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March 2024 by Dawn Sagorski
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.
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November 2023 by Angie Hilem
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.
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November 2023 by 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.
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November 2023 by Tom Ocampo
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.
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November 2023 by 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
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November 2023 by Eion Blanchard
The espresso I had was middling, and the couch seating was dirty. The service was upbeat and friendly, at least!
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November 2023 by 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.
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September 2023 by Chrisantha Perera
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.
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September 2023 by 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!
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September 2023 by 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
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September 2023 by Aarash Zakeri
Great coffee with a nice outdoor area!
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September 2023 by 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.
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September 2023 by Paul Battaglia
The latte and dessert I had at Highwire was delicious! The service was friendly and quick and I really enjoyed the outdoor patio. Highly recommended!
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August 2023 by Kathleen Gittens
Dropped to pick up coffee beans. They were out of the beans I wanted but told me when the next shipment would be in. I opted for an alternate bag of beans and was offered the customary free cup of coffee when you buy beans. Just so happens they were serving the same Coffee I wanted to try! BTW. The Nigerian Kiri Coffee is awesome. Thank you.
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July 2023 by Gary Cole
Perhaps we came on a bad day as prior visits were 4 star experiences coffee wise. The latte lacked in strength and complexity on the palate and was missing espresso smelling notes and substantive crema. We confirmed prior there would be 2 shots. The cappuccino was average. This establishment has its own roasted beans which is always a big plus for me. The interior is large and clean, with several tables and chairs for working. The outside patio is a fantastic place to enjoy drinks and food while soaking up the sun, surrounded by large potted succulents and other plants. This amazing private place features a large jazz mural superbly illustrating several instruments, musical devices and notes. Easy 5 for this ambience! For now the 3 rating appropriately represents my experience a few days ago. I plan to revisit in the future and will adjust my rating as warranted.Parking: Parking is not difficult to find
