Best Espresso in Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

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

Cleveland Heights, Oakland

Neighborhood micro-cafe focusing on well-executed espresso drinks and creative hojicha offerings alongside houseplants

Lakeshore, Oakland

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

Poets Corner, Oakland

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

West Oakland, Oakland

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

Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

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

Adams Point, Oakland

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

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

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

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

Community coffeehouse roasting their own beans at Pulley Collective in West Oakland since 2008, with top-notch espresso and retail gear