It's giving cute and chique. The dragon mural was 90s photo shoot vibes. At first walk-in I was in love. I thought it would be a coffee shop but it was so much more than that. Service was really quick and moved the morning line with ease. We got the 1987 and the caramel sea salt cold brew. For food I got the avocado toast and added smoked salmon. The verdict : coffee yum, and toast good . Would come back . read more

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Interesting Asian fusion brunch by Downtown Sac Great coffee and matcha drinks and great price to portion value. Food was a bit too salty and heavy in flavor for me for a brunch place - it feels like it leaned too much into sauce for the fusion aspect Nice chill spot tho! read more

Order at the counter upon walking in. They have a good amount of seating and is a nice spot to have a conversation and/or get some work done. Pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed the breakfast burrito. I also tried the "Tumi", a tea latte. It was on the sweet side, but a nice compliment to my meal. They have self-serve utensils and water along the wall (on the same side as the windows/doors). The interior feels a more on the dimly lit side, likely due to the dark ceiling and mural. Order at the counter upon walking in. They have a good amount of seating and is a nice spot to have a conversation and/or get some work done. Pleasantly surprised that I actually enjoyed the breakfast burrito. I also tried the "Tumi", a tea latte. It was on the sweet side, but a nice compliment to my meal. They have self-serve utensils and water along the wall (on the same side as the windows/doors). The interior feels a more on the dimly lit side, likely due to the dark ceiling and mural. read more

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Cool Asian fusion spot to hang out. Ambience: Hip and modern with high ceilings, eye-catching wall art, and a strong Asian fusion vibe. Parking: Free street parking (1-hour limit, not enforced on Sundays or holidays), plus garage and metered street options (also free on Sundays/holidays). Restroom: Two unisex restrooms. Very clean and bright. Code required for entry. Cocktails (Chinese zodiac-themed: fun touch): * Pig - Ginger Rose Daiquiri ($15): Rum, ginger liqueur, rose, cranberry * Rabbit - Jasmine Gimlet ($15): Gin, jasmine tea, lime Food: Chicken katsu and ube/pandan cookies are standouts. Happy Hour (Mon-Sun, 3-5 PM): * $11 cocktail specials * $10 beer + well shot * $5 herbal lemonade * $5 "1987" They also rotate seasonal items: I saw options like overnight oats with chia and kumquat. What's interesting is their pricing style, lots of repeating numbers like $7.77 or $8.88. Even the table and order numbers follow the theme. I was seated at table #8 and got order #88... might be a sign to buy a lotto ticket ;) read more

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We came on Mother's Day. Each table has a QR code to order food and drinks to be delivered to your table. We ordered the Longanisa Sando, Ube French Toast, and the Thai Iced Tea. We loved it all. My sister lives across the street and we love Filipino food so this was such a modern take on it. I can't wait to take my Lolo and Lola to see what they think. read more

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Came here excited to try the Ube Latte which was great but the French toast was disappointing. It begs for syrup or coconut milk. It was extremely dry and hard. Really hard to eat. Imagine a dry stuffed French toast that's dry inside and out. Wasn't good to me. The coffee was great and service was good. read more

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I love their coffee shops so we were excited to try this spot. I was looking forward to try their custard filled French toast. Maybe in my head I thought the custard was going to be creamy and thick but it was dry and a very thin layer. Couldn't really taste it as it wasn't a creamy custard. Their breakfast sandwich was good. And I saw other dishes that looked delicious. The drinks were good. It's a beautiful place with plenty of seating indoors and out. Parking can be difficult since it's downtown. read more

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The vibe of 18 Grams epitomizes why people visit Midtown on a Saturday afternoon. It's a lively brunch place that suits most occasions whether it be studying alone, large-group meal, or anything else in between. It appears very lowkey from the outside -- just their restaurant logo without a clear title. However, the inside is filled with beautiful elements such as a Chinese-themed lion painting encompassing the entire wall and an abundance of plants. I dropped by for a virtual work session, and this place checked all the boxes. The booth seats are as comfortable as they are spacious. The interior looks spotless; even the restrooms left me quite impressed. Hip hop + R&B plays through the speakers at medium volume. My herbal lemonade tasted refreshing. The herbal tea infusion almost tastes like a light strawberry. This is my favorite productivity spot in Sac at the moment. You're missing out if you don't have pay it a visit! read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Herbal Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you're looking for a place that does brunch well, this is the spot! They have a good variety of sweet and savory items. Items we ordered were the loco moco, steak and fried rice bowl, and the chicken and waffles. Everything was fresh, full of flavor and seasoning, and I will dream about thar fried chicken. I wish I lived closer to the area, this would easily become my go to places. You order at the register then take a number and the food is brought out to you. We came on a Sunday late morning/early afternoon and the wait for the food wasn't too bad. Parking is fairly easy to find there is street parking along the road. read more

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Adding pictures from the lunar new year. Had a special menu with creative pricing, lion dance, and lots of firecrackers. read more

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I came to "Forever by 18 Gram" Food Lounge to celebrate my girlfriend's friend's birthday. I didn't realize it wasn't a full-service restaurant, so I was a little surprised and honestly a bit bummed. I thought it was a regular sit-down restaurant, but it's actually self-service. You scan a QR code and order online. If that's the case, there really should be a bigger and clearer sign explaining that. Also, if customers are ordering online, there needs to be a visible WiFi sign posted. Service can be spotty depending on your carrier, and I had to walk up to ask for the WiFi password. That could've easily been avoided with better signage. I ordered the Loco Moco. The flavors were good, but my food came out cold. If the food is prepped ahead of time, it should at least be heated properly before serving. I upgraded to fried rice for an additional $3 charge. The staff was okay - the lady I spoke with wasn't snobby, which I appreciated. And I will say, they have really good iced coffee. Overall, it was a bittersweet experience. With clearer communication about self-service and making sure food is served hot, it could be much better. I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. read more

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Came in not really expecting anything to be honest and never heard of the place until we looked up brunch spots. Honestly good on them for self seating and finding your own pace to sit down. We were able to wait a short 2-3 minutes and 2 tables happen to get up so our large party could sit together. The food and drink items came in good time not too long but not super quick. Ended up getting multiple mimosa crafts and a couple beers. Super chill and great playlist. read more

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I was soooo excited to hear that 18 Grams has a new location right in downtown! It's part of the Ice Blocks that had been under construction for a few years facing S St. Even though it's a busy area, it wasn't hard to find street parking nearby. I got lucky with a paid meter spot right around the corner! We had a party of 3 at 11am on a Saturday and was able find a table easily. You're immediately greeted by the staff members behind the counter as you walk in. I ordered a longanisa sando and then sat out on the patio with my friends. There's a lot of seating outside, most bar height, with some guests bringing their pups! The interior is also a whole vibe, so I had to take a picture :) The longanisa sando was DELICIOUS. I love a brioche bun and theirs was so soft. The longanisa patty was just the right amount of sweet and savory. The egg was perfectly runny and the fries were crispy and extremely addicting. My friends ordered the loco moco which they didn't really enjoy. They said the gravy wasn't too flavorful, but I didn't try it so make of that what you will. I will definitely be back to try out more of their menu! read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great friendly service, I love the vibe and aesthetic of the space. It's clean and not too noisy. I ordered an Iced Honey Lavender Latte and The steak and fried rice. The steak was well done, I forgot to asked for medium rare, it's cut into small cubes and the sauce was rich. My mom liked her Grilled chicken plate that came with an egg. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Steak and Fried Rice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Parking is decent, and the seating is limited (it really depends on if people stay longer than needed as it's open seating concept). The interior design is very niche and the painting of the fudogs on the wall is easily a 10/10. Staffs are great folks. Shaking beef with fried rice: 2/5 the fried rice was very good but the beef was NOT ribeye. It definitely is along the line of sirloin or some sort of type of cheaper choice grade meat. The meat was not fully seasoned. Loganisa breakfast sandwich: 4.5/5 best bang for the buck, the eggs were on the well done side but that's okay, the overall compatibility was very very good. Loco moco: 1/5 the meat patty was super overcooked, it had to be cut with a knife and fork. Super random to have kimchi and arugula where it doesn't mix well. The gravy tasted out of the box. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came back after a week to have brunch, same items ordered except for the grilled chicken rice bowl; flavorful marinade and tender sliced thigh meat. But the star of the day...Jumbo Joong! Sticky rice, red beans and pork for $18 bucks...heck looks like it's 18 lbs.! Only bummer was even though it's cooked, the won't heat it for you and you have to take it home to heat and eat, so had to order another lunch item, which was the chicken rice bowl. *joong only offered through the Lunar New Year Great service, good vibes and food here as usual today! Fast forward 6 hours...got home , opened up the Joong to slice for pan frying, and OMG it was sooo good. I normally just microwave the normal sized ones, but they insisted I try it pan fried. The light crisp created on each side was heavenly, and the pork tasted like it was roast pork. Even though it didn't have the traditional fillers (dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, salted egg yolk, dried scallops, fatty pork), this monstrosity of a joong was the best I've had. Greasy and sticky,but oh so good! Get yours before CNY is over! read more

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One of my go to coffee places. Forever seems to have all the things on the menu when it comes to matcha or any special coffees. I have gone to their other two locations (which is hit or miss for the drinks I want) and found that their downtown location is usually the best stocked on ingredients. They have a good breakfast menu selection (Filipino style). They have special events on certain weekends. It looks like people like to hang out there to work or just hang out. Love the decor, it is a vibe inside with the beautiful artwork. The amount of detail they put into the materials used and the tables and chairs make it a fun place to hang out; I even love the bathroom decor. Pros: one of my favorite drinks is the strawberry matcha. Sometimes I make it a dirty strawberry matcha (add an espresso) which helps me with focusing my attention for intense work days (it's a neuroscience hack; look up Em on the Brain). My other favorite drinks which is only during the holidays is Xmas in '87. I love their steak and fried rice dish. Full of flavor and their sauce is spicy. Another favorite is the loco moco. The staff are super friendly and they recognize me since I go pretty regularly. One time I forgot to get my drink hot and they made it cold. The staff member said it was no big deal and that he was willing to make it again even though I tried to pay for another one since it was my mistake. Cons: it is downtown so parking can be really hit or miss. During the weekends, it's pretty busy so I usually have a hard time finding parking. read more

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Came to Forever by 18 Grams expecting a hearty brunch and left with mixed feelings -- some great, some disappointing. First, credit where it's due: the coffee was excellent. The Vietnamese hazelnut iced coffee and ube latte were both smooth, flavorful, and clearly a strong point for this place. The cookies (ube and chocolate chip) were also amazing -- easily one of the highlights and absolutely worth grabbing. My wife's egg breakfast sando was good, well-balanced, and satisfying. Everything was beautifully plated -- presentation is definitely on point. That said, I was honestly disheartened by the portion sizes, especially after specifically asking the cashier what the biggest, most filling meal was. I was recommended the loco moco, and I have to be transparent here: it was nothing special. It was literally a hamburger patty with gravy and an egg, and the portion felt small for the price. It looked nice, but didn't feel like a "go-to" or standout dish, especially when you're hungry and expecting something hearty. The katsu chicken bowl was similar -- very pretty, decent flavor, but again lighter than expected for what you're paying. Overall, this place shines when it comes to coffee, sweets, and aesthetics. If you're coming for drinks, cookies, or a lighter brunch, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're coming in hungry and looking for a truly filling meal, just know that the portions may not match the price or expectations. I'd definitely come back for the coffee and desserts -- I just hope the savory portions either become more generous or are better represented when recommendations are made. read more

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The egg breakfast sando (added bacon) was super delicious and savory, the eggs were cooked perfectly fluffy and there was melted cheese everywhere! It was served hot and fast which I also liked. The matcha was just okay nothing exciting. The staff are super friendly. I love the music they played I definitely shazamed a couple songs lol read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Strawberry Matcha Latte & Egg Breakfast Sando. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I went on a Saturday and The vibes were fun. They play great music, but it is kind of loud. I ordered the monte cristo and it was not good at all. The bread was good and warm but the rest of the sandwich was cold and the cheese was not melted. There was 2 little thin slices of ham and that was it. I couldn't even finish it so I wasted $20. The Hashbrown is like the McDonald's hashbrown so it wasn't anything special but it's definitely not worth $5. I also got the ube latte. They have a wider variety of drinks that seem fun. It was good, not too sweet. The staff was really nice and the food came out fast, but I can tell it came out fast because it wasn't properly prepared. Overall I would go back to give it another try and order something else but I would definitely not recommend the monte Cristo. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Monte Cristo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was good! Juiciest friend chicken ive ever had! It was mostly a self Service restaurant and i had to get the bars attention to refill the utesil station but definitely recommend the food here! read more

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This place is so cute! I got the steak and fried rice and the steak was super tender. All the flavors were there and the chimichurri I think it was, was amazing!! read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Steak & Fried Rice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Saw the Ube french toast and knew i had to stop by and try it. I was expecting more of a brunch spot but it was giving cafe, saw some folks with coffee working. Ube Hong Kong French Toast: Really flavorful, pretty decent ube flavor. Fruits were fresh. I was expecting the toast to be crispier as it was panko coated but I honestly barely saw any panko coating. Overall, cute little spot and I would come back and try some of their other items. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

We love 18 grams, and finding out they opened up this location--we've been excited to try. I love the decor inside. Simple and modern. Easy to order, and you can order alcohol too. My go to is their 1987. Although compared to their other location, I felt like their coffee was a bit weaker. Even the color was a lot lighter. That's just me being picky about my coffee. I enjoyed their longanisa sandwich, and can't wait to try their other food. read more

I love the decor of this restaurant. It has a dark, modern, and chill vibe to it. There's plenty of seating and space to wait for your drinks. The barista was nice, and she was patient when we were browsing through the menu. She answered all our questions, since it was our first time eating here. The food and drinks were good. Some items were okay. I liked their Ube Matcha, Pandan cookie, and Grilled Chicken rice bowl. The ube matcha combined both flavors very well, and it complimented each other. The pandan cookie was moist and soft; get it warmed because it made it that much better! And the grilled chicken bowl was the perfect size, and the chicken was hot and juicy. We weren't huge fans of their Vietnamese Hazelnut or their Chicken Sando. The Viet coffee was a bit too light in color and it just tasted like regular coffee. The chicken sando was good flavor, however, it was a bit too sweet. read more

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Forever by 18 Grams has been on my list for the longest time, because of seeing their toast everywhere, and I finally got to try it. Yes, the toast is as big as it looks in the photo! Definitely a portion that is shareable or if you want breakfast for the next day. I also loved the added ube cream as well as the addition of strawberries and blueberries. I also ordered a lemonade for my drink. I thought it was pretty good. Service was good. I'd love to return to try some of their other menu items since everything sounded so good. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We ordered Ube and buttermilk waffles with fried chicken. It was excellent. Strawberry Matcha was good. Hot cocoa was good. Hot mocha was also good. Beef fried rice was yummy. Service was professional. Highly recommended. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Happy to have an 18 Grams in midtown! I especially love their 1987 -- always my go-to. We also got their bfast sando, matcha latte and potato wedges, both very good. I would like to come back and dine in, as I love their food menu at their Arden location. Plenty of indoor seating and we found parking right away out front. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - 1987 and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food is great! They need people to keep up with cleaning. There is seating inside and outside. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Steak & Fried Rice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I LOVE this coffee shop. I'm not here for the coffee though. I may order a Strawberry Matcha, but I'm really here for the food!! Great brunch spot, but this place can fill up quickly and you're literally fighting for your life to get a table... especially if you order all the food. And if you have a kid, you can't sit at the bar (obviously). Service is great. Everyone is helpful. The food: 1. Get the steak plate with fired rice and add an egg. It was exceptional. Really great flavors. I would order this every time I swing this way. 2. The Longanisa breakfast sandwich - You can't go wrong with this order either. Longanisa patty and an egg on a fluffy bun. So so good. 3. The Ube French Toast - this was ok. The kid wasn't really a fan, but I think he's just a traditional french toast kind kid. The hubs and I enjoyed it. Great plate to share. I would come back again! read more

I've always wanted to come here, so I finally made it on a Saturday around 11am -- and the line was almost out the door. The line situation is no joke. It gets tight, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly pretty cramped. Seating is extremely limited during peak brunch hours, so if you're coming with a group, I highly recommend having one person stay in line to order while the others scout for a table. Otherwise, you'll be stuck standing around with your food and nowhere to sit. We ordered the strawberry matcha, longanisa sando, ube french toast, and the steak and rice. Strawberry matcha was good, longanisa sando was solid, and the ube french toast was pretty standard. The standout, though, was definitely the steak and rice -- super flavorful and easily the best thing we tried. Overall, worth coming at least once, but be prepared for the crowd and limited seating, especially on weekends. read more

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I love of a strawberry Matcha/gram drink, and the longanisa. Unfortunately, my meat was very fatty and undercooked. As you see in the picture, it is very light and did not have any flavor. read more

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Forever by 18 Grams is a beautiful coffee/brunch stop in Midtown but the food and experience was okay. On a recent visit to Sacramento, Forever by 18 Grams seemed like the perfect place for brunch. The place is quite big with modern fixtures and even an outdoor eating area. Even with all that space, it was difficult to find seats because this place is quite popular for those who like to work. Fortunately, someone was nice enough to free up a connecting table, but beware seating options may be limited during peak hours. With a Filipino/Hawaiian style menu, there was definitely a lot going for it. However, when we went at 10:30 AM, they had run out of a lot of the meat options so they had a limited menu. Here is what I ordered: Avocado toast (3/5): They ran out of the tea eggs so they substituted with scrambled eggs. The toast was a bit thin so avocado spread soaked through. It was okay but probably would have been nice having the tea egg to provide that spin. I also got to try my friend's ube toast (4.5/5) and that was actually pretty good. It had a good amount of ube flavor and there was good amount of creaminess with the toast that made it great. Maybe a little bit too much cream? But if I ever did go back, that is probably what I would get. Service was friendly. There was street parking available near the restaurant. Free on Sundays! Overall, Forever by 18 Grams may be a better stop for coffee than for food in Midtown. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Forever By 18 Grams is the perfect spot when you want great food but also want your morning to feel like a mood. The ambiance is definitely a vibe: it's industrial-chic up front with a high ceiling and concrete floor, but then you look at the walls and there's a giant, dramatic black-and-white cloud mural. The service was smooth and friendly. The French Toast is a champion of brunch, boasting a beautiful panko-battered crust that cracks open to reveal a warm, delicious egg custard filling. Paired with fresh bananas and that truly inspired banana whipped cream, it's just dreamy and fantastic. For the savory side, the Longanisa Sando is hearty, stacked high, and structurally sound. The Potato Wedges served alongside it are thick-cut, perfectly seasoned, and manage to be both fluffy and crispy. They are seriously the best sidekick a sandwich could ask for. Great spot for a friend date or an actual date. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Egg Custard French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Forever by 18 grams.. what an adorable coffee shop now in midtown! Located on S street next to the ary place apartments. Stopped in this morning for a coffee and a muffin with my dog! The staff was so friendly! I ended up getting an iced 1987 that was delish! I got the blueberry muffin that was super soft and flavorful! The inside is very clean and has a great ambiance to it! Would deff come back! read more

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In a nutshell; Good cafe to stop by at downtown/midtown sac if youre ever strolling in the area. It was rather lively entering the cafe, was a bit busy but there wasnt that too bad of a line, though one can imagine of how the layout is, it can get rather crowded around the area where you place your order. Theres a little outdoor area if one wants to dine outside and the exit is also located in that small area. The food and beverages though has to be the highlight of the cafe, having been to 18 grams, one expects the same or better quality of food experience and it doesnt disappoint. Food didnt take too long. Drinks were good. Overall a very pleasant experience. Parking can still be a pain considering the area but besides that. Good stuff all around. read more

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Nice ambiance. Many tv's; cool they play sports channels. Background music is a vibe. They have happy hour for drinks including alcoholic drinks. They also serve selective food. Definitely a more turnt up coffee shop vibe. Many people working on their laptops. I got strawberry matcha with oat milk, minus the strawberry syrup. Comes with a housemade strawberry purée that I appreciate; I did ask for extra purée for bit more sweetness since I subtracted the syrup. Inside and outside seating. Bathrooms are clean. Some tables dirty. read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Strawberry Matcha Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was very impressed with the quality of food here. They offer Asian inspired drinks, pastries, and brunch, so a lot of the menu is familiar to me but I see a lot a creativity as well. Sesame Hojicha: B+ Creamy, light, and refreshing. If you're a fan of Hojicha you would like this, as you can taste the roasted flavor. Not overly sweet. Chicken & Ube Waffle: A- Fantastic take on chicken and waffles. The chicken doesn't have any batter so you don't feel dirty after eating it. It's just crispy skin and a ton of seasoning. Tastes great and the chicken is very tender. The ube waffle is made with rice flour so it reminds me of mochi donuts. The ube flavor comes through nicely. Pandan Cookie: A LOVE pandan so I just had to get this cookie and the pandan flavor is very present. It's sweet and the powdered sugar adds a nice touch. The cookie texture is more cakey like a crumbl cookie but I liked the taste so much I didn't mind. There's some other things I would love to try, like the toast and the fried rice so I will be back! read more

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A solid place for breakfast or brunch! We wanted to try somewhere new and I am so glad we did! This place was sooo good! We loved the loco moco made with fresh ingredients and my yummy breakfast sando! Both were really good! The iced Vietnamese hazlenut coffee was superb! Perfect amount of sweetness mixed with the strong Vietnamese coffee flavor, I already want another while im writing this review! I cant wait to go back and try other items. Service was quick and they were all so attentive. The vibe inside is nice with pretty plants and a nice wall of smokey dragons, pretty cool! Give this place a try! read more

Forever By 18 Grams - Loco moco and breakfast sando - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

We wanted a nice brunch spot on our way home and decided to stop at this place, thanks to excellent reviews on Yelp. Certainly did not disappoint! Their coffees were great and they had tons of options available. The coffee that I got was rich yet creamy. Husband loved his black coffee. We also had their Hongkong French toast and egg breakfast sando. Both well thought-of meals, in my opinion. Their food spells comfort while their ambiance is classy yet comfortable. This was definitely worth our stop! read more

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