Equator Coffees is Coming to Orinda
Equator Coffees and CreekHaus are coming together in a partnership where holistic design meets ethical craft. Rooted in a shared commitment to community, care, and a deep respect for people and planet, this new destination is more than a café. As a women-owned business dedicated to diversity, equity, and responsibly sourced coffee, Equator Coffees brings a warm, welcoming daytime experience to CreekHaus defined by quality and intention, expressed through thoughtfully made food and coffee—creating a place that moves in rhythm with the community it serves.
Open Hours
Learn More About Equator Coffees!
People All Around The Bay Area Love It And We Hope You Do Too.
What’s Brewing In Orinda
At CreekHaus, Equator Coffees is part of a larger vision to create a place that brings people together throughout the day, anchored in community, care, and a shared sense of purpose. This partnership reflects a commitment to thoughtful design, responsible sourcing, and experiences that feel both meaningful and accessible.
As the space continues to evolve, it will become a platform for gathering, collaboration, and local engagement—shaped as much by the people who visit as by the ideas behind it.
A Modern Relay Station
The design for Equator Coffees at CreekHaus draws from Orinda's legacy as a point of passage, reinterpreting the café as a modern relay station.
References to the Pony Express are expressed through materiality and detail—natural stone, live-edge wood, and leather elements that echo the textures of the rider's path through the surrounding landscape. The space is organized as a sequence of moments, from an active, forward-facing entry to more settled communal areas beyond, allowing guests to move easily between brief visits and longer stays. It's an environment shaped by both movement and pause, offering a sense of continuity between past and present.
We’re Excited To Be Partnering With A Very Talented Local Muralist For This Space
I couldn’t find the photo of Rymie:)
Meet Rymie!
Lauren Rymer (Rymie) is a Bay Area based illustrator and muralist who has previously collaborated with Equator on past projects. Her work spans large-scale murals, brand collaborations, editorial illustration, packaging, and custom installations. Known for her expressive line work and strong sense of place, her visual language brings a thoughtful, contemporary layer to the space while remaining grounded in community and context.