If you get a chance when you come to the mall, stop in here on the way in or on the way out definitely want to always make sure little places like this stay in business It is so pretty in here We actually had walked the entire mall and I wanted to stop in here and get some water. I was able to get myself the VOSS water. My granddaughter was able to get Fiji water and I just looked around. Everything smelled good. Looked good. I definitely will be back to come here and get snacks and stuff. Also their bakery items looked delicious. The stuff was really nice. Very helpful. They didn't mind that I took photos of the inside It reminds me of a place that should be in San Francisco when I used to go to financial district. It's just really nice in here. read more

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Customer service can improve. For having 3 people working there they aren't efficient on order taking. It appears that a single person takes the drink orders and makes the drinks and the other 2 work as a team and sell the pastries. They aren't universal. In addition I asked if they would suggest the chocolate twist or the chocolate crossiant and they mumbled something and called out the third coworker who then took a drink order and I never got an answer, they just looked at me dumfounded. With an answer like that I opted not to get either. Maybe they were trying to tell me neither were good. Either way I didn't want to take the chance of a bad pastry order. I settled on the apple Danish. It was ok. The filling was squishy. Not very appley. I was hoping for more pieces of apple to really bite into it was more of a jelly inside. And it wasn't as flakey as I had anticipated. I wouldn't order it again or recommend it. On the other hand my husband got the Turkish bread. I thought he was going to get the sesame Turkish bagel, but he ordered what looked like a hoagie roll. To my surprise it was really good. It had a good crust and ultra soft on the inside and just the right flavor. Not to sweet, but not to plain either. I recommend the Turkish bread. I'd order it again. They also sell Turkish delights, They are displayed in the window. I haven't tried them as I'm afraid they are dried out as they have been sitting there awhile. One day I'll give them a try, but for the price it's a huge investment to be disappointed. I go to a Turkish Delight store in Santa Barbara and they have one in San Luis Obispo and they specialize in Turkish delights, That is there main source of income so I know they are fresh in addition they give you free samples before you buy them, If this place gave you a tiny free sample I'd be first in line to try them and stock up. They are pricy, but if they are good they are worth it. And I'm not talking See's candy pricy, I'm talking specialty chocolate shop pricy. read more

Eli Cafe - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cute lil coffee shop inside Arden mall. They have a ton of Turkish sweets, gelato, coffee and teas. We've never tried Turkish sweets so we grabbed some and coffee. The coffee was strong but really good, treats were ok just not something I'm use to, I'll definitely try other things. Service was ok she was nice once we reached out to her and asked questions about some of the iteams read more

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They were out of the kadak chai that I wanted so was thinking of getting the Dubai chocolate latte ($10) but ended up getting the Turkish tea which tastes like any basic teabag tea. Nothing impressive tbh read more

Happen to stop by Arden this morning and I noticed this coffee shop tucked away along one of main entrances (next to BJ's). I intended on grabbing a quick cup and leaving it at that but they also fresh pastry and Turkish candies!! Awesome. I order Carmel latte, a raisin roll (yummy) and I tried a piece of Pomegranate pistachio candy, also yummy. The young lady who served me was very friendly and helpful. Great service! It's very nicely decorated. There are a couple of bistro tables located just outside the front door. read more

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Maryam, she was really sweet and helpful. Beautiful attitude, and beautiful smile thank you so much

Cute Cafe inside Arden Mall. I stopped by Eli Cafe while shopping at Arden Mall and loved the cozy, aesthetic vibe. They have a cute little cart for gelato and beautifully displayed desserts that almost look too pretty to eat. I was curious about the Turkish coffee, so I asked the barista about it, she mentioned it was really strong, and since it was already late in the evening, I decided to go with an iced vanilla latte instead. That ended up being the perfect choice, it was so creamy, smooth, and just right. The only downside was the chocolate chip cookie, it wasn't sweet at all and tasted like something was missing. But overall, I enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back to try more drinks next time! read more

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I love the Turkish delights. They're beautiful & tasty. This time though I got the Dubai latte. It is $11.95?!?!?! Holy expensive coffee. It was good but very sweet & rich as you would expect but more than I could handle. I wanted it in a small drink but only comes in a medium. Could not finish it even though I shared with a friend. It is a pretty drink though. read more

Eli Cafe - Dubai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I think I've been here maybe twice. The first time I bought Lavender syrup. This time I bought a con panna. This is one of my quick pick me ups to get. If you know you know. FYI not every coffee shop sells this or even knows what it is so I always get excited when it's on the menu. Warning! The ones here are very strong, I had a double shot and it kept me up all night next time I will ask for a single shot because my body was not prepared for the night ahead why did I take a double shot at night, I'm not sure but never again. read more

Eli Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've always wanted to try this place and I just got an espresso and it is absolutely fantastic! They have real heavy cream to make it even better! I will go back and try their treats another time but they look amazing read more

My wife was late for her Apple appointment so gotta kill 1 hour. I always notice places with caffeine. Ambiance Bright colors. Vendor cart with I think gelato. Nice beverage display. Very welcoming. Rating 5 Customer Service Very friendly. Served me Turkish coffee in porcelain cup. Rating 5 Baklava Big display of these delicious treats. Guy told me the baklava came from Turkey and he assured me that is good. My baklava was so good, it was fresh. Rating 5 Turkish Coffee It was ok. Not an expert but I have had better. Rating 3. read more

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Was looking to get coffee and saw this spot in the Arden mall. Typically I don't get coffee from shops in the mall but I decided to take a chance. The inside looked clean and organized and the front staff was nice. I ordered a spinach and Parmesan pastry and it was decent until I went to pull the last half out of the sleeve and found a long hair sticking on the pastry. The hair was at least 6 inches long and stuck. I tried to pick it out because perhaps it fell and maybe it was mine- but this was for sure baked into the pastry and it was stuck. Spent $14 for this and a small 12 oz coffee and the coffee was nothing to speak upon. Hopefully their staff will notice whether or not long hairs are on the food. read more

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I went in here thinking the drinks looked. I was sooo disappointed. The Dubai chocolate latte was pretty bad, and I hated the pistachio filling on the bottom. It also didn't mix well in due to being so thick. I rather go to Sana Cafe for that type of drink. I had to throw most of it away. I can't speak to the desserts or anything else in there though. But I won't be back read more

Eli Cafe - Dubai chocolate latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

It's nice to have a Turkish coffee shop in the mall with different pastries to try. I had a Turkish cheese pastry along with a coffee both were yummy however the customer service is Terrible which is why I cannot recommend this place.. The girl taking the order seemed annoyed when taking the order she kept stepping away and tending to another group. I don't mind waiting a bit for service but when telling her my order she just walked away . You can see her attitude change when she tended to a group speaking another language so perhaps it was my English that was the problem. For the high price the shop charges I expected nicer service. You can certainly find better options around town for Turkish treats just search yelp. :) read more

Wouldn't ever recommend coming here the customer service was the worse the girl behind the counter looked so mad at taking my order every time I asked for prices she looked frustrated but there wasn't any prices on the pastries on the menu and so overpriced for a cookie $8 is so crazy for a dam cookie but save your money and go to another cafe read more

**Eli Cafe** is a tiny treasure tucked away in Arden Fair Mall. Now, let's talk seating. There isn't any inside the cafe itself, but the mall has graciously provided a few tables outside, just enough for a game of musical chairs if a crowd gathers. Pro tip: snag a seat early, or you'll be left balancing your Turkish delights midair! Speaking of Turkish delights, this place is a *party* of pastries! I ordered a raisin croissant that was *melt-in-your-mouth* dreamy: perfectly flaky outside, soft as a cloud inside. Hubby got the cheese muffin, but I couldn't get close to it because he devoured it faster than I could say, "Let me try!" Based on his silent joy (and crumb-free plate), I'd say he loved it. What we found amusing? Eli Cafe isn't just popular with us; it's apparently the hangout spot for mall staff, who were grabbing goodies left and right. Seems like they're in on the delicious secret! Our ratings (1-5, with 5 being the best) say it all: - **Coffee:** Hubby was a little pickier, giving it a 3.5, while I went with a solid 4. - **Food:** Easy 5s for both of us; it's safe to say Eli Cafe knows their pastries! - **Staff:** Another win, with a 4 from Hubby and a 5 from me. Friendly, quick, and helpful. - **People-watching:** I give it a 5--mall staff, shoppers, and the occasional lost tourist keep it interesting! Hubby says 4.5. - **Ambiance:** Hubby's a fan, giving it a 5 for the mall hustle and bustle vibe. I'm more critical (3.5) but hey, I like a cozier setup. And yes, the rummy game continued! Hubby had 190, but I triumphed with a whopping 295. So if you're in Arden Fair Mall and craving a flaky, buttery slice of heaven, stop by Eli Cafe. Just be ready to fend off the mall staff for your place in line! read more

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This is a cool place and very unique. There is a gelato station and ice cream for scoops or an affogato. They have a variety of baklava and Turkish delight pastries. Here is why they are unique. I asked the barista at the counter if they make them at the shop. She said they are imported from Turkey (Türkiye). If you're in a hurry there is a grab and go section as well. The coffee flavor was great. I asked for cream in the coffee and I thought they would have some fresh cream in a fridge. Unfortunately I was offered land o lakes cream that was sitting in the dining room for lord knows how long. This location offers tap to pay. read more

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Unrealistically high priced with tax rate of almost 19 percent. Hot Medium white mocha is 5.70 and they levied exorbitant almost 19 per percent tax which is no where in California. The total price after tax is 6.78 which is absurd and terrible considering the fact they charged such a high percentage of tax which is insanely ridiculous. Awful, Terrible, sucks Highly disappointed with the tax they charged . read more

Spotted this new coffee place downstairs at the mall when we got off of the elevator. Decided to check it out since I noticed there weren't any Yelp reviews yet. This guy was standing at the doorway and looked like he worked there, kinda like when workers are trying to get people to come in the store. But he awkwardly just stared at us as we walked in and didn't even say hello so it was really strange. We already had a drink so we didn't get coffee but decided to get a scoop of ice cream to share with our son. We saw the cart of flavors and picked vanilla bean but it was actually gelato. We didn't realize the ice cream was in a different cart on the other side of the shop. This small single scoop was $6! It tasted good but still.. I know gelato is a little pricier but that was a little excessive. read more

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You can tell this is a place that doesn't get much traffic/customers based on the employees. They were talking to each other for about a minute before they noticed a customer. They went back to their conversation as I looked around. When I was ready to order they were still talking. I felt like I had to interrupt them if I was going to place an order. I ordered a cinnamon roll and a matcha frappe. The cinnamon roll was good but the matcha frappe tasted like a very watered down frap. It tasted like matcha and water (no milk). It wasn't good and it cost $6. read more

Eli Cafe - Matcha Frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is really convenient since it's inside Arden Fair Mall. Their coffee selection is pretty good since they have quite a variety. The service was great since it didn't take long to get our orders. Definitely a good spot for coffee while shopping. read more

Absolutely amazing first time experience! The coffee was perfect the staff was so friendly and accommodating to me and my fellow staff members while on outing with our member with cerebral palsy. The coffee was made to perfection. The shop is so cute and clean and organized. read more

There is a cashier at Eli cafe who is aggressive towards Black American customers and friendly to other customers. She appears to be middle eastern, average height, with highlights in her brown hair. She is inappropriate and competitive with Black customers. She delays serving Black customers, ignores us until the last minute, and serves customers of other races without an issue. I am sick of it. She is leaving the cafe open to a serious racial discrimination lawsuit. I have attempted to contact Eli cafe management twice to no avail. I will continue until I speak with someone. read more

The baklavas here are so gooooooood. I got a saffron black tea and one of each baklavas. Soooo good. Will come back Just for the desserts. read more

Eli Cafe - The baklavas here are soooooo gooood. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Terrible coffee and even worse customer service. The place is empty I stop in for a quick iced coffee I had to wait for the cashier to finish texting... she was rude and made I don't even know what but it wasn't what I ordered. Should have checked the reviews before wasting my time and money. Just terrible. Get some new employees please. read more

Went in here during a mall trip and asked for an oat milk latte. When I went to take a drink my straw was suddenly filled with a chalky substance. After I was done with my shopping I took the drink back to the cafe, and asked if I could trade the drink for a Red Bull. Both of the workers there proceeded to argue with with me about how it my fault that it's chalky and that I should just have shaken it. I was not disrespectful to anyone there and they both had really bad attitudes. I won't be back. read more

I made the mistake of spending my hard earned money here. Ordered an iced mocha and got a cup of milk with espresso and a bunch of chocolate at the bottom. No mixing whatsoever. For 6.25 I expect a drink to be made properly. I won't make the mistake of spending money here again. read more