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    Highwire Coffee Roasters

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    strawberry latte
    Julianne L.

    Cute coffee spot in a good location and nice staff! I ordered the strawberry latte, and it was creamy and had the right amount of strawberry flavor I was looking for. It was $6.95, which I think is a bit pricey for what it is but it tasted good. This is more of a grab and go place, but there is a bench and a small table outside that people could sit at.

    Ran out of coffee creamer at home, so my sweetheart ran out to get me a vanilla iced coffee. Happy Monday all, have a great week!
    Andrea M.

    Highwire has become our coffee shop of choice in Alameda. Having worked in the coffee business for years back in the day, I'm pretty particular about my brew. Highwire's coffee is good, and strong. I always get a cold brew with vanilla, my partner goes for a standard black coffee. They sell creatively-named ground coffees, which we will need to buy a bag of one of these days. The people working here are always nice. They also sell 'Happy Moose' energy and immunity shots, which are great when you need a little extra pep in your step. They have a bench and a table outside, but this is mostly a grab-and-go type of place. My only complaint about this place is that they don't take cash. Cash is legal tender for all debts, it allows people to transact in privacy, and allows access to people without bank accounts or credit cards. It is essential to keep cash alive, and I hope Highwire will reconsider this policy. Everything else is great. Thanks for keeping us running, Highwire.

    Karen G.

    My go-to order is an iced vanilla latte with oat milk during the warmer months. Their seasonal cruel palmer (ice tea lemonade) is super refreshing too. Their chai lattes are pretty solid and unique. They have a good variety of pastries, including mochi muffins/donuts from Third Culture Bakery. I like that they use Minor Figures brand oat milk. The staff remembers their regulars which is a plus. My only wish is for the location to be bigger and spacious.

    Outside view of High Wire Coffee in Alameda, CA. Drawn by Morris Eaddy.
    Morris E.

    My cappuccino ruled. Tasted so good! Will def go back for more java. I was so inspired on the mod design of the building I sketched it.

    Iced mint matcha latte (special)
    Kamy T.

    Stopped by for a pick-me-up drink. Small but modern looking storefront with your typical coffee drinks as well special drinks (strawberry latte, mocha, chai latte, etc). They also sell their own beans. I got an iced mint matcha latte special. I thought it was just okay, the hint of mint was nice but the matcha wasn't too well mixed as there were many bits on the bottom. I liked that it wasn't too sweet which was just as advertised. The hot mocha drink was good, not too sweet with a noticeable taste of spice and chocolate. My family tried their espresso and being avid coffee drinkers, they thought the taste was fine, nothing too crazy but also not bad. Service was quick and friendly.

    Melissa L.

    Cute little coffee shop with great service. Got a creamy matcha latte (with no after taste or powder), hot morning tea and apple scone. Perfect way to start any day!

    Allspice latte
    Viki N.

    I came here on a whim just looking for a spot to sit and chill for an hour, but unfortunately, there were actually no indoor tables or bathrooms for customers. I ordered an allspice latte which was well made, but as a coffee enthusiast/hobbyist myself, it's very hard to justify paying $7.50 for it.

    Samantha C.

    A cute tiny spot for coffee! I got a cappuccino and I loved how it had a lot of flavors within the espresso. It was strong and perfectly foamy!

    Kathleen Y.

    Great service, great coffee! It was my first time coming to High Wire and I absolutely loved it! My husband and I spent the first part of our day at the Everyone Eats Market a few weeks ago, and we desperately needed some caffeine before making our way back home. We decided on trying Highwire, and we were so glad we did! Their menu is small, but I almost like that better than when a menu has too many options to choose from. My husband got an iced vanilla latte, I got the cruel summer iced tea. Both were delicious! The coffee was nice and smooth, and the iced tea was so refreshing. So needed after a day out shopping in the sun. This is a smaller coffee shop, with limited sitting space, so just be aware of the fact that you are more than likely going to have to take your treats and beverages to go. There is a couple tables outside, plus a bench or two for you to sit and hang out, but otherwise, there's not much room. The baristas who served us that day were so awesome! Very friendly and took the time to explain their products to us when we asked questions. Will definitely be back here in the future!

    Derek S.

    Came by for coffee the other day and it was a phenomenal experience! Parking is available on the street around the coffee shop. The coffee shop is tiny and can may be hold 3 customers max. There were 2 staff members working during my visit with some opting to wear a mask. There was a small selection of pastries next to the ordering counter. Ordered a latte and it was excellent. Espresso was smooth and the temperature was perfect. Latte art was phenomenal too! They take credit cards!

    Pei Ting L.

    My partner was in the mood for some coffee and we stumbled upon Highwire since it was the one of the few shops that were still open in the late afternoon. I opted for a matcha latte and he got a mocha. If you are a matcha lover I would skip the matcha here. The matcha was very light and was more milky and watered down. I definitely had stronger matcha lattes in the bay. I would recommend their coffees though as my partner's latte tasted much better.

    East Bay Breeze: double espresso, tonic water, watermelon syrup
    Lili M.

    Delicious watermelon espresso tonic! Staff members were nice. Not a lot of room inside, like you can only really order, get it and get out, but there is a bench right outside the door. Will be back again if I can make it down that side of Park St. again.

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    Mel S.

    Cute coffee shop next to downtown Alameda. - Parking: super limited street parking. If you're not lucky to get a spot right out front, be prepared to park elsewhere and walk over - Food and Drinks: cute pastries in a display case, and many different coffee drinks. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk. I enjoyed this as it was right in between sweet and bitter (and it was smooth - not grainy like some other cafes) - Service: the two staff members that were there this morning were friendly and quick - Miscellaneous: cute dog Polaroids in case you need a pick-me-up. Barista did some pretty cool latte art. Small tables are available outside to drink at (no seating indoors)

    Chaider ($5) chai + apple cider

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