One of West Coast’s most popular ice cream chains opening first Oakland location

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(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 second 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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