Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Oakland

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

Family-owned Italian roaster since 1978 serving their award-winning beans at a standing bar inspired by Italian coffee culture

Estudillo Estates - Glen, Oakland

Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub

Prescott, Oakland

Oakland-born roaster serving approachable, balanced cups with a focus on lively brightness and origin character at Prescott Market

Adams Point, Oakland

Family-owned estate coffee from Veracruz's volcanic highlands, grown and roasted by the Ruiz Galindo family since 1888

Temescal, Oakland

Specialty roaster led by Jen Apodaca, 2019 US Cup Tasting Champion, crafting fresh, playful coffee from her own locally-roasted beans

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

Oakland roastery serving fresh single origins and signature blends with plant-based bakery and weekend brunch since 2012

Shafter, Oakland

Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

Yemeni-inspired café merging traditional coffee culture with modern execution, featuring signature drinks and thoughtfully sourced beans in a refined downtown setting

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

Oakland roastery and bakery roasting their own beans since 2012, including single origins and seasonal blends alongside 100% plant-based pastries

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

Streamlined Piedmont Avenue spot serving pour-over and espresso from locally roasted beans in a focused, no-frills setting