Highwire Coffee Roasters

Highwire Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company headquartered in Oakland, California, with café locations across the East Bay including Alameda, Broadway, Flowerland in Albany, Montclair Village, Prescott Market Food Hall, Rockridge Market Hall, VESPR in Oakland, and Walnut Creek at The Waymark. The company was founded by Robert Myers and Rich Avella, who first met in the mid-1990s and built Highwire around a shared philosophy they describe as 'approachable excellence.' Their roasting approach spans a broad spectrum, from lighter, brighter single origin coffees to darker, body-forward roasts with chocolatey profiles, aiming to appeal to a wide range of coffee drinkers. The roastery sources the freshest green coffees available each season. Beyond coffee, Highwire emphasizes community, hospitality, and a love of music as core elements of its café culture. The company also offers tea, merchandise, and wholesale services.