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Best coffee for tired dads in Oakland
2 curated specialty roasters in Oakland, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.
2 top specialty coffee roasters in oakland, US, ranked by nri.
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red bay coffee roastery
red bay coffee roastery sits on east 10th street in oakland, and the 4.8-star rating from hundreds of google reviews tells you what you need to know.
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highwire coffee roasters
highwire coffee roasters gets the roasting right.
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The 5am setup
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Whole beans from the list above
Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.
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A press by the kettle
An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.
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Set it up at bedtime
Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.
Questions, answered
Where is the best coffee in Oakland?
red bay coffee roastery tops our Oakland list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 2 curated specialty roasters in the city.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in Oakland?
2 curated specialty roasters in Oakland make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.
What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?
Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.
Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.