Love this spot! There’s always a delicious pastry or 3 available, boichik bagels with vegan schmear options, and they had HAND PIES the other day from Edith’s Pie (like a guest pop up situation I’m guessing?) I got the chorizo potato and my spouse ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese. We were both pleased! The staff is always really nice, there’s ample seating inside, a bar area, a back patio, and two or three tables our front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Pastries, Bagels
Mary Heida Flores
Love this place. The drinks are delicious, the atmosphere is cozy and easy to work in or sit down with a friend, and the pastries are so good! I highly recommend the mochi muffins, and if you’re not a coffee person, the matcha latte is the perfect balance of earthy, matcha flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Had to change this review. Highwire changed pastry vendors a few weeks ago, and the quality is down. Bready croissants, not so great. No more of the great seasonal Kouign Aman, just a Nutella one? I am cut to the heart.Starter bakery, just down the street, is far superior for baked goods.Highwire is still a place for excellent coffee. Best coffee, and opens at 7 on weekends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kenji Hayashi
Friendly staff, good espresso drinks, and great outdoor seating in the back. I wanna keep it a neighborhood secret :)Parking: Street parking, metered and non-metered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eion Blanchard
The espresso I had was middling, and the couch seating was dirty. The service was upbeat and friendly, at least!
Viola S
That's such a nice place for any sort of gathering, either with your work out group or solo, reading the New Yorker, scrolling social media, or thinking, thinking. I usually take their Americano, because sometimes the milk-based drinks disguise the real coffee profile. To me, their coffee roast is very rich, chocolaty and sweet, not over-burned at all. It speaks of ideas, of eureka, of focus.
I didn't realize it but they have a lovely back patio area where you can hang out and drink your coffee! It's got a great mural. Coffee delicious, great pastries too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
Lindsey Cruz
Wooowww… best cappuccino I’ve had in a hot minute and my coffee meter is now fulfilled to its new heights. I ordered it with oat milk and got a chamomile/lavender hop tonic as well. Also the staff helped me pick out a freshly roasted bag of coffee. Will be back every time I’m in the east bay!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Leung
Come here as knowing they use SlayerOnly two single origin whole beans available today. Both Ethiopia Riripa and Refisa are out ?Got it in an iced brew onlyLatte and Cruel Palmer are lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Aarash Zakeri
Great coffee with a nice outdoor area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gail Bromley
My all time favorite coffee hang out...KQED needs to highlight you as one of the best and most comfortable place to get coffee, tea, treats, and have great service.
Wonderful coffee, extremely comfortable and airy space with a lovely back patio. My usual spot
High quality pulls of espresso, expertly finished with the proper lather of milk. They know the craft of coffee here, rather proficiently.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent espresso love that you can get a shot served "for here" in a glass
Best cappuccinos!! Nice choice of pastries! Excellent chai!! Would like more options for lunch as the San Pablo area is a bit void of that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Citrus Salad, Mochi Muffin, Pastries, Bagels
Love this spot! There’s always a delicious pastry or 3 available, boichik bagels with vegan schmear options, and they had HAND PIES the other day from Edith’s Pie (like a guest pop up situation I’m guessing?) I got the chorizo potato and my spouse ordered the sausage, egg, and cheese. We were both pleased! The staff is always really nice, there’s ample seating inside, a bar area, a back patio, and two or three tables our front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Pastries, Bagels
Love this place. The drinks are delicious, the atmosphere is cozy and easy to work in or sit down with a friend, and the pastries are so good! I highly recommend the mochi muffins, and if you’re not a coffee person, the matcha latte is the perfect balance of earthy, matcha flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant, Mochi Muffin, Pastries
Had to change this review. Highwire changed pastry vendors a few weeks ago, and the quality is down. Bready croissants, not so great. No more of the great seasonal Kouign Aman, just a Nutella one? I am cut to the heart.Starter bakery, just down the street, is far superior for baked goods.Highwire is still a place for excellent coffee. Best coffee, and opens at 7 on weekends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Friendly staff, good espresso drinks, and great outdoor seating in the back. I wanna keep it a neighborhood secret :)Parking: Street parking, metered and non-metered
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The espresso I had was middling, and the couch seating was dirty. The service was upbeat and friendly, at least!
That's such a nice place for any sort of gathering, either with your work out group or solo, reading the New Yorker, scrolling social media, or thinking, thinking. I usually take their Americano, because sometimes the milk-based drinks disguise the real coffee profile. To me, their coffee roast is very rich, chocolaty and sweet, not over-burned at all. It speaks of ideas, of eureka, of focus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I didn't realize it but they have a lovely back patio area where you can hang out and drink your coffee! It's got a great mural. Coffee delicious, great pastries too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croissant
Wooowww… best cappuccino I’ve had in a hot minute and my coffee meter is now fulfilled to its new heights. I ordered it with oat milk and got a chamomile/lavender hop tonic as well. Also the staff helped me pick out a freshly roasted bag of coffee. Will be back every time I’m in the east bay!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come here as knowing they use SlayerOnly two single origin whole beans available today. Both Ethiopia Riripa and Refisa are out ?Got it in an iced brew onlyLatte and Cruel Palmer are lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee with a nice outdoor area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My all time favorite coffee hang out...KQED needs to highlight you as one of the best and most comfortable place to get coffee, tea, treats, and have great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5