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    Big Wave Coffeehouse

    4.2 (259 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    BIG WAVE COFFEEHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Iced white mocha (middle)  Iced white mocha with raspberry soft top (left) Cold brew with vanilla & salted caramel (right)

    The atmosphere, the people, the culture & the coffee are ALL 10/10! I couldn't recommend this place any higher! I buy their ground espresso for at home and also treat myself to their coffee on the weekends. I'm so grateful to have Big wave in our area!!

    Rita K.

    We came here before we headed home to the bay one morning, believe it was the day after 4th of July. I decided to get one of their coffee smoothies that is similar to starbuck's javachip. When I paid I was shocked to see it being close to $10. I also ordered a hot coffee, forgot which one, for my husband which had less sugar (forgot what alternative we used but it wasn't full sugar/cream). The drinks came out fairly quickly. To be honest, the coffee smoothie was OK. It tasted really sweet and didn't have much of a coffee taste. I was surprised it cost quite a bit for something that didn't really taste to my liking. Personal preference. The workers were friendly and parkin was ample. My husband thought his coffee tasted a little funny with the less sugar. Enough caffeine for us to get through the drive home to the bay!

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    Neena V.

    Friend & I decided to go shopping in Folsom this morning but needed some caffeine, did a quick search and found this gem of a coffee house! There's plenty of parking outside which is always a plus for me and the inside was beautifully decorated. I am so glad we came here because our drinks were delicious and the service was not only fast but also super friendly. I wish I got the name of the girl who took our order because she was super nice and helped us pick out our drinks! My friend got the Tropicali soda which she loved and I got a cold brew coffee with brown sugar mixed in and a hazelnut soft foam. Literally the best drink I ever had! Will definitely return when I'm in the area - 5/5!

    Rachel K.

    I've stopped into Big Wave Coffeehouse many times now and I've been trying to order something new every time. There's plenty of parking available in the lot and they have a few outdoor seats as well as very comfortable and welcoming indoor seating. I've enjoyed their coffee drinks as well as the sodas and I love adding the cream on top of the sodas. If you don't know what to order the staff members can let you know about some favorites or some new combinations they've been working on. They're working on expanding their food options and I'll keep stopping in to see what's new. Check their Instagram for special events and activities as well. They often bring other businesses in for activities and cultural highlights which is really cool.

    Something lava soda... daughter loved it.

    4.4 stars. Fun place! Soda, matcha and Hawaiian Bagel and cream cheese were all yummy. Will go again if in the area.

    08.05.23 Strawberry Smoothie
    May A.

    Refreshing beverages served with Aloha [Folsom CA] Came back a second time on a Saturday afternoon. This time the coffeehouse was full, unlike during our first visit at the Yelp event. It was a triple digit weekend so I ordered something refreshing and got a strawberry smoothie with whipped cream. I sat out in their outdoor seating, nice and shaded and currently enjoying the 85° weather with a slight breeze. Service was fast and friendly, just like how it was at my first experience from the wife owner during our Yelp event. Cute interior with hints of tropical decor. The long table is perfect for a group while they also have two-seater tables and a comfy sofa-seating on one corner. The wall mural with a huge wave is perfect for iG photos. Big Wave Coffeehouse is located in the Willow Creek Plaza in Folsom, close to the Folsom Outlets and proximity to many businesses. Parking is plentiful. Review #3088

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    Belinda C.

    I loved my Mocha Java Rush with oat milk. The XL is truly extra large. Next time, I think I would order just a Medium. I also loved my $6 English Muffin Sandwich with Bacon. You could also choose Sausage, instead of Bacon. This is a super yummy sandwich for breakfast. No ketchup, but you can choose from 4 Creason hot sauces: Datil, Cayenne, Jalapeno, and Habanero. The Jalapeno hot sauce was tasty. Hot sauces are available for purchase for $10. This supports the Donovan Creason Memorial, which raises money for local Sacramento children's charities: http://www.creasonmemorial.org/ I chatted with the lovely owner, Mindy. The coffeehouse's theme is Hawaiian because her husband is from Hawaii. They visit Hawaii annually to see family. She recently returned from Kauai, hand packing a few bags of premium 100% Kauai Peaberry coffee to sell to her customers requesting it. She says she's not even making a profit from it. How very sweet and thoughtful of her! A peaberry is a smaller bean than a typical coffee bean. At the end of the day, she let me have a taste of it...so smooth! I also learned that for a coffee to be labeled Kona coffee, it only has to contain a minimum of 10% Kona coffee beans. Mindy is from the state of Washington. Her goal is to create a coffeehouse similar to those found in Washington, which offer ambiance, food, and a huge drink menu, including energy drinks and drinks other than coffee. I like the Hawaiian decor and chill vibe of Big Wave Coffeehouse. Hawaiian music playing in the background. Free wi-fi. Big Wave Coffeehouse is conveniently located near the Folsom Premium Outlets. You can pre-order online. Open every day from 6 AM to 4 PM.

    Mel J.

    I went in around 9:30 am in the morning and was served immediately. The service was friendly & fast. The cafe looks cozy & I can see myself do some work there. However, when I tried to connect to their free wifi, it just won't let me (despite entering the correct password provided). - Iced Tuxedo: good coffee. It had a good balance of coffee and white chocolate. It wasn't too sweet and I could still tasted the espresso. - Strawberry guava turnover: just ok. The filling was not too sweet but the pastry was a bit soggy & not flakey

    Such a refreshing drink
    Leslie R.

    This is far from your standard Starbucks coffee shop! Whenever I'm in Folsom, I'll be sure to stop by. It's located across from Mel's Diner and has plenty of parking. Some parking spots offer plenty of shade. I was lucky to find a spot right up front. I noticed lots of Hawaiian inspired decor. They even have a Hawaiian word of the day! The workers were friendly and helpful here! There's plenty of coffee, sodas, red-bull infused drinks; along with desserts and small bites to choose from. I tried what I believe was a strawberry coconut drink. This was recommended from a worker and it was just what I needed. I noticed some games like tic-tac-toe and connect 4 on tables. They even had newspapers! If you needed to get some work done, there are plenty of seats and wifi to help with that. This was exactly what I needed on a hot summer day and I'll be sure to come back and experiment with the menu!!

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    Kristina M.

    This coffeehouse is a whole Big Wave vibe! I love how big this place is. It's eye catching how tall it is and every time I drive on Blue Ravine Rd, I've seen it and wanted to try it. I saw this coffee shop on Good Day Sacramento when Julissa Ortiz went to visit and support this great business. I love the transformation from Cooper Coffeehouse to Big Wave Coffeehouse. I want to go back to try breakfast sandwiches and Ono drinks. When I did go, I tried the iced matcha which was very sweet so if you like sweet and matcha, you'll love this! I also had a guava strawberry pastry and I highly recommend this. I love how the barista informed me ahead of time of the matcha being sweet. These baristas know exactly what they are doing and I appreciate them informing customers of their products! Parking is very easy as there is a parking lot right outside the shop. They offer inside and outdoor seating which is nice. I also LOVE the decor and artwork inside. This vibe makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii and we can all use more aloha in Sactown.

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    Staff were kind and helpful! The place was a vibe! They had board games to play, and the drinks were great!

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    Great coffee and matcha! Sooo many flavors and a few pastry options. Great for studying too!

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    If they're gonna charge so much, they may want to up the portion size. This burrito is tiny for eight dollars

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    Ask the Community - Big Wave Coffeehouse

    Do you have gluten free food options?

    We have a couple options. An egg scramble with sausage or bacon. Protein pucks make a good to-go option that are gluten free and vegan. We also have rice krispy treats and butter mochi.

    How is working from here, more specifically, how is the wifi speed?

    Hi there! We are actually currently looking at switching to a different company who offers faster Wi-Fi. Currently the one we have is OK, but in all honesty, it’s not fabulous. So hopefully in the next few weeks I can say we have fantastic Wi-Fi for… Read more

    Does this location have a couch or lounger chairs?

    Yes! Two pairs of lounger chairs, next to a decently stocked bookshelf and newspapers ☺️

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    Love this spot and extra 6th star for being open late!…read more We usually enjoy the Mufawaar coffee or Adeni tea in a kettle size of course. They have an assortment of pastries and desserts which was a nice addition. Loved the café's indoor and outdoor vibe. Consistency is key and we've been going here ever since they opened and customer service and quality of drinks has remained the same if not better. We've brought visiting friends and family here and everybody loved it.

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    I came in to get some macarons for Valentine's Day, *ON* Valentine's Day. I got there at just in…read moretime, because they only had a few left. Basically, I lucked out. Everybody was very friendly and helpful. I liked the place. It is a smaller area for seating, but they have a good menu. The food menu is a bit smaller, things such as breakfast, burritos, avocado toast, croissants, etc.... They have a good baked goods section, and they make very good coffee, as is their name. I got a box of macarons for Valentine's Day, plus one for myself, the macaron was tender, and had an amazing flavor. The person I got the Macarons for, she did like them. I also got myself a white mocha, which I liked very much. It wasn't too sweet, and the coffee was deep and rich. The price for everything was very reasonable. I want to come back and try more things, and I will definitely get more of those macarons next time also. Thank you.

    On our drive back to LA from Lake Tahoe, I Yelped "Folsom breakfast" and this spot popped up…read moreglowing with recommendations. We pulled in excited for both food and coffee... but quickly learned this is very much a coffee-first, food-optional situation. The coffee? Pretty solid. I ordered the honey lavender latte and enjoyed it. My daughter's iced vanilla latte also passed the teen approval test. Minor head-scratcher: I ordered my latte "for here" and still got a to-go cup. Now, the food. Oof. I'd strongly recommend sticking to baked goods (I didn't try them, but guessing that would be a better option) The avocado toast was a letdown. Imagine a teeny, paper-thin, cold piece of toast topped with a small smear of avocado that tasted more "packaged" than fresh, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, two lonely feta crumbles, and a sliced hard-boiled egg... served cold... on the side. It did come with a side salad, which felt like an apology. We also ordered a croissant sandwich (ham, Swiss, and scrambled eggs), which unfortunately did not sit well with my husband. The eggs tasted like they may have come from a carton. The staff was nice, but the service model was confusing. When I'm prompted to tip at checkout and there are tables and seating, I assume some level of table service. Instead, we picked up our own coffee, food, silverware, and napkins, and at the end, we also got the honor of bussing our own plates back to the counter. Full-circle dining experience. Bonus details: - They had one single packet of hot sauce left in the entire place - The salt shaker was completely solidified (we did ask for more, but the replacement had exactly one functioning hole) * And just to keep you on your toes, the front door pushes instead of pulls. A small thing, but somehow on-brand. Bottom line: Come here if you want a custom coffee. If you're hungry, manage expectations... or honestly, stick with good old Starbucks for consistency, fewer surprises, and doors that behave.

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    (88 reviews)
    0.8 mi

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    This coffee shop has such a great vibe. The ambience is very chill and welcoming, making it an easy…read moreplace to relax or hang out for a while. There are also plenty of entertainment options and games to play, which adds a fun twist if you're there with friends or family. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Emma and Pyper especially stood out--they clearly know what they're doing and made the whole experience feel smooth and welcoming from start to finish. The place was also very clean, which is always a big plus. The coffee itself was excellent with lots of fresh options to choose from, and they often have interesting specials worth trying. Our drinks were genuinely delicious. The lavender latte was amazing--smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The strawberry matcha was just as impressive and honestly hard to stop thinking about after. Overall, this is a spot I'd definitely recommend. Whether you want a quiet cuppa, something fun to do, or a place to bring the family, it really delivers. You won't regret checking it out. Oh and they even had pup cup for my fur baby, which was extra special. Definitely coming back!

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    Overall? Unassuming spot with a clean, industrial feel that doesn't try too hard but still works…read more Nothing flashy, just a place that knows what it is. Plenty of indoor seating with a mix of counters and tables, no outdoor setup, and a pretty minimal food menu. But you're not here for the food anyway. You're here for the coffee, and that's where it delivers. Good vibes, no nonsense, and a price point that's refreshing Parking? Lot. Easy We had: Pour Over, Papua New Guinea and Bali (5/5): Finding a genuinely good pour over under five dollars feels almost extinct at this point. Somehow, Kingdom makes it feel normal. Both beans were clean, intentional, and actually distinct, which is the whole point of a pour over. The Papua New Guinea was smooth with soft chocolate notes, balanced and easy without feeling boring. The Bali brought more brightness with a citrus edge that gave it some energy. Two different profiles, both executed well

    came here to get some work done and it was pretty conducive. free wifi, water, and restroom. they…read moreonly offer a few food items and pastries but a variety of drinks, even though most of the seasonal ones were unavailable the ube latte had good flavor but it was a bit too sweet, and I don't think it had espresso in it. the hazelnut latte was not nutty enough. the egg sandwich bun could be softer, but ingredients, especially the jam, were great. the ham & cheese croissant was good too, make sure to ask for it to be toasted!

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    3.9
    (247 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Visited Sociology Coffee Bar in Folsom last Sunday after church around 10:15 AM, and overall it was…read morean enjoyable experience. It's a cute little coffee spot with a fun vibe and great music (Drake was playing!), although seating inside is very limited. There are a few outdoor seats as well. I ordered the Chef's Bowl, and because I love rice, they were kind enough to add an extra scoop of rice along with the potatoes, which I really appreciated. I had asked for the bacon to be removed, but unfortunately it was still included, and there was a lot of it in the bowl. I spent most of the meal picking it out, which definitely took away from the experience a bit, but the dish itself was still delicious. I also noticed the presentation was different from what I expected. My graham vanilla bourbon latte was missing the cookie, and the drink came in a plastic cup instead of the tall glass I'd had on previous visits. My food also came in a little to-go carton instead of plated presentation. Has the place moved away from using plates and glassware? If so, what a pity, presentation really does make a difference, especially for such a cute café atmosphere. One thing I found interesting is that despite being only a few feet away from Karen's Bakery, Sociology still had a steady line of people waiting for coffee and food, which says a lot about how popular it is. I'd definitely like to try it again on a weekday and hope my latte will be in a glassware and my Chef's bowl does not have bacon!

    I was so excited to try this place, but now I do not understand the hype. Waited 45 minutes, my…read moreburrito was cold by the time my coffee came out. The burrito was super greasy, pretty flavorless other than how burnt the bacon was; that's all I could taste. The blonde woman at the counter with the half shaved head was really friendly and was moving so fast getting stuff done between orders. I've been a barista before and I definitely saw her work ethic. The green haired girl making coffee on the other hand... no sense of urgency in the middle of a rush. She got distracted by a customer she knew talking to her and held my coffee hostage taking forever to finish it because she was talking. I'll stick with driving down the street to go to Qamaria instead.

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