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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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Piedmont Avenue
Pioneering specialty roaster's Piedmont Avenue outpost showcasing single-origin offerings and competition-grade lots like Taiwan COE beans
Open until 6:30 PMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries
Closed todayZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Opens at 8:00 AMAmerica's Best Beverage
Coliseum Industrial
Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond
Closed todaySIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Opens at 7:00 AMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Opens at 9:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Piedmont Avenue
Pioneering specialty roaster's Piedmont Avenue outpost showcasing single-origin offerings and competition-grade lots like Taiwan COE beans
Open until 6:30 PMAwaken Cafe & Roasting
Downtown Oakland
Community coffeehouse roasting their own beans at Pulley Collective in West Oakland since 2008, with top-notch espresso and retail gear
Opens at 7:30 AMThe Caffè by Mr. Espresso
Downtown Oakland
Family-owned Italian roaster since 1978 serving their award-winning beans at a standing bar inspired by Italian coffee culture
Closed todayGolden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Opens at 8:00 AMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries
Closed todayZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Opens at 8:00 AMEspresso Focused
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Piedmont Avenue
Pioneering specialty roaster's Piedmont Avenue outpost showcasing single-origin offerings and competition-grade lots like Taiwan COE beans
Open until 6:30 PMAwaken Cafe & Roasting
Downtown Oakland
Community coffeehouse roasting their own beans at Pulley Collective in West Oakland since 2008, with top-notch espresso and retail gear
Opens at 7:30 AMCounter Culture Coffee Training Center
Emeryville
Counter Culture's regional training hub hosts weekly Friday 10am public cuppings and brewing education for wholesale partners
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso
Downtown Oakland
Family-owned Italian roaster since 1978 serving their award-winning beans at a standing bar inspired by Italian coffee culture
Closed todayGolden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Opens at 8:00 AMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries
Closed todayCafes with Food
View all 33Awaken Cafe & Roasting
Downtown Oakland
Community coffeehouse roasting their own beans at Pulley Collective in West Oakland since 2008, with top-notch espresso and retail gear
Opens at 7:30 AMGolden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Opens at 8:00 AMHighwire Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries
Closed todayZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Opens at 8:00 AMSIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Opens at 7:00 AMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
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