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    Cafe Colonial

    4.1 (50 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Happy hour specials

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    josie

    definitely the place to go for shows here in sac! i always meet new people and have i had a bad experience except for once or twice? nope never! and that was simply because kids are mean.. but the vibe here is amazing! a small venue but still gets a good pit and they make sure if someone gets hurt in the pit there is ice packs and people there to help^^ ive never had the food personally.. so i cant say anything about that, but most people go here for the shows or to grab a quick drink or snack before going into the theater^^ glad to say i feel safe here and that punk is not dead! also props to the bathroom lol

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    Hannah F.

    Cafe Colonial is truly a labor of love and the updated renovations look incredible. We came for a show at Colony but there was a lively open mic happening in the main room at colonial. They have beer, wine, + soju-style cocktails. For only having 4 taps the beers selection didn't feel lacking. Great spot for vegans and vegetarians. The beyond burger was one of the best I've had! And for a big burger with a bunch of shoestring fries the price felt right. The only thing I miss from the menu is the fry bread but I look forward to trying more.

    "Trivia or Death!"  For getting the answer wrong, the TFO Nurses *electrocute* me!
    Michelangelo S.

    "Trivia or Death!" SITREP Thanks to the Good Folks at Cafe Colonial, I got to enjoy an evening of Trash Film Orgy's (TFO) "Trivia or Death!" night! What a HOOT! THE SETUP But first things first: in the front room of Cafe Colonial is an outstanding bar serving up the best, reasonably priced drinks and some great art on exhibit! *DRINKS I got my standard Jack & Coke for $5 and it put the *kick* I needed in mah pants (for viewing the movie next door in the Colonial Theater - "The RE-Animator!" Good times, good times...) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-colonial-sacramento?select=u50sXc2eU_kNaLcgiGLq8Q *ART EXHIBITION In the front room is also some great wall space to display art exhibitions. And these pieces were very nice. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-colonial-sacramento?select=Ftynwtjrb_vJ23i9BaF_zQ "TRIVIA OR DEATH" But In the backroom of Cafe Colonial is where all the crazy action was hap'nin! *The Mad Scientist (actually our very own Yelper Extraordinaire William B.!) was leading a team of TFO nurses in the game's delivery. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-colonial-sacramento?select=bK0sjBR6OzKS9pjXTp4c7w *The TFO nurses strapped me into their caption and I was shotgunned with some of the most (delightfully) inane questions, which I finally got wrong - and THEN.....I was electrocuted! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe-colonial-sacramento?select=D5tSjMqW-Nqo8OO_yQUe_w THE LOWDOWN For some goods times and great drinks, come to Cafe Colonial. It may *SHOCK* you how much fun you can have on occasion!

    Pizza fries
    Jonathan R.

    This is a good place to grab a bite to eat or something to drink before heading to the Colonial Theater, which is exactly what we did. The place is decked out in punk stickers, and has punk music playing. The place is small, yet there was still plenty of room to sit. We were both hungry, but not starving, so we shared an order of their Pizza Fries. All it really consisted of was marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, that was then smothered on top of a plate of fries. Overall, it was the epitome of 'nothing special'. It resembled something that I would make when I was twenty years old, on a tight budget, and had no standards when it came to food, in both aesthetics and taste. However, the plate of food is definitely worth the four dollars and something cents price. They also offer a variety of drinks for very cheap prices. However, the best part about this place is ability to play on multiple vintage gaming systems. I saw a Nintendo 64 at a table, and they have a plethora of games to choose from, behind the bar. This place would not be my first choice in dining in the area, but the convenience of the theater being steps away make this place somewhat worth it.

    Jamie L.

    Came here for the Trap Kitchen event. Pretty cool spot. We enjoyed the chill atmosphere of the bar before and during the event. The owner/bartenders (?) are really cool and attentive. They only have beer and wine license but they make the mix drinks out of wine and pretty damn close to the taste of vodka as they told me. Pretty strong wine and it tastes good. Parking is pretty good too. Overall, great experience. We will be back on a reg bar night to check it out.

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    Kevin N.

    I don't come to Sacramento much, but this place is awesome and has great food, wonderful staff and a cool music venue spot. I had a great time playing here and eating and drinking.

    Bartenders are dancing haha. Good timess

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    18 Grams Coffee Roasters

    18 Grams Coffee Roasters

    4.4
    (622 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    decided to give this place a try due to the great reviews already on yelp and definitely did not…read moredisappoint! strawberry matcha with sea salt foam was amazing! strawberry was delicious. the color of the matcha is phenomenal, if you know- you know! interior was kept very clean. lots of seating to choose from and my friend and i adored the seating arrangements. we serviced through the kiosk due to our introverted nature but if you're a chatter box you can also go up to the register! seems like a filipino fusion due to the ube drinks + longonisa dishes. i unfortunately wasn't able to try their food but now it gives me more of a reason to come back! will definitely be back soon.

    Talk about a pleasant surprise! 18 Grams totally blew me away…read more Judging by the outside, you'd think it's just a sleek, modern spot to grab a quick drink. But surprise! They are secretly hiding a gourmet kitchen in there. I only came for coffee, but the food envy was real the second I saw the dishes on the other tables. I ended up ordering the steak and eggs with an iced herbal tea. And what can I say? SO. GOOD. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the culinary mashup of kimchi and chimichurri was immaculate. I loved it so much I literally couldn't leave without buying a second order to-go for my mom. Yes, THAT good. This is a must-visit if you're in Sacramento. I'm already plotting my return to try their popular Vietnamese coffee.

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    Ran out of coffee beanss! Coffee before work!
    Ran out of coffee beanss! Coffee before work!
    Ube muffin and ube cookie
    Ube muffin and ube cookie
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    Milka Coffee Roasters

    Milka Coffee Roasters

    4.4
    (513 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Milka Memories Drinks:…read moreVanilla Latte- just perfect and milky not too sweet Service: excellent, fast and attentive Ambiance: cute big building was an old shop owned by Milka. The building has plenty of areas for seating. Outdoor seating for a nice day. Love all the hanging plants.

    I love it when a historic old home has new life as a small local business. Decided to check this…read morecoffee shop out as I was looking for a local roaster. The people that work there were so cool! I'm thinking about moving to the area and they were really great about giving me a lot of suggestions of neighborhoods to look at. It seems that they specialize in a lot of iced flavored coffees, as that is what I saw most of the people that were there when I was getting. I just wanted a latte with a little bit of honey and cinnamon. Was kind of surprised that they don't carry cinnamon at their shop, that's a coffee shop staple. I did enjoy the latte, though, the roast on the beans was very nice. The vibe in this old home is so cool, lots of people just chatting and hanging out. Was a really great place to pass a little time in a beautiful neighborhood. I would return to this coffee shop. I didn't try any of the pastries that were available, but I did see a case with a selection.

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    Built in 1861 our building is on the city historic registry and we've done our best to restore it!
    Built in 1861 our building is on the city historic registry and we've done our best to restore it!
    Pour Overs are Specialty Coffee's Pastime.
    Pour Overs are Specialty Coffee's Pastime.
    There's plenty of seating and outlets and free wifi is offered to all!!

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    Offbeat Coffee

    Offbeat Coffee

    4.5
    (386 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Love the 2X matcha and hojicha!! Dangerous that I can walk there from work, because I can't help…read moremyself from walking in.

    Wanted to try this place because of the YouTube channel, Feed MeiMei…read more The Cold Brew with Hojicha Foam was delicious and was described perfectly by our front girl. The Black Sesame French Toast was fantastic! We also got the Date-Orange Latte and the Salted Honey Lavender Latte, both tasted great! Our three drinks took less than 10 minutes, and I think the French Toast took exactly ten minutes. Not long at all, and it was busy when we were there(11am). My order was to-go, and they were all perfectly packaged! I so appreciate the front girl answering all my silly questions, the efficiency of the team, getting to watch the man in the kitchen do his work, and the clean and inviting presence of the place. My daughter brought in her baby milk and spilt some, only for one of the guys to clean it up quickly. I so appreciate you guys!! There was a challenge, as I also spoke with the front girl about, but parking is competitive. All the parking spots were taken. Some parking spots were reserved for the neighboring businesses, so I found parking on the roadside. Is it possible to expand the parking lot? It's tough to give patronage to this great business with this challenge. I suppose it's a good problem to have when many people want to come here ;)

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    Muffin and coffee cake
    Muffin and coffee cake
    Weekend special: sweet corn latte (espresso and hojicha)
    Weekend special: sweet corn latte (espresso and hojicha)
    Matcha latte and hojicha latte

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    Chloé Cà Phê & Roastery

    Chloé Cà Phê & Roastery

    4.4
    (216 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    The day after the Fourth of July, my husband and I were looking for a slow, easy start to the…read moremorning and decided to check out Chloe Cà Phê + Roastery. The space immediately set the tone--spacious, modern, and the kind of café where you stay a while to really enjoy your drink. The staff were friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu, which made trying something new feel easy. We came specifically for the Pho Americano, and it really lived up to the hype. The broth-inspired drink was savory and herbal, but the coffee still shined through. It was surprisingly balanced and thoughtfully crafted. We also ordered the seasonal Calamansi Americano, which was crisp, citrusy, and refreshing. It was a great drink, but the Pho Americano completely stole the show. We'll definitely be back!

    i've seen Chloé Cà Phê + Roastery on yelp and on social media and with my love for Vietnamese Iced…read moreCoffees, i knew i needed to give this place a try! i thought the coffee was pretty good! the perfect kick you need to fuel or jump start your day. my only complaint is that i feel like the staff weren't the friendliest. i don't know if they were just shy. it felt like i was annoying the guy taking our order by asking a few questions. maybe that's just the vibe? parking is downtown sac tricky -- aka you're circling for street parking or parking far and walking. would probably be a cute place to read or work/study! will definitely be back for the coffee and to try something different! fantastic taste and flavor

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    Pho Americano
    Pho Americano
    Iced Shaken Latte
    Iced Shaken Latte
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    Brick Cafe

    Brick Cafe

    4.1
    (14 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Apparently this place is all over TikTok- which is funny because I haven't seen it once! Stopped in…read moretoday while in east sac. I wanted a dirty chai but that wasn't on the menu! I decided to try the iced Silk Road latte. It had a lot of cold foam and ice. It was probably like a 5/10! Way too much ice. Really nothing special. The inside of brick cafe is really cute and well decorated. It would be a nice place to get some work done! I did see that they have some pastries but I'm not sure about food. The coffee is from temple. The staff were kind of awkward and not super friendly. Probably wouldn't return!

    I decided to check out this new café after seeing it all over TikTok. Overall, I'd say it was…read moreokay--somewhere in the mid-range. I think I came in with really high expectations because of all the reviews, so part of that might be on me. I originally thought it was a standalone coffee shop, but it's actually connected to Brickland Bistro. I went during a semi-morning/afternoon rush, so it was a bit busy, and the entrance to the café area did feel a little crowded. After ordering, there was a bit of a wait for our drinks since there were groups ahead of us. They didn't take names or give out order numbers, which made the process feel a little unorganized. I noticed some people who ordered after me ended up getting their drinks first. I tried their matcha latte with added vanilla. Personally, I found the milk overpowered the matcha, so it wasn't as strong as I usually prefer. My friend tried the coffee and she thought it was decent but nothing standout. On the positive side, the ambience is great if you enjoy darker, cozy spaces for studying or hanging out, and the staff was very kind and attentive. It seemed like they were doing their best despite being a new cafe and having a rush.

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    Brick Cafe
    Brick Cafe
    Brick Cafe

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    Finjan Coffee House

    Finjan Coffee House

    4.1
    (77 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Good place to come and study especially during the week there are so many seats even indoors and…read moreoutdoor outdoors. All the employees are very kind and helpful. I've tried a new drink every time and they've all been good. I love sitting on their outdoor patio much more than the indoor seating Their Matcha drink (I'm not sure the exact name) was so so good. It was kind of a mix between a latte and a slushy. On the weekends, they have Shawarma and hookah with a live music. It's worth a try if you're in the area.

    I love supporting pro-Palestinian businesses, so I decided to come to Finjan Coffee House. I looked…read moretheir menu online and was really excited to try their specialty drinks, but after arriving I found out that those drinks were only offered in the Bay Area locations. I was a bit sad because their drink selection is a bit small. However, they were very helpful in helping me pick out a drink and explaining what some of their other drinks were. The employee was talking on their phone a bit throughout the time I was there, but I didn't mind since I was still deciding on a drink and not ready to order. I got the mocha drink and the Finjan coffee. I enjoyed both but I think I liked the mocha drink more. They had a wide variety of dessert that looked amazing. I want to come back and try them one day! They were absolutely mouth-watering, but too early in the day for me to have sweets. Their coffee house is quite large, with a lot of seating. It seems like a nice place to study! I loved that they had murals outside and that the nearby outside seating was also lovely. There is a wonderful aesthetic inside the shop and in the plaza it is located in.

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    Finjan Coffee House
    Finjan Coffee House
    Matcha

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    Matcha
    Mast Coffee

    Mast Coffee

    4.5
    (103 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This Mast Coffee location is very spacious and a great place to go if you want to do some work or…read morechill for a while with a cup of great coffee. There is a lot of seating and the seating area is open and large. On my visit to this Mast location there were many people enjoying their time here. Mast Coffee has top notch coffee that is refined and balanced very well. On my visit to Mast I saw that they were featuring a peanut butter latte. I'm not one to usually go for specials like this, but this one really got my interest. I ordered it and it was surprisingly amazing. The peanut butter cold foam on the top was thick and complimented the latte under it nicely. It was amazing how Mast got this balance right. You can really tell that Mast only serves the highest quality of coffee and this place is a must visit for any coffee lover.

    Such a cute place to have a nice beverage and hang out. This place has been a cycle of so many…read moredifferent coffee shops but the interior always gives the same industrial vibe. If anything, I feel like there is even make space and seating than before. They have some interesting drinks. I ordered the Tokyo fog with a both of simple syrup and it was delicious. Definitely unique because of the black metallic tea. It didn't taste mineral-y but it had an interesting flavor. This place is also dog friendly and there is a beautiful covered patio for patrons to enjoy. They do put out dog bowls for water and even offered my dog a treat! The staff are polite, patient, and open to answering questions.

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    Strawberry cold foam matcha
    Strawberry cold foam matcha
    Tokyo fog and forgotten bakery bagel
    Tokyo fog and forgotten bakery bagel
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