Salt & Straw Ice Cream Chain Opens New Bay Area Location
The popular Portland-based company expands its presence with its first Oakland shop.
Salt & Straw, a popular ice cream chain founded in Portland, Oregon, is expanding its reach with the opening of its first Oakland location. The new shop will open in the Rockridge neighborhood on November 13.
The storefront, located at 6300 College Avenue, is situated next to an existing Safeway. The company's signature red and white branding is visible on the building's windows.
Founded by cousins Kim and Tyler Malek in 2011 with a single pushcart, Salt & Straw has grown to over 50 locations nationwide, with a significant concentration on the West Coast. The company emphasizes its use of high-quality ingredients sourced from family-owned dairies, such as Scott Brothers Dairy, noting that their cows are grass-fed and never given growth hormones or antibiotics.
Salt & Straw is known for its inventive and often unusual flavor combinations. Some of the unique offerings mentioned include habanero goat cheese, wild nettles, and almond brittle. Seasonal flavors available at the new Oakland shop are expected to include Maple Koginut Squash with Pomegranate, Turkey and Bacon Caramel, and Pumpkin Pie with Almond Croissant Streusel.
Beyond traditional scoops, the shop will also offer ice cream cakes and