It's always an excellent time at root of happiness in Rancho Cordova. I really appreciate all of…read morethe staff here. Malia goes out of her way to connect with customers and explains kava to first timers in a way that's efficient and thorough.

The manager's approach to problem-solving and their apparent annoyance toward consumers inquiring…read moreabout various product flavors was handled poorly and was unprofessional for someone in a management position. If you cannot resolve a problem, or if it is an ongoing issue, you should escalate it to someone with the expertise and authority to address consumer concerns. Do not wait for customers to approach you after the situation has already deteriorated, especially when a flippant response has shifted the tone of the interaction. Another option would have been to table the conversation for a later time or on a different day until more information was available. What began as a discussion about a product concern quickly became focused on a employee instead of the issue itself. The manager appeared to become frustrated, stated to understand the main concern, yet responded with an unnecessarily intense tone and level of defensiveness. There was considerable deflection, repetition, and what felt like half-truths rather than a sincere effort to work toward a mutual solution. The manager should remember that they represent the Root of Happiness brand. We have been patronizing Root of Happiness for at least 10 years, long before the owners expanded to the Roseville, Midtown, and Rocklin locations. Additionally, over the last few weeks, the Justin's Peanut Butter Cups have seemed unusually dry. It may be the result of a bad batch from the vendor or the effects of extreme weather conditions impacting the product's quality.

Love the quality of coffee and friendly staff at any world traveler. This location is drive up and…read moreit's so nice to be able to grab a quality cup of coffee so conveniently. It's a drive up so no seating but it's a good set up as a drive through.

I always drive by this place and have been wanting to try it! I know there's so many other…read morelocations but this one was an actual drive-thru only. I finally stopped by after picking up something small at Chick Fil A next door. When I pulled up into the drive thru, there was a sign that said that the speaker was currently not working so had to go up to the drive thru window to order. Luckily there was no line when I was there! I pulled up to the drive thru window and initially ordered an Iced Vanilla Matcha. Unfortunately, they were out of matcha so I ended up going with my usual second choice drink which was an Iced Vanilla Chai. I also asked for light ice so it's not too much ice. The drink was made pretty quick so I didn't have to wait too long. I took a sip and was very pleased with their Vanilla Chai drink given it was my first time trying a drink from here! You can definitely taste the chai which was subtle and the vanilla sweetener made it even better. Will definitely try this place again to see how their Vanilla Matcha is! Luckily there's another location near my office building where I work so might give it a try there next time. Although I do love the drive-thru only concept when on-the-go!

A good friend got me my birthday cake from here and loved it!…read more It was light and delicious. Will try other goodies they have :) Highly recommend.

I finally tried the taro drink--it was just okay, nothing I'd order again. I got it with low sugar…read moreand was glad to try it once, but it didn't stand out. What I really come here for are the taro buns. They're the best thing on the menu--very soft, fluffy, and consistently good. I'm always looking for taro items, and the big buns are definitely where this place shines. I also picked up cookies for my son (brownie cookie, and macadamia), but we didn't like them. They tasted mostly like sugar, were very hard, and felt like they were missing flavor. Their coffee is good, especially the Vietnamese coffee. Service could be friendlier--it doesn't feel very personal or welcoming. The Rancho Cordova location is in a large shopping center with plenty of parking, but the area itself feels a bit sketchy. Overall, a few standout items, but the experience could be warmer and more consistent.

What I got: Drinks/Desserts…read moreHalo-Halo Turon Matcha Mango Sago Banana Latte Snacks Kwek-Kwek Sesame Nori Fries Eggrolls Letchon Kawali Rice Bowl I love this Filipino cafe! They have soo many fun,Filipino inspired with a modern twist drinks. I'm soo glad I got to try this place is rancho Cordova ca, definitely made me miss home(Philippines). Eveything tastes soo yummy. Soo many options to choose from drinks, to desserts, I really love the halo halo, and the mango sago! The food soo good! Especially the letchon kawali rice bowl and the Filipino snacks soo nostalgic. I highly recommend this place is you're craving for some Filipino drinks, snacks and some food! The ambiance is cute, plenty of seating. This place gets really packed and popular! The service is amazing! I met the owner he's really sweet and all the staff are really friendly! As a Filipino I wish for this place to get more customers as they definitely deserved it.

I went here on my lunch break in between shifts and was just craving filipino food. I feel like…read morethere arent many filipino foods spots around here so when i saw this i was really excited. I tried the turon matcha and it was really good but definitely soooo filling, I didnt expect it to be a whole dessert vibe. I had to share with my brother. I also got the sisig and i think it was pretty good. obviously nothing can ever beat when my family makes it at home but this wasnt really good and def hit my craving! i will be returning! i also like how many tables there are so I think it would be a cool place to study and eat or just hangout with friends.

REALLY GOOD! I came here on a late Saturday morning and…read morethere was a relatively long line. It did move pretty quick and they were getting orders out quickly, too. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk ($8), and it was DELICIOUS. Definitely in my top 5 chai I've had. I will definitely be back. Oh, also, there was plenty of seating inside and outside. There were a good number of people occupying tables, so it was a good ambiance and setting for meeting someone, working alone, etc.

Checked out Pause Coffee House after a class at ARC hoping to find some good food and a new study…read morespot. I came during a busy hour which wasn't idea but didn't affect anything in regard to the taste of what I got! Typically I like to find a spot that's quietly busy so if you're wanting to do the same I would try to come when it's less busy as I found myself slightly overstimulated by the business and seeing all the seats filled up which otherwise is a good sign! The Banana Dream Match caught my eye so I ordered it immediately along with an Avocado toast + egg ( extra cost). They give you a buzzer for the food and you have to find a corner to wait in that's out of the way and pick your food up by the kitchen. The vibe was very open and I liked the different seating options as well as the abundance of outlets. I ended up eating outside to get away from the busyness and the I was in the middle of talking when the taste of the Banana hit me. The best. Banana matcha I've ever had. Which I didn't expect because I've tried so many but what I loved most is that the banana flavor was sweet but tasted like real banana and the matcha flavor was still present. The banana flavor wasn't just at the top either it was top to bottom so every sip tasted the same making it soooo good!! The Avocado toast was good as well a little on the tangy side but I loved the egg. Great spot when it's less busy which would make parking easier as well but glad I stopped in to find my new favorite matcha spot.

Been here a couple times they always make great drinks. Just tried the lavender matcha drink and…read moreloved it.

This little drive thru is super cute! Took about 4 minutes to get my drink and staff is super…read morefriendly. I ordered the matcha latte and added strawberry cream top! The cream is sweet and tastes like Nesquik strawberry milk - a good balance to the matcha that isn't very sweet on its own. Cant wait to come back and try the other matcha combinations!

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!

Stumbled across this coffee shop while out at the Folsom Outlets with the family. My fiancee needed…read morea pick me up. I was impressed by how large the space was. It definitely was once a clothing store that they transformed into a coffee shop with tables, couches, arcade games, board games and even a pool table. The vanilla latte was a hit. The server was super friendly. He brought us our drink once it was finished too. This spot is a nice getaway from the crowds of folks shopping. It doesn't feel like it's located inside of the outlets which is a major plus. We love shopping at the Folsom Outlets and having a cool place like this to drop in and relax and recharge is going to be a life saver.

Strad Meadery is part of the Barrel District and must to stop by. We came by pretty late at night…read moreand it was empty but I guess it was pretty busy earlier because the Mead-tender had to bottle our mead fresh since she sold out of the bottles she premade for the day. I did get her name but the woman behind the bar was a delight. She offered so much knowledge of the process and was very informative. I've never had mead and found out it is fermented honey and more like a hard cider than wine. They source their honey from Woodland and Fresno. She even gave us a sample of honey they use. We got the flight, I was a little bummed they didn't offer very many flavors to choose from but was told they had a huge batch of their base fail and they had to toss it leaving them with not very many options. Which I get, stuff happens so I can't dock them for that. We did get traditional, pomegranate, blanc, hard cider and mix of traditional and the hard cider. I really enjoyed them all. It was like a sweet version of a basic hard cider with a hint of sour. At the end we opted for a bottle of the Pomegranate mead to take home but now I'm wishing we got some traditional too. Just another reason to come back I guess. They did say give them a month to get their new batch made so they can have more flavors on tap, so in a month we'll be back. Overall it's a really cute spot with good drinks! And the back story is a heartwarming. Mr. Strad used his retirement to build this business and he recently passed so his employees are keeping his dream alive.

Decided to try this place in the Barrel District for National Mead Day. The owner was very nice,…read moreexplained a lot about mead to us and offered us a flight to try with apricot, peach, blueberry, elderberry and pomegranate flavors. All were very good. They have 16 rotating taps!