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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 PMZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Open until 6:00 PMSIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Open until 4:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Closed for todaymodern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai
Closed for todayMother Tongue Cafe & Bar
Temescal
Specialty roaster led by Jen Apodaca, 2019 US Cup Tasting Champion, crafting fresh, playful coffee from her own locally-roasted beans
Open until 7:00 PMPour-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 PMGolden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Closed for todayThe 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
Open until 4:00 PMZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Open until 6:00 PMSIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Open until 4:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Closed for todayEspresso Focused
View all 43Blue Bottle Coffee
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 PMCounter Culture Coffee Training Center
Emeryville
Counter Culture's regional training hub hosts weekly Friday 10am public cuppings and brewing education for wholesale partners
Golden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Closed for todayThe 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
Open until 4:00 PMZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Open until 6:00 PMSIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Open until 4:00 PMCafes with Food
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Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Closed for todayZocalo Coffeehouse
Estudillo Estates - Glen
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Open until 6:00 PMSIGNAL Coffee Roasters
West Alameda
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Open until 4:00 PMMotivāt Coffee Roasters
Downtown Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Closed for todaymodern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai
Closed for todayMother Tongue Cafe & Bar
Temescal
Specialty roaster led by Jen Apodaca, 2019 US Cup Tasting Champion, crafting fresh, playful coffee from her own locally-roasted beans
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