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Morning Buzz: A Local Guide to Sacramento's Coffee Shops

  As America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, we take great pride in the quality of our food and drinks and where the ingredients come from. Sacramento's love for coffee is no exception and our town's local coffee scene…

 

As America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, we take great pride in the quality of our food and drinks and where the ingredients come from. Sacramento’s love for coffee is no exception and our town’s local coffee scene is alive and always buzzin’.

Eric McIntosh, Co-Founder of the local app, in the Sac, shares his local coffeehouse round-up, along with a few tidbits and menu recommendations.

 


 

Temple - K Street
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Temple Coffee Roasters

This local coffee is recognized nationwide for being at the top of the list.
Drink Recommendation: Bliss Tea or Mocha
Pastry Recommendation: Lemon Lavender Muffin by local bakery, Sugar Plum Bakery

Downtown Location

1010 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Centrally located in the heart of downtown.

Midtown Locations

2200 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Among the many attractions is a full dessert and coffee pairing menu. And the floor is made of over 500,000 hand-laid pennies.

2829 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
This location includes their roastery, where all of their coffees are roasted on-site daily.

Arden-Arcade

2600 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95864
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

Davis

239 G Street
Davis, CA 95616
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm

 

Insight Coffee - HQ
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Insight Coffee Roasters

Any of their locations are great places to meet with friends, catch up on work or read a good book.
Drink recommendation: Chai Tea Latte

Southside Park

1901 8th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm; Sat-Sun 7am-7pm
The original location that took Sacramento by storm. Amazing wood art and furniture.

Downtown

1014 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm; Closed Sat and Sun

Midtown

1615 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-8pm; Sat-Sun 7am-8pm

Arden-Arcade

566 Pavillions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

Carmichael

6241 Fair Oaks Blvd., Unit H
Carmichael, CA 95608
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

 

The Mill
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The Mill

An open and airy layout that serves delicious made-to-order yeasted waffles every day until 3pm!

1827 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

 

Naked Lounge
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Naked Coffeehouse

Dedicated to the Caffeinated! The artsy and hip coffee shops not only serve up delicious roasts but live by their motto: “Giving people who love not fitting in the fuel to effect change.”

Downtown

1111 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon 6:30am-11pm; Tue 6:30am-7pm; Wed-Fri 6:30am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-7pm

Midtown

Get lost in a Friends episode while enjoying a cup of coffee on the couch.
1500 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm

Broadway District

3527 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Tupelo Coffeehouse – East Sacramento

5700 Elvas Ave
Sacramento, CA 95819
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm

 

shine sacramento
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Shine Sacramento

Serves Temple Coffee, breakfast, lunch, beer and has great live music in the evenings!

1400 E Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon 6am-6pm; Tues 6:30am-10pm; Wed-Thurs 6:30am-10:30pm; Fri 6:30am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-4pm

 

Old Soul - Weatherstone
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Old Soul


At The Weatherstone – Midtown

Blended with the traditions of Weatherstone with Old Soul’s artisan concepts; the look and feel of “Old Soul” in a great old building with a storied history. Great locally-roasted specialty ethically sourced coffees, fresh-baked pastries, beer, desserts, and new food items throughout the day.

812 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm


The Alley – Midtown

Old Soul’s original location, this alley spot has an industrial vibe inside while still being warm and cozy.

1716 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-9pm

 

Chocolate Fish
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Chocolate Fish

The baristas know what’s up with coffee.
Local drink recommendation: Flat White

Downtown

400 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm

East Sacramento

A popular local spot any day of the week, but especially on the weekends!

4749 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:30am-5pm

 



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