Your guide to the most vibey coffee shops in Oakland.

A good cup of coffee. A caffeine buzz. And the best cafes also serve as “Third Places” — spaces we hang outside of 1. Home and 2. Work. So here’s to the welcoming cafe, the IRL place we connect with others to have our daytime dates, gossip with our girl gang, enjoy local art, get in some good people watching and wild out on the free WiFi.

Below are the most vibey coffee shops in Oakland. Are you feeling the #indie, #local vibes?










About the Author:

Steve Pepple

Steve Pepple is the co-founder of Vibemap and a designer and technologist working at the intersection of people, data, and civic life. He consults for governments, startups, and nonprofits design, prototype, and connect people with better city experiences.