This was probably one of the most modern and chic coffee shops I've ever been to -- and I can't believe I slept on it until now! It's amazing how this place has grown, and I'm glad to see what they've done over the years. Their roastery is based in Oakland, but they have started to branch out to Contra Costa and other areas of Alameda County, which I have found quite surprising. I decided that trying their newest store out in Walnut Creek would do it justice -- and indeed, it tastes just like the one I tried in Oakland -- vibes, coffee drink, and pastry, everything with it's local taste. I got an easy vanilla latte -- and a butter croissant. Both tasted just as yummy as they say in other foodies' reviews. The only downside is the guest patio next to their stop -- I wasn't even sure if I was even allowed to sit there. I wish they could have made it clearer for other patrons so that they wouldn't get confused like I did. read more

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Good coffee if you're in the area. Strong coffee taste , good sweetness level but a little too milky for a 12oz iced coffee. I wouldn't say it's excellent coffee but it's still good if you know what I mean, it's an 8/10 for me. Ample space to do work, with couches and some chairs. read more

Friendly staff. Super friendly actually. Talented barista. Pulled good shots. Didn't over steam. Ordered cortado w oat milk. Pastry. All good. Highly recommend. Will repeat when in this area. read more

Super convenient location steps away from Walnut Creek BART. A little tricky to find as Google, Wayz and others may take you inside the BART garage. Some street parking, and though the shop is small there is a lounge area that is fairly large. It needs more seats and tables as many of the comfortable black chairs are taken by non-customers just hanging out. The very large lobby with lots of space and furniture (100 Great Hall) is owned by Waymark and inaccessible to HighWire patrons. The whole area has train station decor which is fitting. Our Matcha and Latte were fine and the baristas did a good job explaining the menu and answering questions. Convenient coffee for those heading to or from WC Bart. read more

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Horrific. Bad coffee. Milk with coffee flavor sprinkled on. I mean- definitely some better spots in the bay. And the worst part? A weak Matcha latte and iced latte was $23! That's nuts. read more

Wow, what a great location for a Coffee shop, right by the Bart station. It is a little hard to find at first, but a Barista friend referred me to the right spot. They have really good coffee here, and it has ample seating in the spacious lounge. It is next the Luxurious apt. Waymark, and on the other side of Luna Sea Lounge. Basically next to the Parking garage of the Wc Bart station. I had the Mint Mocha and it was really good. Next time when taking Bart, look out for this Coffee shop location before you hop on the train. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Comfortable seats and lounge area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My son and I went here and I had a latte and a ginger scone and it was good. My son enjoyed his Matcha latte. I liked the location. It was really pretty, but it was hard to find parking the people that work. There were really nice and the ambience was super cool. read more

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Amazing location right past the Walnut Creek BART Parking lot - turn right and walk down the "hall" between the station & parking lot and you're there! Menu appears same as the Oakland/ Berkeley locations. The cafe itself is small but really love the adjacent seating space that is shared with the housing lobby. There are comfy chairs, coffee tables, and outlets! Looks like one can do some work but seating appears more for lounging. Location wise, perfect for transfers and if you need a quick recharge on your electronic devices while you wait with a delicious drink! read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Adjacent seating space - with 4+ outlets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great location, street parking and good coffee! Stopped in for a cup of coffee and a pastry on my day off and had no issues parking despite it being next to the station and connected to the apartments. Saw lots of grab and go orders, people from the apartments, to those working in their shared common space. There is public WiFi available. WiFi is stable and fast. Got a hot Lavender Latte and a Twice Baked Almond Croissant. Delicious cup of coffee, lovely scented lavender and not too sweet. Perfect temp. The almond croissant was good, not the best I've had but pretty solid. Wish it had more almond filling and it was a little on the drier side. Service is quick and staff super friendly! They have a rewards system here. I came back the next day to try their iced Matcha Latte, which is lightly sweetened with vanilla. Definitely not a strong item here and felt that it missed the mark, would recommend their coffee instead. It was far too milky, hardly tasted the matcha and very light in color. read more

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High Wire Coffee is a perfect grab-and-go spot if you're in the area. It's connected to the Waymark apartment complex and even has access to a nice lounge/lobby area if you decide to stay and get some work done. The space was super clean, well-organized, and had a relaxed vibe. The worker helping us was very sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We ordered a vanilla iced latte, matcha iced latte, and the Cruel Palmer lemonade with strawberry. While the drinks didn't necessarily blow me away, they were still solid and refreshing. What really stood out was the friendly service and overall atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again--for a quick caffeine run or even to chill and get some work done. read more

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This is such a cute coffee shop, it is connected to a nice apartment building with easy parking on the side. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I ordered the flash cold brewed coffee, it was good. Looking forward to trying more here. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Flash Brewed Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Highwire is my fave and it's so nice to have one close to home. This location definitely has more of a grab-and-go vibe, which makes sense as it is next to the BART station. There is a space adjacent to the cafe for indoor seating as well as a few outdoor tables, perfect for sunny days. My favorite thing to get is the vanilla latte - the coffee is so smooth. It's also nice to be able to use mobile ordering! read more

Really good coffee and pastry! Only reason I gave it a 4 is the parking (next to BART and confused if you need to pay, and limited parking at the front), and the dining/seating area is huge but seating and tables are very limited. Excited to visit this another time and maybe I'll add another star. read more

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New coffee shop closer the financial offices and Walnut Creek BART stop. Slim pickings in regard to options here. Walked in and walked out. They do have a huge work area for those who need a remote space. May be convenient for the residents in the apartments nearby. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Tried them for the first time. Match was good. I don't like overly sweet and it was just right! The person who said they ordered my drink and theirs said staff was nice. They have little doggy treats for your pet. I waited in the car so not sure how the inside looks. The other person said they liked their coffee too. I forgot to take a picture of my ice matcha but we got one of the coffee read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Friendly and quick service. Nice atmosphere to enjoy latte at any time. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Highwire is located at the lobby of a nice high rise apartment building in Walnut Creek near the bart station. Staff was friendly, the inside was clean and airy, and the iced vanilla latte was 10/10! Will definitely be back. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I've been here about 4-5 times now and this place has much better coffee than Brewtopia in my opinion. It's quick and fast during my commute to work and the ladies there are so sweet, I enjoy the time and care they put into my coffee and even asking me small questions makes me feel good about supporting this place. Happy to have a cool coffee shop in the area! If you're visiting walnut creek bart definitely stop by to grab a lil pick me up! Cheers! read more

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$8.95 for a Matcha latte. It's $9.95 if you want it iced. Weil I can't complain about their drinks, paying $10 for a drink is just not something that I'm willing to do and neither should you be. There's no reason that an iced drink should cost $10 plus tip. I truly hope the owner of this place replies to this review and explains a justification for the pricing. read more

Where do I begin. My first time in this coffee shop was a very pleasant experience. Very friendly staff. Their drinks are fantastic, exactly what you'd want from a good coffee shop. good beans, well textured milk. I met their baristas: Nick and Sig. Very skilled baristas. I will be coming back! read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

One of several locations of this coffee shop that's right next to the bart station. They are very friendly. There are some tables with chairs outside and a seating area nearby. Limited menu but a good local chain. read more

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Tried Highwire for the first time a few weeks ago and loved my experience! This location is fairly cozy, so more of a to-go kind of establishment, but their coffee, pastries (from Starter Bakery) and staff are all great. No official indoor seating within Highwire, but there is an adjacent connected public lounge/lobby/seating area that appears to be managed by the nearby Waymark apartment complex. There are a few tables and seats if you want to get work done, but overall not the best place for a sit down and chit chat over coffee. There are a few outdoor tables with umbrellas. The cafe itself is clean, very well lit with natural light, and organized. Staff were super friendly! Service was quick. Got my drink on a busy Saturday morning in less than a few minutes. I ordered an iced latte with almond milk and a ginger scone. Latte was super smooth and creamy. Bitterness? Acidity? Don't know them. The ginger scone was amazing!! It was the right amount of sweet, perfectly crumbly with some coarse sugar sprinkled on top for texture. Would come back just for the scone itself. Starter Bakery never disappoints. Love that they also don't charge extra for plant-based milks :) What truly makes Highwire stand out are 1) the quality of their drinks and pastries, and 2) the friendliness of the staff. Overall, a very welcoming and comfortable environment. read more

Review #005 - 2024 I guess I can officially write a shining review for this hidden little gem that just opened up not too long ago. I am so glad that I found this place because it's only a 2-minute drive from my office, which can actually be a little dangerous since that means I can come here practically everyday. All of the kids that work here are extremely friendly. They always greet you with a smile. Cass and Kiara pretty much know my order as soon as I walk through the door, which is a huge plus in these types of establishments since most customers, like myself, love being acknowledged! I always get my usual, either a hot or iced unsweetened matcha latte with whole milk. While most normal people are lactose intolerant, I have the opposite problem. I get a really bad migraine headache when I consume oat or almond milk. Cass was super thoughtful when he accidentally made my drink with almond milk, which he was super apologetic and offered to remake it right away when I called. I love when a worker is willing to make things right and not make you feel guilty about it. I have been coming here almost daily since I found them and as long as my office is still in Walnut Creek, I will continue to frequent this establishment. I have also had their meat quiche twice, which was very tasty. The bacon and onion pretzel would be my go-to pastry, if they didn't make it with onions. Hahaha I've also ordered their strawberry lemonade for my daughter and she really enjoyed it! Although, she's pretty bummed that they close at 3 PM since she can't come after school, only on weekends. Come try them out! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Although I'm normally a Starbucks person, the location of Highwire Coffee Roasters being a simple walk from BART was too much to pass up. The service at this location is always incredibly friendly and the meat quiches are always super moist and warm (they keep them in something similar to a crock pot). Sometimes I'll also pick up a latte, but that's more rare because I just don't do dairy, oat, or almond milk regularly. All in all, I definitely love dropping in because the experience is always 5 stars, but I do hope they consider adding coconut milk to their non-dairy options in the future. read more

We came here for coffee on Sunday and we were not disappointed! We ordered a black coffee, one latte, and a blueberry muffin. The coffee was amazing and perfectly roasted. The muffin tasted great and had a nice lemon hint to the blueberries. Overall, this is a tiny little coffee shop right by BART. read more

The almond milk latte was not good. Nothing special that would make me come back. The coffee was water downed and perhaps the machine needs to be checked or the barista did not pull the shots the correctly. Either way- I would not come back. read more

My wife and I make it a mission to go to only locally owned coffee shops and this coffee shops surpasses all of them in taste. I always get cold latte's and today's Cinnamocha at Highwire blew my mind as far as taste and mouthfeel. Hope to come back soon! read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Cinnamocha and the laundry mat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

a hidden cafe right by the bart! i'm surprised it's lot more crowded but they have good coffee and pastries. it's in the lobby of an apartment but has plenty of couches and space. it's aesthetic and cozy at the same time! read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Thoughtful and well made drinks. Delicious beans make it worth going here. Staff are always friendly and kind.

My favorite coffee. Happy to have a shop in Walnut Creek to get my beans and lattes. Enjoy the Rockridge and Montclair locations, as well. Not only is the coffee great, but the employees at all the locations are always super nice and helpful. read more

As of 9/23/24, High wire coffee now has Wi-Fi for its customers to use. :) Cutest space to enjoy coffee in a peaceful setting. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Lavender Latte $6.00. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The kindest people and really great coffee! It's attached to The Waymark apartments so a lot of the residents seem to frequent the shop, lots of familiar faces seem to come through pretty regularly. It's tiny but efficient. I will definitely be back! read more

I'm on a hunt for good coffee spots in my neighborhood, and took a friend with me to check out Highwire coffee. I ordered a cappuccino and my friend, a mocha. Both were great! Line was short and we were served quickly. The ladies who helped us were engaging and knew 1 or 2 of the regulars who showed up while we were waiting. While we didn't have pastries they looked great. Will def try them next time; the Coconut Lemon Kouign Aman has my name on it. If you BART from Walnut Creek station this is a great choice for a morning coffee...We went on a Saturday and had no problem parking but could be an issue on weekday mornings. read more

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Excellent coffee, welcoming staff, and a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your coffee. I would highly recommend it. read more

Highwire Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This was a pretty Ricky dink operation. Do not expect pastries to be there to eat with your coffee. The coffee was ok.

The coffee was a good solid basic latte. There were a few options and the lemonade is good too! It has a cute little sitting area to the right of where you order and it's nice and quiet, and lowkey. The employee was super sweet! read more

Value proposition: get a perfectly crafted beverage of your choice and then watch the BART train drive into the Walnut Creek station above you. I mean, fuckin A! Or you can stay indoors in the public sitting area of Waymark. Either way you win by patronizing this place. read more

I love this spot so much! The baristas are exceptional and the coffee is so good. I always get their small batch drip and it's great. I've had other specialty drinks as well, which are also exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

Best coffee shop in town. Friendly workers and their coffee is simple yet made wonderful every time! It's a hug in a cup! I love their seasonal choices and like how you can taste the coffee more than the flavors which I prefer sometimes! read more

The coffee, baristas, and location next to the BART are all great! Not exactly the space to sit in and relax though? Feels a lot more like a grab n go kinda spot read more