Best Cafés to Work From in Oakland

West Oakland

Oakland roaster running a café and pop-up since 2021, donating 5% of bean sales to community empowerment and conservation programs

Northgate-Waverly, Oakland

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

Downtown Oakland

Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai

Central Berkeley, Oakland

In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing

Coliseum Industrial, Oakland

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

Northgate-Waverly, Oakland

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

Shafter, Oakland

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

Temescal, Oakland

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

West Alameda, Oakland

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

Downtown Oakland

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