There are systemic issues that have cause the neighborhood to falter that needs to be addressed.

[@pastense]

I love In N Out fries! Mostly because they actually taste like potatoes. And not greasy, salty cardboard. Oh well, more for me!

[@MrHawaiiboy510]

The notion of in n out burger being “not that good” is wild. I appreciate what you are doing for Oakland and the Bay Area but I gotta say in n out is top 5 burgers all time.

[@oiler62]

So sad to see that area go down. Was hoping it would thrive and add more shopping and eateries.

[@steveschramko2386]

I'm glad you survived without getting shot, but the damage to your stomach because of all the junk food...well, that's another matter...

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Yeah, it was a tough day for sure!

[@joelvinson]

I miss Oakland. In 1996.

[@shanonb8921]

IVE BEEN TO BOTH OF THOSE GAS STATIONS IN MY NEW CAR AND NOI ONE BOTHERED ME. ALSO I LOVE IN AND OUT BURGERS AS MANY PEOPLE DO, BUT YOU'RE RIGHT ABOUT THE FRIES, THERE TERRIBLE. I ALSO JUST MOVED TO OAKLAND AND I LIVE NEAR LAKE MERRITT AND NOW I WON'T GO DOWN THERE ANYMORE, I'M SURPRISED THAT ANY RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN DOWN THERE

[@Dafna-ke2wr]

That was definitely a cup of milk lol

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It was devastating honestly

[@imp0rtt]

In n out burgers are not good ? Are you serious ? What's a better fast food burger to you ?

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Any of them. I'm not saying they're not good. They're just... fine

[@oliverdemingoy7464]

In-N-Out burgers actually are good, though. A lot of the most famous chefs and food critics in the world (e.g. Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, the late Anthony Bourdain, etc.) have claimed In-N-Out as the best fast food burger (if they had to choose a fast food burger.) Mainly because the ingredients are so fresh. Usually the people who don't like In-N-Out just need something more salty, more fried, and some bacon, which is a valid preference.

[@KongSunWu]

I had a friend from college, he was part Black but very ligh skinned his dad was a judge, he married a local Chincese girl. Had a very nice house in the Oakland Hills. I love the place. Anyway, he was walking in his neghborhood and two Black guys croosed the street and beat the crap out of him (polobear hunting). Oakland is not safe especially if you are Asian or White

[@eug4684]

The Panda Express there goes crazy (except when the grill for the teriyaki chicken doesn't work)

[@boredsoim01]

I work in the area and I got gas at that station hella early in the morning cause I work graveyard and two random people came up to me and warned me to watch my back, it's not safe. Nothing happened, but there was a bad vibe.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Creepy. Glad you're okay.

[@omgprince4727]

Mannnn it's been like this for years however the crime in these areas has never been this bad

[@davegilmore7420]

All depends on the staff&management, when it comes to fast food.

[@Patman494]

I know a couple videographers who have had their gear truck totally cleared out at gunpoint. Damn shame.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Yeah, that's horrible.

[@startupmindsets]

Was there for 10 mins and saw a group trying to break into cars in a parking lot

[@ElectricityAFK_YT]

i have to go to san lorenzo for in n out now, i was like 5-6 minute drive from the in n out. at least we still have Canes!(with the very long lines😂)

[@jasonsmith1143]

gooood luck going to Oakland.

[@Whoisbu89]

i used to work on hegenberger at the SPCA right across the street from that in n out. I went there all the time. Oakland is an absolute dumpster fire of a city and its only going to get worse.

[@HKim0072]

I grew up in Baltimore and I don't fuck with Oakland.

[@danmartvk]

I live about 1.5 miles from here and my wife works in the hagenberg corridor. Its not that bad.

[@Kaaseki]

Ain’t no fuckin way, if you look it up, my high school was right across the street from the gas station on Hegenberger

[@phantom18x]

I work on that street 😂

[@crescentcrab]

There is a silver lining everywhere, I suppose

[@cobra935o]

I dont get the obsession with in n out burger either, a lot of hype or something, every time I come out west where there is a location I have to try to make sure nothing has changed, but I would rather just go to Jack in the Box and be satisfied, lol.

[@ronin3782]

Have to carry, bro.

[@doubl33Ace]

Who are these people committing crimes in Oakland?

[@SkankHunt42isback]

Basketball people

[@DropSet_Nicky]

My Poor boyfriend works over there

[@norcaldragonz1904]

U forget the mayor is crooked and was raided by the fbi

[@graysuns]

your vids are entertaining. i’ve got some thoughts. 1. in n out is fire. 2. for fried chicken you should’ve gone to aburaya on 17th. 3. title is clickbait-y as hell. c’mon dawg

[@dripgodvtgvlogs6871]

San Francisco more sketch

[@Megakussh]

its kinda interesting that those Oakland mayors don't match the Oakland population

[@blantant]

Stop watching when this guy sit in and out is not that good. Lost all credibility.

[@samstone8029]

I want to like your videos but the in n out hate is a giveaway you just don’t go here bro

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Yeah. I don't even go here :(

[@kanyelives]

This just cements how bad oakland really is, the 76 that got raided is laughable, yeah unless if you live in the rich area of oakland, there is no point in going or living there and people are too blinded to say how horrible it is, glad you aren't one of them!

[@wheelmanvicful]

Stay away from Oakland

[@jtlusong]

starbucks sucks

[@bartwilloughby2909]

What are the Demographics of Oakland ?

[@roastbeefy0weefy]

Bout time someone took In N Out down a notch. It's not bad, but it doesn't deserve the 30 minute drive thru lines you see in places like the South Bay. It's a sort of Plato's Cave mentality that elevates mediocre options to cult status. Give me a Whataburger over that any day

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I understand that it's an institution that so many people grew up with. But I wish it was... better.

[@rociorosariolimonavila4564]

I am sorry, maybe I am being unfair but I don't think you should be encouraging people to visit this dangerous places. If you happen to live there, good luck but don't say it's ok to go :/