Today just got WAY better... Incredible coffee... Great staff and lovely setting. Makes me grateful to live close by... read more

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A very cozy coffee place nestled into the small town of Placerville -- it has a simple menu and a very cute courtyard right outside to sip on some drinks. It's a bit hidden but honestly a gem! The staff was really nice and they were following all social distancing procedures, including masks. I got a small (option between 10 and 12 ounce) hot chocolate and it was really great. read more

Pachamama Coffee - Courtyard - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

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On Saturday morning my boyfriend and I stopped in for something hot to sip while we strolled through old town. I ordered a Hot Chai Tea and it was the best one I have ever brought to my lips! The milk made my tea nice and creamy and had a nice generous sprinkle of cinnamon on top! I spoke to our barista and he said that they make their Chai in house, no wonder it taste so fresh and delicious! Fact: It was originally called Masala Chai which translates to "spiced tea", a staple drink in India that began it's origins thousands of years ago! I would highly recommend paying a visit to this little coffee shop, I have heard so many good things about this well-known shop and I have to say the hype is real! Come check it out for yourself! I loved their decor, including the live edge coffee table we sat at, overall vibes and the helpful and friendly staff! Support small, especially during these hard times when they need our business most! read more

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Most delicious beans. Was hesitant at first but met Mr. Cruz who gave me some great intel on their history and culture. Had an most excellent Cappuccino and looking forward to my next visit, go have a wonderful experience.... read more

Pachamama Coffee - Great Cappuccino and story about their organization - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

A very nice and friendly coffee shop on Main Street! We almost missed it as you have to walk through a little brick alleyway to get to it. We ordered mochas and they were very good. They seemed to be made with a pretty dark chocolate which I loved, but my husband added a packet of sugar to get it to his liking. Yum! read more

This is a great little coffee shop. Staff is super friendly and the court yard is charming. Their menu is pretty small but the coffee was good. I tried their vanilla bean latte (hot). I'll be back again to try the iced version and the honey bear latte. Great place to meet up with friends! read more

Pachamama Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

The space was so so cute! Very modern and trendy. Everyone was so kind and the matcha was fantastic! read more

Pachamama Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

Pachamama is a cute new-ish coffee shop in town that has lots to offer! I had the chai latte and it was super yummy. Most of the bakery options are either vegan or gluten free. The inside is decorated so well- very aesthetically pleasing! And everyone working was very friendly. All in all, I would definitely go back again! read more

I ordered an organic decaf rose-lavender oatmilk cappuccino, and it was delicious! They have certain flavors like vanilla, honey, etc. I didn't see caramel as an option, but it did appear they use more natural flavorings. The barista did a great job. Also, the outdoor area is so serene and beautiful. It feels like a nice place relax with a coffee. read more

Vibes in here are chill and cozy, and the coffee and matcha are amazing! I love coming here with my laptop to do some work and enjoy some brews. read more

Coffee is good, and have a nice courtyard to enjoy but other than that everything on yelp is wrong. They do not have food except muffins. I purchased a blueberry it was fresh but very dry and not a lot of blueberries. They need to update the site and at least make better muffins. Not impressed read more

Pachamama Coffee - Blueberry muffin? - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

Great place for studying or work. The ambiance and service was nice and the location of the cafe makes it feel like a secret hangout place. I went with the expectation of grabbing some food also, but there was no menu for food and when I asked they said that they only had a few pre-package bake goods. Which is not bad but other reviews I saw here about this place included food so I was a bit confused. I had a matcha which was good but maybe a bit overpriced in comparison to other places. read more

As many of you already know, I am a huge fan of the independent mom-and-pop coffee shops. And when I took a step out of my normal coffee-drinking zone up to the Foothills in Placerville, I was absolutely impressed by the excellent Yelp reviews and photos that drew me to this place. And that is where I spent my morning, at "Totem Coffee". Located directly on Main St. in the heart of downtown Placerville, this place has been whipping out some delicious coffee beverages ever since the summer of 2015. And for many, this is much needed as this area just doesn't have many good coffee shops. I find Placerville to be an excellent city as its only a 40 minute drive east of Sacramento and literally the gateway on Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe. I had come here on the morning of Sunday 2/10/19 at around 9:30am. Winter was in full effect as there was plenty of fresh snow on the cars. Parking was fairly easy to find as many of the businesses on Main St. were not even opened yet. It was a very chilly 28° and a hot coffee drink would be the right choice to warm myself up. Before even entering the business, you are greeted with an amazing outdoor courtyard area complete with a fountain and an abundance of seating; perfect for the more comfortable days with weather permitting. Not to mention, a huge brick wall with ivy flowing up the entire wall. Definitely a nice touch. Once inside, the entire ambiance is very cozy and inviting. It's actually quite spacious as the rear of the business has plenty of ample seating throughout. It almost had that rustic, cabin feel to it and being there on a below freezing morning made it all the more cozy. Some nice perks (no pun intended) was a super fast Wi-Fi connection and even a collection of classic books (for those who wish to refrain from their technology). I had ordered a large (16 oz.) size of their hot "Vanilla Latte" (for $4.45) complete with two sides, a "Cinnamon Raisin Bagel w/melted butter" and an "Almond Poppy Seed Muffin". The latte itself was creamy, delicious, and offered a very nice dark, bitter taste to it; just the way I like it. I particularly loved their bagel; it was toasted to perfection while the melted butter provided a nicely-balanced saltiness to it. And the cinnamon/raisin blend added a decent amount of sweetness. The muffin also tasted very homemade as there was a nice amount of sliced almonds in the warm-flaky dough. In addition, they offer several breakfast staple items including a variety of toasts, salads, flatbreads, bacon/eggs, granola, and even tofu. I definitely want to make a trip back here to test out there Lavendar Latte as well as their Nitro Cold Brews. Overall, this is a coffee shop I definitely recommend checking out. The employees were doing a fantastic job while the ambiance offered a soothing and relaxed feel. My rating for "Totem Coffee" in Placerville, a unanimous five stars. read more

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Cute little coffee shop tucked a bit off the main street. Really enjoyed the drinks we ordered, small iced quad non fat latte and a small iced oat milk mocha, the staff was welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed the cute little patio area right outside the coffee shop. read more

Very helpful when I ordered my drink. She made suggestions that made my drink better. Plus I like that comfy little sofa that I sit on. It's not really a "sofa" but you get the point. read more

High-quality coffee though some may find it expensive. A notch up from Starbucks for a cup of coffee.

Totem coffee was a very neat place to find. You have to walk into a little alley and get a weird "Diagon Alley from Harry Potter feel." There isn't an easy menu to read, but there's espressos, americanos, lattes, etc & you add flavors, and milk/cream as you please. The Americano was dark and bold for anyone who fancies the dark and bold. I got a vanilla latte with lavender syrup and it was one of the better lavender lattes I've had. I recommend this place! My favorite touch about this place was their lavender sugar cubes. It's made of real lavender! read more

Pachamama Coffee - Lavender vanilla latte & americano. Side of lavender sugar cubes. - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

We have checked this place out a couple of times as the drinks are tasty. However, the customer service is lacking and staff are odd to interact with, like they have no substance or can't handle receiving new business. On top of that, they are so dumb that they badmouth their customers within earshot of other customers. Not sure how this place remains open, but whatever, we are not going back. read more

Was a little tricky to get here having to go around the building through the alley, but it was well worth it! Super cute, great quality organic options and a today for chocolate almond muffin fresh out of the oven! Friendly and helpful staff, too! Bring a book or homework as there's plenty of space to study! read more

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Decided to take a little trip to Placerville today to check out Totem. Super cute, tucked away from the Main Street. Walked in and the place was packed (good sign, right?). There was 5 of us so we ordered a little of everything. I ordered the lavender latte & coconutty toast. My daughter got an iced matcha latte w/ hemp milk & the marinated tofu avocado toast. The others got hot cocoa and americano toast. Since it was so packed, we decided to find a table outside on the patio. Super cute area with tons of seating. Drinks and food came rather fast considering it was so busy. My daughter absolutely loved the marinated tofu toast!!!!!! The lavender latte was super bold espresso but not very sweet and the lavender taste was lacking. The coconutty toast was delish though! We will definitely be back next time we're in Placerville. read more

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How have I not reviewed yet?! Pachamama is one of my favorite coffee shops! They have delicious coffee and great service. I love that oat milk is the standard milk (no extra charge). Their cold brew is great as are their iced lattes. I typically get cold coffee, but their hot coffees are great, on a chilly day. I love to try their seasonal drinks and have a new favorite each season. Basically anything you order will be good. read more

Ordered hot chocolate and while waiting for my order the staff were loudly bad mouthing previous customers. The hot chocolate was okay but it definitely was NOT hot and the staff was definitely rude. read more

Pachamama Coffee - COLD hot chocolate. It was barely warm when they gave it to me 5 mins ago - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

I came here with my good friend on a very early Sunday morning. I've never been here, but after the delicious coffees and excellent service, I'll definitely be back. We enjoyed every bit. Thank you! read more

Pachamama Coffee - Mexican mochas and bagels to start the day! Yum!! - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

Nice place for a coffee stop, good coffee but not happy they run out of maple syrup and half and half. need to step your game up.

Really great coffee but a little bit pretentious! The space is very cute but small, so it's really nice that they have the courtyard to go out in to enjoy your coffee as well. I like that they will bring out your coffee to you. The food I have tried here was good but nothing out of this world (i'm actually not sure if they're even still making food right now or not). Their baked goods are usually gluten-free and/or vegan which is not usually my cup of tea, but fits the nature of the shop so I get it. Don't expect to find Starbucks-type drinks here, my friend asked for a caramel macchiato and they looked at her like she was crazy. I do think that they have one of the best lattes I've ever had, so I usually stick to a plain latte. Their black iced coffee is also very good. Chai tea is usually pretty flavorless so I'd skip that. I like supporting a local business so I will continue to come back here, just hope they are a little more friendly next time. read more

Pachamama Coffee - Latte - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

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After three cups of watered down coffee from our Air B and B, we needed some real java. I ordered a plain old regular coffee and my wife got and Americano. It was delicious. Real coffee, real nice people working there, and a nice atmosphere whether drinking it indoors or outdoors. Would not hesitate to come here again in the future if we are in the area. Go, try out their offerings, I guarantee you'll leave satisfied. read more

Was really not impressed by totem. The area it's located and the actual shop is nice but the service, food, and coffee were not impressed at all. Probably would have been 3 or 4 stars but the service took it down. The guy who took our order didn't seem to even know the menu at the shop. All of our orders were messed up to some extent including wrong cup sizes, nothing made to go, and the actual food orders were not correct. The food also took over twenty minutes to come out. Coffee was alright but nothing special. read more

Pachamama Coffee - Outside View - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

I love visiting pachamama! The baristas are wonderful and kind! The coffee is always delicious and they have a lovely atmosphere plus a little court yard that reminds me of Italy. Oh! And they're very dog friendly!!! read more

Just had a lemon, poppyseed muffin and the queen of tarts delicious sweet and savory fresh apricots. With a lavender latte and glass of water. Beautiful little courtyard great place to hang out for a little while and talk. read more

Placerville major stop for the hipster in all of us. Adorable setup, tucked away off Main St., Placerville. We happen to find this spot because its right across the historic Hangman's tree. The staff were courteous, friendly, and chill. We ordered falafels, chocolate avocado muffins, and hot cocoa. My son is a falafel snob, so I was really nervous when he order falafel. His words," Falafels are really good Dad. Don't touch it." Everything was freshly made and flavorful. My mocha was good. The roast was a little on the light side, but the drink was still executed with care and perfection. The chocolate Avocado Muffin was sketch at first. My youngest wanted that. The idea of mixing Avocado in muffin didn't appeal to me, but after our first bite, I will officially start adding avocado to all of my baking goods. The chocolate muffin was the moistest muffin I ever had. My son destroyed it in seconds. I loved the set-up. The decor had this nice retro but modern feel. Tables made of, what I believe as, reclaimed wood. There were several Native cultural art pieces. They were playing old skool swing and R&b. Highly recommend this spot to my hipster family. read more

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Cute little coffee shop in downtown Placerville. I got their regular latte (large) which the barista told me has four shots of espresso and advised on getting two since four can be too intense for some people. I agreed but upon receiving the latte I realized it wasn't strong enough for me and tasted bland. I went back in and asked for one more shot which the barista was more than happy to accommodate. Great service, good coffee! If you buy their beans, you get one drink of your choice for free. read more

Talk about ambiance and location ! Totem coffee has the most enchanting little courtyard in all of Placerville ! Located conveniently on Main Street, totem coffee has a very hip interior and a seriously serene and beautiful little courtyard. The lovely water fountain and pretty plants are surrounded by gorgeous brick walls . It's so nice to sit outside listening to the water run and admiring the flowers . If it's a bit chilly out, no problem , they have heat lamps and even light blankets to borrow ! And of course you have should have a nice warm cup of coffee in front of you too ! The totem crew knows what they are certainly doing here. They makes their syrups for their lattes in house, and offer an aromatic lavender latte as well as a sweet vanilla latte . Both are part of my regular order ! Only small complaint is that their latte art could use a bit more finesse. Sometimes the foam is not as dense as it should be. They offer light breakfast fares as well. We had the chance to try one of their specialty mornings toasts and it was enjoyable . The staff is very personable and kind . When it's busy here ... you will have to wait a bit to get your order , but it's well worthy your time to visit Totem coffee . :) read more

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Cool plus beans equals Totem coffee co. Are you a hipster, or a mountain man, looking for his daily jolt? Well Totem is the place. I ordered a Moka. It's very reminiscent of the creamy Mocha I buy in LA at Intelligencia coffee. This bodes very well for me and you. Friendly bearded barista serving up this artistic cuppa. The digs, the music and space are alternative and vibey. Sweet. read more

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No up charge on milk alternatives coffee is amazing! My daughter loves to run around the courtyard area so its a win win

Very cozy place. We were on our way to Tahoe and stopped by for some coffee and were surprised of this place. Staff is very friendly. Good job guys! read more

Pachamama Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

My first time here but I must say... great coffee/tea shop. Everyone has a smile on their faces, great atmosphere to just relax and enjoy your coffee or tea. read more

Pachamama Coffee - Very relaxing outdoor seating. Will definitely come back. - Cafes Near Me - Placerville, California

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My friend and I stopped in here as we were exploring downtown Placerville. The atmosphere is hipster rustic with a focus on the mystic side. Definitely, a great place if you'd like to stop by and relax, do some work, or to grab a drink (yes, they have beers on tap; they switch them out every week!). I went on a Sunday during labor day weekend and there was an abundance of outdoor seating, whilst being small and quiet on the inside. The two seats at the end of the "bench area" were in reach of outlets and the cafe provides free wifi for those interested in getting their study on. I ordered the elixir, and unlike some other spiced drinks I've had, it had a very smooth finish. Generally, spice drinks tend have a grainy consistency as the spices settle to the bottom, this wasn't the case for the Elixir - definitely would recommend. Greatly enjoyed the energy that encompasses this space. read more

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HARD TO FIND, but so worth it :) To get to the place you have to go around to the back of the building, opposite of Main Str. and find a staircase down to the coffee shop. Very neat and cozy hipsterish coffee shop. Nice looking interior and very good quality coffee. Beans are rich and not over roasted (which is personally my preference). My friend got a beer, which was excellent quality as well. Personnel could be a bit more friendly and some signs to help find the place wouldn't hurt. Thats why I gave 4 :) read more

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Oh how I miss this place!! I recently moved to New Mexico and I used to come to Totem at least once or twice a week!! Everything about this place is prefect! The space is quaint and cute. With indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is in a cute little courtyard with a fountain and ivy growing up rustic brick walls. Staff and owner are very friendly and create a great atmosphere!! The lavender latte made with Hemp milk is the best I have ever had and I have yet to find one that can beat it. The coconuty toast is also amazing as well as the tofu avocado toast! There Falafel's are also delicious!! Oh and not to forget the lavender iced tea!! So if you are in Placerville this is a must stop!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Very good coffee! We bought espresso beans as well and they were delicious. Super friendly crew behind the counter.