Welcome to Ain't Normal

The Bay Area's Coffee Destination

Located in the heart of Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, Ain't Normal Café opened in 2020 with a mission to be more than just another coffee shop. We're the Bay Area's premier destination for exceptional coffee, thoughtfully curated wines, and seriously good food—all under one roof.

Our Approach to Coffee

We're coffee obsessives. Our extensive retail selection features both domestic and international roasters, from hyper-local Bay Area favorites to sought-after beans from around the US and abroad. Whether you're grabbing a perfectly pulled espresso at the bar or browsing our retail bags to take home, we're here to help you discover coffees that match exactly how you like to enjoy them.

New to specialty coffee? We'll guide you to something approachable and delicious. Already know what you love? We've got the adventurous beans you're seeking—like co-fermented coffees that taste like strawberry yogurt or watermelon candy. Tell us how you like your coffee to taste, and we'll find the perfect match for you.

Coffee Without Compromise

Can't make it in to experience us in person? Join our coffee subscription and we'll deliver carefully curated beans right to your door. Wake up to the same exceptional coffee that fills our shop every morning, wherever you are. Bring the Ain't Normal experience home and make your mornings something to look forward to.

Coffee Equipment Is Our Thing

We carry everything you need to brew exceptional coffee at home, wherever you are in your journey. From your first pour-over setup to precision grinders and espresso machines, we'll help you find the right tools and show you how to use them.

Find Us in Rockridge

We're open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week at 5701 College Ave in Oakland. Come for the coffee, stay for the food, linger in the atmosphere, and leave with a bag of beans and maybe a bottle of wine.

Catering That Travels

Ain't Normal Cafe Catering brings the full specialty coffee experience beyond our brick walls. Whether you need coffee for an intimate gathering of 10 or an event with thousands, our equipment and expertise ensure that quality coffee experience happens anywhere it's needed.