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    Big Wave Coffeehouse

    4.2 (263 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Croissant Sandwich
    Lil B.

    Very nice staff. Cute decor. Loved the island inspired music. Had a croissant breakfast sandwich and house coffee. Both were really good and decent price. Just under $11 total. The coffee was from a pump carafe station. And it wasn't super hot, but that's how I like it. I know if I would've come with somebody else who likes it super hot they would've been a slightly disappointed by the temperature. I did get here just before noon so I'm sure the coffee might've been hotter earlier in the morning. Plenty of seating around this time of day and they provide Wi-Fi in the café. I would like to takeoff half a star only because I do think the coffee could've been warmer and also the temperature of the room was rather warm. Another customer even mentioned it when he walked in. On one hand, I'm grateful that I wasn't getting frozen like some coffee shops, but on the other hand halfway through my coffee, I felt myself sweating a little bit. However, I did not mention to anyone that my coffee was a little lukewarm and although a different customer mentioned it was a bit warm in the coffee shop. I didn't mention it. Hopefully it's not like that once we get to 100°. I would definitely come back here.

    Rita K.

    We came here before we headed home to the bay one morning, believe it was the day after 4th of July. I decided to get one of their coffee smoothies that is similar to starbuck's javachip. When I paid I was shocked to see it being close to $10. I also ordered a hot coffee, forgot which one, for my husband which had less sugar (forgot what alternative we used but it wasn't full sugar/cream). The drinks came out fairly quickly. To be honest, the coffee smoothie was OK. It tasted really sweet and didn't have much of a coffee taste. I was surprised it cost quite a bit for something that didn't really taste to my liking. Personal preference. The workers were friendly and parkin was ample. My husband thought his coffee tasted a little funny with the less sugar. Enough caffeine for us to get through the drive home to the bay!

    Iced white mocha (middle)  Iced white mocha with raspberry soft top (left) Cold brew with vanilla & salted caramel (right)

    The atmosphere, the people, the culture & the coffee are ALL 10/10! I couldn't recommend this place any higher! I buy their ground espresso for at home and also treat myself to their coffee on the weekends. I'm so grateful to have Big wave in our area!!

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    Neena V.

    Friend & I decided to go shopping in Folsom this morning but needed some caffeine, did a quick search and found this gem of a coffee house! There's plenty of parking outside which is always a plus for me and the inside was beautifully decorated. I am so glad we came here because our drinks were delicious and the service was not only fast but also super friendly. I wish I got the name of the girl who took our order because she was super nice and helped us pick out our drinks! My friend got the Tropicali soda which she loved and I got a cold brew coffee with brown sugar mixed in and a hazelnut soft foam. Literally the best drink I ever had! Will definitely return when I'm in the area - 5/5!

    Rachel K.

    I've stopped into Big Wave Coffeehouse many times now and I've been trying to order something new every time. There's plenty of parking available in the lot and they have a few outdoor seats as well as very comfortable and welcoming indoor seating. I've enjoyed their coffee drinks as well as the sodas and I love adding the cream on top of the sodas. If you don't know what to order the staff members can let you know about some favorites or some new combinations they've been working on. They're working on expanding their food options and I'll keep stopping in to see what's new. Check their Instagram for special events and activities as well. They often bring other businesses in for activities and cultural highlights which is really cool.

    Something lava soda... daughter loved it.

    4.4 stars. Fun place! Soda, matcha and Hawaiian Bagel and cream cheese were all yummy. Will go again if in the area.

    08.05.23 Strawberry Smoothie
    May A.

    Refreshing beverages served with Aloha [Folsom CA] Came back a second time on a Saturday afternoon. This time the coffeehouse was full, unlike during our first visit at the Yelp event. It was a triple digit weekend so I ordered something refreshing and got a strawberry smoothie with whipped cream. I sat out in their outdoor seating, nice and shaded and currently enjoying the 85° weather with a slight breeze. Service was fast and friendly, just like how it was at my first experience from the wife owner during our Yelp event. Cute interior with hints of tropical decor. The long table is perfect for a group while they also have two-seater tables and a comfy sofa-seating on one corner. The wall mural with a huge wave is perfect for iG photos. Big Wave Coffeehouse is located in the Willow Creek Plaza in Folsom, close to the Folsom Outlets and proximity to many businesses. Parking is plentiful. Review #3088

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    Belinda C.

    I loved my Mocha Java Rush with oat milk. The XL is truly extra large. Next time, I think I would order just a Medium. I also loved my $6 English Muffin Sandwich with Bacon. You could also choose Sausage, instead of Bacon. This is a super yummy sandwich for breakfast. No ketchup, but you can choose from 4 Creason hot sauces: Datil, Cayenne, Jalapeno, and Habanero. The Jalapeno hot sauce was tasty. Hot sauces are available for purchase for $10. This supports the Donovan Creason Memorial, which raises money for local Sacramento children's charities: http://www.creasonmemorial.org/ I chatted with the lovely owner, Mindy. The coffeehouse's theme is Hawaiian because her husband is from Hawaii. They visit Hawaii annually to see family. She recently returned from Kauai, hand packing a few bags of premium 100% Kauai Peaberry coffee to sell to her customers requesting it. She says she's not even making a profit from it. How very sweet and thoughtful of her! A peaberry is a smaller bean than a typical coffee bean. At the end of the day, she let me have a taste of it...so smooth! I also learned that for a coffee to be labeled Kona coffee, it only has to contain a minimum of 10% Kona coffee beans. Mindy is from the state of Washington. Her goal is to create a coffeehouse similar to those found in Washington, which offer ambiance, food, and a huge drink menu, including energy drinks and drinks other than coffee. I like the Hawaiian decor and chill vibe of Big Wave Coffeehouse. Hawaiian music playing in the background. Free wi-fi. Big Wave Coffeehouse is conveniently located near the Folsom Premium Outlets. You can pre-order online. Open every day from 6 AM to 4 PM.

    Mel J.

    I went in around 9:30 am in the morning and was served immediately. The service was friendly & fast. The cafe looks cozy & I can see myself do some work there. However, when I tried to connect to their free wifi, it just won't let me (despite entering the correct password provided). - Iced Tuxedo: good coffee. It had a good balance of coffee and white chocolate. It wasn't too sweet and I could still tasted the espresso. - Strawberry guava turnover: just ok. The filling was not too sweet but the pastry was a bit soggy & not flakey

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    Staff were kind and helpful! The place was a vibe! They had board games to play, and the drinks were great!

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    Great coffee and matcha! Sooo many flavors and a few pastry options. Great for studying too!

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    came in around 6:30am and there was a very nice barista working on her own super early. drinks and bagels were delicious

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    Ask the Community - Big Wave Coffeehouse

    Do you have gluten free food options?

    We have a couple options. An egg scramble with sausage or bacon. Protein pucks make a good to-go option that are gluten free and vegan. We also have rice krispy treats and butter mochi.

    How is working from here, more specifically, how is the wifi speed?

    Hi there! We are actually currently looking at switching to a different company who offers faster Wi-Fi. Currently the one we have is OK, but in all honesty, it’s not fabulous. So hopefully in the next few weeks I can say we have fantastic Wi-Fi for… 

    Does this location have a couch or lounger chairs?

    Yes! Two pairs of lounger chairs, next to a decently stocked bookshelf and newspapers ☺️

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    Julian's Patisserie and Cafe

    4.6(967 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Julian's was such a pleasant surprise. We stopped in for breakfast and ordered the breakfast wrap,…read morebacon, egg & cheese croissant, Nutella crepe, and avocado toast. The service was fantastic from start to finish. We had the chance to chat with Julian himself along with a couple other staff members, and everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. The stars of the meal were definitely the breakfast wrap and the bacon, egg & cheese croissant. The breakfast wrap had the perfect balance of scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes, avocado, and cheddar cheese. Everything worked together without any one ingredient overpowering the others, and the salsa on the side was a great addition. Honestly, it's one of the best breakfast burritos/wraps I've had. And the croissant... wow. It was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the croissant was light, flaky, and buttery, and every bite was packed with flavor. The Nutella crepe was also very good. The crepe itself was perfectly made, though there was a little more Nutella than I personally prefer. Next time I'll probably ask for less, but that's purely a matter of taste. The avocado toast was the only item that didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was good, but the honey flavor dominated the dish and drowned out some of the other ingredients. I'd love to taste a little more balance there. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and genuine hospitality made for a great breakfast. We'll definitely be back, and I'll be dreaming about that croissant until then.

    We used to love Julian's and have been coming in for 10+ years. The food is still good, but the…read moreservice has gotten worse. The staff are frequently rude and the service is slow. If you're bold enough to ask staff about the status of your order, they are rude and basically tell you to deal with the delay. On one of our last visits, they messed up my drink and when I told them, they didn't trust that I was telling the truth. They insisted I find the order number so they could confirm I was telling the truth and that "they didn't undercharge me for the drink". Real nice. If you're in this part of town, I'd skip this place and go a couple doors down to the Coffee Republic instead.

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    4.9(353 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Gelato is a Italian style ice cream. My family comes here to celebrate special milestones such as…read moreend of school, any achievement or when the kids need a little cheer from a horrible day they had from a fall or something they couldn't get although tried very hard. We're often here for spontaneous get together with friends and definitely each time is memorable for us. It's definitely a great place for conversation whether sitting indoors or outside. I love this place. No matter how many ice cream shops we try anywhere we go but we always end up coming back here. You know we're loyal to this place. It's not only the flavors, the vibe, customer service and most importantly it's not expensive. I will secretly say, it's the amazing gelato. And my kids love sampling their flavors each time. Lucky to have them in our local area.

    Wanted something sweet and Cia di Gelateria sounded perfect. We walked in and it wasn't busy. We…read morewere warmly greeted and browsing some of the flavors. We noticed the mango and they said the mango paired well with their sticky rice. I had to pause. Sticky rice gelato?? I was definitely sold! So obviously we had to get the mango sorbet and sticky rice. We also got the mango and lemon meringue. Each cup came with a mini cone or a wafer and we picked a cone. The sticky rice and mango sorbet were like heaven. Literally heaven. I'm never in Folsom but I will need to come back for this flavor. The idea of making sticky rice into gelato was genius but then combining with mango was just next level. I will be dreaming of this flavor. We were enjoying it so much I never got to take pictures. That's when I know something is good. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. They were lots of regulars coming in and out. The store is also adorably decorated and clean. There's a good amount of seating inside. Again if we lived near by we would be here all the time!

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    Cia di Gelateria - Cappuccino, sticky rice, and hazelnut, in a medium bowl with wafer.

    Cappuccino, sticky rice, and hazelnut, in a medium bowl with wafer.

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    T&5 Cafe Bakery - Menu and front counter - YUMMMMM

    T&5 Cafe Bakery

    4.7(438 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Dim sum: 5 stars Sweets: 5 stars…read moreService: 5 stars I ordered a handful of dim sum items and everything was so fresh and delicious. The pork shu mai really blew me away with their flavor and generous size. I grabbed some cookies to go and they were fantastic. The cakes looked like perfection so need to return for those (and more dim sum!). The woman in the shop (perhaps the owner?) was so friendly and welcoming. So happy I found this wonderful establishment!

    Every time I have came in their mango drinks were always the best to have whenever I'm in Folsom…read moreand I needed to get a pick me up so when I thought place would be the best to get a Thai tea from before heading into my movie, I thought how about this place. Although, I didn't check the time and saw that they were closing at six so I called around 545 and asked if they're able to stay in later so I can pay for my drink and I can order on the phone and the person on the phone with me said ' yeah I can stay back till 6:15' . AsI rushed over here, my time went up due to traffic and I let her know that and she said that 'as long as I get in before 6:20 it's gonna be ok' thankfully I got here at 6:18 and as soon as I got in, she handed me my drink, and as I paid for it, she offered me a custard on the house, and I happily took the custard. I told her that I was going to see a movie and that I needed something to drink before I saw the movie and she understood and listen to me as I was talking. Definitely would recommend going here! People are very accommodating to a situation, and like I said, they never disappointed with their drinks and I can't wait to try custard pastry!

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    White Chocolate Mocha, Vanilla Latte, and Japanese cheesecake - heaven!!

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    Feng Cha Folsom

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    4.5(108 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    10/05/25 This place…read morecame highly recommended by our neighbors and we were able to finally come check it out. Staff (Anna and Brian) were really nice and helpful with recommendations. I was really undecided on what I wanted and Brian recommended the Kiwi Basil fruit tea and it was really good. Not a typical beverage item I see at most other places (we've definitely had our fair share). Hubs ordered the Green Apple fruit tea and it was delish. Youngest son ordered the dirty boba and my oldest ordered cookies and cream milk tea and he said it was pretty good! Atmosphere was inviting and clean. Simple decor. They have some board games available. You have the option of ordering at the kiosk or with the staff. We'll definitely be back to try different menu options. :)

    This place seriously impressed me from the first sip to the last bite. The milk tea was rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly made with quality ingredients, not overly sweet or watered down like so many spots can be. They had run out of regular boba when I visited, but I gave their agar boba a try and ended up loving it just as much for its light, refreshing texture. To top it off, the Oreo dessert was perfectly moist and balanced, not too heavy, and the kind of treat you keep thinking about after you leave. Definitely a spot I'd recommend to anyone looking for a satisfying drink and a great little dessert to go with it.

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    Signature drink: the Dirty Boba

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