Highwire Coffee Roasters

Highwire is my favorite coffee, so when I go out for a coffee, it's Highwire or bust. Today, for the first time ever, I asked for my usual dark roast and they had none. None to pour, and none was being made. Just no dark roast. I was truly upset. This is a treat for me, and it was very disappointing that they couldn't offer my usual and I don't think I'll be going back to this Highwire on College if they aren't going to always have that dark roast available. Bummer!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Fabulous cortado in an actual cup that’s perfect for it! I’m so tired of coffee places that put espresso drinks in their smallest coffee cup and think its ok. Even the smallest drip coffee cup is too big and the cortado loses the enveloping warmth that makes the sipping experience an actual experience.
minus one star for being too popular. 😖i kept getting knocked into by the door because it was door to door people waiting for their order.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

People that serve are super friendly. The nitro cold brew is a highlight. This particular location gets crowded on weekends.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice coffee shop in Oakland. Great coffee and very cozy neighborhood near Rockridge Bart station.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m the only one in the store I leave a 20% tip and they somehow forgot to make my coffee

Highwire coffee. So much to be said, so few characters. There’s some really good sun in the morning if you sit on the little bench outside of it. The sun heats up the glass window really well so you can lean against it and it feels like your a little kitty cat sun bathing. The mixture of warm sun and cold coffee creates a beautiful juxtaposition of temperature and sensorial experience. Good coffee too. Great street parking if you arrive around 5:10 am. Good coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a good coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee was superb. Including a very nice decaf.

Their food menu is just a bunch of carbs like a lot of coffee places. Some proteins and gluten-free would be nice.

Regardless superb coffee and very nice biscuits of various sorts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

can't go wrong with anything here and the staff kicks ass

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent coffee. They did nothing wrong, I’m only writing this review because it might be helpful for customers. But I wish they would ask if you want your drink hot or iced. I ordered their strawberry latte and since the description said it was like quick strawberry milk, I assumed it would be an iced drink, because I always drink strawberry milk cold not hot. But then I got the drink and it was hot. Which was totally my fault because I didn’t specify. But I feel like the description could maybe confuse customers, so maybe to help customers out so they don’t order something they don’t want, it could be easier if the barista ask them if they want iced or hot, because I also didn’t realize the default in summer was hot drinks when not specified. But again, this was totally my fault. Nothing wrong with high wire. I love their coffee. Although I do wish the strawberry latte had a bit more strawberry in it because honestly, I got the latte and it just tasted like a normal latte. But because everything is excellent from high wire it still was amazing and I wasn’t upset about it. Anyway, this is more just a suggestion because I know the bees are doing their best and are not doing anything wrong, but sometimes a tricky customer like me comes in and forgets to specify, hot or iced lol

I love this place, but I do have one complaint. When I use the app and put in a special request like “no foam”, I constantly get drinks that have not recognized my special request. This is a little annoying and it’s also unfair to the barista who then insists on remaking my drink to make it match my order. It seems like the app should be modified so that the barista can clearly see what the special requests are when they’re making the drinks. Otherwise, I love this place.

Second time here - definitely quality baked goods & well crafted drinks. They definitely have a loyal following as you'll see customers basically all the time & expect a wait during peak hours.
Friend of mine likes high end matcha & enjoyed the hot matcha latte here, with oatmilk. My latte with oatmilk had a nice coffee aroma and very smooth - very different than the stronger stuff you'll get at Peet's Coffee (which I also like). Worth a visit if you haven't had Highwire.
Not much seating (maybe 3 seats at the bar .

High quality coffee. A few places to sit and work.

The new location is nice and welcoming!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

Nice place with WiFi, good coffee and outside tables. I recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5