43 specialty coffee shops in Oakland (Updated May 2026)
Emeryville, Oakland
Family-run roastery for 40+ years, small-batch roasting specialty grade beans sourced globally with meticulous consistency
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland
Pioneering specialty roaster's Piedmont Avenue outpost showcasing single-origin offerings and competition-grade lots like Taiwan COE beans
Open until 6:30 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Community coffeehouse roasting their own beans at Pulley Collective in West Oakland since 2008, with top-notch espresso and retail gear
Open until 5:00 PMEmeryville, Oakland
Counter Culture's regional training hub hosts weekly Friday 10am public cuppings and brewing education for wholesale partners
Cleveland Heights, Oakland
Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants
Closed for todayDowntown Oakland, 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 PMEstudillo Estates - Glen, Oakland
Independent roastery serving organic, fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified coffees in San Leandro's community hub
Open until 6:00 PMColiseum Industrial, Oakland
Oakland-based coffee roaster and wholesale supplier offering single-origin selections from Ethiopia, Costa Rica, and beyond
Open until 4:00 PMWest Alameda, Oakland
Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries
Open until 4:00 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Downtown Oakland roaster and cafe serving specialty pour overs and creative espresso drinks with housemade syrups and seasonal offerings
Open until 3:30 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai
Open until 2:30 PMTemescal, Oakland
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 PMPiedmont Avenue, Oakland
Oakland roastery and bakery roasting their own beans since 2012, including single origins and seasonal blends alongside 100% plant-based pastries
Open until 6:00 PMPiedmont Avenue, Oakland
Streamlined Piedmont Avenue spot serving pour-over and espresso from locally roasted beans in a focused, no-frills setting
Open until 4:00 PMAdams Point, Oakland
B Corp certified roaster's cafe serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting
Open until 4:00 PMWest Oakland, Oakland
Oakland roaster running a café and pop-up since 2021, donating 5% of bean sales to community empowerment and conservation programs
Closed todayDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries
Open until 4:00 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Yemeni-inspired café merging traditional coffee culture with modern execution, featuring signature drinks and thoughtfully sourced beans in a refined downtown setting
Closed for todayPrescott, Oakland
Oakland-born roaster serving approachable, balanced cups with a focus on lively brightness and origin character at Prescott Market
Open until 3:00 PMWest Berkeley, Oakland
Collaborative roasting facility supporting Bay Area coffee professionals with roasting education, equipment access, and café
Open until 4:00 PMWest Berkeley, Oakland
Collaborative roastery showcasing 30+ member roasters with rotating offerings, brewing V60 and espresso in a unique shared-roasting facility
Open until 4:00 PMEast Peralta, Oakland
Small-batch artisanal roaster crafting seasonal single origins and blends sourced from coops and farms worldwide
Open until 5:00 PMShafter, Oakland
Palestinian-owned cafe featuring Middle Eastern-inspired specialty drinks with house-made syrups like orange blossom, cardamom, and rose
Open until 4:00 PMCentral Berkeley, Oakland
In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing
Closed todayShafter, Oakland
Highwire's own roastery location in Rockridge Market Hall, serving their full seasonal lineup with proper cortados and craft
Open until 6:00 PMCentral Berkeley, Oakland
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 PMLakeshore, Oakland
Local chain serving custom-blended coffees from sustainably sourced beans roasted in-house, with specialty drinks and pastries
Open until 5:00 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Oakland roastery serving fresh single origins and signature blends with plant-based bakery and weekend brunch since 2012
Open until 5:00 PMProduce and Waterfront, Oakland
Owner-operated roastery and cafe delivering specialty grade organic coffee by bicycle since 2009 in Jack London Square
Open until 3:00 PMNorthgate - Waverly, Oakland
East Bay roaster serving approachable, balanced cups with focus on lively brightness and body over roast designations
Open until 3:00 PMPoets Corner, Oakland
Park-adjacent Berkeley cafe with thoughtful Northern European design, earning praise for expertly crafted oat cappuccinos
Open until 5:00 PMWest Oakland, Oakland
Family-run roastery sourcing from their century-old farm in Oaxaca's mountains, roasting beans in West Oakland since day one
Open until 4:00 PMNorthgate - Waverly, Oakland
Ethiopian coffee house specializing in traditional coffee ceremonies and Turkish coffee preparation in a beautifully designed space
Open until 8:00 PMRedwood Heights, Oakland
Oakland roastery offering freshly roasted beans from global origins with high cupping scores and coffee subscriptions for enthusiasts
Open until 2:00 PMHawthorne, Oakland
Black-owned roastery championing fourth wave coffee with direct trade beans, social equity mission, and specialty roasting
Open until 3:00 PMMosswood, Oakland
Oakland roastery and café showcasing their own carefully roasted single-origin beans with attention to ethical sourcing and craft
Open until 2:00 PMProduce and Waterfront, Oakland
Century-old Bay Area roaster since 1924, with 2019 Roaster of the Year recognition for quality and sustainable sourcing practices
Open until 4:00 PMNorthgate - Waverly, Oakland
Royal Coffee's tasting room showcasing their renowned green coffee importers' single origins through pour-over flights and espresso
Open until 4:00 PMFoothill, Oakland
Worker-owned cooperative cafe serving thoughtfully sourced coffee with house-made empanadas and locally roasted beans
Closed todayAdams Point, Oakland
Family-owned estate coffee from Veracruz's volcanic highlands, grown and roasted by the Ruiz Galindo family since 1888
Open until 2:00 PMDowntown Oakland, Oakland
Blue Bottle's flagship Oakland roastery location serving their meticulously sourced single origins via multiple brew methods
Open until 4:00 PMRockridge, Oakland
Nearly two decades of craft coffee expertise with organic beans roasted twice weekly, ground to order, and intimate roaster relationships
Open until 3:00 PMRockridge, Oakland
Nearly two decades of craft coffee at College & 63rd, offering organic beans ground to order, brewing equipment, and twice-weekly roasted espresso
Open until 5:00 PM