OAKLAND, Calif., USA – Oakland International Airport is celebrating the grand opening of three new airport concession locations including two Peet’s Coffee locations (Terminals One and Two) and Oakland Draft House (Terminal Two). The restaurants are operated by restaurateur SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide.
These three new locations are part of OAK’s new food and beverage program which has been underway since last year.
“Oakland International Airport is proud to introduce travelers to the recently completed Oakland Draft House and two new Peet’s Coffee locations,” says Bryant L. Francis, Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “We encourage our passengers to take advantage of these new offerings the next time they Fly the East Bay Way. Stay tuned for more additions coming soon.”
The Peet’s Coffee in Terminal One is located near Gate 9 and the Peet’s Coffee in Terminal Two is located near Gate 26. Peet’s, born in the East Bay, is one of the leading coffee brands in the United States and responsible for introducing premium coffee to North America in 1966 at their first location in Berkeley, California.
Peet’s dedication to crafting the perfect cup of coffee is steeped in every step of their process, from partnering with more than 59,000 small coffee farms around the globe to roasting by hand at the brand’s roasting facilities in the East Bay just a few minutes from OAK in Alameda, California. In addition to espresso drinks, drip coffee, Peet’s famous cold brews and a variety of additional beverages, Peet’s will offer baked goods, healthy whole-grain oatmeal, freshly made hot and cold sandwiches, gourmet salads, and snacks.
Located in Terminal Two near Gate 27, Oakland Draft House features Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Sierra Nevada is headquartered in Chico, California, and was founded by craft beer pioneer Ken Grossman. The company is considered one of the most influential breweries in the U.S. having been a leader in the craft beer movement of the 1980s and 1990s.
Today the company is one of the country’s most successful craft breweries and is known for its iconic Pale Ale. To complement the highly popular beer menu, SSP America will offer a variety of wines, cocktails, and additional beers. The food menu offers passengers a variety of options during all parts of the day including breakfast sandwiches and tacos as well as freshly made burgers and salads. The Oakland Draft House offers both take-out and sit-down table service with the later affording spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay.
Paul Loupakos, Senior Vice President of Development and Airport Retention commented on the openings, “Our team is positively thrilled to get these restaurants open. The Oakland International Airport team has been a true partner during the last several years, and now we’re excited to be open and serving the OAK passengers. Our special thanks to the Peet’s Coffee and Sierra Nevada teams as well—great partners make for great restaurants, and we’re extremely fortunate to be part of the OAK community.”
Other locations recently opened at OAK under the new program include Subway and Farley’s Café in Terminal Two and Oaklandish Coffee Collective in Terminal One. Tay Ho Oakland in Terminal Two, based on the immensely popular Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Oakland, is expected to open for business late this summer. Additional restaurants are currently under construction and will be announced soon.
