I have had their pastries before (which were delicious), and was looking forward to trying one of their drinks! It is a cute coffee shop with a few tables in front. I went for the iced matcha latte with oat milk and light matcha. It was quick to order and my drink came out just within a few short minutes. Let me say, this was 100% worth it and I loved to creaminess of the drink, which still held the matcha flavor in balance with the sweet flavor of the vanilla syrup. For the price, this is a good cup of matcha and I recommend checking out Equator! read more

Equator Coffees - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Equator is a unique coffee place. I love their habibi and lavender latte. I brought my family here and they loved it. I also like people who work here. They are very kind. I love how they have high tables with seats. read more

- Cappucinno 8oz. Paper Cup - $5.00 - Roast: Medium Dark - Milk: Whole - Foam Art: Heart - TOD: 9:40 am - Prep: Less than 5min (one order up) - Machine: La Marzocco - Roaster: Equator - Baked Goods: Yes - Menu: Breakfast, Brunch - Review: 2oz espresso/6oz milk and microfoam. Full city, medium dark roast into second crack. Espresso infuses evenly into steamed milk and microfoam for consistent, balanced cappuccino experience from first to last sip. - Tip Worthy?: 25% Level (Rating scale: 0%; 10%; 15%; 20%; 25%; 25%+) - Customers: Central casting from Brooklyn Coffee Shop web series read more

Equator Coffees - Cappuccino, 8oz 3-18-2026 - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Equator is hand down my favorite coffee shop in Oakland. Their coffee never disappoints--it's always as strong as I want it and not too sweet. The brown sugar shakerato is my go to and I highly recommend if you need that extra pep in your step! read more

After picking up a couple things at the grocery store today, I stopped by this location to treat myself to a Habibi latte on the way home. And so glad I did! The staff were so pleasant and friendly to speak with. The outdoor seating was welcoming, with plants throughout and plenty of seat options. The Habibi latte was a unique delish, a perfect blend of spices, oat milk, and espresso. I love Equator Coffees and this location is a great spot in Oakland. read more

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I got an espresso. Tried their seasonal single origin (Ethiopia wushwush) Good crema and layered flavors. Mild acidity with citrus and lime notes, balanced by floral undertones. Mouthfeel was slightly lacking. A little more body would have made it even better. 3.5/5 read more

Equator Coffees - Ethiopia Wushwush Single Origin Espresso - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is just alright. I come here because they're open earlier than some other shops. They have outdoor seating, but if it's the cold morning, they have overhead heaters on. There's not much parking so it's not a place I'd sit and hang out at anyway. Their set up is pretty secure though, with their planter tables and string lights. The service is ok, you can also order online (but not the seasonal drinks and more complicated orders). I liked the maple black sesame latte (seasonal). I've also tried the turmeric latte and the habibi chai, and both were more milky in flavor than anything else. read more

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My first time coming here! Cute coffee shop to stop by on a sunny day! They've got outdoor seating, with enough room for strollers and such. I had a fun time musing their menu. Tons of fun seasonal flavors. The Blueberry Sage Matcha Cream was delicious! Nice service, and drinks came out pretty fast. read more

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The coffee is solid. Nothing crazy, but it's good strong coffee. I would say it's way too expensive for what I'm getting, but it's definitely a place I go to because of how good the service is. You can place an order online and it's ready very fast. The ambience is cute. It's a small outside area with a large table for people to sit at. read more

Nice place, needs more seating. Also I think there were heat lamps on over the chairs even on a nice warm May day .The guy didn't give me the right thing i asked for when I first ordered, but i didn't really mind. I still enjoyed my sparkling water and it's in a convenient location read more

Best latte you'll ever get. My go to order is an almondmilk latte and after 3 years of getting one at least once a week, it never gets old. Folks running the place are gems and maintaining a well oiled machine. Highly recommend getting the mobile app and ordering ahead, the line/wait can get long. read more

Yum! We came here after a trip to Children's Fairyland about two long blocks away. I really enjoyed my strawberry matcha with 2% milk. The strawberry was in the foam, and my drink was very good without being too sweet. I ended up getting the same drink at the Equator in Marin a week later, pretty consistent quality overall. This space is all outdoor and a lot of shared seating. read more

This is probably my fave coffee spot in Oakland if you don't need somewhere to sit indoors: 1) The coffee is amazing. The caremelized banana latte tastes a bit autumn spice-y - a good substitute for pumpkin spice in the warmer seasons. Their habibi latte is really good, too, though has a bit of a floral aftertaste, so it depends on whether you're into that kind of thing. Note for the celiacs, they don't have gf food here. 2) The staff are super friendly, grounded, and seem to be really organized. I go in here frequently and have never had, or seen anyone else have, an issue with their order being wrong. They crank out a huge volume of orders, but the staff never seem frazzled. 3) The seating is quite cool. It's long outdoor tables, there are heat lamps above them that you can control for individual spots, and it's shared with a cupcake shop on the opposite side (which according to their signage has gf options, but I'm not sure what their deal with cross-contamination is). It's shaded, so a great place to sit outside on a warm day and catch the breeze without getting a sunburn. read more

I enjoy this space and coffee shop near the lake. The patio space is quote small but it nice with even heating especially as mornings are getting colder. I did get a too good to go here and the croissants were quite a bit stale. read more

Very conveniently located. Rock solid chai and I love the kids temp option. By the time I snag it for a walk by the lake it's ready to drink. read more

4.5 stars, I ran over for a quick coffee run. Wasn't able to sit down so next time I do, I'll update my review. Anyway, the black woman that took my order was personable, kind, and communicative! The barista with glasses and short hair makes some good coffee; strong but the ratio of milk to espresso was perfect. The location being tucked in a little pocket with outdoor seating makes the experience generally cozy and comfortable. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. read more

I think everybody already knows this but the coffee here has been consistently good for years. The outdoor location is nice for social events, and the staff is cordial and friendly. I also like that they can do any coffee they serve in decaf. read more

I stumbled upon this little gem while stopping at Whole Foods. I am so glad I made the trek across the street. They had nice variety of your classic drinks along with some seasonal offerings. I went with the golden milk latte and a veggie breakfast sandwich. Both items were delightful and I think I enjoyed the seedy sandwich bread the most! I was also grateful for the overhead heaters as it was rather chilly, nice touch!! read more

Equator Coffees - Golden milk latte and breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Tried the Autumn Spice Latte with 2 shots of espresso, steamed milk, and pumpkin syrup made from real pumpkin puree and spices. The taste was alright, giving off those festive holiday vibes. However, I'll likely stick to my favorite Habibi Latte next time. read more

Equator Coffees - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Waited 10 minutes for our drinks, pretty chill environment. Cherry Blossom Iced Matcha Cream - lacked matcha flavor but the cream had good cherry blossom flavor. Overall an alright drink 3.5/5 Raspberry Sparkling Lemonade - refreshing but lacked raspberry flavor, very sour and tart 3/5 Would come again and try other drinks! read more

Equator Coffees - Raspberry Sparkling Lemonade and Cherry Blossom Iced Matcha Cream - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for a coffee and snacks - great location! Service was Great! Only problem is that it being outside when it is super cold during the winter even with the heat lamps. But definitely better than a Starbucks! read more

Lovely service for my first time there! Got to try two different flavors, Black Cherry and Banana, because I couldn't decide. The matcha and cold brew were amazing. Available phone controlled heaters make it perfectly comfortable for cold days. read more

Was next door getting some breakfast and while waiting I figured - I always see bottled Equator coffee at the grocery store and have always been curious. They have a large menu and seasonal items. I appreciate that the choices on the menu were not complicated and anyone could understand what you are ordering :) I generally order cold brew with cream at other coffee shops and saw that they had it so gave it a try. Upon ordering they did inform me that it would take about 15 minutes. I failed to ask why but I realized they were making a new batch of cold brew. Once I got the coffee I was amazed! It was delicious and not filled with sugar/sweeteners as other coffee shops are. I will 100% come back again and try their other options. There is limited outdoor seating, but worth the wait to get the coffee. read more

Equator Coffees - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly service and great coffee out of a shipping container, this is a good spot to pick up a cold brew or a latte on the way to / from Lake Merritt. I'm not a fan of the noise when it gets crowded with people and dogs, so I skip the benches and tables there. I've been to every Equator Coffee location, and this is not my favorite one, but it's convenient when meeting friends to stroll around the Lake and grabbing a latte to go. read more

My go-to coffee spot! The Habibi Latte (extra hot, always) is my ride-or-die order. This place gets busy, so slow down, soak in the patio vibes, and let the baristas work their magic. If you're impatient, this probably isn't your scene stick to chain coffee if instant service is your thing. Saturday mornings are a wild mix of walk-ins and DoorDash orders. And yes... people actually pay delivery fees for a single cup of coffee. Fascinating, right? I've got so many questions. :D read more

Good experience! The vibes outside were really nice with the weather! The coffee was really tasty and will definitely come back for more!

Good coffee and food in an interesting space near downtown. Don't come if you're in a hurry. Also a little loud and crowded but not bad.

Service is always on point! Love the iced Chai tea latte. The Everything bagel is soft and perfectly flavored!

I love that they offer unique options like lavendar vanilla, habibi (orange blossom), brainwash (mushroom and cocoa, apparently good for anxiety and other benefits I forgot but the staff will explain it if you ask), and seasonal items like cherry blossom and raspberry mocha/coldbrew (summer). I ordered the iced habibi latte and I really enjoyed it! It's a light latte, the orange blossom flavor is nice and subtle. Orange blossom is floral, so don't expect any acidic citrus flavors. This place is outdoors, with limited outdoor seating, and shares the seating with Avotoasty. Great little stop for a little treat while I walked the lake in the morning. Would love to come back to try their other options! read more

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Busy area with meter parkings. Option to online ordering. Ordered iced vanilla oat latte. Medium roast with vanilla flavor. Latte was delicious. Friendly staff Long bench counter outdoor seatings. read more

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3.5 for my particular order. The Breakfast Sandwich was solid and I'd order again in a heartbeat. My chai latte tasted more watered down than I'd like. Convenient location if you live nearby/can walk with nice seating space between Equator and Avotasty. There's not a lot of parking. Prices weren't bad. Server that was taking orders was very friendly. So overall vibes are good. read more

Mmmm so good. I love Equator Coffee but don't get to visit often. I was in the area for a Yelp Elite event though, and swung by. It was around 9 or so when I arrived, so there was a bit of a line, but they move pretty quickly. I ordered a habibi latte for the husband and a lavender vanilla latte for myself. Got the drinks a few minutes later, and I was on my way. Both drinks were really good! I preferred the vanilla lavender, but my husband enjoyed his drink. read more

Great coffee and convenient to walk up to! I've gone here countless times for a variety of lattes, coffee/tea, and baked goods (most that they get locally from Firebrand or another bakery I think for the vegan donuts), and have basically never had a bad experience. My go to that is solid is a 10oz almond milk latte ($5.50). Just be mindful if it's a peak time, it's may take a bit to wait for the coffee (maybe 10ish minutes) so I recommend ordering ahead on their app if you want to ensure you can grab and go. Also, always thought it's funny they have 10 oz and 16 oz options because I just want that 12 oz haha, but not a big deal at all. They have dog milk bone treats and water, which my pup aleays appreciates! The staff is always friendly. The vibe is cute. Highly recommend coming here!! read more

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The matcha Shakerato was AMAZING! Nice little outdoor seating area if you want to just hang out with a friend or read a book. I wish they had more sandwich options but it is just a small coffee spot in the cut. I'll definitely be back to try more of their coffeee! read more

Equator Coffees - Matcha Shakerato - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

This coffee shop is amazing, their coffee offering are incredible. I love the Brainfood latte with the benefits. Their breakfast sandwich is INCREDIBLE!!!! Like a real full on meal that fills you up. I also like the fact it's outside and I can walk my dog there. Win win win win win. All around good. The people that work there are so nice and they always play good music too! 100% you all are running a goo business and doing a really great job. The online ordering is super convenient and appreciated as well. read more

Sadly, nothing has changed here. This morning (a saturday), my friends and I finished class and decided to have some coffee. There were two people ahead of me in line and I ordered a pear spice latte, while my friend ordered a regular latte. The lady at the counter told us that it might take up to 15 minutes to get our drinks because they were a bit backed up, but that they finally had two people working and it should be faster. When it comes to making promises at work, I'm a fan of underpromise and overdeliver. So hearing that it would be 15 minutes max, I was hopeful. 27 minutes later, I had my drink. I'm sorry, but how the heck does it take that long to get a latte?! Feels like shit operations on their part as they kept taking online orders that kept them backed up and didn't have the right amount of people working. read more

Came here to kill some time before traffic on my way back from SFO. It was INCREDIBLE. The Habibi latte is a must try. But also I've never seen a place have a rooibos Chai. Ahh I was in heaven. The staff was extremely friendly even though they were about to close. they made me feel very welcomed. After the coffee we walked around and enjoyed watching the wind surfers. read more

Equator Coffees - Habibi latte - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I went here for a quick caffeine boost before I headed to the City. I had came across this Coffee shop going to another place for Breakfast. It has a really good pour over and also a nice little shot of espresso shot called "eye of the Tiger" which will get you going. They have non dairy options and also baked goods and Boichik bagels. It has a few parking places on the street but definitely worth a stop for a quick coffee or morning tea. read more

FOOD SAFETY CONCERN!! I had been going to the OAKLAND BAY STREET location about 3x times every week for the past 4 years (tipping every single time), BUT I will never go back. I reported this concern to senior mgmt @ Equator Coffees but she ghosted me and as far as I know did not take ANY action as she had promised. Here's what happened: I saw an employee SPIT into my bagel. No joke! Then, when he gave me the bagel he said with a smirk, the "cream cheese is runny today." Instead of dealing with the employee. I contacted senior mgmt to resolve this matter with the intention of not going public and as I mentioned, NOTHING WAS DONE. Be warned, FOOD SAFETY and CUSTOMER SERVICE is of no concern to this company. read more

MATCHA: my new passion is all things matcha. Went to Equator to get my matcha fix this morning ! It's in a cute container opposite Whole Foods Market and near urban remedy. Order the 16oz with almond milk and pay . Luckily it's a slow day and my latte is ready in less than 5 mins. Great signage and outdoor area for a non Rainy day. They also have lots of pastries .. croissants and ready to buy items like more lattes. They even have a Habibi latte which I can't wait to try. Will Be Back! read more

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