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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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    See red bay coffee roastery on Not Another Sunday
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    highwire coffee roasters

    highwire coffee roasters gets the roasting right.

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    See highwire coffee roasters on Not Another Sunday

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.