4-ish stars rounded up. A coffee spot that's flying under the radar but it's worth a peek…read moreespecially if you're into some flavorful coffee concoctions. - Blueberry crumble latte: no skimping on the blueberry extract.....deliciously *bold* blueberry flavor! I ordered it hot and it really tastes like a baked blueberry treat. Not too sweet at all. - Banana cream latte: has a toasty banana taste. Had this iced but I reckon the hot version would be even more reminiscent of banana bread. If I were to nitpick, it's that the brew itself is just average-smooth (for those who strongly follow the Sac coffee scene). Located inside Compton's Market to the right of the entrance. Seating available. Zero problems with finding parking in the lot on a Saturday morning.

This location is in a grocery store to the right upon entry. There is plenty of seating in there…read more(as well as a bar), and you can even grocery shop while waiting for your coffee. The person working the counter was very friendly and helpful in answering any questions I had regarding the menu. I got the butter beer latte, which was a little sweet for my taste, but still had a delicious flavor profile. As someone with a dairy intolerance, I appreciate the sleevtio of alternative milks they carry. They had many unique drinks I hope to try more of. Overall a delightful spot.

Great spot for quick and tasty coffee. Get the popular cardamom pistachio iced coffee. Staff are…read morefriendly. Kids and family come here. Great ambiance. It was a pop up locally but they have a store nearby. I'd have it again.

5 Stars - Ayahz Coffee Has No Business Being This Good…read more Ayahz Coffee is the kind of place that accidentally ruins other coffee shops for you. You go in for "just a quick coffee" and suddenly you're emotionally attached to the place and judging every other café like, "Yeah... but Ayahz does it better." First of all, the coffee is elite. Not "yeah that's pretty good" coffee. This is "why does this taste better than my life choices" coffee. The espresso is smooth, not bitter, not burnt, not trying to fight you. The drinks are balanced, not overloaded with sugar, and actually taste like someone behind the bar knows what they're doing (which they clearly do). Every time I come here, my drink is perfect. No roulette wheel of "let's see what it tastes like today." It's consistent. That alone deserves an award. The menu is great too. You've got your classics, you've got fun specialty drinks, and everything sounds good enough that you stand there for three minutes like, "Okay but what if I get two drinks?" (No regrets. Only mild financial consequences.) Now let's talk about the vibe. The place is clean, cozy, and has that perfect "I can sit here for 10 minutes or 3 hours and no one will judge me" energy. Whether you're there to work, chill, or just escape your responsibilities, it works. The staff is ridiculously friendly. Like... suspiciously nice. The kind of nice where you wonder, "Are these people actually happy or is this just excellent customer service?" Either way, they're welcoming, patient, and genuinely make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. And let me just say: Ayahz Coffee is dangerous because it becomes a habit. You don't plan to come here this often. It just... happens. One day you're like, "I'll just stop by once in a while," and next thing you know, they're probably about to name a drink after you. Bottom line: Great coffee Great people Great atmosphere Zero regrets (except not discovering it sooner) If you like good coffee, good vibes, and being slightly annoyed that other coffee shops can't compete anymore, Ayahz Coffee is the place. Highly recommend. 10/10. Would absolutely let this place take my money again.

This was an experience. When I tell you that this is a journey and a history lesson and a meal and…read morea drink and a time with your family and our friends all at the same time it is literally.. Leo has a great set up inside the vibes are awesome for starters we knew the moment that we walked up to the building and saw the outside and came directly inside. We were gonna love the place.. the tea and history behind tea is so awesome and it's also pretty awesome to find someone who loves too much to get those history. The mixing of the compliment and contrast of the Tea with the food was super awesome to be able to get through a 2 1/2 hour event and be eating and drinking the whole entire time and not be hungry or full and also learn how healthy it is was really cool for my whole family who went. We did a ladies day with my mother in law and grandmas in law and aunts and it was just a time. We laughed , cried and smiled the whole time. If you want to do something fun with family or friends where you get to learn some new things get some healthy tips and walk into a new adventure to help you on your health journey this is the place for you. The food was immaculate fun treats and foods from around the world & my husband is a chef so it takes a lot to get a chefs kiss approval from me. Leo thank you so much for bringing Classy Hippie Tea to Sacramento and sharing your love for tea with us here so we can now share your love and our love for tea with other people now also!!

my sister and i took my mom here as a surprise for her birthday and genuinely, i do not think we…read morecould have had a better experience! it was just us for the tasting and we had such a wonderful time! immediately walking in, the vibes and ambience were excellent. the decor and atmosphere is very cool and you instantly get hit with the smell of delicious tea as soon as you walk in! the service was absolutely amazing, and we learned so much about tea and history in such an immersive, intentional way. the food was delightful and paired/contrasted so beautifully with the delicious food courses. we will absolutely be back and i seriously can't recommend this place enough! the high tea was incredible and i can only assume everything else they host/create/sell is wonderful too. thank you for the amazing experience!

Omg... If YOU REMEMBER HINA'S TEA ....that closes fifteen years ago...you will remember Steve and…read moreLily. This is their shop now. We ran into them at the California State Fair selling their teas. It was so good to see them again. Their teas are similiar to Hina's. I am so delighted to find them again. If you are a tea drinker this is the place to go.

I was drawn to Pittador Brews not only because they offer coffee, but because of the name. My…read morehusband and I had a Pit/Lab mix who passed away a few years ago so we had stop in and see what they were all about. Pittador Brews is located on the same street as La Terraza Mexican Restaurant. The inside was very cozy with an obvious dog theme mixed with Steampunk. They had different types of tea and coffee bags for sale on one wall and essentials for sale on the other. They also offered board games to sit and play while enjoying your beverage which my daughter and niece loved. I ordered the Iced Brown Butter Latte that was available on the seasonal menu. The drink was good, not great, but still worked for an afternoon pick me up. I probably should have ordered it as a hot drink, but I love my iced coffees. Staff weren't overly friendly - just took my drink order and that was mostly it. There was 1 person packaging the teas and 1 other person making the drink orders. Overall, it's a very cute place. I love the concept and the name. Not sure if I would make a special trip back to Pittador Brews, but maybe I would stop in the next time we are in Old Sac. It's a great place to grab some loose tea for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Check them out if you're in the area!

I cannot say enough good things about Qisa! The pink chai is a must. You can order it on its own in…read morea cup or get a pot of hot pink chai to share. They describe it as Pink Chai as "green tea simmered with cardamom and fennel, milk, sweetened, and topped with pistachios." I'd add that it's quite creamy and even a bit salty! I've also tried some of their unique matcha drinks like the banana matcha, which is on the milker side. Qisa is also a great place to study or get work done. There are plenty of seats and outlets, and when weather is nice, the outdoor seating is great.

Qisa Coffee is one of the best places to get work done in Curtis Park. There is ample seating and…read moreall of the tables on the back wall and near the front windows have access to electrical outlets for charging. Plenty of outdoor seating as well if you want to get some Vitamin D. Their drink menu is great and their food menu is extensive. My favorite is the pistachio latte, their teas, and the chicken rolls. Their matchas aren't a star (for me at least) and I would opt for something else. The staff is very quick to get orders out so you're never waiting very long, even during busy hours. No designated parking lot of plenty of residential 2-hour parking around. Just be careful of signs to avoid any parking tickets. Come try!

I tried their seasonal Toast N' Jam Latte. It was a pretty light drink, in terms of none of the…read moreflavors being overpowering. It really did remind me of having toast with some jam, so it's an aptly named drink. Definitely not overly sweet, which was a huge plus for me. Presentation was nice as well! Service was very nice and friendly/welcoming. There were four bar stools inside and one small table outside, but other than that I didn't see any seating. I'm not in the Oak Park area that often, but this is definitely a great coffee shop addition to Sac!

I was an enthusiastic patron of this location when it was operated by Naked, and I believe the…read moreowner of Black Sails used to be Naked's roaster at some point, which explains the current high quality beans and roast. It may also explain some changes outside the roast that haven't fared as well. Twice now Black Sails ground my coffee beans on the wrong setting. I asked for a coarse grind for a french press and both times I received a super fine grind that I could only use with espresso machine or moka pot. I wanted to dial in these issues with the Black Sails team and figure out the setting on their burr grinder so I can just ask for that instead of relying on their expertise (which obviously is lacking re grinding beans--they roast them great, grinding...not so much). I asked the barista if I could come around the counter to see what setting they have, and I was granted permission. While I was behind the counter a fellow from the back of house opened a glass door and rudely interrupted the conversation and work the barista and I were doing saying, "You can't be back there you have to go around to the other side now." I tried to explain that the barista said it was okay, that my coffee has been ground incorrectly and I'm trying to figure the right setting. He again interrupted me, shutting me down, "I don't care, you need to get around the counter, you can't be back here." Here I am, trying to stay a customer after several bad experiences, giving them the benefit of the doubt, just to be talked to by a staff member like a COP. Where's the humanity, the human connection to build community? I had that community with the previous establishment, and I was really hoping to have that with Black Sails--and I love pirate themes, but alas, it's not meant for me. Long story short: Their roast is great, coffee is just fine. Their customer service is hit or miss, the owner is nice, but some staff are not. Beware of buying coffee beans if you need them to grind them, they're not good at that and are generally unhelpful in working with you to find the right grind. Some things that I loved when the spot was owned by Naked that are gone now (and I hope Black Sails brings back): -You could grind your own coffee (this let's you learn what particular grind works with your brew system). I would go back to Black Sails if they put the burr grinder back out for customers. -Coffee was sold in 1 pound PAPER bags, not 12 ounce plastic bags at slightly higher prices like they're doing now. We don't need the plastic coffee bag gimmick, if your'e drinking your coffee slow enough to need an impermeable bag your'e drinking coffee wrong--just put it in the freezer or a glass jar. Also, you could have really cool stamps of the Kraken to stamp paper bags--that's more pirate-like anyways, and probably cheaper. -There was a really cool life size skeleton in the old place, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a dazzling necklace, it's gone now, despite the coffee house theme being pirates? The skeleton is in the back I'm told... I reached out to Black Sails about this issue through their website contact page, but they have yet to parley.

Goodside continues to be one of my favorite coffee shops in the city. It's in an easy spot to get…read moreto with street parking and garage parking available. While it's paid, it's typically worth it especially if you plan to hang out for a bit. It's also very walkable from midtown or downtown. Inside is warm and inviting with a beautiful mural, plants, and fun wallpaper with a good amount of seating, plenty of windows and great natural lighting. They have a good variety of drinks and the coffee is delicious. They offer some seasonal drinks and most of them can be ordered in their off season of they still have the ingredients. My favorite orders are their flat white, vanilla rose latte, chai, and dirty chai. They also offer pastries and bagels for food options and the lox bagel is my favorite. The team here is always friendly and the owner, Chuck, is often making drinks and chatting with customers. I love this spot for meetings, a weekend coffee, and meeting up with friends.

The Good Side Coffee just earned a permanent spot on my mental "I will be back" list…read more From the moment I pulled up, I already knew this place was different. Corner location, actual side parking (which is rare), and the whole space just looks... intentional. Modern, clean, and aesthetically dialed in without feeling try-hard. And then you walk in. It's beautiful in there. Like -- genuinely one of the cutest coffee shops I've been in. The mural alone deserves its own moment, and even the restroom is thoughtfully designed (yes, I notice these things). Everything feels clean, polished, and almost hotel-lobby level nice. You would never guess they've been open for six years -- it looks brand new. Now let's talk about the experience. Eva at the register was super helpful. I told her straight up -- I didn't want to order my usual mocha because I didn't want to compare it to Starbucks or Dutch Bros and set myself up for disappointment. She helped guide me toward something different, and that was the best decision I could've made. Enter: the Raspberry Nirvana. It's a mocha with raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla -- and I accidentally ordered it iced at first. Took one sip and immediately thought, this is so good... I wish it was hot. Realized that's what I originally wanted, brought it back, and they remade it quickly with zero attitude. Just kindness and efficiency. Shoutout to the manager (who was the one remaking it) -- super nice, no hesitation, just handled it. Now the drink itself? Ridiculous. The hot version? Even better. The flavor is so specific and layered that it doesn't taste like something you could just find anywhere. It's the kind of drink you don't just enjoy in the moment -- it's the kind you think about later. Like, "I need to go back and get that exact drink again." That's rare. It's not just sweet. It's not just coffee. It's balanced in a way that feels intentional -- like someone actually cared about how those flavors hit together. We also got plenty of seating, the vibe stayed calm and welcoming, and the whole place just felt... easy to be in. Between: * The aesthetic * The cleanliness * The genuinely kind staff * And a drink that's now stuck in my brain Yeah -- they're on my good side for real. If you're like me and don't want to order your usual because you don't want to compare it to big chains, do yourself a favor and try something new here. Let them guide you. Because now when I think "raspberry mocha," I'm not thinking about anywhere else -- I'm thinking about The Good Side Coffee. And I'll absolutely be back.

I adore Luna Cafe! It's such a welcome addition to Citrus Heights. The couple that runs the cart…read moreare so sweet and they make amazing coffee! They use high-quality beans from Temple Coffee and its leaps and bounds better than the chain coffee shops in the area. Plus, their little lending library is such a sweet idea. I plan to come back often!

This coffee truck is the best I've ever had. I'm obsessed. My favorite drink is the strawberry…read morematcha with cold foam. I want to try every drink on the menu now! Service was amazing! The truck layout was cute!