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    Pachamama Coffee

    4.6 (291 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tiffany V.

    Tried this cute coffee spot for the first time and it was super yummy. The baristas were super chill and just good vibes all around. My friend and I got the vanilla iced latte with cold foam and it was so good! The coffee reminded me of Philz coffee, I would def stop by here again.

    Chris S.

    Small, quaint little coffee shop, with a smooth espresso and great seating area in the shade. Staff was friendly and made our drinks quickly.

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    Kiara S.

    I am a sucker for boutique coffee and I love that I work right along Main St. so Pachamama is always the first choice for a coffee run. The baristas here are so sweet and love what they do. Service is always attentive and the recommendations are always great when I'm not sure what to get. I love to browse the store while staff members pull the perfect espresso and craft specialty drinks. There's so many bean offerings here from different origins and every bag has a little back story. I love that Pacha is 100% organic and farmer owned! The vanilla bean latte is my usual. You can see and taste the real vanilla bean and when it's mixed into some good espresso and organic milk, it makes for a great start to my day. They also use Rishi barista matcha and it is my favorite brand of matcha blend BY FAR. The flavor is always consistent and never gritty here. They carry lots of yummy syrups that are hard to find in the area. Try the blueberry matcha! There is also a pandan matcha latte that is so creamy and earthy and downright delicious. I love supporting Pachamama and their coffee farmers!

    Pumpkin & Cardamom latte
    Emily C.

    Upon entering I noticed a lot of nice artwork. We ordered the Pumpkin & Cardamom latte and I tasted a stronger cardamom flavor with a subtle hint of pumpkin. I asked for oat milk but they were out so I opted for almond milk. I like that there's no surcharge for alternative milks, this should be normalized in all cafes! Another drink we ordered was the Criollo Cacao Mocha, which tasted richer and a tad spicy, but it did not seem thoroughly mixed as there were clumps at the bottom. The drink sleeves had nice sayings which was a nice touch too :) We also ordered an almond chocolate chip muffin that was freshly made and still warm. There was a large variety of coffee beans from different places to purchase as well. Although I wished there were more pastry options, this is a cute cafe in a quaint town!

    J B.

    Stopped in for a cup of Joe and was surprised at how rich the Vanilla Latte tasted along with a fresh baked muffin. Clean place with very friendly young ladies ready to serve.

    Yulia K.

    On our way to Lake Tahoe, we always stop in Placerville to charge our electric car and visit Pachamama Coffee. They roast their own coffee beans, and you can even buy some to take home. I had the most delicious vanilla latte here for the first time, and my husband tried the Americano, which was also excellent. We highly recommend stopping by for a cup of hot or iced coffee!

    Hannah L.

    The coffee is smooth and refreshing. The environment is quiet and perfect for a calm relaxing week

    Maple Latte with Whole Milk
    Niño B.

    This was the café I felt most unwelcome and uneasy in! It was our first time stopping by Placerville on the way to Lake Tahoe, we stopped by to grab coffee and some snack for myself and my toddler. As soon as we got there, the vibe was off right away, we parked and saw a hanging mannequin outside on top of another establishment which was not a good sight if you're with a toddler. Even though this wasn't part of Pachamama, this definitely set the tone for the rest of our stop. I looked around and understood where we were right away, and as POC, our guards were all the way up. We had to go inside a building to get to the café. The whole space was eerie and the energy was not good. As soon as we got there, we were stared down by the employees (even some of the customers) which made us feel uneasy as we were the only POC in the vicinity. It felt like everyone were whispering to each other as it was really quiet, and no music was being played so the silence was deafening. We went on about to order and as soon we were in line, there were no breakfast, snacks or other non-caffeinated drinks in sight (there are photos on here which shows a fridge full of other drinks and even baked goods - those are nowhere to be found!), they only had some kind of cookie available. When it was our turn to order, I asked if they had other snacks for a kid to eat and the employee right off the bat wasn't friendly at all. She answered with only one-word answers and was a blah to interact with. I asked her if we can just have water, she pointed that there was one behind me, but I requested one without ice and she seemed to be annoyed to do the bare minimum. We ordered a cup of coffee to go and for some reason the barista (who also kept staring) made the coffee of the person behind us first. We didn't want to stay there any longer, so as soon as we got our coffee we didn't bother checking out the rest of the shops nearby. I've been to other Pachamama before and I recall enjoying their service, this one on the other hand didn't have the same experience. In a way, it kind of tarnished their image for me, having POC be celebrated on the walls for the craft that they do, just for it to be diminished by the people who work there to be very unwelcoming is really unfortunate to experience.

    Matcha  latte
    VeroNika L.

    Beverages and Ingredients: 5 Stars (Top-notch flavors!) Customer Service: 5 Stars (Friendly and helpful!) Atmosphere: 5 Stars (Great vibes!) Consistency: 10 Stars (Consistently excellent!) Kudos to the Placerville team, you are doing an outstanding job!

    Lattes, thee best
    Kristina L.

    Bomb latte with unique flavors that totally hit the spot. Cute, trendy spot with great service and small bites. I had the spicy mocha and my husband had the maple latte- all syrups are made in house too- yum! Great spot to stop in quickly or stay and work/study. Looking forward to returning :)

    Honey latte and cold brew with almond milk

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    Good coffee, good gluten-free muffins (baked fresh in house), good music, good staff, good space to hang. What more could you ask?

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    8 months ago

    Very cute cafe, got a delicious mocha latte. Loved the interior and exterior. Good service.

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    10 months ago

    Great little cafe/coffee shop. Enjoyed my team and cappuccino both were great! Staff very friendly. Try them!

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    7 months ago

    First time visiting this coffee shop. It was recommended. It was great!! A little pricy but the tea and coffee was excellent!

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    Ask the Community - Pachamama Coffee

    Do they use/offer organic milk or raw milk?

    Yes, we only use organic milk.

    What is the cost of a falafel?

    No falafel :) thanks!

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