Best Cafés to Work From in Oakland

Central Berkeley, Oakland

In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing

Coliseum Industrial, Oakland

Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond

Central Berkeley, Oakland

In-house roaster known for creative signature lattes with house-made syrups and consistently excellent espresso in a bright, spacious café

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

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

Shafter, Oakland

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

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Oakland roaster and café serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings

Lakeshore, Oakland

Local chain serving custom-blended coffees from sustainably sourced beans roasted in-house, with specialty drinks and pastries

Downtown Oakland

Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai

Downtown Oakland

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

West Oakland

Family-run roastery sourcing from their century-old farm in Oaxaca's mountains, roasting beans in West Oakland since day one