First time visiting Mendocino Farms, second time enjoying their food from the Midtown location…read more(which was brought into a lunch meeting a while back). What a bright, fun, airy space in the Ice Blocks! This place was hopping early in the lunchtime hour. Seemed like a mix between eat-in, to-go and pick-up orders. Fast, friendly service and great food. What more can you ask for? I enjoyed their Baja Green Goddess salad with Impossible chorizo (even though I eat meat) and picked up a vegan banh mi and seasonal BLT for some friends. All were tasty and nicely packed to-go. I look forward to returning to try more things and their different locations.

Well designed, rustic yet modern -- really nice and great light. Patio is lovely with a mix of…read morehigh tops, bench seating, and little tables. Inside, also an eclectic mix of seating with vaulted ceilings, cool/rustic lighting -- very much of a cool warehouse feel. I like. The counter order process is a little messy. First, the menu boards...it's a lot of delicious varieties that's hard to remember the exact names to order once you step up to the cashier. But the staff is wonderful, happy service people...that help you out to correct and clarify. My favorites: ============ * Impossible Taco Salad [5.0 stars] -- my favorite salad. * Mama Chen's Chinese Chicken Salad [5.0 stars] -- omg, the chicken. * Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada w/Chicken [4.5 stars] * Saved Drake Farm's Salad w/chicken [4.5 stars] Seasonal favorites: ================ * Seasonal: Tuna on wheat (they are huge) [5.0 stars] * Seasonal "The 8 Hour" Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich [4.0 stars]: Pork was tender, but way too sweet and on grilled panini? Hardly. It was a 6" roll cut in half, and barely toasted or grilled. Plus, it doesn't come with chips, c'mon! That's a necessity in my book! Also: ==== * The Farm Club Sandwich [4.5 stars] * Habanero potato chips by Mama Zuma's...excellent. * Love the soda machine. You won't find Poopsi or Poke here, only Puck's - an all natural, no artificial colors or preservatives (you'll have to bring it from the outside if you want it!). Recommend: The Black Cherry. One peeve: ========== No salt shakers. If you ask, they have to go to the back and bring out a little paper cup worth. Almost making up for it are really nice pepper grinders brought to your table upon request. Location specific: Midtown Sac (R Street) ================================== A super cool newish structure in the new Downtown Sac area

I had been waiting to try Fresh Off the Boat for a while and finally stopped by for lunch. The…read morespace is roomy with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. It is a very casual setup, so do not expect an elevated dining experience. We ordered the FOB shrimp and the Chicken Katsu plate. The shrimp arrived a bit too sour and noticeably greasy for my taste. The Chicken Katsu was average and lacked the flavor and crispness I was hoping for. The macaroni and cheese that came with it was also quite dry, which made the plate feel incomplete. Service is minimal since you order at the counter and pick up your food yourself. I went in with high expectations and left feeling disappointed, especially considering how popular the place seems to be. That said, I am still open to giving it another try. There are a few other dishes on the menu that look promising, and I hope they will deliver a better impression on my next visit.

I stopped into Fresh Off Da Boat to pick up lunch after some meetings in the area. Honestly, I'm so…read moresad it's been so long since my last visit, because this place serves up some amazing food. The menu changes depending on what they're making, but they have certain items that are pretty consistent. One of those is poke. I LOVE their poke here, they have their own seasoned poke mix with fresh fish, veggies and sauce and it is delicious. They offer it as nachos, a bowl, or loaded fries and while I'm tempted to try some of the other options the bowl is my go-to. The poke bowl is $15 and comes with rice with furikake as well as a good portion of poke. Like I mentioned, it's preseasoned and it delicious. The ingredients are fresh and I love their flavor combination. I would love if the bowl came with a scoop of mac salad, but with the portion at this price I'm happy to add it as a side. I ordered the spring rolls ($4) and it came with five pieces of crispy and flavorful fried spring rolls. Great value for the price. I also ordered the pork laulau ($14) and Musubi ($3) for my husband and the portions on these were also great. The musubi was hot and flavorful and they gave me some FOB sauce with the musubi that went surprising well together. The laulau plate had mac salad, rice, and the wrapped pork. The pork was fattier than some of the laulau I've had in Hawaii, but was flavorful and the whole plate was a perfect portion for the price. The team working here was very friendly and helped me get in and out with my to-go order pretty quickly. The food was packed with care and made it home and was still nice and hot after the drive. They use high quality to-go containers and line them with aluminum foil which is a nice touch. They also made sure the vents were open on the spring rolls so they'd stay crispy. They have plenty of seating inside, as well as some outdoor seating. This restaurant is a bit tucked away, but has plenty of parking. I will definitely be back, and I won't wait as long between visits, because the food is so good! Check out their instagram for specials.

I had the Avocado Smash with the soft scrambled eggs, and it was so good! The avocado smash had a…read morebit of mashed peas mixed in, and whatever seasoning they used was incredible. It added so much flavor, and I already know I'll be coming back just for that toast. I also ordered a vanilla latte, and the espresso shot was pulled perfectly. My friend and I spent about an hour and a half there making DIY minion shirts, and we never felt rushed or uncomfortable. It was the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food and coffees. Notes: They have a restroom + they don't take cash.

camp cove is so unique! the owner grew up in sydney, so the cafe is australian-inspired. the…read moreinterior 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 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 beats 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] (4/5): i wish the blueberry jam tasted fruitier, but i liked that it had blueberry bits in it. the matcha was still very good, but i tasted the matcha least in this drink overall, it was good - honeycomb cold brew [seasonal] (4.5/5): 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 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 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, 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 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. i thought the cheese was what pushed it over the edge because, in combination with the sauce, it made the sandwich so rich, although it had a lot of flavor. the avocados also made it richer and 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 it could've used more to help with the richness - avo' smash (1/5): 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 pickled fresno chili also didn't really work for me with the flavor combo, and the mint was weird. 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 cookied, 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 in sacramento, 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!

I can't believe it took me so long to try this place, don't be like me--go now lol…read more Coffee: husband got a cortado and I got the coconut water americano with cold foam. We both loved our drinks, mine especially. It didn't taste overly coconut or like artificial coconut. There were shaved toasted coconut bits on top which were fantastic. Even my husband who claims he doesn't like coconut loved my drink. Cold foam is a must add. Food: tried the breakfast sandwich and chickpea salad. Both were fire. The chickpea salad might be my new fav Sac food item. Staff: very friendly and quick! Everything came out really fast and they were moving thru the line quick too so don't let a long line deter you. Other: they have some great local food, coffee, and snack items to buy. I'm a sucker for cool merch so we snagged a couple of their Starbucks-style water cups and a skull coffee spoon. It was all super reasonably priced which was a nice touch. Looks like they do wine and beer too, my friend and I definitely going to check out the happy hour later this week. Whole place is 10/10

One of my favorite coffee shops, coffee and food is always delicious…read more The wait is never long and they are always friendly with us. Love the vibe and it's always clean and cozy.

The food was amazing and the vibe was very pleasant. The service was great and fast. The outdoor…read moreseating was beautiful.

So I stop by my bro Steven's place and ask him where's a good coffee spot around here?…read more A's game is on and this man throws me a fastball right down the middle and absolutely sends it over the fence with The Tree House Cafe didn't even hesitate. Just gave me the address and said "street parking bro... good luck." Pull up and this place looks like your childhood friend's house that grew up, got a little money, found peace and turned into a café . Super cozy, cool vibe and honestly just has personality to it. Walked in and instantly greeted by Elena and let me tell you... Elena wasn't taking orders she was basically an offensive coordinator drawing up plays for breakfast lol . I told her it was my first time and she goes "I got you." That's all I needed to hear. She hooked me up with the Berry Blossom Milk Tea, Ultra Violet iced coffee, blueberry muffin and the breakfast burrito with bacon and avocado. Now the drinks? Solid. That Ultra Violet coffee had lavender, caramel and honey all entering the chat at once like they were forming the Avengers . Somehow it worked. Then came the burrito... now listen... at first I'm sitting there like "alright everybody calm down it's just a breakfast burrito." WRONG. This thing came out throwing hands immediately eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado all packed into this perfectly toasted tortilla. Then the salsa showed up like a surprise guest star and took the whole thing to another level. I almost looked around for somebody's grandma in the back yelling "make sure that boy leaves full!" Sat outside watching the A's game, drinking coffee, enjoying the breeze and honestly it was the perfect Sunday reset. Steve my brother... you absolutely crushed this recommendation

There's a reason Buddha Bowls have such a long wait for lunch. Located in the heart of downtown,…read morewalking distance to the Capitol, this is a staple for a healthy lunch. It's located in a government building and has cafeteria style seating. What's great about BB is that everything can be customized to accommodate various diets. The concept is all about customization, where you choose your bowl or spring rolls, type of protein or vegetables, and sauces. They even have Vietnamese coffee, teas, and fresh sugarcane squeezed right in front of you! Vietnamese Drip Coffee 4/5* Not as strong as I'd like but considering that they cater to the downtown working demographic, it's still pretty good. You can even customize it to be vegetarian friendly by subbing condensed milk with condensed coconut milk. Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tri-tip 4/5* The bánh mì overall was satisfying and the ingredients worked well together. The bread had a light crisp on the outside, was fluffy inside, and ratios of the ingredients were balanced. I couldn't taste the lemongrass in the tri-tip, though, so it wasn't worth the extra $ for it. Spicy Wildrice Soup 5/5* I had a sample of their soup before at a pop-up event and knew I had to get the full portion. This soup has a slight kick if you don't eat very spicy like me. The flavors were explosive - intense, creamy, and perfectly salted. There's also fried onions on top for an added crunchy texture. Spring Rolls with Night Market Crispy Tofu 5/5* First off, these spring rolls are not your average roll. They are the size of the container itself and stuffed to the max. There's so many veggies that you feel light after eating this meal. I chose the crispy tofu as protein and it's the best! The tofu was actually crispy, wasn't oily or soggy, and had a ton of flavor from the seasonings. Dipped in peanut sauce, this was so delicious! During the weekday lunch rush, make sure to come early or order ahead online. There's always a long line. If you're only ordering drinks or grabbing a pastry though, it comes out quick.

Ate here on the weekend, wait was not long at all. This restaurant has a shared dining area with…read moreanother restaurant next door. Although getting seating was also easy. The serving size for the make your own rice bowl was huge. I saved my spring rolls for later because I had so much left over. The bowl and spring rolls were fresh and delicious. I just wish the rice paper on the spring rolls was cooked more, I had to really try to tear it away to finish a bite.

First came here for my husband's birthday back in March. They were great with the gluten allergy…read moremy husband suffers from. Our casier today was sweet and personable. They know their product and company policies. Thank you Jasmine for your excellent customer experience. They are a little pricey, but the food is fanominal and worth it. The customer experience is perfect.

Jasmine is so sweet it was our first time she was vary kind about food allergies telling us every…read morething! This restaurant is really modern it's a great environment. it was a chill place to be. I don't remember this guys name but he had 2 cheek piercing made extra shore that the food is a gluten allergy that it wasn't cross contamination. the food options aren't the best for picky eaters but great option. Mabe a little more seasoning on chicken and steak but overall it was great experience

The best Vietnamese coffee! The service is always great here. They are super friendly and quick. I…read moreenjoy coming here for my coffee fix,

It's been 3 years since I wrote my review of this place. My husband and I came by here this past…read moreweek to get some boba and a snack. We specifically ordered the Panda Milk tea: a combo of black and jasmine green milk tea. However, half way through my drink, I felt a straw-like follicular-type of hair or some type of cleaning brush, which I am not sure of what it was (pls. see pic). I told the cashier and she just said she can make us a new one. They do not do refunds here and declined to give me a refund for the shall I describe, disgusting piece in the drink. It's very sad because I really liked this place. We also ordered the tofu spring rolls and thankfully that was good; we actually ate this first and found the object later as we were half way through our drink. I don't know if the quality and cleanliness of this place has just decreased in recent years but I hope they can make some changes before it's too late.