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    Shine Kava

    3.6 (389 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHINE KAVA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Iced caramel latte
    Donovan H.

    I will say that I am a huge fan of the alternative and eclectic businesses. And when it comes to that retro vibe, there isn't many places in Midtown Sacramento that shine as much as "Shine". This place has been around since 2010 and as recently as 2020, new ownership took over which further added the creativeness that the business offers. The end result was combining a coffee shop, bar, live music venue, kava lounge, and restaurant with small bites all under one roof. Located directly at the corner of 14th and E St. in a quieter part of the Midtown/Alkali Flat, this place can be easily missed with the lush landscaping and trees surrounding it. Parking is surprisingly easy to find since this area is away from all the hustle and bustle. I ended up coming here during the morning of Friday 10/20/23 at around 10:20am before my 11:00am dentist appointment right down the street. Upon entering, it was not busy at all as this was past the morning rush. Since I had not yet gotten my coffee, I glanced at the menu to see what kind of selections they were offering. Since I was craving something cold and sweet, my heart was set on an iced "Caramel Latte". The order only took a couple minutes as it absolutely had the bitterness of the espresso combined with the sweetness of the caramel. I proceeded towards the rear of the building while enjoying my drink. As I mentioned, this place has a trendy, hip, and almost Polynesian vibe to it. The wicker chair I sat on had a plush pillow on it while gold letters that read "SHINE" were directly above that. You will also notice an abundance of live plans as well as paintings that resemble more of a Tiki-bar theme to it. I think the overall atmosphere is a lot of fun when you factor in the live music. I also would like coming here during the evening hours and try some of their kava drinks. They are opened for business 7 days a week from 9am-9pm. All in all, "Shine" is a must-try place that I highly recommend. My rating, an above average four stars.

    Vanilla whole milk and 2 shots of espresso $7.28 do not recommend
    Jackie N.

    I came on Sunday to charge my car rental. Luckily they opened at 9am and I was able to enjoy a drink in the morning while waiting for my car to charge. Anyways I came in and ordered something different today. Last time I got a Carmel macchiato and this time I got a vanilla latte. It tastes so weird. I asked the barista (a nice young lady) what was the milk they used. They used the Costco whole milk which I drink everyday. It's not that. For vanilla they use the standard vanilla brand and that wasn't it either so I have no idea what was in the drink. Maybe the coffee bean??? Anyways it was not drinkable. The drink came out to be $7.28. Not sure what I'm going to do with this drink. Suck it up and swallow it or bring it home and redo it so I can actually enjoy it. Next time I come I'm sticking with my caramel macchiato and not be adventurous. Sigh

    Mellow coffee house
    Adam C.

    I was here for milk and coffee drinks with the whole family, and maybe some card games and maybe some chess games... It was super laid-back on a Sunday morning and a delight all the way around

    Just a 12 oz Coffee with milk
    Kelly D.

    Their coffee is So over-priced! The large regular coffee with milk was over $6 I feel for the Barista, because at that price, she didn't get a tip.

    Bagel breakfast sandwich and croissant w/ham & cheese sandwich.
    Ambercelia I.

    The "Willie Nelson Dude "behind the counter IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE- He's literally a neighborhood Volunteer Person who helps out his community and the Neighbors who live close by. The young ppl that work here tend to be solo workers. This place is its own thing and instead of LEADING WITH EXPECTATIONS- find out what's going on. This place has morphed into its own thing. Often times - more so than Always... you'll be waiting - you gotta be here on a day you're not in a rush. Come here on a day off... Frank aka everyone's friend AINT HERE FOR YOU. Try em again another time. The food is good- the coffee is better now that they switched and if you can't handle a bunch of dudes bro'n out... skip it here.

    Kava tea

    I love coming here and ordering the Bali tea I get a half gallon for home it makes you feel great if you need a boost of energy. It's also a great place to hangout with friends. The staff are nice, great service

    Menu, 2022
    Nate W.

    Under new owners, it's really just a coffee shop. The now very limited food menu included a very underwhelming small waffle, pedestrian grilled cheese sandwich ("with basil" means dried basil sprinkled inside). The grilled ham and cheese croissant was fine. A latte was also solid but nothing to write home about. They do some live music on Thursdays but the barista said it's no longer an open mic. Wish the business hadn't had to go through this.

    Bali Tea

    5 STARS. 10/10. By far the best coffee shop / tea shop. They have this "Bali Tea" that has no caffeine but gives you great natural energy! The service here is absolutely amazing & friendly. Don't even get me started on the vibes here. You walk in & it feels like you stepped into different world. I love the music they play & all of the comfortable seating. They have high quality chess boards & some card games / board games. I highly recommend Shine Cafe & Kava to EVERYONE. Oh yea! & they serve Kava! IT'S SOOOOOO GOOD TOO! P.S. The wifi here is great! (unlike A LOT of other coffee shops)

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    The Good Side Coffee just earned a permanent spot on my mental "I will be back" list…read more From the moment I pulled up, I already knew this place was different. Corner location, actual side parking (which is rare), and the whole space just looks... intentional. Modern, clean, and aesthetically dialed in without feeling try-hard. And then you walk in. It's beautiful in there. Like -- genuinely one of the cutest coffee shops I've been in. The mural alone deserves its own moment, and even the restroom is thoughtfully designed (yes, I notice these things). Everything feels clean, polished, and almost hotel-lobby level nice. You would never guess they've been open for six years -- it looks brand new. Now let's talk about the experience. Eva at the register was super helpful. I told her straight up -- I didn't want to order my usual mocha because I didn't want to compare it to Starbucks or Dutch Bros and set myself up for disappointment. She helped guide me toward something different, and that was the best decision I could've made. Enter: the Raspberry Nirvana. It's a mocha with raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla -- and I accidentally ordered it iced at first. Took one sip and immediately thought, this is so good... I wish it was hot. Realized that's what I originally wanted, brought it back, and they remade it quickly with zero attitude. Just kindness and efficiency. Shoutout to the manager (who was the one remaking it) -- super nice, no hesitation, just handled it. Now the drink itself? Ridiculous. The hot version? Even better. The flavor is so specific and layered that it doesn't taste like something you could just find anywhere. It's the kind of drink you don't just enjoy in the moment -- it's the kind you think about later. Like, "I need to go back and get that exact drink again." That's rare. It's not just sweet. It's not just coffee. It's balanced in a way that feels intentional -- like someone actually cared about how those flavors hit together. We also got plenty of seating, the vibe stayed calm and welcoming, and the whole place just felt... easy to be in. Between: * The aesthetic * The cleanliness * The genuinely kind staff * And a drink that's now stuck in my brain Yeah -- they're on my good side for real. If you're like me and don't want to order your usual because you don't want to compare it to big chains, do yourself a favor and try something new here. Let them guide you. Because now when I think "raspberry mocha," I'm not thinking about anywhere else -- I'm thinking about The Good Side Coffee. And I'll absolutely be back.

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