3. Highwire Coffee Roasters
8.5
5655 College Ave (in Rockridge Market Hall), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · North Oakland · 39 tips and reviews
Ashley: Meh. Soy latte had an aftertaste. I suggest walking two blocks to right to hit up Timeless Coffee, or to the left for BiCa- offering Ritual, Ecco, Stumptown (PDX), Verve, Temple, and Handsome (LA).
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!
Martin Hitch: They roast great coffee, but if you haven't tried it, the nitro iced coffee is fabulous
4. Modern Coffee
7.3
411 13th St (at Franklin St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Oakland · 38 tips and reviews
Jonathan Chen: I've found the holy grail of soy lattes, and it's not in San Francisco.
Truth Knowledge: Small, quaint, modern coffee shop located within Oakland Tribune bldg. Great coffee, delicious latte, tough parking.
Joshua-Michele Ross: Ask them about how they use a "refractrometer" and software to achieve optimal coffee extraction. Long Live Geeks of Coffee!
5. The Cro Cafe
7.8
470 49th St (Temescal Alley), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Temescal · 45 tips and reviews
Peter: Their iced soy latte was great. Also, great people watching outside.
Maria Diaz: Best place in the neighborhood to get good coffee. Cold brew is great, cappuccino Is wonderful and they sell bagels.
John Bobeldyk: Order a toddy (cold brew coffee), doctor it with cream & simple syrup, and snag a glass of cool sparkling water directly from the faucet.
6. Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster St (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Produce and Waterfront · 102 tips and reviews
Edna N.: A big fan of the Soy Latte. For more jolt get the Cappuccino. Mocha can't be for to-go. New Orleans iced coffee for those who want a good dose of caffeine. Snickerdoodle & Olive Oil Shortbread <3.
Justin Sullivan: Just delicious coffee by and for people who love coffee. None of the pages of flavored sugar and fat on the menu board. Pour over varieties, espressos, cappuccino, macchiato, mochas, and lattes. Yum.
Timothy Mak: their New Orleans-style iced coffee is the perfect complement to your Saturday morning outing in the East Bay
9. Farley's East
8.1
33 Grand Ave (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
Mario Quispe: Great coffee skills here. Perfect espresso extractions. Noisy but doable. Don't miss the upstairs!
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 Strzelczyk: Pretty sure the Wi-Fi has a 56k connection. Don't come expecting to use the internet...
10. Bica Coffeehouse
5701 College Ave (at Miles Ave.), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 51 tips and reviews
vince h: Not sure if you have time to grab a cup of coffee or a morning scone? Drop by here! The Bart schedule is prominently displayed, and you can opt for a grab-n-go cup or a cup made to order!
Merc: Their Chai is made in-house! Mmm has a great kick to it.
Ben Bergstein: Seriously one of the best cafes in the Bay Area, especially for working. Delicious coffees, free wifi and ample plugs. They carry a stellar selection of beans, at a premium. Drinks are priced well.
13. Cole Coffee
8.3
307 63rd St (at College Ave), Oakland, CA
Coffee Shop · Rockridge · 59 tips and reviews
Evangeline Brown: Try the turkey sand. Delicious!
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 Lesser: No WiFi here.