One of West Coast’s most popular ice cream chains opening first Oakland location
Oct 29, 2026
(KRON) -- One of the West Coast's largest ice cream chains is opening its first location in Oakland next month. Salt Straw is opening in the city's Rockridge neighborhood on Friday, Nov. 13.
The Portland, Oregon-based creamery is opening its ninth Bay Area location, joining San Ramon as the secon
d in the East Bay. Oakland's Salt Straw will be located at 6310 College Ave., Suite 140.
Salt Straw will be near the Safeway, Boichik Bagels, Peet's and Philz Coffee.
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Exterior signage for Salt Straw ice cream shop at City Center Bishop Ranch on Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
According to a Salt Straw spokesperson, here are some flavors that will be served at the Oakland shop:
Double Fold Vanilla
Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Parker House Rolls with Salted Buttercream
Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate
Turkey and Bacon Caramel
Pumpkin Pie with Almond Croissant Streusel
Cranberry Shortbread Tart (v)
Salt Straw currently has eight locations across the Bay Area. The company was founded in 2011 and has since opened more than 50 locations in 10 U.S. states, primarily on the West Coast.
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