Australia À La Carte - Oakland Roots SC

A celebration of food, soccer, and community.

Celebrate with the Australian community on June 17th, 12pm at the Coliseum

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As the World Cup returns to the Bay Area for the first time in 32 years, Oakland Roots and Soul SC is proud to host the Australian Men’s National Team at the Club’s facility in Alameda during the tournament.

To celebrate their arrival, Oakland Roots and Soul SC has launched Australia À La Carte, a community-driven food, soccer, and storytelling initiative, bringing a taste of Australia to Oakland through partnerships with beloved East Bay restaurants and businesses creating Australian-inspired menu items throughout June and July.

SPECIAL EVENT

Consider this your official World Cup kickoff. On June 6, Bakesale Betty is doing something she almost never does: opening after hours. Betty herself is Australian, so who better to kick off this summer celebration? From 6 to 9pm, the iconic Oakland spot will serve one thing on the menu and one thing only. Crispy chicken or tofu nuggies and fries dusted in Oaktown Spice Shop’s Chicken Salt, with a rich chicken gravy for dipping. Nothing else. A hometown favorite from Australia. Just great soccer, great company, and Bakesale Betty doing what she does best. Come join us!

June 6th, 6-9pm

Bakesale Betty, 5098 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Aburaya

Trio of Australian fried chicken sampler plate

Oaktown Spice Shop chicken salt
Aussie Honey Mustard
Vegemite Yuzu Habanero Miso 🔥

Fried chicken sando with garlic vegemite butter + choice of Australian flavor (above)

Potato wedges tossed in chicken salt

Available in Oakland and Berkeley locatons

June 1 – July 30

Boichik Bagels

Your choice of bagel (toasted or untoasted) slathered in rich butter, served with a side of Vegemite for an iconic Australian-inspired spread.

Available in all 10 Bay Area Boichik Bagels locatons

June 1 – July 30

The Caffè by Mr. Espresso

Melbourne-born iced coffee made with cold brew, orange-infused whipped cream, orange zest, and nutmeg. Bold, creamy, and bright with citrus.

Available in Oakland

June 11 – July 17

Oaktown Spice Shop

Get the official Chicken Salt seasoning! Oakland’s take on Australian chicken salt, don’t knock it ’til you try it! Does not contain chicken.

Available in Oakland and Albany

June 1 – July 30

Original Pattern Brewing

A flight of four beers brewed with Australian hops, bringing the bold and distinctive flavors of Down Under to one of Oakland’s favorite craft breweries.

Available in Oakland

June 1 – July 30

Reem’s California

Chocolate cardamom cookie with a rich chocolate date filling, enrobed in luxurious TCHO chocolate, served with a cup of Grand Coffee batch brew or tea for dipping.

Available in San Francisco June 1 – July 30

Available in Oakland June TBD – July 30

World Famous Hot Boys

Golden shrimp and crispy chips (fries) tossed in Oaktown Spice Shop’s iconic Chicken Salt. Served with Hot Boy’s “money sauce” with a side of lemon wedge. A beloved Australian classic reimagined right here in the East Bay.

Available in Oakland, Walnut Creek, and Novato

June 1 – July 30

Community Voices

Australia À La Carte is more than a food event, it’s a community story. We invited some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated voices to experience the flavors firsthand, share their perspectives, and help bring this campaign to life.