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Highest-rated cafes in the Sacramento area by diners

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From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.

Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Sacramento area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Sacramento were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!

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#30. Temple Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1010 9th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Donuts & Coffey

- Rating: 4.4/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5611 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. 18 Grams Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Ethan Way Ste 30 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pachamama Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 919 20th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Fast Cat Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7901 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Tupi Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 8th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Brazilian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Roots Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 428 J St. Ste 120 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Marie's Donuts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (888 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2950 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. I Love Pie Bakeshop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd. Ste L Carmichael, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Shift Coffee House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 Del Paso Blvd. Ste 1 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sweet Dozen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (648 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5207 Madison Ave. Ste East Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Scorpio Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1905 16th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. ZOE Coffee & Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Address: 1829 22nd St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. 5 Sips Coffee

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2104 11th Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Savoury

- Rating: 4.7/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2240 Lake Washington Blvd. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Buddha Bowls and Rolls

- Rating: 4.7/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 14th St. Ste B Sacramento, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Coffee & Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Rooftop Macarons

- Rating: 4.7/5 (529 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8876 Vintage Park Drive Ste 101 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Macarons, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Carpenter Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 9308 Elk Grove Florin Road Elk Grove, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. La Costa Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 19th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cyber Java

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4321 Madison Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Water & Salt

- Rating: 4.8/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 West Capitol Ave. West Sacramento, California
- Categories: Water Stores, Vitamins & Supplements, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tea Cozy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1021 R St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Donut Time

- Rating: 4.8/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9176 Kiefer Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Sweet Oven Bakery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1555 River Park Drive Sacramento, California
- Categories: Macarons, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Classy Hippie Tea

- Rating: 5.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3200 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.

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