In 2011, John Beaver and Erica Perez opened Oaktown Spice Shop in Oakland, CA after nearly 2 years of planning and preparation. John had worked in a family-run spice shop as a teen, and now, surrounded by a vibrant food community, they decided it was the right time and place to source, freshly grind and share the world’s finest spices.
Since then, the business has grown to a full team of employees, two retail shop locations and a growing number of restaurants, bakeries, chocolatie
In 2011, John Beaver and Erica Perez opened Oaktown Spice Shop in Oakland, CA after nearly 2 years of planning and preparation. John had worked in a family-run spice shop as a teen, and now, surrounded by a vibrant food community, they decided it was the right time and place to source, freshly grind and share the world’s finest spices.
Since then, the business has grown to a full team of employees, two retail shop locations and a growing number of restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers and candy makers who source their spices from John and Erica. They focus on sourcing the best-tasting version of each spice as well as creating their own special blends such as Grand Lake Shake and Oaktown Sweet Heat BBQ Rub. From recipes full of flavor to learning the history and culture of faraway places, let Oaktown spice take you there!
