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Great friendly local bar! Location: Located across the street from John C. Fremont park on the corner of 16th and P street. 16th has a lot of great bars and Karma is such a great anchor. While not the biggest bar, there is also patio and seating on the sidewalk along the bar. Karma also has a second floor that can be rented with space to host a small cozy party with friends. The second floor has a great view of the park as well. Bathroom is just outside the bar. Service: What makes this place so great is the bar staff. They are super friendly to regulars and newbies alike. Also while the line can get long they are pretty quick at getting drink ordered filled. Despite how busy it can get I haven't had to wait in the line very long. Drinks/Food: They have a nice selection of rotating drinks and it's something that I love to try out every time I am here. However, I am a big sucker for their espresso martinis. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

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First impressions - cool cozy bar in Midtown. Perfect place to visit during the cold December evenings, especially with their selection of hot drinks. Perhaps it's also the holidays, but the decor gives the place quite a bit of kitschy charm. Drinks were solid and if I recall correctly, decently priced at around $12-$13 a pop for ours. The space is a bit on the small side, so perhaps not the best place for larger crowds. It wasn't crazy crowded the evening we went; however, I still found myself bumping into the person behind me due to the close quarter seating. Definitely on my list of bars to revisit. Cheers. read more

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I've driven past Karma Brew countless times but never stopped in. I was craving an espresso martini, and the reviews said they had the best, so I finally checked it out. The space is small and cozy, with eclectic seating and lots of quirky wall décor that give it a charming vibe. The bartender was incredibly friendly, and the espresso martini was one of the best I've had in Sacramento. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Rysen S.

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Really cool atmosphere! Good beer and cocktail menu! A happy and immersive place. Service was great- friendly and helpful! read more

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Ya know... I have driving by this location a few million times and never stopped by! Shame on me! GREAT staff, hands down awesome! My date and I really appreciated the small location and vibe! Nice little pizza and beer date was perfect and Karma delivered! read more

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Haley S.

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My friends & I have come here many a time for a drink. Love the service here. Prices are fair & there are many drink options! I'm basic, but really enjoy how they make their Moscow Mules here. Only downside is that the bar is a little small, but the ambiance is fun & overall, adds a great energy to a night out! read more

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Michael B.

27 days ago

Karma Brew is a corner bar serving a variety of mixed drinks and beers. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about what they serve. This is a warm and friendly place to go. Try the new outdoor deck, it is great! Lots of room for all. read more

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Nick L.

27 days ago

Espresso Martini was great. But they only filled the glass half way up. When I asked the bar tender, this skinny guy oddly began to argue with me like I was lying and told me it was full pour. Super odd. Won't be coming back. read more

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Had a great time at Karma brew, a cozy little cocktail bar. They make the best espresso martinis in sac! Also love their outdoor patio area. Great spot for catching up with friends :) read more

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11 months ago

Well how did I miss this place?! The best customer service, shout out to Mike! Espresso Martini is awesome, nothing in sactown compares!! Eclectic vibe for all ages and stages! Enjoy! Tasty af! read more

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Allison C.

9 months ago

My friends and I love this place. Never have a bad time here. We know the staff and they're always super friendly and the service is fast. The espresso martini is amazing and their cakes are too. We just got free cake from the bartender and the owner. Vibes are amazing here. read more

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Troy S.

2 months ago

Call it "cozy" or "eclectic" if you wish, but this is basically a dive bar--dark, grubby, and a little depressing. The prices, however, do not match the low-end ambiance. $9.75 for a 10-oz beer? $12 for a half-cup pour of champagne? Oh, and the two employees I interacted with were indifferent and flat-out rude, respectively. read more

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Visited Karma Brew and the staff was incredibly sweet. The bartender made me an espresso martini, and while I knew I might not like it, I appreciated his effort. The vibe was nice, though not my usual scene, but definitely worth checking out! read more

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Olivia R.

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Stopped in for a quick drink on a nice afternoon! I was served quickly and took a seat inside. There's a cool vibe inside, lots of reclaimed furniture and unique art. There's so much to look at! When I come back I'll probably sit outside though, the incense smell was making me a little nauseous, but I'm super sensitive to smells. I don't think it'd bother a normal person read more

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Cool bar with a cozy vibe. Good spot to meet I got a witches brew for a Halloween themed drink. Not sure what was in it but it was dark blue. Tasted sweet but also strong! They have a lot of options and also food but haven't tried any of it yet. read more

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I love this funky little spot. It's eclectic and has such a lovely cozy feel to it. Great little spot to hit after dinner. Not sure about the food as I didn't have any. They have a small selection of stuff on tap and bottled beers. I think where it's at is the mixed drinks. I decided to try their Sakeccino - Which is exactly what you would expect - A cappuccino made with sake. This was so good. Prefect aperitivo even though I had it for more of a dessert. The lil French palmier that came with it was perfection. read more

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Bre B.

11 months ago

loving the ambience at night!! drinks are kinda pricey but they are delicious! staff have always been kind and helpful whenever i've been in. they rent out their space upstairs for events and it's the perfect little spot for a friday night chat with the girlies :) read more

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This is the best bar because it's not a bar. I don't go to bars but I come here. There are no rowdy brawls, people drunk off their butts, no loud annoying music. The people coming here seem pretty normal, not there to just get drunk. Also there is an extended patio now so you can people watch. Dog friendly because the owner Anthony has a dog. That is definitely a plus. The people who work here are friendly and chill. I've never had any problems here. The upstairs is open Friday and Saturday from 8-12pm so I recommend coming then, it's nice and cozy. Food and drink wise they're known for mixed coffee alcohol drinks that I haven't tried cuz I don't drink. I just come for the good vibes and the unique decor, and of course the people when I feel like I finally wanna socialize outside of work once a week or so. read more

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Erin R.

1 year ago

I debated whether or not to review this place because it felt kind of like a cozy, unique gem that I didn't want to get swarmed, but they absolutely deserve the shoutout. The menu has a good range of different types of drinks (wine, beers, cocktails) without overwhelming you with options. There's also actual food available (pizza, dolmas, mozarella) and i haven't tried it yet but i have a feeling it's good. It was nice to see actual food offered rather than just snacks. The bartenders here are really genuine, there isn't like a fake customer service thing going on and they're easy to talk to. I asked for a beer similar to the last one I ordered and the bartender offered two different suggestions with reasons why they were similar. The decor and incense are my favorite parts. There's a unique eclecticism that I can really just best describe as nostalgic and comfortable. Lots of wood furniture/furnishing and mismatch pillows to sit on, artwork on the walls and some stained glass windows, and two mirrors on the ceiling. If you've ever been to older restaurants in south lake Tahoe (like before it was exclusively for rich people's summer homes) it's got the same feeling, if that makes sense? It's not pretentious, the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting, and it's clearly well-loved by the owner(s), employees, and regulars. If you're in midtown and want to get a drink and enjoy a very authentic Sacramento spot, I highly recommend going here. read more

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Gabi B.

1 year ago

This review has been long overdue, but I have to say, Karma Brew is one of my absolute favorite places in Sac for a multitude of reasons. Their drinks are phenomenal, ambiance is so cozy and welcoming, and their entire wait staff are amazing people. Specifically, I came in the evening before Thanksgiving to unwind from the day, and was interrupted by an incredibly drunk man while I was taking my order. He got so close to me that I could feel his breath on my face and was whispering to me as if he knew me. He was insistent that I had to let him buy me a drink, and that I needed to sit next to him. I firmly told him "No thank you" 4 times, and when it was clear that he wasn't respecting me (as he kept leaning in closer to me), my bartender, Kris, shut him down and told him that his behavior wasn't welcome. He tried arguing with Kris, but my awesome bartender stood firmly. After calling my guardian angel a "f***ing idiot", Drunk Guy finally sulked over back to his seat. Kris notified one of the owners, Mikey, who immediately instructed Drunk Guy that his behavior isn't welcome, and that he had to leave right then and there. Drunk Guy of course stayed in his seat and started throwing a hissy fit, but Mikey stood his ground and held the door open for him. I watched them talk outside for ages, Drunk Guy getting in Mikey's face multiple times, yet Mikey and another fantastic bartender, Jose, kept the situation under control and I felt safe the entire time, accompanied with an amazing boozey hot cocoa. I love Karma, because not only do I feel not judged for being my most authentic self by dressing, looking, and operating differently than your average Sacramentan, I feel celebrated for who I am. Their staff genuinely care about their drinks, their guests, and their bar. If you're in Sacramento for one night only, make sure to stop by Karma Brew (and get a Cadillac Margarita, they're the best)! read more

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Destinie Z.

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During a night out downtown karma is a must stop if we're in the mood for espresso martinis. Seriously some of the best espresso martinis I've had in Sacramento. Minus one star bc one night we came in and vibes were high key off. We were asked multiple times to show our IDs even though we had already gotten drinks? My whole group was 30 years old + not like a bunch of rowdy teens. Just found it odd the same bartender asked for them from every individual person more than once. The bathroom is also in an alley which isn't the most desirable for women or really anybody. I'll definitely return bc service is usually very enjoyable and the martinis are great. read more

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Karma is so close to where I live and convenient. I have tried the tapas in the past and it was some of the worst food I've ever had. Do not recommend eating here. Last night I ordered two Irish coffees with a girl. She swiped the card and we sat down. After almost 20 minutes I went back to the bar to let them know I never got the drinks. Mike the bartender apologized and made our drinks right away. The decorations inside of karma are pretty wild. read more

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Our second bar hop stop. Cute brew spot with outdoor and indoor seating, also dog friendly. We ordered an espresso martini and it was a solid. I like mine more on the sweeter side but overall great. read more

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Tatyana D.

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I was brought here on a crawl stop. Staff is good. Drinks were accordingly to the crawl. However, the owner had an attitude towards the patrons and even noticed with his staff. Definitely, he shouldn't have signed up his spot for the crawl. I was going to add to my list of usual spots, but He left a bad taste in our mouths. Sure he doesn't care. But hopefully no one else experiences it. read more

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This place is definitely an acquired taste. After scouring a few Yelp reviews for a wine bar in my area I decided this was my Sunday Night destination. My vote MEH! Overall I loved the eclectic vibe and the place had a chill ambiance but I was left missing something! The food-YUCK! I've been trying to be more open with my food selection as of late but this may be way beyond my comfort zone. I will say I will give it another try but I'm not too keen. This place is tiny and cluttered but the vibe was chill so stop by and tell me how it went read more

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I've been obsessed with this place since I stumbled across it around January 2022. It's a tradition to start at Thai Canteen and walk over to Karma. When it's packed it's difficult to find a place to sit, so plan accordingly. The bartenders are cool. Loved the musician as well. I'm happy they had mulled wine bc this place is the only one that can do it right. LA doesn't it have it. I tell all my SoCal friends who visit NorCal to go to this spot. read more

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Ok this place reminds of some of the dive wine bars in SF. That's my favorite kind of place! Love the sangria (no liquor at all in it which is a plus for me cuz I don't drink any liquor) very flavorful. Have yet to try the food but the menu is small but the hummus seems to be a popular choice. They do have a full bar it looks like so there's something for everyone. They're also dog friendly!!! read more

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If you're looking for a unique bar experience, the cozy, friendly, tasty atmosphere that is Karma Brew is it! I've been here twice, and the drinks plus welcoming bartenders have sealed this place as one of my go-to bars from now on. My friend recommended their espresso martinis and they were amazing, I'm not really a coffee cocktail type of person, but I had a 2nd round, they were so smooth. On the weekends, the owner's nephew aka our bartender for the night, let us know that there is a 2nd story where guests can hang out and enjoy music (I think he said there was a DJ?). I'd love to return and check it out. They offer food and have a patio and restroom located next to the bar, that requires a key. Cheers! read more

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Great place to relax in the sun and have a drink. A lot of choices! Next time we will try the food. It sounds delish! Had a Negroni, gin & tonic, beer, and French 75. All good!! Staff was great. Bar dog , Rex, was sunbathing and relaxing with us on the patio. Fun place with music. Check it out. read more

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1530 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Midtown, Downtown
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(916) 917-5555
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http://www.karmabrews.com/

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Hours

What time does Karma Brew open?

Karma Brew opens at 4:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday.Karma Brew opens at 3:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.Karma Brew opens at 12:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Karma Brew close?

Karma Brew closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Karma Brew closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue 4:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed-Thu 3:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Sun 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Karma Brew take credit cards?

Yes, Karma Brew takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Karma Brew have catering options?

No, Karma Brew does not have catering options.

Does Karma Brew have a happy hour?

Yes, Karma Brew has a happy hour.

Does Karma Brew serve alcohol?

Yes, Karma Brew serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Karma Brew allow dogs?

Yes, Karma Brew allows dogs.

Does Karma Brew have TVs?

No, Karma Brew does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Karma Brew have bike parking?

Yes, Karma Brew has bike parking.

Does Karma Brew have outdoor seating?

Yes, Karma Brew has outdoor seating options.

Does Karma Brew have parking?

Yes, Karma Brew has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Karma Brew wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Karma Brew is wheelchair accessible.

Does Karma Brew allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Karma Brew allows outdoor smoking.

Does Karma Brew have free WiFi?

Yes, Karma Brew has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Karma Brew has local and organic food, quality local and international beer and wine. We have a cozy and fun atmosphere with live music and friendly staff!

History

Established in 2014.

Join us in midtown Sacramento and help us kick off our great new place! We've brought the best of brews, wine and tapas to the corner of 16th and P street. Check out our website for more press, reviews, and restaurant history.

Meet the Business Owner: Anthony S.

Anthony has owned multiple restaurants and cafe's throughout northern California. He is the karma Brew recipe talent, come out and see what delicious things he comes up with daily.

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4.4(47 reviews)

0.4 mi•Midtown

Been here for a fun 80s themed Yelp event and more recently for "May the 4th Be With You" (5/4/26)…read morecelebration with specially-themed cocktails and Star Wars trivia. I'll admit we sucked at trivia but it was a lot of fun. The Star Wars nerds made it a raucously fun night! If you're a 70s, 80s or 90s kid, you will appreciate the neon/Bowie/C3PO/8-tracks/arcade games that decorate the walls and comfy lounge. There is no food, except maybe bags of small chips for purchase. The bartenders are chill and drinks are strong (some more than others). Prices are average, I guess, for any bar in Midtown. Cool place to go when you want nostalgic vibez of the best era to grow up in!

This is my favorite bar in Midtown and everyone is great, but Ryan is our favorite. He makes great…read moredrinks and, even though they're always busy, he is super attentive and keeps everything moving. We always have a great time whenever Ryan is behind the bar!

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The Jungle Bird

3.8(843 reviews)

0.9 mi•Midtown

Absolutely love coming here with friends! It's dark inside, can get pretty packed and loud, but for…read moregood reasons. This place is located near a bunch of other restaurants and shops. There's booth and table seating, bar seating, and outdoor seating. The bartenders are nice, the drinks are amazing, and the food is also super good. My cousins and I love coming here for their May 4th Stat Wars week every year to get themed mugs and drinks. My favorite drinks here are the Macadamia Nut Chi Chi, Lava Flow, and Saturn. The drinks are strong and delicious at a good price. They serve food from 4p-10p and I'd recommend the Togarashi fries (spicy and delicious) and coconut shrimp. They recently did a menu change and added dole whip too! Definitely come check them out!

This little piece of Hawaiian paradise is so much fun! Now that there are a few tiki bars in town…read moreto choose from, the Jungle Bird still holds its own for some kitschy tiki vibes. Think dive bar meets aloha: it's crowded and dark, nicely furnished and decorated with island style, and serves amazing tropical drinks and food. We went recently for the Aftershock 2026 promotion night. First 100 drinks were on them, and they had a raffle for a pair of tickets! There was a long line when we pulled up, but luckily, my friend was able to snag a reservation right at the start of the promo. (Pro tip: always MAKE RESERVATIONS!) I know it's just a bar, but they are so busy most nights, you will be grateful you got in right away and get to sit down at a table. They also have a patio for more seating. The bar itself is small and is right at the front, so it's crowded right as you walk in. The host stand is to the right. Service was very welcoming and polite albeit slow, just for the fact that it was a very busy night. The mai tai and pina colada were delicious, fruity, and strong. We ordered Spam fried rice (my favorite), chicken potstickers (OK), and the coconut shrimp (good and not too sweet). We shared that between 3 people and it was a good snack while we sipped on our tropical drinks, but we were still hungry when we left. It's a good portion for 1-2 people for a meal, and prices were average.

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ForePlay

4.7(56 reviews)

0.5 mi•Midtown

Excellent stop to cool off after wandering the Saturday Sacramento Midtown Market!…read more SITREP Located right on K Street a block down from the Midtown Market's main channel up & down 20th Street, ForePlay is a fun stop that is full of LOTS of distractions of fun and drink to escape the heat. THE SETUP It would be imprecise to call ForePlay just an arade because it also brings in some of the fun carnie elements you'd catch at a State Fair. One of the more eclectic elements is the axe-throwing range! Tons o' fun. FULL BAR The most beneficial aspect of this stop was the full bar, which - after a couple of hours of heat in the sun while wandering the Midtown Market stalls - was a wonderful treat. Coool beer! There is random parking along the streets and some rare off-street parking lots, but limited parking during events. THE LOWDOWN This is a great stop from to duck into from the heat, or for groups making the rounds. I enjoyed watching a bridal shower when I was here!

Sad to report this place wasn't somewhere I plan to return…read more Half the pinballs machines didn't work. Three of the machines got the ball stuck and wouldn't allow me to keep playing. With each game costing one to two dollars I felt a little ripped off I couldn't even finish my game of three balls. The pool table me and my friend played on was quite frankly disgusting. Tons of stains on the table and felt peeling. The balls all chipped and scratched. Also there was some issue with something being stuck when the game was first setup with my friend putting it together but I wasn't paying attention. He had to flag down a worker to help resolve the issue. I get it, things are pricey these days, so a newer business has to find a deal when they can, but at least find a way to improve an already overly used item. I don't expect brand new pool tables, but at least tables that look like the business cares Not to mention the ground and walls were just dirty and gross. Seemed like nobody is really cleaning the place. All the tables tops seemed sticky (if you know you know). The velvet lounge just kinda seemed like a random thrown together area, but maybe on a slow Monday it didn't feel right with lack of people. The workers were great and gave great service, just sadly all the half run down amenities that is supposed to make this place great, makes it pretty lackluster. I guess come if you want the axe throwing?

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The Cabin

4.1(258 reviews)

0.5 mi•Midtown

my friend and i wanted some drinks for a night out and she got a marg and i got the s'mores…read morecocktail. the bartender rec it to me and it was amazing! smooth and sweet from the choc syrup dipped in graham cookie crumbles. they top it w marshmallows and torch it in front of you. super cool experience! inside is very woodsy and cabin retreat vibes. there's a cozy fireplace and ambient lighting. pretty busy on a friday night but still room to sit and stand. would rec!

I was so excited to come here. Ever since they opened almost a decade ago I have been yearning to…read morespend an afternoon at The Cabin. I heard it used to smell like The Home Depot and I am here for it! Unfortunately, the bar doesn't smell like wood inside any more. It smelled a bit like bleach that just lingered in our noses. My friend and I ordered some cocktails and they were just OK. We got The Cabin Mule (it was weak and too sweet), and The Hot Toddy (weak and too sweet.) We plopped down near the toasty fireplace and enjoyed each other's company, recounting old memories and experiences, and listening to the nostalgic late 90's music speaking to our millennial souls. It was a sleepy afternoon, it was nice and bare. (Get it, )

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Jazmine D.

Elite 22

1160

681

2957

11 years ago

After working for this place for a day, I now give it one star. I would give it negative stars if yelp allowed me to. I don't support a boss who is a extreme narcissist and who is so controlling that he has to personally inspect every single dish and find something wrong with it when it comes out of the kitchen.. Then tells his employee that has worked for him for 4 months and he has put in charged of training me that every dish is wrong. The owner has a extreme case of OCD and it is going to be the downfall of his company. I would have to say that he is worse then Gordon Ramsey on an episode of Hells Kitchen. But the reality of the situation is that that this is not Hells Kitchen. This is not reality T.V, it's real life. The people that work for this guy are just that, people. They shouldn't be treated the way I was treated yesterday. I have 15 years of experience in the culinary/hospitality industry, and I have NEVER seen any employer that is that over the top in my life! If you want to support a boss that runs his employees into the ground, by all means eat here. But if you feel that people should be treated with respect and not be constantly controlled by an OCD boss, find another place to eat. I do believe that the only reason the employees that do work there and put up with this guys attitude is either that they don't know any better, or have a very low sense of self esteem so if you eat there... Be very nice to the girls who work there, they have to put up with the owner. Also, there is a certain way to dress when you go to work. It has to say that you take pride in yourself as a person. I saw an employee show up for business and it was just sloppy. She had a hole in her shirt between her armpit and her breasts. She had no bra on and she was put in charged of training. Good grief dude. At least have the decency to either pay your employee enough to buy a shirt with no holes in it to wear to work, or provide one for them Your employees are not slaves and should not show up to work looking like them. I also feel like it is the publics right to know about employers like this, epically in the hospitality. What happens behind the scenes is just as important as what happens in front or the restaurant. Plus making an insulting comment to your female employees and yelling at them assuming that they are on their period is illegal! I can't support this kind of behavior for a business owner! Dude! This is AMERICA and its not ok to yell at a woman at work and make the assumption that she is on her period! That was a very sexist statement to make and if day one of employment was that bad, I would hate to see how bad you insult your female employees on day two! Apparently I am not the first person to leave the owner a bad review regarding his personal charter on yelp! I was actually looking at several bad reviews from his recent cafe in Folsom,Ca... Karma Cafe which has either been closed or sold that support my information! I guess what people say is true! You can't run from bad karma! After you create it, it follows you Oh, and the owner had the nerve to try to tell me that I'm not good enough for that place! Well guess what, he's wrong! I'm too good for his place. You know how I know this? I got offered a job for one of the best cruise ships in the US just last week making more money then he will ever see from this place! read more

Jessica B.

260

2 years ago

**Unfortunate Experience at Karma Brew** I visited Karma Brew in Sacramento yesterday as part of a margarita and taco crawl, and while my initial impression of the bar was positive, the experience quickly turned unpleasant due to a disturbing interaction with one of the owners. The bar staff seemed friendly when I first arrived, but things took a sharp turn when one of the owners aggressively demanded that I sit down, even though I was standing near my seat and not obstructing any pathways. The owner was carrying ice through the crowded bar, and rather than asking everyone in the area to clear some space, he singled me out and addressed me in an unnecessarily hostile manner. This was both surprising and hurtful, especially since there were plenty of other people standing in the same area. What upset me the most was the aggressive tone and the feeling of being targeted. All the owner needed to do was politely ask everyone to move out of the way, rather than directing his attention solely toward me. I even tried to calmly explain the situation and address his behavior, but he continued to be disrespectful. It wasn't until a younger staff member, possibly his nephew, stepped in and spoke to him, but still, nothing was done to rectify the situation or acknowledge my concerns. What made this incident particularly upsetting was the underlying tone of anti-Blackness that I felt in the way I was treated. As the only Black woman in the immediate area, it felt like I was being unfairly singled out, a reflection of the unfortunate biases and racism that still permeate many spaces. It's disheartening because the whole point of the crawl was to support local businesses, and many of us, myself included, had come to do just that. I paid for my drinks, tipped generously, and expected to be treated with respect--basic customer service that any establishment should uphold. If the bar was overwhelmed by the crowd, as it seemed to be, then more thought should have been given to how they managed the event. Simple courtesy and better customer service could have made all the difference. If they were not prepared to handle the crowd, they should have reconsidered participating in the crawl. Sadly, I cannot recommend Karma Brew after this experience. As a native of Sacramento, I've never experienced this type of treatment, and I won't be returning. I urge others to consider their options before visiting this establishment. read more

Kristin D.

11 years ago

Was in here because I just moved to Sacramento a month ago and I must say, this is really one of those places that looks better on the outside then the inside. They play nothing but a few different versions of pink Floyd. I ordered a salad and it was disgusting. It looked looked like the new lettuce had been a mix of spring salad that you get at the grocery store and iceberg lettuce. Whoever prepared my salad must not have been paying very much attention because I found a rotten piece of lettuce mixed up in my salad. The I.P.A was expensive... I could go somewhere else and get them cheaper. They had a few beers on tap, but I was expecting more beers with a name like KARMA BREW. I also could have gone a few other places and gotten better selection. As for the interior.. The decor of the place all looked like it had came from a yard sale, or a thrift store. There was no real distinguished theme. It makes me think that the owner must be some sort of hoarder or something. It was dark and drafty. There were a few plants but not many. The place was also cramped and the actual bar stretched for ever. I would have liked to see more places to sit and less bar. The place also reeked of incense.. It kind of made me wonder what smell they are trying to hide. I was also greeted by a very nice girl who did not smile. It seemed like she just did not want want to be working there. She may have not liked her job. Either way, it was less then personable. I defiantly was not impressed and I defiantly will not return. Ill probably just stick to university of beer next time. Karma brew is negative karma. read more

Yesenia R.