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    La Costa Cafe

    4.5 (440 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cappuccino and coffee
    Lil B.

    They always deliver excellence. Shrimp Aguachile and chilaquiles. I forgot to add chorizo but still so good. My only complaint today was the chicharrones were a little hard and small. But we added them into our dishes which was a great idea!!!

    matcha
    Alana E.

    Swung by with some friends for a quick drink on a Saturday morning. It's an oddly shaped building, so the line queues right up against the doors, but luckily we didn't have to wait long. I got a matcha latte, which did run a bit on the expensive end but which was very good. We didn't get any food items but did sit for a few minutes in one of the booths to chat. Despite being so busy, it feels small and intimate. Too fun!

    Pastries 6/10
    Monica L.

    Decided to try this coffee shop since it has rave reviews. I had an iced latte with cajeta flavored cold foam and oat milk. The latte seemed so simple but was a 100/10! The staff was prompt in handling the long line, but not very engaging. Probably since they were SO BUSY! I was surprised at how much they batched their drinks. The matcha and horchata was in a container. Honestly, she made my latte by the time we were done paying too. There is plenty of room to do work at this location, and it is a perfect hub for college students or people looking to gather.

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    Stephanie H.

    La Costa seems like it's always busy. I came late on a weekday morning and the line was still out the door! It did move fast and even with the amount of business they get, there was a good selection of seating available. Nice place! Love all the large plants and the bright, spacious feel. I had a cappuccino and the chilaquiles. They have a warning about their food being spicy and is definitely true! I haven't been eating spicy food lately, so I'm glad I was sharing the dish because there is no way I'd be able to handle eating the whole thing myself. Self-serve water, napkins, and cutlery. Only hiccup was that I received a text that my drink was ready, but it wasn't. I went and stood by the bar, confused for a couple minutes & thinking it would be out shortly, before asking someone. They had it prepared shortly after. Parking can be a bit challenging. It's all street parking; be cognizant of the no parking signs on some days/times. I enjoyed the drink, food, and atmosphere.

    Chef Will G.

    Just bought a real book 'Black Flags, Blue Waters' and wanted to enjoy a nice cappuccino. Came here and got one with pretty heart foam. Staff so friendly. Luv this place.

    avocado toast, iced matcha with brown sugar syrup
    Victoria H.

    La Costa is how I became a matcha lover! My go to order is an iced matcha with brown sugar syrup. Simple, but so good every time. It can get pretty busy, but the atmosphere is lovely. When I think of downtown Sacramento, I always think of La Costa and the surrounding area. I love grabbing a matcha here and taking a walk nearby. Their avocado toast is also delicious. The spice they add gives it the perfect kick and makes it stand out from your typical avocado toast. Definitely one of my favorite spots in downtown Sac! #like #comment #livelaughlovelife!

    Cafe de Olla piloncillo-flavored latte with cajeta (Mexican caramel) cold foam
    Sabrina C.

    Consistently one of our favorites. Best drink I've had so far is the Cafe de Olla latte (decaf). Every one of their toasts, ceviches and tostadas we have had had such a depth of flavor. Today we got the salmon tartare which was delicious! Staff is always helpful and the space is always lively!

    Crab tostada
    Katherine K.

    Ummmm yes please!!! La Costca has amazing tostadas!!! Came here on a Saturday around 11am, there was a line out the door but it moves so quickly. It can be hard to find a spot to dine at as the restaurant isn't that big. They do have some outdoor tables available but the weather was really cold that day and we got extremely luckily inside getting a spot at the coffee bar. My friend ordered the crab tostada and is was sooooo good. Not sure for how they plan to have that on the menu but definitely order that while you can. I had the tuna morena tostada. Came as one large tostada piled high with tuna, cucumber , jicama, peanuts cilantro. They served my dish with extra tostadas. Love how they are just so generous with the food. Parking can be tricky as it's in downtown so be prepared to do some walking or taking a minute to find a good parking spot. Next time I came back I would love to try their cubano sandwich. Would highly recommend this spot.

    Matcha lattes, one with strawberry cold foam
    Amelia C.

    Matcha is incredible! My friend and I went there earlier this week and the vibe and service was amazing. Drinks came out within around 5 minutes. Granted, it was a little packed with limited seating when I went (around 11:20 am), but it was well deserved and expected for a cafe such as La Costa. Would definitely recommend!

    Concha sprinkles chocolate
    Denise S.

    We've been wanting to try this place since it opened and by the time we moved out of Sac we've been hearing so many great reviews on the drinks and food, we finally came back into town and tried it. Iced Horchata hafcaf with Cajeta Soft Foam: 10/10 Iced Mocha: 7/10, needs more mocha Breakfast Tacos: 10/10 flavorful and prepared well Avocado Toast: 10/10 Pastries: 10/10 love the fun concha flavors, banana bread was so moist, chocolate cookie was soft Service: We did a to go order BUT when we came in there wasn't a "pick up" here location, so we waited in line to ask for items. I'm guessing online vs in person order, must be stay in line regardless? Ambiance: lots of seating, I could see why it gets busy and full so getting there early helps. A good amount of outdoor space if needed! Overall we would definitely come back here again and try all the different drinks and foods!!!

    Sweet potato and avocado tostada - so good and reallyyy filling
    Meghan P.

    This cafe is super cute and was a great spot for breakfast with friends on the weekend. We got the sweet potato and avocado tostada which was really fresh and also huge! We also got the mushroom toast, delicious, and the chilaquiles which were yummy and just the right amount of spice. Surprisingly my favorite was their cornbread, which might be my favorite I've ever tried! The onlyyy downside was the chai latte I got. My sisters got the vanilla latte and matcha latte with a shot of vanilla latte added and both really liked theirs. My chai was just a little bland. The food and drinks came out quickly and the man taking orders was quick and really nice. I'll definitely be back!

    Chorizo avocado toast and a vanilla matcha with matcha cold foam.
    Emma R.

    The drink was super yummy! But the avocado toast was incredibly oily to the point that when I'm eating it it's dripping down my hand. It was really noisy inside as well. The service was good just the lines are slow but everyone is extremely nice and helpful when I asked questions!

    Jagbir S.

    Food is the show stopper here. coffee is coffee. Usually coffee shop food is really bland and boring. This place adds a spicy touch to their creative menu. We got the tuna tostada and there was so much texture and flavor in every bite! We came for coffee/small snack. My wife and I shared the tostada. We will be back to try the rest of the menu.

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    Loved the horchata, the matcha and the tostadas! Definitely recommend trying their special drinks and foods

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    I would give ZERO stars if that were an option. Our experience today at The Morning Fork was…read moreincredibly disappointing and, quite frankly, unacceptable. The restaurant itself was already VERY loud, with customers talking, laughing, and enjoying themselves. We actually appreciated the atmosphere because, as parents of a toddler, it made us feel more comfortable dining there as a family. Shortly after receiving our food, my toddler became upset and started crying. The OWNER approached my husband and asked him to REMOVE OUR CHILD FROM THE RESTAURANT. My husband, being the respectful person he is, complied and took her outside. At first, I was confused about why he had suddenly left until he called me and explained what the owner had told him. We had JUST received our food. At that point, I asked our server to remove the untouched items from our bill. I made it clear that I was more than willing to pay for anything we had already touched or consumed, but I was not comfortable continuing to give my business to an establishment whose owner had just asked my husband to remove our toddler. The owner then approached me, and I explained how inappropriate and upsetting I found the situation, especially considering how loud the restaurant already was. I could barely hear my own daughter over the overall noise in the restaurant. Her response was that "people were looking at me," which is why she asked my husband to take our daughter OUTSIDE. That response was extremely disappointing. She is a TODDLER. Toddlers sometimes cry. We were not allowing her to run around the restaurant, destroy anything, or behave dangerously. She was simply upset and crying. If noise was truly the issue, then why was our child singled out in an already extremely loud restaurant? What makes the experience even more uncomfortable is that we already felt we were greeted rudely by our first server. I do want to recognize the gentleman who was calling names for the tables. He was very kind and welcoming, and I appreciated his professionalism. As for the owner, I am extremely disappointed that someone who owns a restaurant would treat paying customers and their child this way. Families with young children deserve to know what kind of environment they are walking into. If children, or the normal behavior that occasionally comes with having toddlers are not welcome in your establishment, that should be clearly communicated to customers before they sit down and order food. We will not be returning, and I hope no other family is made to feel as unwelcome and embarrassed as ours was today.

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