Common Coffee is a lovely little vibe located close to Old Town Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Public…read moreLibrary (Branch location soon to move). They are owned and run by Journey Church, which is why they are in a Church building and it gives lowkey church lobby vibes. The Coffee here is excellent, I personally love the one and one, which is an espresso shot and a cortado for around $4. Service is kind, informative, and helpful. My one critique is parking is pretty confusing. It's a little challenging to actually find the shop, but it's nothing you can't solve in 45 seconds if you're determined to get your caffeine fix.

Good foundations, but not for me…read more Let's start from the beginning. Parking was confusing, didn't realize it was in a church and there wasn't really obvious signage from the parking lot that you're in the right spot. I had to look at the other review pictures to be like okay, I am here. Interior is cute and modern, but lacking that lived in feel I prefer for coffee shops. Service was quick. The coffee itself seems to lean towards biblical (lol?) food items. Think olive oil, dates, tahini, honey. I got the Tahini Einspanner because how fun, I can get some tastes of tahini and date but the whip and syrup didn't mix well into the drink despite me aggressively trying so it just lasted like a $7 plain latte. I almost had to bite the whip because it was so thick. Seems like they're using quality ingredients so the intention is there, the executions needs some refinement.

Traveling up and down the i5 California to Oregon, will definitely put this on my 'repeat stop'…read morelist. Got a medium almond milk latte that was so smooth with the right amount of foam that was out of this world good. Adorable small shop with a fantastic looking pastry case too! Happy to support this independent shop with delightful service.

The waiting time was short, coffee tasted pretty good and it was cozy…read more My husband also loved his tea.

Came here on a Monday afternoon to get my Taro Boba fix on. The store was quite and my service was…read morefast. I love the fact that I could customize the sweet factor of my drink that's always a plus! The taro was delish and refreshing with just the right amount of boba. Lots of space and visual stimulus as well as games and things to keep you occupied and entertained. I can see this being a great after school hang out for the young crowd. Lots of delish snacks and treats. Fries, Mozarella sticks and such. The counter display of legos and minis was my favorite part.

I will start with the ambience of the place because it was very inviting. I say that because there…read morewas some background music happening that was loud enough to hear but didn't interrupt anyone having a conversation. Also I mentioned it in my pictures they have these cute trinkets and displays along the counter that are just fabulous. It definitely brings a sense of childlike whimsy that made me have a big old smile. For the service, I was greeted warmly when I approached the cash register and I had a few questions regarding some of the teas. The individual behind the register answered them very thoroughly and gave me a recommendation which I took. I got a Okinawa milk tea and then adjusted the sugar and added some boba to it. In addition there was these little trinkets that we're near the cash register that I decided to buy. It was a mystery pack situation and I am a big fan of doing those cuz I like a nice little surprise. The tea I got was well done. And I say that because I'm an individual that really likes to taste my tea when I get boba style drinks. So this definitely had the taste of the tea that I wanted and the sweetness level which was 30% was just right to enhance the flavors. I stayed there for about an hour just hanging out there were a few other individuals that came in and took orders to go and maybe two other tables that were seated while I was there. It does look like a lot of mobile orders come through and the local high school kids were going through there quite a bit. So if you're in the area give it a try and maybe even get a little mystery prize while you're there.

My friend and I stopped by Tea Again and both ordered strawberry matchas since that's usually our…read morego-to drink and something we're always excited to try at new places. Unfortunately, this one just didn't quite hit the mark for either of us. The matcha flavor was very mild and almost tasted watered down. We both found ourselves wishing for more of that earthy matcha flavor to come through. The strawberry portion also wasn't what we were expecting. I tend to prefer drinks made with fresh or macerated strawberries, and this tasted more like a strawberry jam or puree. If that's your thing, you may enjoy it, but for me it just wasn't my jam. Literally. My friend and I also shared a chicken sandwich. It was okay, but nothing really stood out about it. I found myself wondering what type of chicken was used because the texture wasn't what I expected. It almost reminded me of either canned chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken, but I wasn't entirely sure. The café itself was pleasant enough, and there wasn't anything specifically wrong with the experience. We just both walked away feeling a little underwhelmed overall. Helpful tip: If you're a big matcha fan and prefer a stronger matcha flavor, you may want to ask if they can make it with an extra scoop. Unfortunately, neither the drinks nor the food really wowed us, and with so many great tea and matcha spots around Elk Grove, I'm not sure this would be one we'd rush back to.

Inside is very cute and aesthetically decorated with plenty of seating and tables…read more 2 self service order kiosks available. I got the mango smoothie with dairy and it honestly was not that great. It tasted and felt more like a slushy kind of vibe. Did not get to try their paw pastries but would venture out to try it

I popped into Cafe La Vies for two drinks before a pilates class. It looks like the line can build…read morefast in here but they do a pretty good job at managing the line. Once I entered, I could see why there were so many people trickling in, they had so many drinks I wanted to try! But I went with the banana matcha and vietnamese egg coffee. Both were delicious. I'm not in Sac much but if I were to come by this way more often, this would definitely be a place I'd pop into each time as part of the itinerary. Ambiance isn't anything crazy, its definitely spacious and a cool place to link up with friends or even do some work on your laptop. I would absolutely make my way back, especially to try other drinks!

We recently stopped by Cafe La Vies and ended up having such a fun experience…read more I ordered the banana matcha, which was absolutely delicious. The banana flavor paired surprisingly well with the matcha and made for a really refreshing drink. It was one of those drinks that I immediately knew I'd order again. But honestly, the highlight wasn't even the drink itself. It was the adorable little elephant vessel it came with. They put dry ice inside and then pour water into it, making it look like the elephant is blowing smoke out of its trunk. My daughter was completely mesmerized. Watching her reaction was worth the visit all by itself. What I loved most was that it wasn't just a gimmick. The drink was actually good, and the elephant made such a cute keepsake afterward. It felt like getting both a treat and a souvenir. The café itself had a fun atmosphere, and it was one of those places that felt a little different from your typical coffee or tea stop. Helpful tip: If it's your first visit, order one of the drinks served in the elephant. The presentation alone is worth it, especially if you're visiting with kids. Between the banana matcha and my daughter's excitement over the smoking elephant, this ended up being one of those unexpectedly memorable stops we'll be talking about for a while.

Cà Phê Haru is my family's new go to place for COFFEE | MATCHA | HOJICHA…read more TL;DR - This places serves great drinks and is worth your time for a visit! Each of us in the family like something different and this shop is able to cater to all of our preferences. My parents love the blueberry jam latte. It's on the sweeter side, but flows well into the sweetness as you work you way down in the drink. No upcharge for alternative milk! I go with the Viet Coffee. It certainly packs a wallop in the caffeine department. It is impressive in its flavor, not pulling any punches. If you prefer Hojicha or Matcha, like my sisters, I would recommend the Melona Matcha for something unique, or their Classic Hojicha for something a little less sweet and milder in the caffeine count. Service has never been anything other than lovely. Give them a try!

Food: have gotten their salted bread on the weekend and it is delicious!…read more Drinks: all of their drinks are so good! I have yet not been disappointed.. their Vietnamese coffee is so strong but their cold foam helps settle that in, their matcha is fab. No complains! Ambiance: chill Service: it's good, but I wouldn't say great

What I got: Drinks:…read more Da hong Pao milk tea Banana matcha crème brulee Mango pomelo sago Vietnamese Egg Coffee Snacks: Taro crispy rice cake (homemade fresh taro) Tteokbokki Popcorn chicken Desserts: Strawberry Croffle This cafe provides the finest and the most fresh ingredients and makes their Fresh taro in house. I love all the drinks! It's strong and not water down! They add more tea/coffee ingredients instead of water and milk. Perfect balance and combination with all the snacks. Super flavor and have Vietnamese influence in all their snacks and drinks. My favorite is the taro crispy rice cake, it's sooo good and something you can't find in other cafes/restaurants. All the drinks are definitely worth it and if you need adjustments with the sweetness they have options as well. For ambiance, have plenty of seating inside and some cute tables and chairs outside. It's a good place to hang out. The service is amazing, everyone's nice, friendly and super helpful if you need a breakdown of their menu. I am definitely coming back here. This is one of my favorite cafe spots in sactown

Clumpy chicken, which is hit or miss, and watery taro milk tea, which is consistent for this and…read morethe midtown location. they changed the powder or amount used for a moment in the beginning of the month and it was actually so good! but they changed it back again and it's back to being watery and thin :( their fruit green teas are yummy, refreshing, and priced fairly, i'd just stay away from T% taro at this point

When I woke up today, my tattered eyelids opened with the thought of just going back to sleep and…read morerotting in my bed. Again, so quick to waste another precious morning. But then I remembered vinhouse tea and coffee. I remembered. Come, have some sweet Vietnamese coffee and get your ass up out of bed.

Nothing bad to say. I ordered on the kiosk so nothing to note on customer service. Interior is…read moreencouraging for students who want to study with a printer and wifi available Drinks are great but I really came for the tiramisus. I tried the strawberry and chocolate banana. I definitely preferred the strawberry, it was fresh and not overpowering. The chocolate banana was good but I would've liked a different ratio in between those flavors