If you're a coffee lover in Sacramento, Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters is a must-visit. We absolutely loved both the coffee and the food here--it's clear they take their craft seriously. The Drinks: Their Mocha was really impressive. It had great, deep flavors and wasn't just overpowered by sugar like at some other spots. The Eats: Personal recommendation: go for the Pizza Bagel and the Croissants. Both were fresh and the perfect accompaniment to the caffeine. The indoor seating is a bit limited, so it's something to keep in mind if you're planning to stay and work, but the overall vibe was great. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which really added to the experience. read more

review you could post: I tried the Cherry Basil Oat Milk Latte, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. It was absolutely delicious! The cherry and basil complemented each other beautifully without either flavor being overpowering. The oat milk made it smooth and creamy, creating a perfectly balanced and refreshing latte. If you're looking to try something a little different, I definitely recommend giving this one a try! read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Cherry Basil Oat milk latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Pretty good! They have a great maple latte. Tried their violet lemonade which was refreshing but a bit artificial as they use lemonade concentrate. Overall super nice staff and I've heard great thing about their chai. Would like to try more items! Note: No outlets at this location, but good enough seating to do work! read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Violet lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped by for breakfast recently and loved it!! The staff was so friendly and the coffee and food was delicious. The avocado toast was so filling and a big highlight. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Inside where you order - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I wanted to support a local coffee shop this morning so I stopped into Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters before work. Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters in located on Folsom Blvd next to Hilltop Tavern, so street parking is only available. We went early this morning so there was no problem finding parking. I like to check and see if coffee shops have specials and they had a Fall menu with a Pumpkin Chai, a Fall Flat White and a few other choices - I went with an Iced Praline Latte. It was pretty good - not too sweet and strong enough to get my morning going. The inside is nice and minimal - I loved watching the employees make their coffee roasts next door and there were some people sitting at tables and enjoying their coffee. It was a very relaxed vibe. Staff were friendly, but they definitely take their time when making drinks. Luckily, I had some extra time to kill this morning so it wasn't too big of a deal. I also paid $8+ for my drink including tip, but that's the going rate nowadays. Support local! I will be back soon! Check them out! read more

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Chocolate Fish is such an odd, but catchy name, so it makes all the more memorable lol! I did a quick stop here and ordered a Matcha Latte. Personally I don't like my lattes too sweet so I thought they did a good job in making my drink! The Matcha quality is good! My husband had a cappuccino and his was WOW. I'd have to grab a coffee for sure next time. The staff were sweet and they took about 5 minutes to make our order. The store was quite spacious and had plenty of seating on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I had never been here before, but my wife discovered this coffee house while she was on a business trip and asked if I wanted her to bring back some whole beans. I'm glad she did! The beans were absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and some of the best coffee I've had in a long time. Now I definitely want to stop in myself next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates great coffee. read more

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This location is in little Italy of Sacramento. The place itself is pretty small but very welcoming. I ordered one of their seasonal drinks (cannot remember the name) but it was a mocha with yummy chocolate shavings. It's a nice place to stop by for coffee if you are in the area but be weary they do have limited seating. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

East sac location of choc fish- favorite iced chai is what I always get here! The staff is so nice! This location was big! A huge area to work or relax inside and a nice outdoor patio! Parking is in the back! They also accept Apple Pay and have a coffee rewards program! read more

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Go here for my weekly treat of the cortado with hint of honey. Now, I get the honeycomb flat white, I love it better than the latte, less milk. I had their matcha, I like their coffee better. The baristas are all kind and welcoming! They always answering our crazy questions. Jas has been making our drinks pretty! There is a dude that does it to but can't remember his name. The place is spacious and has outside seatings. read more

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Great coffee and lots of seating. I ordered the seasonal apple chaider which was a nice warm drink for this Sacramento cold. read more

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I was not overly the top wowed by their drinks. Everyone in our group agreed the drinks all seemed more watery than flavorful. Their food options were great! I love the ambiance of the space. There's so many fun places to sit including outside. Parking was not fun to figure out. This is not really a coffee shop where you want to stay and get a lot to work done. It's good for 1-2 hours at most. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I looked for coffee roasters near my hotel and chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters had what I was looking for. The guidelines I use is someplace that serves white mocha because that's my husband's favorite drink. So looking YELP they listed white mocha and walked over this March morning. They had a selection of muffins, pastries and cookies. Just the ticket! I ordered a monthly special drink, their tiramisu latte iced and a croissant. My drink was exactly what I wanted. There is lots of inside seating and a patio that faces Folsom Blvd. I decided to get coffee beans to take home, and while waiting in line I spotted the menu of foods they can prepare. The inside was what one would expect, with tall seats, cafe seats inside and a large table with benches and a stack of books for kids. Thank you Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters for providing a pleasant breakfast and coffee. I look forward to brewing the coffee beans when I get back to Tucson, Arizona. read more

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The mocha latte I got yesterday was amazing!! It was smooth, rich, creamy and everything in-between. The toast was amazing as well. Not sure how I've always been next door and never stopped by here. Will I be coming back? Most definitely! read more

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Let me start by saying the avocado toast was the best I ever had . Fresh ingredients for sure . And it was also filling. The tables def needed cleaning, and they were wobbly as well. It looks like they sticked sugar packets under it, so my mom and I didn't really sit comfortably. Service was friendly and coffee was good. read more

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This is my first visit to Chocolate Fish and I have to say, I loved it! Coming from Seattle where there are boutique cafes on every corner, I have a high bar for great coffee. I typically order an Americano or traditional cappuccino but the seasonal offer of a flat white with chai and nutmeg sounded perfect on this autumn day! Im a sucker for latte art and this cute little pumpkin greeting me did not disappoint! The flat white had the perfect hint of chai without overwhelming the coffee and the sprinkle of nutmeg on top added just the right amount of "extra." So happy my brother recommended I stop in while visiting our family here. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Sacramento! read more

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A little overpriced but definitely worth it if you plan to stay - they had great lighting and a wonderful vibe. Would be a great cafe to hang out in. The matcha with berry foam was delicious! read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - iced matcha with cherry foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

good quality coffee beans, but pretentious baristas/poor customer service, coming from someone who's been a barista for 9 years the attitude from staff is unnecessary, also they don't serve cold brew, just iced flash coffee and nitro coffee. And they don't carry straws. Overpriced for lattes, tiramisu was very milky and lacked in flavor. Appreciate their aesthetic but not impressed with service. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Tiramisu and iced flash coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is a cute coffee shop in downtown Sacramento close to Trader Joe's. It is super cute inside and has an upscale vibe. The employees are kind and work hard. I ordered the avocado smash and added an egg. I was surprised the egg was hard boiled but it was still delicious. I enjoyed the lemon taste; it made it feel more fresh. I ordered the beehive brew. I'm not a super sweet coffee person so this was a perfect match for me. I would definitely come back here. read more

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Found this place on Yelp and decided to check it out. Had high expectations because of the good reviews and apparently it's a top rated coffee place in the area. My sister and I decided to get the tiramisu latte and were disappointed. First of all, we got it with oat milk and the total came out to be $10 for each latte. We're from LA, and this is the most expensive latte we've paid for. When we got it, it looked watery and light in color and tasted like watery milk to be honest. Maybe the other drinks are tasty but this was a miss for us. Don't recommend. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Tiramisu latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been to this location a handful of times over the last few years and I was never impressed with this spot, but my experience yesterday was worthy of a review. I visited this cafe with my mom. When we arrived, there was no line, no one waiting for drinks, and only a few patrons sitting inside. We ordered 1 iced latte ($7), 2 cherry on top Matcha's (each $9). While we waited for our drinks, I was watching them being made. The barista making the matcha seemed very into the drink, he was taking his time measuring and getting everything right, which I appreciated. But, it took 10 minutes for him to make, a little long in my opinion. The drink itself was alright, I could not taste the cherry in the cold foam, and the matcha itself had too much milk and not enough ice in it. For $18 for 2 of these, I was expecting to be blown away, and I was not. I get handed the matchas and now a different barista proceeds to make the iced latte. He filled the cup about 85% to the top with only milk, topped it with espresso, and added maybe 7 ice cubes. Anyone who knows how to make a proper iced latte knows that that ratio is completely wrong. I knew the drink would be bad just looking at it, but I took it anyway and handed it to my mom. We walked out, she tried it, and said it literally tasted like nothing, no espresso flavor at all. We spent $27, so I turned around and went back to the counter. I told the women behind the counter that the drink was awful, it had way too much milk, and needed to be made again, with more ice and less milk this time. She handed the order off to the original barista who made the drink initially. He asked what was wrong with it, she said "the customer wants less milk and more ice", and this definetly made him mad. He remade it, slammed the shot glass he was using on the counter, added milk and ice, said "here you go" to me very rudely, no eye contact. Seriously? First, learn how to make a proper latte. Second, don't be rude to customers who are spending their money on an establishment expecting something worthy of drinking. My mom said the latte was still not good, the espresso itself was sour and bitter. We won't be returning. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Summer specials menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is a little further of a walk but it's always nice walking here. Depending upon when you get here, it can be difficult finding a place to sit. The staff has always been pleasant. Their pastries are good but the sourdough bread and their avocado toast options tend to be my favorite. But, depending upon who makes this they can tend to be a little stingy on the avocado. Frustrating especially with the cost of what you pay. My reasons for the four stars is the avocado police, hard to find a seat and no WiFi. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Latte and mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Well, first things first I've been to this place before and they did not disappoint at all. I came back today to try a seasonal Banana Bread Latte out of curiosity and it was absolutely AMAZING. I was shocked at how good it was and I would 100% get this again. The quality of everything that goes into their coffee is very well done. The service is super friendly and the staff was amazing! The ambiance is really nice in there too ;) read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Banana Bread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Yummy coffee and delicious toast! Fun vibe and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Easy walk from UC Davis for a lunch break/pick me up.

Given their name, you could understand my confusion after seeing Chocolate Fish show up in my Yelp results for local coffee shops. It's not to say it's weird for a chocolate shop to serve coffee, but for a hot second there, I thought I had typed in my search incorrectly in my drowsy state of mind. Of course, that's before I realized that this place isn't actually a chocolate shop at all. Which then led to me looking up how they got such a seemingly random name (a chocolate fish is a chocolate confection in New Zealand that is rewarded for a job well done). Which, naturally, piqued my curiosity as to how good this place just might be. I've got to say - I didn't figure that falling down a rabbit hole would end up dictating where I'd end up getting coffee to start my day! Now, almost immediately after stepping inside, I felt pretty optimistic about my chances here. While there isn't a ton of seating relative to its size, the look of this place is great - the decor is modern, the vibe is cozy, and there is coffee roasting set-up sits in the open for everyone to see. As for the menu, it's pretty straight forward, with its half dozen or so varieties of espresso, handful of coffees and cold brews, "down under' options, and teas. They also have a smattering of sourdough toast offerings and some baked goodies in their display case, but be aware it's all generally lighter coffee shop fare, in case you're looking for something more substantial to eat. -- SMASHED AVO TOAST - Avocado, EVOO, Lemon, Salt & Pepper on Sourdough Bread with an Egg (+$2) As decent as it looked, this was pretty underwhelming. The eggs were nicely cooked and there was a decent amount of avocado, but there was a smidge too much salt and it was barely toasted, if at all - super pale in color and lacking that toasted texture. -- NITRO COFFEE - Nitrogenated Japanese-style Flashed Brewed Iced Coffee Not amazing, but not bad either. The coffee had a smooth consistency and it didn't taste all that bitter. Most importantly, it had a nice caffeine kick to it, as it definitely perked me up a bit. -- LAVENDER FIELDS LATTE - Ghiradelli White Mocha with Lavender I didn't try much of this one, but what I did have was just okay. To me, it felt more like a regular white mocha/latte, as the lavender felt very subtle. Still, it was pretty refreshing on such a hot day. -- MINT MATCHA - Matcha Latte Sweetened with Mint The description of this sounded both interesting and odd while the taste of it landed somewhere in the middle. The blend of the mint and matcha was a little funky in the beginning, but it was fine a few sips in. Still, I'd prefer a plain matcha instead. While the coffees and toast were a bit of a mixed bag, service here is pretty solid. All of the workers who helped us were quite nice and fairly efficient in preparing our orders. Despite how great it was, though, I can't say it's enough for me to round up from THREE AND A HALF STARS. None of it is to say that Chocolate Fish is bad, especially since the most "traditional" drink I've tried is by far the best. It's just that while others have clearly had great experiences here, and despite how this place is definitely worth trying, I personally might be more inclined to head to the likes of Temple instead. read more

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Chocolate Fish is one of the original roasters in the Sacramento area and this location always delivers their original flavors and quality! My go to is their Mocha, but they have great cold brew and seasonal drinks too. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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They actually roast the coffee inside which I apparently overlooked in the name of the company . I got the praline iced latte breve? So delicious... I'm actually here again with the family!! read more

Was craving coffee after a Trader Joe's run and happened to stumble upon this place. The staff were definitely helpful upon entering and helping with drink options. They also offer 10% percent off is you are a student which is a great perk. Prices are what you'd expect for a typical local coffee shop however; it's definitely worth it. I got a mocha and matcha latte which were both delicious! Almost a perfect balance between coffee and sweeteners. Definitely a great spot to try for a coffee date as it's very spacious with lots of places to sit inside or outside. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte w/ honey. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Woah quite a popular coffee spot. People bring their families here including the kids. It's like a whole Disneyland crew lol. And I can see why this place is a hit. Very crowd-pleasing drinks. Quite smooth and toasty coffee brew taste buuut with no distinct funky/fruity flavor notes. Straightforward quality. There is hot chocolate available for youngins. :p Can't really recommend the things that I tried from the bakery case (oatmeal raisin cookie, peanut butter cookie, banana chocolate chip bread) as they were cold and a bit stale-crumbly. Huge props to the baristas maintaining a zen state focusing on making drinks with the extremely echoey interior. I was starting to get antsy in the ordering line because of the amplified sharp voices from all of the other patrons. Parking is not the greatest but not too difficult. Best to search for parking in the neighborhood 1-2 blocks away. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Iced mocha, iced coffee, oatmeal raisin cookie, peanut butter cookie, banana chocolate chip bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love how spacious the place is. There's plenty of seating. The customer service was amazing! The coffee was okay (3.75/5) I got a honey latte with almond milk. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Honey latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Superb lattes, fun seasonal flavors, and their lemonade is so good too. Very friendly and their locations are all so cute

Perhaps a quick cleanup before they open? These were taken approximately 7:15am A week later, 7:15AM and still terrible on the Patio. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Patio at Opening Time. Not a nice place to enjoy their excellent coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I got the avocado french toast with the works. I've also had their almond butter toast as well. I think their coffee is better personally! read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Open at 6am in the area that's all I needed. Coffee is good, even without sweetener or whatever you put in it. Cookie was also good. Their baked section looks awesome but I went with the classic. No parking except in the neighborhood though. Free WiFi but no outlets, patio seating, dog friendly, reasonable prices. Just another local coffee shop. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Iced coffee and chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came early for a skills class at the Med Center and had an hour of downtime. Walked 15 minutes from UCD to get to this roastery. The coffeeshop had two community tables and a couple of tables for two or three. Bags of raw beans were stacked where the coffee roaster was on the side, which probably took half of the real estate. Ordered a 12 oz Latte and Smashed Avo on Toast with the Works, which meant sourdough, avocado, EVOO, lemon w/ radish, sprouts, and nut dukkha. Coffee and open faced sandwich were both good. Can't really complain about the prices as that's just how they are. I was curious at the coffee beans on deck and wondered why they weren't classified as to roast type (blonde, medium and dark) but were packaged according to sweetness and acidity. The barista asked me if I had any questions as I was exiting the premises. She informed me that the beans were mostly roasted medium and confirmed that they were bagged according to characteristic. I learned something new for breakfast. Will be back for freshly roasted java next time. read more

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A friend and I took their home barista class with Victoria. She is a GREAT and fun teacher. The class was very interesting. I had NO IDEA how much if a science project each espresso drink is. Thanks Victoria for all the fun. read more

Two words: praline latte. Holy crap! Great flavor and not too sweet. And the foam was on a different level! Top 5 coffee drink right here. Pretty sure this is a seasonal offering so head over there now while it's still available! Service was great too! I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Praline latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

My cousin and I came to Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters for a latte art class. We each paid $96 and spent about 2 hours with Antonio learning and practicing how to make latte art. I liked that it was just the two of us; it felt more personal and hands on. There's a small room in the back near the coffee bar for customers, and it has a glass window that looks into the main area where people are picking up their drinks, which added to the experience. Antonio was really patient with us, and my cousin and I had a great time. It was definitely a cool experience. At the end, we each got to make latte art on a cup of coffee we got to drink. read more

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters - Latte Art Class - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Their lattes are the best! Anytime I travel, I look for good coffee shops with house made syrups and rarely am able to find them. I hit the jackpot this time. I don't remember the exact drinks that I tried but they were so good I went all 3 days I was in town. I also tried the avocado toast and the almond butter toast and both were so good. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area. read more

Ok so the coffee was good. I'm pretty pick about cold brews and iced coffees, so I did enjoy this one quite a bit. Menu is good and reasonably priced for more substantial food - not many pastries if that's what you're looking for. The cafe itself is not it. WiFi password you have to ask for which for socially anxious neurodivergents is unfortunate. NO OUTLETS?! Super weird for a coffee shop. read more

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