Equator Coffees & Teas is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

1. Equator Coffees & Teas

9.0
175 Bay Pl (Harrison St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Adams Point · 10 tips and reviews

Lucas G.Lucas Gardner: Great cup of coffee. Get one of the pour overs. Perfect!

Wilfred W.Wilfred Wong: Outstanding coffees, professional and friendly service!

Josiah F.Josiah Forgath: Equator recently added a new sun roof which makes it now the best outdoor coffee space only a few steps away from Lake Merritt.

The Crown is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

2. The Crown

9.0
2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 5 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent pour over. Very excited to come back and try the espresso.

Raina M.Raina Morse: The coffee is amazing but the crowning achievement (I’m hilarious) are the people.

StevenSteven: Beautiful, open space. Very knowledgeable and capable baristas. I’ll be back again to see how they grow into the space!

Bicycle Coffee Co. is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

3. Bicycle Coffee Co.

8.8
364 2nd St (at Webster St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Produce and Waterfront · 44 tips and reviews

Joey C.Joey Combs: Best tasting coffee in Jack London Square and maybe all of Oakland. Definitely check this place out.

JoshuaJoshua: The folks at bicycle coffee are awesome. Super chill, good spirited, and the medium roast kills it. Worth the 1.5 minute trip past blue bottle everytime

Russell L.Russell L: Smooth drip coffee. Americano is bright. Skip that blue place up the street. Also very nice that non-dairy options don't cost extra.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

4. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.8
4270 Broadway (at Mather St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 87 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Mederos: Great open space, perfect for a lazy weekend morning hangout with fam and friends.

spauldingspaulding: The old WC Morse building is a lovely space. I love the old school tiles and unique chandelier. Bonus: their espresso machine repair workbenches are out in the open. Get the New Orleans Ice Coffee!

Matt O.Matt Opsahl: Wonderful old tiny building with white floor tiles and high ceilings. Delicious coffee and Belgian waffle. Minimal seats.

Snow White Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

5. Snow White Coffee Bar

8.6
3824 Piedmont Ave (b/t Rio Vista Ave & Macarthur Blvd), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 9 tips and reviews

Raina M.Raina Morse: The owner of Snow White is usually here: come for great conversation, amazing coffee for quick, easy, and cheap. The baked goods are incredible. It’s worth becoming your daily coffee stop

zippyzippy: Best cappuccino in the bay area. Owner makes every cup himself. Super-high standards and consistency.

George D.George Dy: Love this spot. Unpretentious and respectable coffee from the Roast Co coffee company in Oakland. Small but always reasonably quick - hope it stays that way.

Ain’t Normal Cafe is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

6. Ain’t Normal Cafe

8.6
5701 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Trish C.Trish Crawley: Top notch coffee but don’t miss the housemade scones. Best I’ve had on the west coast.

cami j.cami j.: the baristas are skilled, the coffee is delicious but the scones. the scones are truly special.

George D.George Dy: Best scones around. Coffee ain’t bad either.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

7. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.8
480 9th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Old Oakland · 13 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: I love blue bottle and this location is by far my favorite. Spacious with lots of seating and tables. The furniture is envious!

Ashley M.Ashley Mowrey: This space is in a good location, but the quality control is lacking so you can’t depend in getting the same great coffee you get at other locations .

Nathan J.Nathan J: Great service and always amazing coffee. Known for pour over so not a place to go if you’re in a pinch.

Souvenir Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

8. Souvenir Coffee

8.4
3084 Claremont Ave (The Uplands), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · 7 tips and reviews

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: Great new spot in Claremont. They roast their own coffee, free wifi, plugs, great ambiance.

CécileCécile: Peaceful and nice.

EmmaEmma: Excellent coffee and proper pastries

Modern Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

9. Modern Coffee

8.3
381 19th St (19th & Franklin), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 15 tips and reviews

Tina D.Tina D: Awesome coffee and quiches from Starter Bakery. All local grub.

Ryan L.Ryan Leggett: Friendly service and tasty coffee and chai.

PaulPaul: WiFi password is postmodern

Cole Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

10. Cole Coffee

8.4
307 63rd St (at College Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 59 tips and reviews

Danielle T.Danielle Towne: Great vibe. Fab place for sipping a cappucino and reading a book.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: While Philz, Peet's, and Starbucks have all declared war on Coles, the strong local following, poached eggs on toast, and great outdoor seating will hopefully keep this independent shop afloat.

Lenny L.Lenny Lesser: No WiFi here.

Highwire Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

11. Highwire Coffee Roasters

8.4
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · North Oakland · 39 tips and reviews

David H.David Hurley: Friendly, efficient, and good coffee! Across the street from BART so convenient too.

PaulinaPaulina: Awesome local coffee roasters. Get here early in the morning. Otherwise, expect to wait in long lines with soccer moms.

Anna H.Anna Hennings: Best soy lattes ever, anywhere! Also, save 25 cents if you bring your own mug. Really awesome, friendly, knowledgeable people work there, too. And often one of the co-owners will be around!

Highwire Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

12. Highwire Coffee Roasters

8.2
Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Montclair · 2 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Love this coffee! Best in the neighborhood for my palette. Not too light but not charred either. Delicious pastries to boot.

Lani M.Lani M: Mochi donuts + almond milk latte!

Farley's East is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

13. Farley's East

8.1
33 Grand Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

Thomas G.Thomas Gonzales: Caffeine fix, amazing magazine selection, and yummy food--Vietnamese salad and peanut butter cookies are my faves

Kensie S.Kensie Smith: If you sit at the high bar in the balcony, don't drop your knife accidentally. Aftermath between the trajectory of object, gravitational pull & coffee at the bottom could be hazardous.

Shindō Nicholas S.Shindō Nicholas Strzelczyk: Pretty sure the Wi-Fi has a 56k connection. Don't come expecting to use the internet...

Philz Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

14. Philz Coffee

8.2
6310 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 25 tips and reviews

Zoe M.Zoe My: iced mint mojito, Ethiopian blend, breakfast burrito, vegan cookies

Tiffany D.Tiffany Davis: Tesora is the best!

Sara A.Sara AlShaker: Mint mojito iced coffee 👌🏻

Timeless Coffee is one of The 15 Best Coffee Shops in Oakland.

15. Timeless Coffee

8.4
4252 Piedmont Ave (at Glenwood Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Piedmont Avenue · 73 tips and reviews

Adam P.Adam Planas: Delicious iced coffee! I recommend it with almond milk.

nicole g.nicole goodman: Fantastic vegan pastries!

Amritha P.Amritha Prasad: Share a table with a cute hipster stranger and mix your sightglass coffee with some coconut creamer. You won't regret it.