Equator Coffees – Lake Merritt
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📍 175 Bay Place, Oakland, CA 94610
📞 (510) 828-1536
Hours:
🕘 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM daily
Order Ahead:
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Our East Bay Cafe, Just A Stone’s Throw From Lake Merritt
Located just west of Lake Merritt, our Oakland cafe is a welcoming spot for runners, cyclists, and neighbors looking to fuel up before a day by the water. With a design inspired by the Port of Oakland’s shipping piers, this unique space offers heated outdoor seating and a menu featuring locally loved pastries, bagels, and vegan treats.
What We’re Serving
☕ Specialty Coffees & Signature Beverages – Expertly crafted by our talented baristas
🥯 Delicious Bites – Featuring our fan-favorite Breakfast Frittata Sandwich, freshly baked pastries from Sunday Bakeshop, East Bay favorite Boichik Bagels, and even vegan doughnuts from Vegan Donut Gelato
Inviting Hub Near Oakland’s Lake Merritt
Taking design cues from the Port of Oakland’s iconic pier, our cafe is built from a repurposed shipping container, blending industrial aesthetics with the warmth of heated deck seating.
🚶♂️ Walking distance to Oakland’s historic Lake Merritt and family-favorite Children’s Fairyland
🍎 Across the street from Whole Foods
🔥 Heated outdoor seating for year-round comfort + Free WiFi
Join us at Equator Coffees Lake Merritt—where community, coffee, and creativity come together.
Visit our other cafes:
Marin County: Downtown Mill Valley, Proof Lab, Sausalito, Larkspur
San Francisco: Round House At The Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Mason, SOMA
Peninsula: Burlingame
Los Angeles: Culver City
Orange County: Laguna Beach