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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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modern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


1888 Coffee Station
Adams Point
Family-owned estate coffee from Veracruz's volcanic highlands, grown and roasted by the Ruiz Galindo family since 1888.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Hasta Muerte Coffee
Foothill
Worker-owned cooperative café serving thoughtfully sourced coffee with house-made empanadas and locally roasted beans.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow


Equator Coffees
Adams Point
B Corp certified roaster's café serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow


Soul Blends Coffee Roasters
West Oakland
Oakland roaster running a café and pop-up since 2021, donating 5% of bean sales to community empowerment and conservation programs.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


The 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.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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modern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Cole Coffee Café
Rockridge
Nearly two decades of craft coffee expertise with organic beans roasted twice weekly, ground to order, and intimate roaster relationships.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Equator Coffees
Adams Point
B Corp certified roaster's café serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow


Golden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-café focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


CoRo Coffee Roastery
West Berkeley
Collaborative roasting facility supporting Bay Area coffee professionals with roasting education, equipment access, and café.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow


MY Coffee Roastery
Central Berkeley
In-house roasting on Diedrich equipment with meticulous hand-sorting before and after roasting, plus small-batch precision brewing.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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modern coffee
Downtown Oakland
Women-owned downtown Oakland spot serving regionally roasted coffee with creative house drinks like cardamom lattes and Kashmir chai.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


1888 Coffee Station
Adams Point
Family-owned estate coffee from Veracruz's volcanic highlands, grown and roasted by the Ruiz Galindo family since 1888.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Hasta Muerte Coffee
Foothill
Worker-owned cooperative café serving thoughtfully sourced coffee with house-made empanadas and locally roasted beans.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow


Cole Coffee Café
Rockridge
Nearly two decades of craft coffee expertise with organic beans roasted twice weekly, ground to order, and intimate roaster relationships.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Equator Coffees
Adams Point
B Corp certified roaster's café serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow


Soul Blends Coffee Roasters
West Oakland
Oakland roaster running a café and pop-up since 2021, donating 5% of bean sales to community empowerment and conservation programs.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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1888 Coffee Station
Adams Point
Family-owned estate coffee from Veracruz's volcanic highlands, grown and roasted by the Ruiz Galindo family since 1888.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Hasta Muerte Coffee
Foothill
Worker-owned cooperative café serving thoughtfully sourced coffee with house-made empanadas and locally roasted beans.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow


Cole Coffee Café
Rockridge
Nearly two decades of craft coffee expertise with organic beans roasted twice weekly, ground to order, and intimate roaster relationships.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Equator Coffees
Adams Point
B Corp certified roaster's café serving sustainably sourced, small-batch coffee roasted to order since 1995 in a covered outdoor setting.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow


Soul Blends Coffee Roasters
West Oakland
Oakland roaster running a café and pop-up since 2021, donating 5% of bean sales to community empowerment and conservation programs.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Golden Outside
Cleveland Heights
Neighborhood micro-café focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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