Equator Coffees
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Equator Coffees

175 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA

★★★★4.4(232 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Oakland gem opens early and specializes in espresso-forward drinks with creative seasonal offerings like their real pumpkin spice lattes and beloved lavender lattes, drawing a steady crowd of coffee enthusiasts. The outdoor covered seating creates a breezy, light-filled atmosphere perfect for lingering over a pour over or catching up with friends, and they sweeten the deal with excellent pastries and Boichik Bagels that keep people coming back. Fair warning: the outdoor-only setup means it's weather-dependent, but on those lovely Oakland days it's an ideal spot to escape into genuine specialty coffee culture.

What to expect

Early hoursTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksOutdoor seatingPour overEspresso focusedMeetingsFamily friendlyLight foodSlow sitPastries

Google Reviews

Grace Lin
★★★★2 months ago

Cute little booth! Great vibe in this lovely weather!

Alice Hou
★★★★a year ago

Tried the Autumn Spice Latte with 2 shots of espresso, steamed milk, and pumpkin syrup made from real pumpkin puree and spices. The taste was alright, giving off those festive holiday vibes. However, I'll likely stick to my favorite Habibi Latte next time.

Marley Stubblefield
★★★★a year ago

Ok so. This location is outdoors only. Went here one day wanting to cozy up and get away from the rain with a cup of joe in my hand. Turns out, my first time here I had no idea this is the worst place to do that. On a nice day the outdoor seating is a VIBE, but unfortunately, if the weather is terrible, I don’t enjoy waiting outside for my coffee while the wind chills my bones. So I give the atmosphere a 3/5 because in the Bay Area the weather can be a bit chilly without notice. Also. I really hope they hear me when I say they need more options than just a 10oz and a 16oz. I am a 12oz girlie till I die!! And I hate that the 10oz is too little liquid for me and the 16oz is too much and tastes watered down. Fun fact, it’s the same albur of espresso shots in both sizes, the 16oz just has more milk, unless you pay extra for another shot. So to me the 16oz is a watered down lightweight latte unless I want to spend $10 on my latte and add more shots etc. The milk here is organic though!!! They use Strauss Organic which is a HUGE plus. I’m always looking for places with organic coffee and organic milk and I really appreciate that about Equator.

Aliah K Jameson
★★★★★2 years ago

Great spot. Great coffee. That lavender 🪻 latte is quite delicious and they do serve the famous Boichik Bagels 🥯 here which was a nice treat. Outdoor seating only and can be limited. Regardless, the coffee and the people who work there will brighten your day.

Omega Rae
★★★★★6 years ago

This is a really nice spot for some fun food and coffee or tea. It's outside but covered so I can enjoy the sun without getting burned. You can dine in or take out. I has bacon quiche and a butterfly pea tea with sparkling lemonade. Seems busy but not crowded, fun guests! I felt very welcomed here. Will definitely be back to try more stuff.

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