First off to those complaining about the prices... welcome to every restaurant in Old Sac, the tourist trap of Sacramento. Complaining about prices here is like complaining about prices on the Vegas strip. Everything here will be more expensive than the lesser known places the locals frequent. That out of the way, Steamers is a great spot, and really solid for being one of the only real breakfast options in the area. There are plenty of coffee/espresso drinks in addition to alcoholic options like mimosas and irish coffee. The drinks my partner and I have had have all been quite good. They have more food options than I would expect from a counter-order cafe, ranging from various sandwiches, tacos, and burritos to full breakfast plates. All the items I've had have all been good, but nothing has stood out as being exceptional, which isn't a bad thing at all. They also have a tasty açaí bowl, although when we went the açaí mix was a bit too frozen. The service here was quite good on a busy saturday, with someone constantly wiping down tables between serving food. Customers are asked to bus their own tables, which is easy enough to do. Speaking of tables, there isn't a ton of seating inside or outside, but most people are getting food to go so it's not usually a major issue. Overall Streamers is a great breakfast/brunch choice, and the food portions are solid to quite large for the premium prices. read more

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Arrived in Old Sac before most of the businesses were open. After walking all around we stopped in for a bite while we waited for other businesses to open. Most of their breakfast items include pork (bacon or sausage) with no alternative. So that cut most of the available breakfast items off the menu for me. (Fyi: pork makes me retch, it's not a good time, and not a preference, 'cause who doesn't like bacon?!) Forty seven dollars later we had one bagel and cream cheese spread (I'm miffed that it wasn't even cream cheese, but a cheap spread), one breakfast sandwich and two cafe lattes. That includes the CA tax of 8.75%, a convenience fee of 4% for our credit card payment and the tip. Counter ordering, food will be brought to your table if dining-in. Bus your own table. They were not wiped down during our visit so be prepared to sit at a dirty table. I think there were only two people on staff during our visit so really there was no one available to tidy the dining area. No shade on the business. Just fyi. The coffee was good, and it is available in a mug vs. paper cup for dining in which I appreciate. Outdoor seating on the boardwalk/sidewalk is a nice option, especially if you have pets or kids. Besides egg dishes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and bagels they also have a selection of pastry like pound cake, chocolate muffins and croissants. Many coffee drinks, hot tea, mexican sodas, coke and bottled water are also available. You need a code to access the gender neutral restroom. It was clean enough, although it does need to be aired out and/or given a serious disinfecting. Not gross, just noticable. Parking nearby at on-street metered spots or parking garage. Sidewalks are wheelchair accessible. Entrance is sidewalk level. Wheelchair access to bathroom my be tough to navigate around tables. read more

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My wife and I have always wanted to stop here after passing through it so many times at old Sacramento. Stepped inside noticed they had a good side, lunch menu, and lots of coffee. We ordered some coffee had a sandwich. The customer service was great. Everybody was so friendly, helping us with options and what to order. The coffee was really good, but I'm picky about coffee so it's nice to find somewhere that had good options and the coffee tastes good as they say read more

One of our favorite things to do with my wife and dog is walk around Old Sac. We do it a lot for dog socializing, but this weekend we showed up with another mission... breakfast. We finally decided to check out Steamers and really enjoyed it! The spot is small but super cute and has a cozy little vibe to it. We ordered two breakfast croissant sandwiches along with guava mimosas... and honestly, no explanation is needed there. That combo already speaks for itself. Another huge plus was that our dog was able to hang out with us in the outside seating area. I will say the patio space is a little tight, so just keep that in mind if you're bringing a dog. Luckily, Lobo is basically a retired old man trapped in a younger dog's body, so he just relaxed the whole time. Overall, it was a great first experience. Good food, good drinks, and a nice little morning spot in Old Sac. We'll definitely be back again on another weekend morning. read more

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We came to Old Sac early for the St. Patrick's Day parade and decided to have breakfast at Steamers. We ordered at the counter and decided to eat outside on a beautiful Saturday morning. The main reason I came here was for the Irish Coffee. I had my first ever two years back at the last St. Patrick's parade and loved it. Right amount of whiskey that's wasn't too overpowering so good. The pancakes I ordered were fluffy and the bacon and eggs were nice. She enjoyed her Denver Omelet's fresh veggies. I always enjoy stopping here for coffee whenever I visit Old Sac. The staff are very friendly and I love their coffee options. read more

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Since they were one of the few places open early, four of us stopped here to grab something small for breakfast. Their breakfast burrito and croissant breakfast sandwich were delicious. Coffee is also solid, but they totally forgot to bring out one of our orders. A big negative is the homeless that tend to hang out here. A key pad to access the bathroom is an indicator that this seems to be a frequent issue. read more

I am giving this place 3 Stars and here's why... The antique decor in here is so cool, picture worthy. I hope this is not the norm for this place but the coffee was so bad, we had to send it back. It tasted stale and acidic to the max. We thought it might have been the syrup but we changed our drinks and it was the same. The employee behind the counter was very nice though. She didn't give us a hard time about it nor were we rude about the coffee. I wish I had something better to say. I am not an expert so not going to offer my theories on why the coffee was bad but I hope it was figured out and just a one off. Written with good intentions. read more

Steamers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Visited December 18th..see my receipt as always. The location is perfect at the old waterfront Sacramento as it's right across from the hotel! They open at 8am and it's always very clean inside. I had the 2 timer breakfast with 2 eggs..2 pancakes and bacon. Chef Sergio always makes my bacon extra crispy! Alittle expensive but expected in this area. Strong coffee!!! Great location! Ps. Someone recently posted this is the only coffee place open at 8am. Incorrect... .there are 2 others in same vicinity that also open at 8am! read more

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Burger, fries, and a canned soda was $29 and some change. The burger comes with a salad, but if you want fries it's another $3.50. This place is waaaaaay overpriced. If you are looking to drop $30 on lunch for one person there are much better options nearby, but not in Old Sacramento. Look elsewhere. read more

Steamers - Almost $30 for what you see here! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped in after a long walk with my dogs and was met with the friendliest helpful staff... the vibe was welcoming relaxed and genuinely eager to help. They offered my dogs water and talked me thru all the menu options. Their turkey cranberry Pannni was delicious and the fries hot and perfectly crispy.....sitting on the patio watching all the people was the perfect way to spend a Sunday Afternoon. Highly recommend and will be back !!!! read more

Steamers - TURKEY CRANBERRY BRIE PANNI - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went with some lovely ladies to Steamers. Ordered our food and sat outside. I ordered a vegetable omelette with tater tots. Aimee had pancakes, Ms. Baradat had a breakfast burrito and Selene had breakfast sandwich. Everyone said their food was just "Okay". My omelette was bland and needed more seasoning, at least to me. Would I go back maybe . Service and location makes me want to maybe go back. Anyway what's next? read more

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First off it's open on Sunday morning earlier than the other restaurants, so there's that. It's a great place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch (they are Not open for dinner), tater tots instead of hashbrowns. I had the breakfast sandwich on croissant and added spinach cuz I needed some greens. Nicely prepared; my eggs weren't overly cooked nor under. Service was good and they have Bloody Marys and Irish coffees if you would care to partake in early morning libations as well as mimosas. You can sit on the outside patio which I did just to be outside (it was a beautiful day) can't pass that opportunity to enjoy the outside. The inside is nice as well, they do ask that you bus your own dishes and you walk up and order then bring it out to you. And just across the street from the riverwalk! read more

Steamers - Breakfast croissant with/spinach added and a Irish coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very cool cafe right in the heart of historic Old Town Sacramento. You are surrounded by a lot of touristy stores, but each has its own theme and atmosphere. Service was good, you can tell the staff were busy trying to balance indoor and outdoor diners. Food was good, clam chowder was jammed packed with goodness, Italian sodas were good, and burgers were stacked a mile high. read more

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We were here on Saturday morning. It was busy, but not slammed. There were lots of people having breakfast. There were a couple tables inside and a couple more outside that were free. We took a high top table with no stools. We were second in line, so it wasn't bad. We ordered the banana nut muffin. It was dry and over $4. Not worth it. We'll have to order something different next time. They are the only coffee shop in Old Sac so everyone is here. Prices are really steep here, it's probably due to it's a tourist area. My husband also got a thai tee Mocha, He said it was really good. There are not strategically placed garbage cans around, so everyone was piling up their trash and dirty dishes on one of their barrels. I took a long look around and finally realized they have a water station in the back next to a recycling can, but no trash can. read more

Happening spot with a friendly, efficient staff. Order and pay, pick a table inside or out and your food is delivered to you fairly quickly. We both had the mushroom, fresh spinach, carmelized onion and cheese omelet which was hearty and tasty. The potatoes were bland so didn't eat them but the omelet alone was worth the price. Pleasant spot across the street from the river, a lovely way to start your day. read more

Steamers - Half eaten spinach, mushroom and cheese omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Steamers has very tasty hamburgers, I just tried their panino so delicious turkey and bacon the pesto on the sourdough bread hit the spot!!! The inside is big with plenty of seating even seating outside two big wall mounted TV's great natural lighting and a bathroom. The two times I came to Steamers I was helped by Daniel great personality and customer service he always has a smile and makes you feel welcomed. The hamburger was priced around 15 and the sandwich around the same price reasonable and very good was happy both times will be back. read more

Steamers - Turkey & Bacon Panino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Wonderful food and great service. Steamers has an impressive breakfast and lunch menu, and their sandwiches are always good. The servings are perfect for lunch and always delicious. If you're looking for a good lunch spot, this is the place to try! Service is always quick and friendly. I'm determined to go back every week to try them all. read more

March 24, 2026 Update now 1,380 (one thousand three hundred eighty)! Came back maybe February 2026. Hotel stay, avoid Football Sunday Super Bowl hype. Bowl of soup of the day. Cost of seven dollars eighty one cents with tax. That not bad price. Thank goodness especially on that football day, no televisions in the restaurant. Okay, so seven dollars eighty one cents with tax! Reasonable, good for cold temperature days! With apologies to former Governator, I Will Be Back. Yes, Arnold, yes Governator, for sure I will be back to Steamers! Thank to the people of Old Town Visitor Center for sending me to Steamers! read more

I'm glad we came upon Steamers! We arrived for breakfast, and it was one of the only places open so we headed in for food and coffee. The menu is full of yummy items, coffee, shakes, and they had some breakfast specials. Here you order at the counter, and they bring your food to your table when it's ready. The food came out really fast. The servers and front counter staff were so friendly and welcoming! I enjoyed one of their Açaí bowls, Naughty and Nice. It was delicious and filling! I also had an iced coffee which was great. The inside seating was small but we managed to get a large table. There are a lot of fun photos and resin memorabilia to check out while you're waiting for food. I would definitely return to Steamers. read more

Steamers - Naughty and Nice Açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

A great place to drink coffee, sit outside, and enjoy old town. Super cool vibe inside! My go to is the breakfast croissant!

Well for one, our food came out 'steaming' hot!!! The ambiance was a bit noisy but that means there's good service all around. Ordered a breakfast burrito and let me tell you... phenomenal, egg was cooked just right, tortilla was soft and yummy, can't go wrong with the classic burrito. The staff were very welcoming, The young lady with the blonde hair greeted us, she was very sweet and helped us take our order, the servers dished out the plates efficiently as well. 10/10 in all departments, well done! read more

Steamers - beautiful view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Love this place. Great Old Sac vibe, traditional and delicious breakfast and love the breakfast burrito! Kind staff. We will definitely come back regularly. read more

Don't go if you don't want to feel icky. My husband and I stopped in for a light breakfast on a recent trip to Sacramento. He ordered pancakes to share & coffee; I had a mocha. The pancakes weren't cooked all the way (like, literally still raw, wet, cold batter in the middle). How hard is it to make pancakes?! My mocha was burnt and the only alternative to cow's milk they had was almond, so it was also pretty thin & watery with very little flavor. Watery, burnt mocha does not equal happiness. I didn't taste my husband's coffee but he said it was nothing special. I also wanted to wash my hands when we got there. I asked for the restroom code but once I was inside, I wasn't too confident. The restroom looked like it hadn't had a thorough clean in a LONG TIME. Dirt. Grime. Mildew. I didn't want to touch anything after I washed my hands. Then when I came back out to the eating area, I started noticing all the dirt & grime & general untidiness of the whole place. I'm not a germaphobe, but I do want a place that's preparing food I'm going to eat to be clean. But every surface in this place was sticky or oily or dirty. We like to try local places when we travel, and it was recommended by the hotel, so we were pretty disappointed. If you want a clean eating establishment with edible food & nice coffee, I would look elsewhere. I wouldn't come back here if you paid me. read more

I came in for a cup of coffee and had no idea I was about to have a full-blown amazing breakfast! They have everything from strawberry banana pancakes to açaí bowls. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito which was 10/10. Not to mention the service, everyone was stoked to be there with big smiles all around. I'm so happy I found this gem, definitely a reason to come back to Old Sac. I highly recommend.!! read more

We came in here for a nice cold drink. I ordered the Cold Chi Latte and it was delicious and not badly priced. There was a little bit of a wait but they were getting orders put quickly. The bathroom is clean and locked which is nice because you can trust the cleanliness. We met the owner and he was super friendly and respectful. He gave my daughter a cookie which I thought was very nice. Their bakery items are fresh and everyone's meals looked amazing. We cant wait to come back next time to try more. read more

Stopped in for lunch with my friend and decided to sit out front, we got some ice teas & turkey sandwiches. They were hot sandwiches so we weren't too sure but then tasted them & they were GREAT! The turkey bacon with pesto I will come back for. We met the owner & he was so nice & accommodating. He also owns some restraunts where we are from (Fresno) so we will def have to check those out as well! read more

Steamers - Turkey bacon sandwich & a mimosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

When we were there yesterday it was pretty awful. The menu is very limited and yet they were out of the two things we wanted. The salad we had was inedible and the sandwich just ok, and the very young, inexperienced staff barely competent. I'd advise you to go elsewhere. read more

Service was outstanding. We walked in not knowing it was literally closing as the hours said they closed at 6pm. We were greeted not felt as if we were being rushed to finish eating. The BLT wass amazing and so was the classic cheeseburger. They both come with a side salad which was also amazing we ordered a side of fries they were Amazing. We love the western theme they had back to the future 3 playing. Tables were clean and place smelt amazing read more

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I had breakfast here with a friend. The line wasn't too bad, the service was fairly quick, and the food was delicious. read more

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Been here a couple of times to get something to eat. The food is pretty good. The inside of the restaurant is pretty nice. The service is good. Have had a pretty good experience with the staff. Will be coming back. read more

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We had a great breakfast. Got here right after opening so not crowded at all. Good selection of breakfast plates to choose from and lots of coffee options I had the spinach and mushroom omelette. Comes with potatoes and toast. Very good flavor My husband had the eggs with sausage and pancakes. Good flavor and fluffy pancakes Service was quick and friendly. They also have lunch and dinner. read more

Cute restaurant with a walk up and order counter. We got to go. My husband got the lemon blueberry loaf and said it was tasty. He ate it so quick I didn't get a pic. I got the breakfast sandwich and was surprised to see it came with potatoes. The sandwich had a yummy sauce and salsa and the eggs were fluffy. The service staff were welcoming and attentive. read more

Steamers - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Don't get to Old Sacramento much these days. We had some relatives come into town and they really wanted to go to the railroad museum and see the rest of Old Sac. We got there mid-morning and were looking for something to eat. We ended up at Steamer's and the 6 of us had omelettes, pancakes and coffees that we all enjoyed. Service was attentive and caring. We left thinking we got great value and left and had a great visit at the museum. We won't hesitate to take our next guests that visit to Steamer's. read more

Over priced. Expect to spend $80 for lunch for a family of 3. No refills on any beverages.

We came in on a busy Saturday afternoon, but there were surprisingly plenty of tables available. They have seating inside and outside. They have one restroom available and you'll need staff to unlock it before using it. We got to the register, read the menu board above, and placed our order. The staff are friendly and patient. We received our food quickly. Everything tasted light, fresh, and great. No complaints. If you're sitting outside, you have a nice view of the train going by. If you're lucky, you can find parking right in front of the restaurant. If not, there's a parking garage within walking distance. read more

Steamers - Burger and salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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As a coffee drinker I approve their coffee. Very balanced coffee between acidic bs base level. After taste is great and they used filters water so it has not funny after taste . Blueberry muffin was just an ordinary off the shelf muffin but warmed and acceptable. Service was average and ambient was amazing looking at water front read more

Steamers - Great coffe with view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Great spot to grab a bite in beautiful Old Town Sacramento. Amazing service, everyone was so attentive despite how busy it got. Food was tasty and their menu has lots of delicious options to choose from. Would definitely come again read more

Steamers - Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Breakfast and brunch placed tucked away in Old Town Sac. Open early and great for a quick breakfast, pastry, or a cup of coffee. Prices are a bit high, which may be expected given the heavily tourist-trafficked area that it's located in. Staff is friendly and efficient. Nearby street parking is typically metered. Depending on when you're here, it can be readily available or tricky to find a spot. Nearby the railroad museum if you're looking for a place to eat before going and checking out that facility. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for a nice day if you want to people watch or soak in some sun. Food quality itself was OK - we had the acai bowls, and they felt frozen and generic with ingredients that didn't taste all that fresh. read more

We stopped by with my husband for a quick coffee break, but honestly, it didn't feel welcoming. There was a long line, and compared to other nearby spots, this café felt slower and less organized. The coffee was $6 -- not a huge difference from other places nearby that charge $5, but enough to make me pause and expect something a little better in return. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver. The interior had a damp smell -- like old wood or moisture -- which made it hard to enjoy the space. It just didn't feel cozy or inviting. The whole atmosphere felt a bit sad and worn-out. I'm glad we tried it once, but I wouldn't return or recommend it. There are better cafés just steps away. read more

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Bad client service, staff wasn't kind and didn't treat us nicely and gave us dirty utensils,was hoping for better client and service and hygiene read more

Steamers - Dirty spoon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California