The roasters writing the coffee scene in Berkeley. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Artis Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4

$$ Specialty coffeeFourth Street

Production roastery and cafe in West Berkeley. Science-led roasting. Ethiopian, Colombian and Guatemalan single-origins from beans roasted on-site this week.

Sightglass Coffee (Berkeley) ★ 4.2

$$ Specialty coffeeDowntown Berkeley

Sightglass Coffee East Bay debut opened May 2026. Farm relationships in Ethiopia, Colombia and Kenya. Adds a food case not available at SF locations.

Verve Coffee Roasters (Berkeley) ★ 4.2

$$ Specialty coffeeDowntown

Verve Coffee Roasters from Santa Cruz on Shattuck. Direct-trade coffees from Ethiopia, Colombia and Kenya. Espresso, cold brew and seasonal specials menu.

Equator Coffees (Berkeley Cafe) ★ 4.1

$ Specialty coffeeDowntown

B Corp roaster with Organic and Fair Trade sourcing. Berkeley cafe on University Avenue serves medium-roast blends from Central America and East Africa.

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Berkeley Food & Counter Culture Tour

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