Coffee is pretty fucking good. You order at the barista and then pay at the register. Service was fast and friendly. There is seating indoors and outdoors. Will definitely be back for more coffee. Starbucks who? Dutch bros what? Better than both combined. read more

Temple Coffee - Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Came in on a summer Monday afternoon right after having lunch. Shop was sprinkled with people doing work on their laptops. We were able to order right away and our orders were made immediately. Got an Enlightenment and a Iced Latte. Latte was standard and good. The Enlightenment, however, was so, so delicious. Even in over 100 degree weather we were glad we ordered it. The soy milk was perfectly steamed and sweetened and the strong tea flavor shone through. It was a yummy, yummy drink. read more

Temple Coffee - 16 oz. Enlightenment and 16 oz. Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

4.5 rounding to 5 star! This coffee shop has great ambiance and good drink options; they open pretty late so this is a perfect spot for working/studying. I'm in love with the sweet mint and basil w/ oatmilk! It tastes so refreshing, the basil note is not overpowering at all. The matcha latte is alright, i was expecting more but it kind of tastes like Starbucks matcha. read more

Temple Coffee - Sweet basil mint latte and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Creamy Espresso Goodness: Temple's GIBRALTAR https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/temple-coffee-roasters-davis?select=ZL0Bh7ptZNRdXmR_pfGfpQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w SITREP If I find myself passing through UC Davis for some old Alumni fun, I have to make a point of heading on over to Temple Coffee Roasters ("Temple") in Downtown Davis to get caffeinated! THE SETUP Ever since Temple laid down it's roots in Davis with this dynamic coffee establishment - similar and akin to the 2 in Downtown Sacramento that I already patronize on the regular - it truly is a delight to know that no matter where I am in the Sacramento Cosmopolitan Area, I can find the perfect Espresso Drink! THE GILBRALTAR What Temple brings to the game is a consistency amongst all it's baristas on configuring the perfect Gibraltar. It's really UNCANNY, that. It's like - unlike some other coffee shop networks - they're TRAINED or something. 1. Choose you favorite, go-to coffee beans - I'm partial to Ethiopian 2. Make the perfect Expresso Shot from your beans of choice; 3. Steam your milk, or your cream, or non-milk alternative; 4. Pour the Espresso shot in a small glass (the 4 oz. kind); 5. Place a THIN layer of vanilla syrup over the Espresso; 6. Next gently pour the steam milk into the glass; and, https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/temple-coffee-roasters-davis?select=yWmJizGY5yi9-K3Zh6x2dA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w 7. Perfect Espresso Beverage Goodness.... 8. *sips* https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/temple-coffee-roasters-davis?select=5EYfabgHSC0smiKFLp1dQg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w THE UNDERTOW Now a few of my barista-friends at different Temples- and other reputable coffee establishments - are also savvy to making "The Undertow" - this involves switching the positions of the espresso (now top) with the steamed milk (now bottom, hence "undertow"). It's a delicate operation and here you really NEED that thin layer of vanilla syrup to go over the steamed milk because the Espresso is thicker & heavier in consistency and you need the vanilla to slow down the depth charge action of the espresso, so as not to *immediately break through* the vanilla into the steamed milk. If you can make the separation last more than 30-60 seconds, you TRULY have Olympic coffee skilz. THE LOWDOWN Temple is a marvelous place for me to find two of my favorite espresso shot beverages done the right way! read more

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Got the Bliss- it's blissful! Fake white mocha was pretty good and the matcha latee ..... read more

Temple Coffee - Bliss - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I did not see what the hype was about. The iced chai latte was lacking in all dimensions. Truly disappointed.

Davis--like other university towns--has a disproportionate number of places to drown yourself in caffeine, and although annoyingly trendy, Temple is one of the best places to do so. Have stopped by here a few times when passing through, and it never disappoints. On my most recent trip I got a pour over, which was crisp and bright. Though the line may seem daunting, it moves fairly quickly and you can peruse the many bean varieties/roasts while laughing to yourself about how the tasters come up with such ridiculous tasting note descriptions (yes, cherry, oak, and vanilla all over again. Maybe apricot too if you're lucky.) read more

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The service was amazing and they were all so kind, but the matcha was mostly milk. I hate to say it but I hardly had a matcha taste at all and it was over $7. I came here because my other matcha place ran out of matcha and I was disappointed :( Their coffee on the other hand was good! I just wouldn't come here for matcha again. read more

On Saturday my boyfriend, daughter and I stopped in to get a little pick me up. I ordered the Green Dragon Nantou, this Taiwanese oolong tea the barista recommended was a bit too bitter for my taste. Next time I'll try another drink, but the staff were very friendly and the shop was clean and very aesthetically pleasing as well! This award winning coffee shop opened in 2005! read more

Temple Coffee - Green Dragon Nantou~ This Taiwanese oolong tea the barista recommended was a bit too bitter for my taste. Next time I'll try another drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Temple is one of my go to places to sit down to get work done, read a book, or do some quick weekly planning. The workers are all so kind and I never had a bad experience here. Modern interior with lots of natural lighting, it definitely feels like you aren't sitting indoors all day. It is small so it can feel claustrophobic when it's busy, but there is a lot of outdoor seating options along their storefront. My go-to is their matcha latte. I get it sweetened and it is the perfect amount every single time. They have a lot of different options for coffee as well which I have yet to get around to trying out more of their menu. They also have a great selection of pastries in case you need a snack. read more

Consistently good coffee for a decent price. The service is great, the decor sleek, and the ambiance excellent for both studying and chatting. There are two outlets here, but the place can be quite crowded with students at all times of the day. Also, I love the air plants that are on the middle console of the tables. read more

I like to come here so many times every time I am visiting Davis. My to go to drink here is the Matcha Green Tea Latte. You can let them know to sweeten it or not to. When you walk in, their merchandise is in the front. If you have their cup, you can show it - but due to COVID they are not doing the refills in that, but you can get the discount. Pastries are towards the end when you are paying at the register. Friendly staff, and usually not long of a wait for the drinks. It's kind of A you go down the line while maintain the 6 ft distance. There is no dine in - but outside accommodations available. read more

Temple Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Upholds the experience of the chain. In town to visit a friend. I always come earlier and hang out so I'm not held up or late. Had iced green tea and a croissant for breakfast before meeting up with my friend. Great weather and outdoor seating along with my drink and food made for a very nice morning. There is seating inside more for individuals (long community and window bar areas). Outside table (two top) on the sidewalk and picnic tables under outdoor large pop ups to offer shade as well as extended space. Being early, I was able to easily find parking close by. But be warned. This is downtown of a college town. Parking goes fast. On the good side, this area is very walkable so parking further is not necessarily an unpleasant thing. read more

Temple Coffee - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I'll get right to the point- If you're an espresso person, go out of your way for their Guatemalan David Solano single origin. Holy moley, I didn't know espresso could be so delicious. Honorable mention, my kids had the Mexican mocha and raved about it. If you drink coffee, maybe give Starbucks a rest and head on by Temple for a taste, you'll be happy you did. read more

Love stopping at this coffee shop when in/passing through Davis! The coffee is excellent and the ambiance is very nice for a casual solo coffee, reading/studying or conversation. Love the bar seating along the long windows. I enjoyed my lemon blueberry scone, too :). read more

Temple Coffee - Gibraltar & lemon blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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This is a great choice for a COVID safe cafe, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Though it was a bit busy in the morning, their employee's quick service kept the line moving. The interior was very clean and modern feeling, and seemed like a great place to study or work once that is more common again. The chocolate croissant was not very flakey and could have benefitted from being warmed up, so I wouldn't suggest getting it. BUT their coffee is another story. The almond milk latte was really smooth with a good balance of coffee and milk. The Mexican mocha was rich with a strong enough coffee flavor that it didn't just become a hot chocolate. The Wonderblend pour-over didn't have any bitterness or acidity, but still tasted pretty strong. I would highly recommend trying any of these drinks. Their presentation is also so dope! The classic latte art and fancy serving display for the pour-over is *chefs kiss*. Get your phones ready for a coffee shop photo shoot! read more

Temple Coffee - almond milk latte, Mexican mocha, chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Wonderful place. Friendly service staff. Ordered a well made Capuccino and a delightful lemon lavender muffin. Indoor seating is closed but it is a nicely designed interior with cool merchandise to purchase. There are outside accommodations available. Get your caffeine from this lovely place. read more

Temple Coffee - Cappucino and Lemon Lavender Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Temple offers a space for studying or socializing. Inside is usually pretty quiet with nothing but the sound of students furiously typing away, while outside is a different story, there are couples as well as large groups having great conversations on the cute patio area. I brought my friend here who is a huge coffee snob and she loved the atmosphere and her drink. The baristas here are really friendly too, since she was from out of town she took a moment to review the menu and the barista even gave her some good suggestions based on her usual preferences. There are plenty of coffee shops around Davis but Temple never disappoints. read more

Temple Coffee - Trying out their fall specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Wow! This is a great coffee shop. The line was super long but they still got us through really quickly. They took our order while in line as we approached the coffee bar. I got a Costa Rica pour over that was delicious, as well as a sample of their Ethiopian pour over. My wife got a chamomile tea. Hers was delicious as well. We also had a couple of pumpkin muffins that were plant based. The muffins were so good. Over all the atmosphere was great, brightly lit, lots of seating, and conversations going... just like I'd expect at a coffee shop. I will definitely be back next time I'm out here. read more

Temple Coffee - Pour over coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Visiting Davis was in need of some great coffee and this place didnt disappoint . It was the best tasting coffee I had have in a long time. I will return when I am in the area read more

Temple Coffee - Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

5 stars! I've had the Mexican mocha, green tea, and Gibraltar here, all well-made, and by kind, welcoming staff. Temple is such an anchoring part of my Davis nostalgia, and it holds up after many years. It's the height of all the rainy Sunday morning homework/essay-writing vibes, and it's well decorated inside to match. I love wooden furniture and decor, and the paneling, chairs, and tables at Temple are a dream environment to work and relax in. read more

Overall: 8/10 After hearing high praise for Temple Coffee, I decided to try it as I was in town and in desperate need of a good study spot (and a matcha latte). The ambiance was serene and there is perfect lighting inside, which are the two hallmarks of a top tier study spot. There is ample seating, which is a plus. We ordered the matcha latte with oat milk (9/10), the chai latte with oat milk (5/10) and the lemon poppy seed bread (7/10). The matcha latte is one of the best I have ever had, and I will definitely be ordering it again if I ever visit Davis again! The chai latte on the other hand was subpar and too watered down, steer clear of it. The lemon poppy seed loaf is a great snack, although the lemon taste was a little overwhelming. Overall, I loved temple coffee as a study/hangout spot and would highly recommend the matcha latte! read more

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Staff was super helpful. Their espresso was fantastic and ended up buying a couple pounds to take back to SoCal.

Seating is a little weird here - you can basically only sit by yourself either at a long skinny table in the middle of the cafe or on the benches along the window. Service is really fast though! One of the baristas asks for your order right when you get in and they work on it so that by the time you get to the cash register your drink is ready and waiting for you! The drinks themselves are okay - nothing special or extraordinary but not terrible either read more

Stopped by here for the first time and was surprised they're open on Christmas Eve and will be open tomorrow on Christmas Day as well! I'm not from Davis, but I will be coming back to this location next time I visit. This is what I thought from the moment I stepped in: 1) The atmosphere is clean and inviting! Perfect place to study or catch up with a friend. 2) The barista who helped me was so friendly, kind, helpful, and patient. They seem like they treat other staff respectfully too. 3) The coffee bean selection is fun to read through. 4) Not only did the iced latte and the hot matcha latte look so pretty, they both taste really good and balanced. 5) Dogs are allowed in the store! They also have dog treats. I didn't bring my dog this time, but I'll remember for the next time :) read more

Temple Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Great coffee and a nice selection of brewed teas and matcha drinks. Also vegan friendly with a range of plant based milks and delicious vegan baked goods. read more

Great environment for studying or getting work done. Many outdoor seatings available, interior gets busy and could be hard to find open space. Ginger foam cold brew- Seasonal drink, highly recommend! Ginger is quite strong and gives a nice kick to the drink. Cold brew is so smooth. Great combination, because the ginger warms you up even though the drink is cold! It is a 'warming' cold brew for the winter months! Street parking only, but still not too bad. Staff are so friendly and genuinely want you to have a great experience. I can see why this is such a popular spot for students and locals! read more

Temple Coffee - Ginger foam cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I love this Temple location. It's located further down third street than most of the businesses but really close to the extra parking. While I always look for a spot out front, I usually end up in the lot a bit further down. I feel like I've been lucky, because I've never experienced a long line here and the staff is always really nice and upbeat. I usually pick up a seasonal beverage and some coffee beans and sometimes I'll treat myself to the latest tumbler- I love their tumblers especially when they're by Miir. Don't forget to check out their pastries, there's always something yummy to add to your coffee run. Last time I got a giant chocolate chip cookie and a croissant on a whim (both delicious). Also, if you ever have questions or don't know what to order ask the baristas- they are so nice and helpful. They're great at suggesting different beans and I've definitely had them surprise me with a drink of their choice more than once when I was feeling indecisive. read more

I make sure I always do a pit stop here when I am in town! I love coming here to study back when I was a student at UC Davis. I love that it's nice and quiet here in the morning and the place is well lit. The coffee here never disappoints and the stuffs here are the most friendliest. read more

Temple Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Stopped by for a coffee and pastry before a conference at UC Davis. The iced mocha and vegetable scone were both delicious.

Tasty cappuccino and fast, friendly service. Good seating inside and out. Definitely has a happy feel. It was wonderful to watch the activity of the city go by while enjoying my coffee break. Will return here when we revisit Davis. read more

Temple Coffee - Cappuccino and served the European way with a glass of water. The cinnamon was my fault, but the foam design was beautiful. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

This place has such amazing ambience and such nice drinks! I do think if you're coming to study here though it may not be the best choice. There are not that many outlets available and the bar tables on the windows are shallow. The tables in the center are deeper and grant more space but facing away from natural light. P A R K I N G Lots of paring but it is 2 hour only -- 4.5/5 S E R V I C E Order first then pay. Barista & cashier were both very nice -- 4/5 D R I N K S Match latte was pretty good, it was surprisingly decent quality matcha. The enlightenment was also fun to drink as well but the flavors are definitely on the more subtle side -- 4.5/5 read more

Temple Coffee - Matcha latte & enlightenment - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Another day, another temple iced latte! Back to do some work and get some coffee. This location near the UCD campus was definitely much busier and had less open seating. The bar seating is narrow, but still plenty of space for my laptop. I actually liked the iced latte better today, it might be because they added honey (free) and I like my lattes on the sweeter side. There's only street parking and luckily we got a spot, but it looked pretty crowded. read more

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I remember when I was a student and this Temple first opened in Davis and it was all the rave for its trendy interior and artisanal coffee blends. Yes, the coffee is top-notch, though a few drawbacks to other elements of the cafe: - Uncomfortable seating. The stools are not comfortable at all if you intend on staying for long periods (which is most often the case as it's a college town and students come here to study!) - The pricing is of course way up there as it is a Temple. A normal latte will place you at around 5 bucks or more. The pastries are also outrageously priced, at around $4 or $5 each depending on what you get. - The seating availability is always hit or miss, as it is again a college town and the cafes will get swarmed over especially by 11:00am on a weekend. Plan to get there early or late in the evening if you want a seat! read more

Temple Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

beverages: iced matcha latte with oat milk 4.5/5 really delicious but not very strong matcha flavor enlightenment 4/5 also pretty good, but just tasted like a milk tea (jasmine tea + oat milk) experience: went in the afternoon on a weekday and there were lots of great seating and natural light. There are also a couple of tables outside. There was only one gender-neutral bathroom that was pretty clean, no key needed Free + fast wifi (i saw someone hard-core gaming there haha) Street partaking available, but there is also a free parking lot close by (behind panera across the street) only con is that there are limited outlets so most people don't charge their laptops there overall great place to study/get work done! one of the best coffee shops in Davis IMO read more

Temple Coffee - interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Amazing vibe -- wish they had better seating though! you can tell the guy who owns it LOVES coffee, which is what you want from your coffee shop lol read more

This is the coffee place I go to when I'm in Davis. The baristas here are always welcoming and friendly. They have nice seating both inside and out. My favorite is the matcha latte unsweetened, it is perfect in taste and in temperature. read more

I used to study here at least twice a week when I went to UC Davis. I graduated in 2016 and I STILL insist on coming here when we visit. I always ordered the Enlightenment or cappuccino, but I tried their season ginger snap latte this time and it was so good. Their service is fast and their long lines go by quickly. Never met a sour face there, they're all really friendly and give great recommendations. Will of course be back to work from here or just read! read more

Temple Coffee - ginger snap latte, seasonal! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

My favorite coffee and place to study in Davis. They always have a very refreshing menu, and it's always fun to try things that are not my typical latte. read more

Temple Coffee - Matcha sunrise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Super-friendly staff and amazing coffee. I had the Mexican Mocha and a lemon-blueberry scone. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - a great place to study. read more