Best Cafes to Work From in Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

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

Poets Corner, Oakland

Park-adjacent Berkeley cafe with thoughtful Northern European design, earning praise for expertly crafted oat cappuccinos

Northgate - Waverly, Oakland

Royal Coffee's tasting room showcasing their renowned green coffee importers' single origins through pour-over flights and espresso

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

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

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

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

Adams Point, Oakland

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

Prescott, Oakland

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

Temescal, Oakland

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

Shafter, Oakland

Palestinian-owned cafe featuring Middle Eastern-inspired specialty drinks with house-made syrups like orange blossom, cardamom, and rose

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

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