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    Shift Coffee House

    4.6 (509 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Makiyah R.

    I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile because I love grilled cheese. I was in the area so decided to stop in. The ambiance is fun with retro style and car theme. Good place to work and meet up with a friend! I got the capitol sunrise breakfast grilled cheese and it was ok, but not amazing. I also felt the same way about the peppermint latte which was a December special. The service was great, the gals working there were sweet & kind! Otherwise, I would say this place is just average, 3-star. I don't think I'd drive out of the way for this, but if I'm in the area again, I'd try another grilled cheese since there are many!

    Jennifer D.

    Came in for some coffee and grilled cheese! Their chai latte was amazing. Not too watered with milk and just enough chai. Their grilled cheese is solid, nothing too special. Got cheese and bacon in mine and I enjoyed! Love their car shop decor they have. It's giving vintage and they also provide wifi to do some work while you're there.

    Cute decor!
    Rich S.

    Cute car-themed cafe, nice outdoor seating, friendly quick service We stopped in for coffee, and were delighted with their non-dairy add-ins. The flat white was a tasty brew, and we liked the creamy oat-milk, and we also could have chosen almond milk. They have fun with the racing-theme, including Steve McQueen's famous "salute" from the Le Mans film. After a day walking around Old Sacramento by the river, we doubled back here for more, to refill for the drive back to SF! Spacious interior, several outdoor tables. Lot's of great-looking food options for next time.

    Joshua U.

    I love the interior of this place! It's F-1 racing themed and alot of the furniture is vintage in timeless condition. The music was great as well! I noticed it lots ALT metal 90s and 2000s which is unique and I'm super happy it's not that of a typical coffee shop with hipster folk music. The service was great! Barista was awesome and helpful. It's definitely a place you sit and can get work done in. I ended up ordering the Bugatti royale latte to go. 8.5/10 definitely delicious and I would order again. Highly recommend this place if you want to try a niche coffee shop.

    Melissa G.

    I was initially drawn to Shift Coffee House because of their grilled cheese sandwiches, but once I looked at the rest of the menu, I knew I had to try something a little different. I ended up ordering the PBB&J sandwich--yes, peanut butter, jelly, cheddar, mozzarella, and bacon. I had never seen anything like it before and wasn't sure what to expect... but WOW. It was a surprisingly delicious flavor combo that just worked! My friend got the Carrera sandwich with a side of tomato soup, which I also tried with my PBB&J--and let me tell you, that soup elevates everything. Super flavorful and cozy. On top of that, I had one of their sparkling lemonades with cold foam (recommended by the sweetest team member, Kaylee--hope I'm spelling that right!). She was so kind, helpful, and made the entire experience even better. I'd come back just for her customer service alone. Of course, I couldn't leave without dessert, and their s'mores cookie (chocolate chips, graham cracker, and gooey marshmallow) was soft, crunchy, and absolutely massive. One of the best cookies I've had in a while--worth the trip on its own. The space itself is super cute and tucked away in an alleyway-style strip. It has both indoor and outdoor seating, cozy couches, a charming vintage vibe, and plenty of space to work or relax. Great atmosphere, flavorful food, affordable prices, and lots of parking right in front. I'll definitely be back again soon. Again, huge thanks to Kaylee she made me feel so loved and welcomed!!

    Bay Area Sandwich with brisket and bbq
    Lily M.

    I enjoy picking up my TooGoodToGo orders here when I can! The people up front are friendly and conversational. I finally got time to order the Bay Area grilled cheese and it's wasn't bad! I'd say to get more bbq sauce even though there was some on it already. I like a saucer brisket grilled cheese ahaha. I'd come back to try another one for sure. They're priced alright ranging from $11-15. They also serve coffee and teas, but i just opted for some water. Inside is cute and Auto/ Aston Martin themed and seems like they always got a drag race on.

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    Mak H.

    Very clean, walk in and have that race track feeling. Customer service in the morning on a Saturday was amazing. Both very sweet and friendly. Food was great. Got to the sunrise sandwich. Demolished it so quickly. The sparking lemonade with strawberry is amazing. Definitely come back. Give it a 10/10

    Left to Right Mexican mocha, mango hibiscus splash and toffee nut latte with almond milk!
    Parveen L.

    Here we are again! My daughter turned 17 today and wanted to start the morning off here ! We ordered : Cali Cruiser Capitol Sunrise Iced Mexican mocha Mango Hibiscus Splash Toffee Nut Latte Everything was sooooo good! I love this place ! The grilled cheese sandwiches are perfect. All high quality ingredients. Outdoor seating is available.

    Elena B.

    We used our sacramento coffee passport and tried out Shift. Drew helped us and she was incredibly helpful and lovely. I had the Mexican mocha and it was yummy. I ordered a sandwich to go for my husband and he loved it. It's a cool place , super clean and inviting and plenty of space

    Firehouse 20
    Bri D.

    Shift Coffee House has a variety of tasty drinks from lattes to tea! The star of this place is their grilled cheese options! Breakfast grilled cheese was a magical way to start our morning. My wife got the sunrise and I got the firehouse 20 breakfast grilled cheese. The staff were so lovely and even made the sunrise without bread for my wife. I loved their lattes and the options to choose from had such a great variety. They are very busy later in the day so make sure you come with enough time for a good treat. Support this local business and get cheesy!

    Del Paso Del Sol
    Linda L.

    Our first visit to Shift Coffee House was long overdue. We went on a Sunday morning and we ordered two Del Paso Del Sol sandwiches, mine with no meat, and two Mexican Mochas. The sandwiches were delicious and we liked the coffee too. The menu is fairly extensive so it was a bit difficult to narrow it down, so we'll definitely make another trip, I'm looking forward to trying That's My Jam and You're Cheesy Honey. It took a little while to get our order, but only because there was a steady stream of customers. Love the decor and staff!

    Chai
    Marissa M.

    This place is cute! Great ambiance and the staff are always nice. We go here every year when we are staying in Sacramento for Aftershock festival. The owner will even give you a 10% discount if you're an aftershock festival goer. I get the Bugatti royals latte which is half and half, vanilla, espresso and cocoa. It's very good especially with and extra shot as thy use Naked coffee roasters and that coffee is so good! My husband usually gets their chai and it's pretty good too according to him. Great place to stop in for grilled cheeses too. Last year we got the sandwiches with a cup of tomato soup on the side (only $2.50 extra to add on) and dip the grilled cheese in and it's sooo good! Many different kinds of grilled cheeses too!

    Blackberry flavored sparkling lemonade with Philly cheese steak sandwich
    Alexis P.

    First time but absolutely delicious! It had a great atmosphere and loved the car theme. My husband and I tried the Bugatti coffee and sparkling lemonade: blackberry flavor. We also tried their Philly cheese steak sandwich. Loved! We will defintely be back!

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    Ask the Community - Shift Coffee House

    Is it okay if I go there just to study and use the wifi several times a week?

    I've seen people do that there. It's only right that you buy an occasional coffee though.

    Is gluten-free bread available?

    Is there WiFi available?

    Yes!

    Do you have heavy cream for bullet style coffee?

    No heavy whipping cream, but they do offer half & half.

    Do they offer decaf?

    Yes they do!

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