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Highwire Coffee Roasters

4.0 (313 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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HIGHWIRE COFFEE ROASTERS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for working
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Jacqueline F.

They have good coffee. The people who work here are nice and it is nice and clean. I wish they had more seating inside, but that's not a deal breaker. I do like this space better than I did when they were located next door.

my mug is too far away to leave the sofa
Dandelion ..

i am disappointed to update this review however, it has come to my attention via witnessing & not crossing a picket line EVER!!!!!! i can no longer say highwire reps my CORE values the vibes are no longer good and i am really sad... honestly i suspected when the brand changed SO drastically- oh em geeeee the new packaging is ugly & very *tech ai coffee bot* attempting to appeal to a south bay / SF crowd?! idk but your home is in oakland so when that happened i honestly just started slowly transitioning to "ain't normal cafe" across rockridge bart station AND NOW: to see workers striking bc *corporate* is expanding , destroying a brand & community reputation but not able to pay employees & treat employees with respect? if you're treating your employees poorly then you'll treat your customers poorly i no longer feel comfortable carrying my VINTAGE merch : sweatshirt & coffee mug; i no longer give highwire as goodies in my gift baskets until the workers are happy- im avoiding all highwire spaces solidarity with workers, d.

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Laura E.

I had been to Highwire over a decade ago when they were at Market Hall. Today was my first time at their new location. Almond milk latte was great and I loved the heart. Though I didn't try any of the pastries this time, I noticed 3rd culture donuts, which I'd get in the future. The baristas are friendly and efficient - there were a lot of people coming and going and they seemed to be able to get people's orders quickly. They also have a rewards program. The reason this review is 4 rather than 5 stars is that they don't have WiFi. Most coffee shops I go to have it and this is important to me as I work remotely. I would definitely come back to meet up with friends but go elsewhere to get work done.

The Core Espresso, Cortado, Sparkling water
Felix W.

I got The Core Espresso and a cortado with almond milk. The espresso had the right texture and crema but a slightly burnt taste. The cortado was well balanced and the almond milk helped with espresso taste. I'd probably give them another shot if I was in the area because the service was great and maybe it was just a bad pull.

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Julianna P.

Allspice Latte -- warm, frothy, creamy and perfect for fall. The flavor of the spices, that did not over power the drink. It felt nice and balanced. Sarsaparilla Spritzer -- sparkling espresso flavor overpowered the drink, the root beer flavor wasn't as strong. Blueberries + Spiced Pastry Cream Danish -- flakey, not warmed up.

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Sara B.

I ordered their matcha latte. It was okay, I didn't think they added enough matcha. Tasted very watered down, or "milked down". I didn't get any matcha flavor coming through, and thus I was disappointed. This is inside Market Hall bakery, so it was convenient to enjoy with our baked goods.

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The absolute best chai I've ever tasted in my life!!! If you want to know why chai is such a big deal this is where u go to find out.

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Amazing coffee!!! The oat milk is perfectly fresh and creamy and the coffee has bomb notes of caramel. Must try!!

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Tasty coffee and cute area. Not amazing seating but that shouldn't stop you from stopping by.

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