I love love love this place! One of my favorite things about coming here is how convenient and…read morequick everything is, especially when I'm trying to grab something before work. You can easily place your order on the touch screen, and they have it ready in no time! My go to order is always their matcha latte with oat milk and simple syrup, and it never disappoints. It's so good every single time! They also have a nice selection of pastries, and I have to give a special shoutout to their pandan cookie. It's seriously baked to perfection! Always super soft, moist, and full of flavor, just the way I like it. Definitely one of my favorite treats to pair with my matcha! Aside from the drinks and pastries, I really love the atmosphere here. The space is super spacious with high ceilings and a beautiful art wall that adds so much character to the place. It has such a nice, welcoming vibe whether you're stopping by for a quick drink or just want somewhere to sit and relax. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit even better. I've had nothing but good experiences here, and it's definitely a spot I keep coming back to. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't already!

Seating: Indoor with AC…read more Parking: Free and plenty of space in the complex Vibe: Urban industrial feel with a large mural wall. It's noticeably smaller than their main Midtown location, but still comfortable. They offer a selection of snacks for purchase, including cookies (ube, pandan), muffins, burritos, and quiches. Quiches can be heated upon request. Popular drinks: "1987" (iced) and Vietnamese Hazelnut. I tried the 1987 drink. For my taste, it was a bit too creamy and on the sweeter side. Service: Quick and efficient. You can either use the self-serve station or order/pay directly at the counter.

I have gone here many times since they opened, and I've consistently recommended their matcha…read more Their banana matcha is my favorite as it's incredibly fresh and done so well...no fake banana taste here! I've had friends who have told me the rec for their banana matcha is solid, too! Most recently I've tried their mango cream matcha. This is also done so well. Their mango tastes fresh and it goes well with their matcha. The matcha flavor is balanced and exactly how I prefer my matcha--notes of vegetal, grassy, and lightly astringent. The sweetness level is also perfect. It feels like when they created this drink, it was with my taste buds in mind! They do have a 10 gram matcha which I would like to try at some point but nervous for the caffeine content! I'm sure it's delicious though. I'm excited for their roastery plans! Can't wait to try more of their beans, and I hope they can bring a bit of other coffee shops here (think Glitch in Japan). Service is consistently friendly. Love that they open at 7 am, which is perfect for me. Haru is definitely a coffee/matcha staple for me!

Super calm vibes here. I love the paintings they have displayed on the walls. Looks like local…read moreartists :) I'm dumb and I verbally told my husband I would get the mango cream matcha and then proceeded to order the strawberry one I usually don't get strawberry because I find that it overpowers the drink but this one didn't! It had a unique strawberry flavor which I really enjoyed. I got mine with oat milk so I don't know if that made a difference in my enjoyment level but the matcha flavor came out better than the usual strawberry matchas I've had. So pleasant surprise! Very happy with my drink and plus the worker was kind to offer his help when I admitted I walked in without having a single thought about what I wanted loool

Back in my hometown of Sacramento for a family visit and while in Elk Grove,I wanted to try Tule…read moreCoffeehouse. It is situated in the quaint old small downtown of Elk Grove, and it has a really cool vibe even on the outside. Once inside, I wanted to try one of their coffees and one of their breakfast sandwiches, which I had heard were terrific. I had a large hot latte which was very satisfying. Their roast is robust without being bitter or overpowering. Not the strongest cup of coffee I have ever had, but very good nonetheless. If you prefer more kicked, then I would have them add an extra shot. Off of their Panini menu, I tried a grilled cheese sandwich that I added bacon to. All of the ingredients on the inside of the Panini were terrific, but the star of the show is thick cut sourdough bread. When toasted up as part of being a grilled cheese, it is crunchy and flavorful. A tremendous sandwich. I look forward to returning to try something else on the menu. This is strictly a breakfast and lunch place. They close at 2 PM, however, it is worth making the drive and trying Tule. By the way, the team behind the counter was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They all added to the experience.

I'm a big advocate on good matcha, and I love making my own as well as buying them. From the photos…read moreI've seen for Tule, it had a promising color to their matcha. That's the first thing I look at. Today I ordered: an iced oat matcha latte with light maple syrup. I get sweetener because if the matcha isn't good, then I'll be drinking sweet milk. Bacon breakfast sandwich and a chocolate banana bread. Location is in old Elk Grove, love the public parking next to the building. Small inside with seating and also has outdoor seating. It's a great place for people to meet up. Breakfast sandwich was good. Love the cheese pull. The banana bread was cold and stale. Only because they forgot about it (busy) and so they didn't warm it up and gave it to me as is. But it's ok. Matcha: Color: it was a good color. Not forest green but a nice green. Umami: none. It was ceremonial grade (as advertised) but a very weak matcha. Natural sweetness: none Balanced bitterness: towards the end of the drink, there's a hint of bitterness. Aftertaste: a hint of seaweed. Overall it's your everyday matcha. It was a good balance between matcha and oat milk. No flavor overpowering each other. And That's why I say it's a good everyday matcha. I'll always order a regular iced matcha latte because I prefer more matcha to dessert matcha .

I noticed they had a cute little elephant that has smoke that would come out from the trunk. I had…read morenoted this location to check them out on my way to downtown Sacramento. Unlucky for me they didn't have dry ice for the effect I wanted to see of smoke from the trunk. They had more designs of figures for the smoke effect. I bought 4 to try it at home. I asked where to get dry ice and the lady had said I could get it at any grocery store. I looked up online before and it said the same thing but Safeway didn't have it when I tried looking for dry ice the next day. So I'm still on a mission to find dry ice to experience the smoke effect. The lady here said I could come back the next day to see it and I tried to but unfortunately I didn't have time the next day to stop by. She let her employees know but sadly I didn't make it back. They have dry ice usually on the weekends now since summer is over when they had more customers wanting to get these but now during slower days they opt to have dry ice on the busier days. I do want to try their Ube drinks so there will be a next time. I got an iced white chocolate to be simple. Delicious. The service and drinks is definitely a reason I will come back.

Instagram sent me for the tiramisu, but the drink menu gave me a reason to return…read more I stopped at Cafe La Vies in Sacramento after seeing their tiramisu flights advertised on Instagram. I chose the matcha and Oreo tiramisu. Both looked creamy and indulgent, with generous portions that appeared large enough to share. Service was great, and the drink selection was almost overwhelming--in the best way. There were so many milk teas, fruit teas, espresso drinks, matcha creations, frappes, and specialty coffees that I gave up trying to choose and got water this time. One of the coolest options is the ability to order two different drinks in one divided cup. It's perfect for anyone who can never decide on just one flavor. I'll definitely return to try more tiramisu flavors and work my way through the drink menu. The Kid loves everything matcha, coffee, and specialty-drink related, so she'll be joining me next time.

I loveeee these Vietnamese drinks. I love the flavor in the…read moreegg coffee. I have also tried the toasted coconut brûlée. This drink is unique to this business as I have not seen it anywhere else. The service is always fast and friendly. Very quiet indoor setting that is great for studying or chatting with a friend. My recommendation is enjoy your coffee with caution lol. The extremely high caffeine content will catch you by suprise.

VinHouse Coffee has some of the most unique coffee drinks I've ever had, and they do such a…read morefantastic job with every detail that it is worth every penny! We ended up getting the Tiramisu Coffee and the Brown Sugar Milk Tea Crème Brûlée, and both were delicious--but the Tiramisu Coffee absolutely stole the show. The Tiramisu Coffee was easily a 10/10 and one of the best coffee drinks I've ever had. Normally with specialty drinks like this, you only get a hint of the featured flavor, but the tiramisu flavor came through from the first sip to the very last. And the foam on top? I seriously wanted to lick it off--it was THAT good! I came very close to ordering another one before we left. Next time, I definitely want to try the Matcha Tiramisu, but there's no question I'll be back for another Tiramisu Coffee. This place is absolutely worth checking out if you love unique coffee drinks!

Butter croissants are always a good benchmark to test a good bakery and this one is great! What…read moremakes it even more unique is that it's a sourdough base...it's buttery with a little more interesting flavor than ordinary croissants. Of all the croissants in the Sacramento area, this one from Mellobun is one of my top contenders for best in the city (favorite is Julian's in Folsom). The salt bread is a new discovery for me and the sourdough base also makes it stand out from traditional Asian salt breads. It has a nice crust and delicate interior that is fluffy and just the right saltiness. The Korean cream cheese was too sweet for my palate but it's always fun to try flavored versions of classic Viennoiserie. I was expecting a more savory cheese bread but this is definitely a sweet + onion flavor. Customer service is very responsive. The baked goods were a little late from scheduled pick-up and the bakery texted me to confirm new time; was missing a croissant in my box and the team quickly refunded for the correct amount of goods.

Very Confusing! I…read morelooked up matcha on Yelp and came across pictures of these delicious looking pastries so I thought I'd check it out. I am in the parking lot looking for Mellobun Bakery and I can't find the place. I walk into the coffee shop in the parking lot, Ca Phe Haru, and they tell me that Mellobun sells their pastries at their coffee shop. But at 9:40am they only had 2 garlic bread and 6 salt buns. No cinnamon rolls. So maybe call before you arrive to make sure they have the pastries you want.

The honey chicken grilled cheese and strawberry cheesecake bingsoo was absolutely goated, would get…read moreagain! The service was fast, and there was a lot of good energy. Vibes did not go unnoticed as well!!

The bingsoos were so well made and they came out so fast! The atmosphere is so cozy and great for…read moretaking pictures!

If you're looking for a cute, sweet and savory and unique experience for brunch, this is the place!…read moreThey have seasonal desserts and dishes that are crafted with care and when I say this, it really makes me feel like I'm being served with so much care! Their drinks are made right there in front of you with the best ingredients and created so beautifully that you want to take a picture first! you can eat inside or outside on their cute little patio. The vibe is so friendly and I would definitely recommend this place for a little family brunch or a coffee date or if you're just taking yourself out to treat yourself to some beautiful food!

I don't get to stop into Xulo as much as I'd like to, but I'm always happy when I do get the…read morechance. While the parking lot is busy, I'm always able to find a spot. Inside is well decorated and inviting, with plenty of seating options. They offer food and drink items including hot foods like sandwiches and baked items like conchas. I ordered their Xulo Mojito and would have loved to get a cubano again, but their kitchen closes before the cafe. The food is really good, so try to go early to grab a bite. I ended up getting some conchas instead and took everything to go.

Best coffee in Elk Grove, service was amazing and fast. I will definitely be back to get another…read morecoffee!!

I was so grateful when they first opened their café and started serving coffee at 6 in the morning!…read moreI'm telling you, they were a lifesaver for me before heading to my clinicals! Their coffee is pretty good! However, I've noticed that most of their drinks aren't as sweet as I expected, or at least the ones I tried during my first few visits. So, if you prefer sweeter drinks like I do, I definitely recommend asking for some sweetener! Matcha: 5/5! This drink seriously got me hooked and had me wanting to come back the very next day! I ordered mine with oat milk and agave syrup as a sweetener instead of regular sugar. Next time, I'd love to try adding some vanilla syrup to it as well! The baristas here are absolutely adorable and so sweet! They even hand you your drink on a cute little tray, which I think is such a nice touch. I also love the music and the overall cozy atmosphere. I come here pretty often in the mornings before heading to work, and it's become one of my favorite little coffee spots. Thank you for always making my mornings a little better! I haven't been back since my last visit, but I'd love to return and see if they still live up to my expectations!

James and Henry are absolute standouts. Beyond just getting the job done, they elevate the entire…read morecustomer experience through genuine warmth and consistency.

The drinks here are consistently good, and so is the customer service. Every time I get my drink,…read morethey are kind and directly offering cup holders for if I'm going to-go rather than drinking in. [DRINKS] All yummy! I consistently order the matcha with strawberry or matcha with mango, since those are the ones that you can alter with oat milk. The main matcha drinks are fixed with dairy milk. Most drinks are going to run around $8, which is pricey but typical for sweet treat drinks nowadays. The matcha in particular has a good deep green color with solid taste, so I approve (picture attached with cup turned to the side for reference) [FOOD] is quite overpriced in my opinion. I've ordered the meatballs and the fried chicken but the quantity and quality were left to be desired. Unless if I was super hungry and I didn't want to leave, I probably wouldn't order any food options here. [AMBIANCE] The interior is so cute, and it's always popping because they decorate it depending on the season or month. In my pictures, you can see the fall leaves they put up. They're constantly moving around the layout and including decos that the space feels fresh - recently, they included lawn chairs outside since it's gotten so popular! They also have good wifi which is super helpful for a quick study. They're one of the few shops opened late (until around 10pm) on the daily in the area. [PARKING] is easy, with a big lot. I have never had any troubles with finding a spot!