What a nice surprise! Before attending a parade this afternoon, I visited to get my Americano cafe. Interesting concept in that the service person explained y that any size is the same price with the same amount of espresso (2 shots). I was like, neat! I'll visit again to try the pastries next time but the coffee was good. Nice vibe too, with high ceiling, adequate seating and space to converse. Fun spot. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Americano cafe medium size - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

LOVE Highwire Coffee! I am always on the hunt for a great latte - not the one that just tastes like milk, but the latte that you can smell the amazing espresso and when you take that first sip it doesn't taste bitter, but tastes of the unique espresso flavor that truly makes the latte worthy. The staff is always very friendly. They have a couple seating inside surrounded by plants. They have a small menu (which I like) along with rotating seasonal drinks. 100% recommend this spot AND if you want to get a little extra crazy you can sign up for rewards with them. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

The ambiance is modern, screams minimalism and somehow still makes you want to go inside. Remember that weird trend called "clean girl aesthetic?" Well, yeah. It gives clean coffee shop aesthetic and no pricing on the menu. I hate that, but whenever I see this I know that for the most part the coffee is going to be above $7 when I get my alternative milk added. The Strawberry Milk latte caught my eye. Reminding me of elementary school and simpler times prior to 9/11, I had to get it and I ordered it with a sub of milk for almond milk. NGL, when I got the latte I was surprised it wasn't pink, but it's coffee. Coffee is darker. No way am I going to see pink so I quickly got over my surprise and stepped into reality. The reality is, this just tastes like a regular latte. I want to say I tasted the strawberry, but I'm not even sure because if the taste were actually there, it was barely there. Coffee is pretty customizable when it comes to adding flavor, and I really wanted to love this drink but based on the description, I'd give the drink a 2 out of 5. It was just an iced coffee latte to my taste buds. Service - fast. Menu - kind of big Aesthetic - new age and simplistic. My drink - I'd go in again and see if I could add more strawberry flavor. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Strawberry Milk Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

No restrooms? Coffee is a diuretic. Maybe they have keys to restrooms inside the building? I was willing to buy something for the privilege. But, no, sorry, no restrooms. read more

Popped in with friends while walking around the neighborhood for an iced drink during a hot weekend. Loved my chai latte! Perfect blend of sweet and spice. The lemonade was such a hit on a hot day as well. Very vibe fitting coffee shop for the area. drinks came out quickly. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Chai latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

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Hands down the best beans I've found in the area, and I've tried a lot of roasteries. The beans are incredibly fresh and flavorful, with a perfect roast. The one downside is they're closed on weekends, which is a real bummer when you run out of coffee and have to wait until Monday. read more

I had a good cortado here -- it could have been hotter for my taste but very flavorful. Also ordered a toasted bagel with cream cheese and it was properly toasted and plenty of cream cheese for me to put on myself. I am not a fan of kiosk only ordering but otherwise it's great. read more

Beautiful interior but don't get the matcha lol Food: The coffee looked super unique and definitely is the main drinks at this place. Was craving Matcha this morning and there wasn't much matcha flavor, as well as much of the powder laying at the bottom of the drink. Service: Workers were kind and fast! Ambiance: Beautiful interior and places to sit and work. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte Iced - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

Highwire Coffee Roasters opened where Peet's once was. Interior totally renovated. Small order counter. Long seating area next to window. 2 tables outside. Offerings: coffee, lattes, teas, pastries Drink: medium roast only (m. 3.25) black -El destello Guatamalean blend -light, smooth, not bold tasting. Cherry, cola, chocolate notes not tasted. Prefer dark roasts... -weekly rotation of light, medium, dark roasts... 3.5 stars service prompt. Short hours. Disappointed dark roast not available... read more

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Great coffee matcha and they had a delightfully subtle strawberry latte It wasn't overly sweet and just a hint of floral aroma and flavor. The coffee is $6-7.5 each but Kevin was friendly and makes a great latte The pastries are varied and they looked delicious but the empanadas/hand pies were $11 (overpriced) croissant and doughnuts were small and also $5++ each A bit overpriced but high quality coffee. Pastries just expensive. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Great spot for coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

Located on the floor level of a business bldg. Casual and modern vibe. Bar, bench and chair seating. Service was friendly. They offer pastries, clothes, coffee products and their beans. Cappuccino looked good, made well and had a great caffeine note and flavor. I will be back for another. A wonderful spot for your caffeine fix. read more

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Honestly, I'm not a fan of their coffee. This is a help yourself via the iPad type of service, but they look at you strange when you don't tip. Super bitter coffee, loud music, no milk or honey to add to your drink at the condiment bar. Expensive and not worth it. read more

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The newest Highwire Coffee Roasters in the former Peet's Coffee spot at 1111 Broadway in Downtown Oakland. Space has been newly remodeled with very open, airy and livelier concept than their other locations Only 1 barista/employee there today and fortunately, not yet busy since it's maybe 1 week new. Gentleman working was friendly, welcoming and does a delicious seasonal candied-orange latte. Definitely, an indulgence and will stick with my usual lattes. You can order online or on their counter ordering system to minimize the wait. Pastries from various vendors like Third Culture, Craftman & Wolves as they offer mochi donuts and muffins along with the Rebel Within (soft boiled egg stuffed in a muffin), morning buns, cookies, koiugn amann, muffins and croissants Nice addition to Downtown Oakland and located right outside the 12th Street BART station read more

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The hand pies! TRY THE HAND PIES! I came here to grab coffee and breakfast before a work meeting. I got the mushroom hand pie and an allspice latte. The hand pie was WAY more than I expected. It had a buttery, flakey, homemade crust. The mushrooms were firm and fresh tasting. The eggs and spinach were good. I expected some stale, hard thing, but this was so good! The allspice latte was a fun new twist. The music in here is great. The service was quick and she was friendly. They have free WiFi and a little seating area to work. I'm definitely coming back again! read more

I've walked by this shop in downtown Oakland, so today I decided to go in and give it a try. I ordered a strawberry latte from their seasonal menu, and when asked by the cashier, I went with the default which is the medium size and whole milk, and cost $6 before tip. I don't see any info on the menu about the price difference for their three different drink sizes, so I wish they would add that. The medium is 12 oz. The drink was prepared within only a few minutes, and the barista was friendly and also made some nice latte art on the top. I was here on a Wednesday afternoon, there was music playing in the store but not too loudly to be unable to hear when talking to people, and almost all of their seating, which was mostly stools at a countertop/high table, were empty. They do provide free wifi. As for the drink itself, I couldn't taste the strawberry part, only the coffee. It wasn't bad as lattes go but I wish the strawberry flavor was a lot stronger. read more

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First time trying this place went in for an iced matcha and it tastes like straight watery milk so all my matcha lovers beware

I've gone to this place in the new Prescott Market and I absolutely adore it. The coffee is SO GOOD and the strawberry ArnePalmer is a family favorite as well. The staff is always kind, professional and fast. Love this place, definitely worth the trip. read more

I went here a couple of times during my jury service. I really liked having the computer option for ordering in case it was jammed (it wasn't when I was there). I didn't like the quality of the coffee as much as at other places, so I stopped going, but the staff was definitely friendly. read more

The space is airy and clean, and I like the optional iPad ordering system. The latte is a bit bitter for my taste (this seems unique to all Highwire coffee shops), and the only seating/working options are high bar tables or too low loungy chairs. All in all, it's a visual upgrade from the Peets that used to be there, and decent shop. Free WiFi. read more

The shop itself is cute, but the coffee is lacking flavor severely. I ordered an iced latte and for $8 it was nothing to write home about. If you're in for a quick fix i guess it would be okay but it wouldn't make the top 10. Service was okay - typical. read more

My coworker bought me a cafe latte from Highwire Coffee Roasters today. He ordered it online while we were walking to the coffee shop. When we arrived, staffs greeted us immediately. We picked our order and started drinking, but the coffee is not hot enough. read more

Love the coffee and the malases cookie was delicious. Cute place to enjoy while working or not. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here to get coffee from this new (to Oakland) brand. The service was very nice. The ambiance was maybe a little sterile. The coffee was decent, but not great taking into consideration that NorCal has so many great independent shops to choose from. read more

So excited to have a fresh new coffee spot in downtown Oak! This space was formerly Peet'a coffee which sadly closed during the pandemic. The prices are very great and serving size on point. I tried out the cup of coffee and cappuccino today and both were excellent. They're still getting established so may be a bit of a wait to start but they do have a kiosk for self serve ordering to speed up things. read more

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Nice little coffee shop on a busy thoroughfare makes a nice stop after lunch on the way to the Farmers Market . Good coffee and friendly service. read more

Great service, excellent latte. Great location, very convenient for me. Big selection of pastAllowed personal cup which i think is great. Will give matcha a try next time. Picture of menu. read more