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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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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They used to have the best breakfast tacos and I hadn't been in a while. I decided to splurge a little and Was so excited to get mine today only to be disappointed by what I got. Completely differently than what the menu states. It used to be bacon scramble eggs and country potato. Now it's just bacon, a weird egg patty that looks like it was microwaved and tater tots and not mention the thin card boardy tortillas they now use. read more

I don't know, man I wanted to give this place a shot at earning my business. I went in here for breakfast and got the $17.50 blueberry pancakes. ($19.08) after tax They advertise this is being fresh blueberries scratch made pancakes, but 17.50 and that's all you get three tiny pancakes and worst of all no maple syrup. And no butter despite advertising it. It's like fake store-bought thin syrup topping. on top of that the lady had the nerve to charge me a transaction fee on my debit card talking about convenience fee. The convenience is that I came in here to attempt to spend my earned money and you had the audacity to charge me a fee for using my money at your location when your food isn't even that good. If you want exceptional breakfast head on over to "Brookfields" the pancake breakfast there for $17 includes eggs and bacon and potatoes and toast and is 1000% better than this one. Also the white mocha was unmemorable so nothing great to mention there. If you like showing off in old sac while being disappointed in your food and overcharged come here. If you want delicious breakfast go somewhere else read more

Steamers - 3 small pancakes $17.50 and $8 white mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

They had no breakfast due to staffing, just danishes and some drinks. The "danishes" were clearly just a Costco pick up. I ordered a bagel because we needed something for breakfast. I could have made a fresh bagel in the time it took to "toast it". I received it in a box. When i opened it after leaving it was completely burnt! The worst Inedible $10 bagel I've ever had in my life. They should just close if they don't have staff to cook food for the day. So many other people came in and left looking for breakfast. They had no actual customers. read more

Loved this place. Was very clean and I had wonderful customer service. Staff/cashier gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and I decided on the cheeseburger with a side salad. The lemonade was refreshing and I sat at the porch. The weather in Sacramento was nice. There were so many menu items- I can't wait to go back and possibly try the chorizo breakfast burritos and fries. read more

Steamers - Classic Cheeseburger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

My dad got the tofu scrammble, and I got the biscuit sandwich. My dad's meal was good, but my biscuit sandwich was not. I spent $47 for two meals, coffee, and an orange juice. The eggs weren't even real eggs. I could have gotten the same meal at Chick-fil-A for $7, and it would have tasted way better. $15 for fake eggs and a nasty vegan patty, which was $2.50 extra. My biscuit fell apart as I picked up. And, they charged me $1.68 for using my debit card. I don't remember seeing a sign, nor did the cashier advise that there was a charge. I would never go back. Overpriced breakfast read more

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

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Heard about steamers last year I when I was in Sacramento but didn't get to try it till now and I've been missing out. I'm always on the quest for the best biscuits and gravy and theirs is phenomenal, amongst my favorites now. They had the nicest customer service too, super friendly and attentive even when it's crazy busy. All around wonderful place! read more

Busy here on a Sunday. Was a line to the door when we got there, but the line moved fairly quickly. Inside is about as clean as you can get for the amount of customers stuffed in here. They do have someone walking around, cleaning constantly, and delivering food. The cashier was very friendly and helpful. The food took a little while to come out, but understandable since we were at the tail end of the line. We got the chicken and bacon sandwich, garlic fries, and a butterscotch freeze. The sandwhich was decent, the drink was pretty good. Could use a little more coffee, but that's just me. It was also missing the candy sprinkles which I was a little sad about, but not that big of a deal honestly. It was suggested we get the fries with extra garlic, and that was a best suggestion I've gotten in a long time. Them extra garlic fries were delicious. I also like that they put red pepper flakes on the garlic fries. read more

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I found this place by chance and it's a quaint establishment. On the right day/time there is little to no wait and they provide rapid service. I enjoyed my smoked salmon bagel (toasted bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and red onion) from the breakfast menu and would like to return to try some other food items available on the lunch menu. Cheers! read more

Steamers - Smoked Salmon Bagel and Double espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I loved this place! Stopped here to get snack. The service was great, fast, and the food was good! It is in downtown Sacramento so it was a lively, and fun place. Also got a chai latte and loved that! I usually get a cold latte but would definitely recommend this place! read more

Steamers - Clam Chowder - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

My family and I were strolling along through Old Sac one morning and happened to see a long line out the door. We were curious and saw that it was a restaurant. We decided to give Streamers a chance and try it. The location is phenomenal. It's in the heart of Old Sac a couple of steps away from Evangeline's and the river. The interior feels old. Not old as in 1800's because the whole area is relatively old! More like old in the sense that the last time it was renovated was probably the mid 80's. It has a bit of classic diner charm. The service is good. You select your table and then order in line. Sometimes they bring your food to you and other times they yell your name from the register and you have to pick up your own food. It's not a full service establishment but the staff was still friendly nonetheless. Even though they were quite busy, we were able to get our food within 10ish minutes. The prices are about average. I'd say you can walk out of here for around $25 for a meal for two and be decently full. The portion sizes are satisfying enough to where you don't really feel like I want another dish. The flavor is what takes the cake here. I was surprised that such a unsuspecting restaurant like this could have food this good. It is really a sleeper candidate for top 5 brunch spots in Sacramento for me. The burger was juicy. The San which was crispy and packed with flavor. Even the side of salad was tasteful! Bottom line/TLDR: great hidden breakfast spot in Old Sac. read more

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Food was good. Nothing spectacular, but good comfort food. Service was great, the cashier was kind and patient. The ambiance had the old rustic feel of old Sacramento. read more

I'm so glad I discovered Steamers on my trip to Sacramento. I went there twice on my trip, and I never go to the same place twice on vacation. Their breakfast biscuit sandwiches are the best I have ever tasted. The biscuit is perfection. They must be made fresh every day. So buttery and flakey and just the right size. The sandwich has the perfect ratio of biscuit, egg, cheese and meat. You can't go wrong with the bacon or sausage as the meat. I also had a chance to try a couple of the pastries as well. I had the apple strudel and the coffee cake. Both were delectable pastries that are right up there with the best versions of those pastries I've eaten. The staff at Steamers was so nice and friendly. Their service with a smile made me feel welcome. I'll go back to Steamers any time I find myself in Sacramento. read more

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Salads were average, pastrami sandwich was ok but didn't taste right, burger was good, but doesn't come with fries. Had somewhat higher expectations for the food based on the reviews and prices. read more

I came in this morning at 11:02. Was told that they couldn't make breakfast two minutes after 11. It didn't matter that they had a stack of sausage and bacon already on the window. I ordered a burger with an egg they said ok, ok that's not what I wanted. So then changed my order to a BLT with an egg, for which I was told I couldn't order because that combo is considered breakfast. Then the cashier left for a solid 6 minutes to drop off food and water to customers. All while a barista was standing around doing nothing. I normally don't like to post bad reviews but this was a disappointment on my last day in Sacramento. On top of that. Check out the "BLT" I was given. I don't remember asking for less bacon but that's what I was given. I'll never go to steamers or recommend this restaurant read more

Steamers - BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Ordering at the counter, customers have to bus their own dishes, we never got checked on while we were eating, and still expecting a tip? Do they want us to go back there and cook the food for them too? The food was basic at best, not bad but not good either. Not very well seasoned, but overall just okay. Coffee drinks were pretty bad though. The ladies at the counter were nice enough but service could just be better. Bathrooms looked a little dingy and were out of soap at 11 am, yikes, someone isn't doing their job! This place seems to be running off the high that they are the only breakfast/brunch restaurant in a heavy tourist area but have nothing else really going for them. I think I'd much rather take hotel or Denny's breakfast. read more

Casual deli/ dinner vibe and SUPER friendly service. Order at the counter and seat yourself. Unfortunately I must have ordered the wrong thing. I got the bruschetta panini and as soon as it arrived I could tell it was soaked through soggy on the bottom. Flavor was just ok and it fell apart as soon as I tried to eat it because it was SO soggy. I'd probably skip this place next time we're in old town. read more

Steamers - Soggy bruschetta panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California