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Oakland has one of the most serious specialty coffee scenes in the country, largely built in the shadow of San Francisco but increasingly recognized on its own terms. While SF draws more attention, Oakland has quietly become a roasting powerhouse, with more high-quality roasters concentrated in the East Bay than almost anywhere on the West Coast.
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Coliseum Industrial
Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond
Open until 4:00 PM
Jaffa Coffee Roasters
Central Berkeley
In-house roaster known for creative signature lattes with house-made syrups and consistently excellent espresso in a bright, spacious café
Open until 4:00 PM
Snow White Coffee
Piedmont Avenue
Streamlined Piedmont Avenue spot serving pour-over and espresso from locally roasted beans in a focused, no-frills setting
Open until 4:00 PM
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Shafter
Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft
Open until 6:00 PM
Motivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and café serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Open until 3:30 PM
Philz Coffee
Lakeshore
Local chain serving custom-blended coffees from sustainably sourced beans roasted in-house, with specialty drinks and pastries
Open until 4:30 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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MY Coffee Roastery
Central Berkeley
In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing
Open until 4:00 PMAmerica's Best Beverage
Coliseum Industrial
Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond
Open until 4:00 PMJaffa Coffee Roasters
Central Berkeley
In-house roaster known for creative signature lattes with house-made syrups and consistently excellent espresso in a bright, spacious café
Open until 4:00 PMSnow White Coffee
Piedmont Avenue
Streamlined Piedmont Avenue spot serving pour-over and espresso from locally roasted beans in a focused, no-frills setting
Open until 4:00 PMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Shafter
Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft
Open until 6:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and café serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Open until 3:30 PMEspresso Focused
View all 40MY Coffee Roastery
Central Berkeley
In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing
Open until 4:00 PMAmerica's Best Beverage
Coliseum Industrial
Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond
Open until 4:00 PMJaffa Coffee Roasters
Central Berkeley
In-house roaster known for creative signature lattes with house-made syrups and consistently excellent espresso in a bright, spacious café
Open until 4:00 PMSnow White Coffee
Piedmont Avenue
Streamlined Piedmont Avenue spot serving pour-over and espresso from locally roasted beans in a focused, no-frills setting
Open until 4:00 PMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Shafter
Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft
Open until 6:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and café serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Open until 3:30 PMCafés with Food
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Central Berkeley
In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing
Open until 4:00 PMJaffa Coffee Roasters
Central Berkeley
In-house roaster known for creative signature lattes with house-made syrups and consistently excellent espresso in a bright, spacious café
Open until 4:00 PMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Shafter
Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft
Open until 6:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and café serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Open until 3:30 PMPhilz Coffee
Lakeshore
Local chain serving custom-blended coffees from sustainably sourced beans roasted in-house, with specialty drinks and pastries
Open until 4:30 PM
modern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai
Open until 2:30 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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