Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Oakland

Piedmont Avenue

Pioneering specialty roaster's Piedmont Avenue outpost showcasing single-origin offerings and competition-grade lots like Taiwan COE beans

Downtown Oakland

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

Downtown Oakland

Highwire's own seasonally fresh roasts near City Center BART with full bean selection and locally sourced pastries

Estudillo Estates - Glen

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

Coliseum Industrial

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

West Alameda

Bay Area roaster operating cafe and Ferry Plaza market stand, offering weekly small-batch roasts with rotating pastries

Temescal

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

Piedmont Avenue

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

Piedmont Avenue

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

Adams Point

B Corp certified roaster's cafe serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting

Downtown Oakland

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

Prescott

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

Shafter

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

Central Berkeley

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

Lakeshore

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

Downtown Oakland

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

Northgate - Waverly

East Bay roaster serving approachable, balanced cups with focus on lively brightness and body over roast designations

Northgate - Waverly

Ethiopian coffee house specializing in traditional coffee ceremonies and Turkish coffee preparation in a beautifully designed space

Mosswood

Oakland roastery and café showcasing their own carefully roasted single-origin beans with attention to ethical sourcing and craft

Produce and Waterfront

Century-old Bay Area roaster since 1924, with 2019 Roaster of the Year recognition for quality and sustainable sourcing practices

Adams Point

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

Downtown Oakland

Blue Bottle's flagship Oakland roastery location serving their meticulously sourced single origins via multiple brew methods

Rockridge

Nearly two decades of craft coffee at College & 63rd, offering organic beans ground to order, brewing equipment, and twice-weekly roasted espresso