Roasteries / Equator Coffees

Equator Coffees
San Rafael, CA, USA
Bay Area roaster founded in 1995 by Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell, built on the belief that better coffee can create a better world. A Certified B Corp with its own Finca Sophia farm in Panama. Eleven cafés across Marin, San Francisco, the East Bay, Peninsula, Sonoma and Laguna Beach. Sprudgie Awards 17th Sustainable Café/Roaster honoree and a 2026 Good Food Awards finalist. Source: equatorcoffees.com.
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USA
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Locations

Equator Coffees – Downtown Mill Valley
2 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941Mon–Fri 6:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 7:00–18:00
+1 415-720-7576
Equator Coffees – Larkspur
240 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939Mon–Fri 6:30–17:00 · Sat–Sun 7:00–17:00
+1 415-720-5701
Equator Coffees – Proof Lab (Mill Valley)
244 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941Daily 6:30–17:00
+1 415-209-3733

Equator Coffees – Fort Mason
2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason Center Gatehouse, San Francisco, CA 94123Mon–Fri 6:30–17:00 · Sat–Sun 7:00–17:00
+1 415-720-1461
Equator Coffees – SoMa
222 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105Tue–Fri 8:00–15:30 · Sat–Mon closed
+1 415-720-7871
Equator Coffees – Lake Merritt (Oakland)
175 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA 94610Daily 6:30–16:00
+1 510-828-1536


Equator Coffees – Laguna Beach
160 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651Daily 7:30–15:00
+1 949-424-9410
Equator Coffees – Round House (Golden Gate Bridge)
Golden Gate Bridge Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94129Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 8:00–18:00
+1 415-603-0366Coffees
35 coffees
Sometimes you want some caffeine in your coffee, but not as much as usual. That’s why we came up with our sweet and balanced 50/50 Blend with reduced caffeine: 50% Mocha Java, 50% Decaf Shakeout, and 100% delicious. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

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Sourced from family-owned farms in the volcanic highlands of Bali's Kintamani region, this naturally processed light roast is juicy and rich with notes of red grape, papaya, and dark chocolate. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

This smooth, signature blend is served at Chef Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bistros and Bakeries and is designed to satisfy a variety of tastes. A portion of each bag sale is donated to the Ment'or BKB Foundation. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Complex times calls for a complex espresso . Chef Dominique Crenn's signature espresso yields a rich and bold shot with notes of bittersweet chocolate and hazelnut. A portion of every bag sale is donated to LYRIC in San Francisco. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Experience the exemplary light roast Pink Bourbon coffee from Jhoan Vergara and his team at Finca Las Flores in Huila that earned us a 2026 Good Food Award! This sweet & complex coffee showcases the innovative Thermal Shock method developed at the Beneficio Peñas Blancas mill. Now through October 31, we're donating 10% of all online Colombia coffee sales to a relief fund with Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) to provide direct financial support to the communities impacted by the earthquake as they rebuild and recover. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Formerly known as Las Rosas, Tierra Querida is our year-round single origin coffee selection from Colombia. Sourced from a rotating selection of farms and producers, it is a celebration of Colombian coffee and the people who bring it to life. Now through October 31, we're donating 10% of all online Colombia coffee sales to a relief fund with Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia (FNC) to provide direct financial support to the communities impacted by the earthquake as they rebuild and recover. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

This light roast Typica Amarillo from Costa Rica's Tarrazu region is elegant and fruit-forward with notes of blackberry, violet, and nectarine, processed using the red honey method at the renowned La Lia mill. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Decaffeinated using the chemical-free Swiss Water Process , this complex and fruity light roast decaf showcases everything we love about coffees from Burundi. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

The all-time decaf classic served at all Equator cafes. We designed our namesake decaf blend with versatility in mind: a rich and balanced coffee that's delicious on its own, or with a splash of milk. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our quintessential decaf espresso blend. This longtime fan favorite was designed to yield rich and creamy shots from any espresso machine: delicious on its own, or as the foundation for your decaf latte or mocha. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our seasonally evolving decaf espresso blend: light, bright, and always on the move. We work with in-season coffees to develop a decaf blend that shows off the flavors of the component coffees in unique ways. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Inspired by the running community, Shakeout is our certified Organic & Fair Trade decaf blend. Our roasters weave together in-season Latin American coffees to compose a refreshing blend that you can enjoy at any hour. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

A shot of Dipsea Espresso always feels like coming home. We created this classic blend with comfort in mind, recreating the smooth and easy-going flavors that helped many of us to fall in love with espresso. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

An experimental coffee shaped by a unique two-stage fermentation, this limited-release light roast comes from the talented team at La Marquesa in Ecuador and delivers a vibrant and fruity cup with notes of mango, crème fraîche, and tangerine. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

The all-time classic served at all Equator cafes. We designed our namesake blend with versatility in mind: a mellow and complex coffee that brings together the world’s best known growing regions. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Designed alongside Michelin-starred Chef Brandon Jew, Double Happiness is a light and bright coffee named after the Chinese symbol 囍, meaning joy and happiness. A portion of every bag sale is donated to the Cut Fruit Collective. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

A longtime favorite, this Ethiopian coffee highlights the compelling fruit-forward flavors achieved by drying coffee cherries on raised beds, enhancing the delicate floral notes that define Ethiopia’s heirloom varieties. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our seasonally evolving espresso blend: light, bright, and always on the move. We work with in-season coffees to develop a blend that shows off the flavors of the component coffees in unique ways. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Our darkest roast blend, French Roast delivers delicate smoky nuances while retaining sweetness and fruit-toned chocolate flavors. This Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee promotes biodiversity and combats climate change. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Evoking the warmth of sun-drenched moments, Golden Hour captures the energy of long summer days and the beauty of everyday life in motion. 5% of every bag sold will go to our producer partners at Fazenda California in Brazil. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Sourced from El Injerto, one of Guatemala's most celebrated farms, this washed Malawi Ruby Gesha coffee is sweet and creamy with notes of lemon curd, apricot, and clover honey. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Sourced from El Injerto in Guatemala's Huehuetenango highlands, this single origin espresso is sweet and layered with notes of chocolate, raspberry, and candied ginger. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Jaguar is a new world approach to a traditional-style espresso This all-time bestseller is sweet enough to taste great on its own, while maintaining enough richness and intensity to stand up to milk. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

This juicy and vibrant light roast comes from smallholder producers on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a region we've proudly sourced from for many years, and showcases the best of Kenya's renowned coffee-growing tradition. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

An iconic union of Indonesian & East African coffees, our Mocha Java is dark enough to stand up to milk, but not so dark as to hide its inherent sweetness. Versatile with just the right amount of fruit presence. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Lux, Veritas, Virtus . This blend is our love letter to Northeastern University, the alma mater of Equator Coffees co-founder, Helen Russell (Class of '88). A portion of every bag sale is donated to WISE on campus. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).


Sourced from La Prosperidad de Chirinos, the first cooperative in Peru to earn Regenerative Organic Certified® status, this medium light roast is full bodied and approachable with notes of hazelnut spread, fig, and asian pear. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Inspired by easy mornings and gentle beginnings, Sunnyside Breakfast is a smooth, satisfying, and approachable medium roast that offers a perfect first sip to greet the day ahead with uplifting possibility. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Experience the signature espresso created for Chef Thomas Keller's world renowned restaurants and bakeries: chocolaty with flavors of sweet citrus and cherry. A portion of every bag sale is donated to the Ment'or BKB Foundation. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

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Whether enjoyed as a pour over or espresso , Chef Chris Cosentino's signature blend delivers a complex cup that fits seamlessly into any routine. A portion of each bag sale is donated to the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League. Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).

Source: equatorcoffees.com (roaster’s own copy).