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

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

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

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