Press & Awards
Top Coffee in the S.F. Bay Area
"Black Oak is centrally located in the heart of Healdsburg, providing caffeine for any occasion. ...conveniently located across the street from a park if you want to take a stroll with a warm drink in hand."
Winner: 2nd Place Overall Coffee Roasting
"72 Roasters entered the competition
18 made it to Portland. Our head roaster Steve Cuevas took the 2nd Place trophy 'I was excited. I knew I was gonna do good, it’s just like, how good am I going to do. I wasn’t surprised.'"
Your Perfect Weekend Getaway in Sonoma Wine Country
"Start your day with coffee and breakfast at Black Oak Coffee in Healdsburg’s main square. Yes, the coffee is fresh, the staff friendly, and the food flavorful, but this colorful café is also community minded.
The team donates 10 percent of the sales from its house espresso to charity and regularly participates in local projects and fundraisers, such as supporting volunteers at the annual Russian River Watershed Cleanup."
In a town filled with coffee shops, it’s hard to pick just one, but we keep coming back to Black Oak Coffee Roasters
Their single-origin pourover coffee is prepared flawlessly to bring out subtle flavors, and they also have inventive lattes infused with lavender, spiced brown sugar, and wildflower honey with bee pollen. And if you’re hungry, there's a menu of tartines, breakfast burritos, chia puddings, and more. The pastries are great too, especially the jalapeño cheddar scone.
You Can Absolutely Visit Wine Country Without Drinking Wine – Here’s How
"Black Oak... has quickly emerged as Healdburg’s top spot for coffee, baked goods, and a quick meal.
The food menu, too, is dependably delicious with tartines smothered with cashew butter and fig jam, and s'mores rice krispy treats."
‘We’re bringing Healdsburg back to Healdsburg’
"Jon Frech, owner of Black Oak Coffee Roasters, was also well aware of the historical significance of the location, and even before securing the lease, he reached out to the Monarch Project to commission the mural and transform the side alley into a beautiful space to hang out."
Coffee Roaster of the Month – Black Oak
"You might have never heard of the small Northern California town of Ukiah (or be able to pronounce it) but this sleepy town of just over 15,000 is crushing it when it comes specialty coffee."
Plan the best day ever in Healdsburg
"Black Oak Coffee Roasters is now serving top-notch beverages like lattes with dulce de leche or a spice-studded brown sugar creation alongside sandwiches and a host of baked goods. If you happen to be there on a Tuesday or Saturday, consider eating your breakfast as you stroll through the local farmers’ market."
Not That It’s a Competition, but Black Oak’s Steve Cuevas is Winning
"Over the past three years, wherever there has been a coffee competition to be found, it’s entirely possible that Steve Cuevas was there, often on the podium.
'My main goal was to bring attention to Black Oak Coffee and to our town of Ukiah'"
Winner: Golden Bean North America 2017 AND 2018
Black Oak Coffee Roasters have won the largest roasting competition in the United States two years running.