Cafe serving made-to-order coffee & espresso in a laid-back space.
Highwire Coffee Roasters
Specialty Coffee Roaster with retail shops in Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda. While most Highwire coffees could be described as a light or medium roast, …
Hannah Downing
Friendly staff, warm coffee, good vibes. The chaider (chai and apple cider) was perfect for a rainy day. You have to get a mochi muffin when you’re here!
There’s no seating inside, but a bench outside.
… moreShay Ghassemian
One of the best coffee spots in the city—not just for the espresso, but for the heart. The staff here serve up warmth, quality, and courage. Seeing their small pins of solidarity reminded me that good coffee tastes even better when it’s brewed in a space that stands for something. I felt not just welcome, but seen.
… moreMichael Horne
Excellent coffee, highly recommended if you don’t mind standing. No place to sit and do your work, really it’s a to-go place. I like to sit and enjoy, so -1 star, otherwise coffee is delicious.
… moreVassil Mladjov
Good espresso and nice service. It took a bit longer to get it, but the espresso was excellent and it was handmade by the barista. At $3.95 it’s a bit expensive if you ask me, but they did put it in a glass cup .
… moreRose Pino
Hot cocoa was watery and matcha bad. No matter if hot or cold. I’ve given high wire 3 chances! No change sadly 🙁
… moreDavid Huey
Stopped by Highwire Coffee Roasters in Oakland for the first time — definitely impressed. Chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and the cappuccino was solid. Smooth, rich, and perfectly foamed. Great first impression, and I’ll definitely be back to try more.
… moreSimone
Have tried Peet’s, Starbucks, Blue bottle, cafe Santana, modern coffee & souvenir coffee (all either chains or third waves local to the east bay). This is consistently one of the best latte or other espresso drinks around. (Although modern & souvenir are right up there too. Plus blue bottles mocha — that stuff is *chefs kiss*)
… moreAnya G
This is located where the Starbucks used to be. Starbucks is now down the hill on the opposite side of the street.
This place has a delicious savory muffin with a boiled egg inside. They served my matcha latte at the perfect drinkable temperature. Courteous staff.
Because it’s a tiny space, they don’t allow you to eat inside (COVID restrictions)
… moreRoxanna Kharrazi
Great coffee, amazing service, polite baristas. I get coffee from this location every time I’m in the area. They have an inclusive environment and make me feel welcomed by wearing their lovely free P A L E S T I N E pins. Keep it up!
… moreB Mal
The service and by extension quality of coffee has really gone down over the years. This is specific to the Montclair location. Not to mention the servers have made several of our Jewish friends not feel welcome. Look I’d say if you like their coffee go to the Rockridge location but as long as the service at this location with long wait times, watered down drinks, and a side of prejudice is there don’t go there. Sad after years of going there almost 2 to 3 times a week for many years and noticing the quality and service slip at this location. 🙁
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