camp cove is so unique! the owner grew up in sydney, so the cafe is australian-inspired. the interior is very bright with several tables and a countertop for seating. i've been at very busy times, but i've never had trouble finding a spot. service is very basic but friendly here; you order at the counter and then they'll call your name or bring your order to you. only street parking is available, but i've never had trouble finding a space. they have a seasonal menu in addition to their regular offerings.
- iced honeycomb matcha (4.5/5): i had low expectations, but i actually really enjoyed it. it definitely had a honeycomb flavor, and i liked the toffee bits on top, although i thought it could've been a little more matcha forward. it still beat a lot of the matchas in sacramento; i liked that it wasn't just milky
- iced matcha latte (4.5/5): this was pretty good for a plain matcha latte! it was lightly sweetened - perfect for my taste. i could taste the matcha more in this, and it had a nice green color, but i still thought it could've used a little more matcha in it
- iced blueberry matcha [seasonal] (3.5/5): i wish the blueberry jam tasted fruitier, but i liked that it had blueberry bits in it. the drink was still very good, but i tasted the matcha least in this drink. overall, it was a good drink but not the best matcha
- honeycomb cold brew [seasonal] (4/5): this was a good cold brew - perfectly balanced and sweet. it was smooth, and the honeycomb foam made it creamier. i just wish that i could've tasted the honeycomb more, like i could with the honeycomb matcha
- acai bowl (5/5): i wasn't expecting much, but this acai bowl blew me out of the water! it was SO good; the acai base was one of the best i've had. it tasted like fresh berries, and it was perfectly sweetened. the texture was thicker like a sorbet, with just the right amount of granola. i loved that the banana had granola and nuts on top too. the fruit was fresh. i can't emphasize how tasty this was!
- sunrise burrito (5/5): this was one of the best breakfast burritos i've ever had in terms of flavor. it was delicious even without any meat in it - even my boyfriend who loves meat agreed. i really enjoyed the roasted mushrooms, and the egg inside was SO fluffy. i was seriously amazed. the hash browns weren't crispy, but i didn't mind because they tend to be soft in burritos. the burrito already had great flavor, but the sauce made it even better. it was like a smoky chipotle sauce
- chicken schnitty w/ peri-peri chili sauce (4/5): my boyfriend loved this sandwich, especially the cheese. i also thought it was really good, but it got heavy quickly for me. the richness of the cheese pushed it over the edge, especially in combination with the sauce. although it had a lot of flavor, i thought it was too rich. the avocados made the sandwich creamier. the sauce had a kick, but it was manageable, even for my boyfriend who doesn't eat spicy food. it was also a little zesty and acidic. i loved how crispy the chicken schnitzel was, and it was huge! the arugula was fresh, and i thought the sandwich could've used more of it to help with the richness
- avo' smash (0.5/5): unfortunately, this was probably one of the worst avocado toasts i've ever had. i really didn't like the peas in it due to both the weird texture and the flavor it added. the pea flavor was so overwhelming that i couldn't really taste the rest of the toast. it just tasted like mush, and i usually love peas. the combination of flavors with the pickled fresno chili and mint also didn't really work for me. i just wanted to taste more of the avocado
- anzac biscuit (4/5): this wasn't the typical american biscuit; it looked more like a cookie - a very, very sweet cookie. it tasted like cookie butter or salted caramel. it was overall a good cookie but just too sweet for me. i tend to prefer softer cookies, but i liked the crunchy texture of the oats. it was also crunchy on the outside, probably from the crunchy toffee or sugar
camp cove has quickly become one of my go-to cafes in sacramento! they're a very unique option for food and drinks here, and i can tell that they use fresh ingredients. everything is made with care, and most of their menu items have been a hit for me. i won't be back in sacramento for a while, so i'll really miss this place! read more