Very strong cold brew- one of very few places that I have to add a splash of whole milk. But the coffee is excellent and deep. Because I am rarely in this town, I love coming here not just for the cold brew but also to get one of their crazy 1 inch thick chocolate chip cookies, whether I eat it that day or another day in the week, it is perfection! They have so many great baked items. You really can't go wrong. Their almond croissant is excellent as well. This coffee spot is of another level that never existed in the Davis I knew 30 years ago which back then, would've only gotten as good as Café, Roma, or the original Peet's in Berkeley/& kinda maybe when when opened one in Davis. This is "the" place to come to for real Coffee & Teas and baked goods. It's definitely five star level after my many visits now. The staff is very knowledgeable and cheerfully chatty, always a pleasant experience, there is a professionalism to the staff here I rarely see elsewhere. Crowded: Many past times this place is packed with students/staff and laptops- even the outdoors can be full. Weekends. But the line is always moving! If you happen here at daytime class hours you can relax in one of the many stools or chairs and a bit of countertop that is sprawling and relaxed. Every inch of space is well thought out and does not go wasted. Modern, serene, and a clean aesthetic. read more

Temple Coffee - Hat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Consistent quality and great service Why I caffeinate here +'s: + Matcha latte. Not many places make it right and this one blends it and heats it just right + Regular latte also does not disappoint + Pastries cover a wide range from muffins to cookies to cakes + Service always pleasant and with a smile when I feel grumpy because I haven't had my caffeine + Ambiance is great. Lots of students and not noisy + Outside seating available but right next to parked cars that are sometimes on the move Why I don't caffeinate here -'s: - The line. If it gets long then I leave Overall really like this place over many of the other alternatives in downtown. read more

While the drink I ordered--an orange creamsicle flavored cold brew--was fine, it was nothing outstanding. The cold brew was a little watery and the cold foam, though it had a nice texture, was artificial tasting (I suppose I should have expected it though! And it did technically taste accurate!) The donut was not to my taste, and I couldn't finish it. It was essentially like a cornbread with very sugary icing-- the strawberry jam was good though. read more

Temple Coffee - Orange creamsicle cold brew, strawberry donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Temple is SUCH a lovely treat. It is a gorgeous study environment, has super high quality coffee, and some of the friendliest workers in all of Davis - they very seriously can make enjoyable small talk out of anything, it is impressive. Unfortunately, it is extremely expensive for a coffee shop, especially any of their seasonal or specialty drinks (which don't have prices on the menu) so you will easily spend $8+ on a single, quite small drinks. I have also had incredibly positive experiences with their baked goods, which are locally sourced, fresh, and very yummy :) But overall, it is a great place to go every once in a while, when you can budget in a little splurge! You certainly won't be disappointed with the quality of what you pay for. read more

Temple Coffee - Iced Sweet Basil Mint Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Drinks: the latte and coffee were great!!! Service: made-to-order service Design: interiors is a contemporary long narrow space with a long narrow bar counter Overall: if you want high quality and great tasting coffee, teas & lattes in a cool contemporary space, then check out this place in Davis read more

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Their specialty coffees are always tasty and their service is quick. Though it's always busy, I can usually find a seat. The parking situation makes it challenging for me to stay a long time, but for those who live close by, it's a good spot. read more

Love their coffee and how it keeps you awake and the service is always so fast. I do think they can make it a bit too milky at times

The barista's regularly have attitude. It must be apart of the brand culture but I've talked to multiple customers and heard multiple stories of the barista's superiority complex. I had a regular drink there for a while just to order it again and be told it never existed... I'm not sure why gaslighting would be helpful in that situation but it must be a need to be superior. Multiple stories have all pointed back to the same theme of barista's needing to be right .. it's not that serious but maybe the work conditions are toxic and they need this. Anyways the seating is very cramped and their pastries are usually gross. There's lots of cohos in Davis this is the least comfy environment. read more

Have to give kudos. This coffee roaster knows their craft and are wise in business. At least, for consumers like me, that enjoy friendliness, consistency and quality. Craft coffee is such a beautiful world. People come together, share the most precious thing we have, our time, and enjoy (in this type shop) a meticulously delivered product. I use to travel for work domestically a lot. Craft coffee shops around the country were a welcome environment when away from home. Boxcar in Boulder. Flying Goat in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg. Sadly now only Healdsburg I believe. Cartel in Az (specifically love the one in the dirty T, Tucson near U of A). And many others. Our little family unit is heading to NorCal from San Diego where we have an abundance of good coffee options. Moving posed a problem. Lots of shops are good. But few are consistent.... We've been to temple before but we didn't realize what a gem it is. It was a random holiday or two. We landed in Sac. Stopped in for a drink. Quickly out. Fast forward to this year. I'm 5 stops into the passport promotion, just because I want to see how consistent they truly are. And they are! I'm blown away. The drinks, yes, incredible. But. The staff is friendly. They fluidly greet you (in todays world where eye contact is made 99% w your phone) they greet everyone, and allow you to choose your espresso roast, and they make suggestions. Wait. What.. Greet me. Chat me up. Guide me. Yes. Yes. Yes. Even the current buy two bags get a mug promo is done, dare I say tactfully. The passport idea is beautiful. Whomever came up with it is the type business person I enjoy working with. Supporting a cause related to local homelessness.. I'm all in. Making it fun for folks to want to visit more shops and also spend more. I am literally driving around on my 36 hour trips to town preparing for our move, hitting Temple shops to get my punches. So there it is. Temple has made our quickly approaching move to Sac seem that much more fun and exciting on the coffee front. And. Three more punches to go and my partner will unknowingly get a sweet mug. Thanks for being consistent and friendly. As long as that remains you have me. read more

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I come in all the time to study and I've always had wonderful experiences, but today truly made me a forever Temple regular! I was having a hard time with classes starting back up, and the employee who was working could sense I wasn't having the best day. She kindly asked how I was doing, and we began a little small talk as I ordered. As we got to the front, we were still talking and she kindly gave me a word of advice to finish through the week. I asked for her name and she told me it was Katie! It's moments like this and people like her that really keep me supporting businesses such as Temple. Of course the drinks are amazing, but what really keeps me coming back is knowing how friendly the staff is. I hope everyone knows how awesome she is!! I will keep coming back. read more

The thai tea here is an ABSOLUTE NO... What is this? Where is the color? It tasted like chai to me. Their seasonal sparkling yuzu matcha however, is good. Service is good and the ambiance is perfect for studying. But it does not make up for this thai tea. read more

Temple Coffee - Thai iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I've a bit bothered about how there was a mad rush when I ordered my coffee today, and how my coffee could have been accidentally contaminated. There was too much visual mental stimuli during the mad rush in-line today, and what troubles me is the fact that a barista used a rag to wipe a counter, under a coffee cup that they picked up (for somebody else's hot coffee), but they did not also move mine. My iced coffee was still sitting and didn't get moved or picked up, unlike the other cup, before the employee wiped the counter. I'm troubled that something could have dripped into my coffee from the rag, because the drink had not been given to me yet. I used to work in food service and would have been more careful about this. read more

Always a great experience! Great coffee, sophisticated surroundings, considerate service.

So this location has been here over 8 years and Temple coffee in general is over 18 years old. This is a rare instance where a business just gets better. They have weathered Covid and the shops remain without peer. Staff is very knowledgeable and well trained in all things coffee and they just seem to hire the most pleasant people. Coffee is terrific from cappuccino to latte to cold brew to pour over. Staff tends to stay working at Temple a long time (a couple of them I remember from 15 years ago!) and that is a good sign of a positive work environment. Not a lot of flavored or blended coffee type drinks so if that's your thing there are those places I'm town. This is a coffee centric establishment. If you want a place to study you may be disappointed in the number of outlets so charge up or maybe use the library. Nice outdoor seating is a plus in good weather. My only gripe - is the pastries. Have never been a fan but with coffee this good I don't even notice. read more

Temple Coffee - Coffee for friends and espresso for me - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

We always see a long line here, so we thought we would check it out today. The line was as long as usual but service was relatively fast! We got two iced matcha lattes, one with oat milk and brown sugar, and one with honey and whole milk (pictured). These didn't stun us, as both seemed to be more milk than anything else. The honey one was appropriately sweetened, but the matcha flavor just did not stand out at all. The oat milk one tasted solely of oat milk, with almost no other flavors beside. I would come back to try the coffee, but matcha is definitely skippable. read more

Temple Coffee - iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

The matcha here is so good. I got an ices vanilla matcha with almond milk. The only thing is it is extremely expensive. Usually for a normal iced matcha here it is around $6.50, but for mine it was $8.15. I know it's because of the add in's but still. It is a good size though and definitely lasted through my study session. I think I would repurchase read more

Temple Coffee - Iced 16 oz. Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

College town coffee shops always have a different kick and Temple is, in my opinion, the best of the best in town. Their seasonal drinks are like no other and the pastry rotation delights and surprises. It's a calm and pleasant place for studying, music keeps you on your toes, and the seats keep your posture up. read more

Just got the vanilla late so can't comment on the food but the service and ambiance were excellent. read more

Temple Coffee - Vanilla late - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

This is the second location we have tried of Temple Coffee and we always look forward to passing through the area. They have delicious gluten free and vegan pastries and so much variety. Their espresso and matcha drinks are always perfect as well. This location also did not disappoint! Service is great and plenty of seating and that cute coffee shop vibe is definitely 100%! Wish they had locations in the Bay Area! read more

Temple Coffee - Top to bottom -- 16 oz. Latte 16 oz. Matcha Latte Raspberry muffin 16 oz latte Almond milk Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I got my morning coffee here three separate times during a trip to Davis, and each time it was an excellent experience. I like coffee a lot, and found their espresso to be rich and flavorful, well-pulled shots. It was perfect as an almond milk latte (hot or iced.) They usually have samples of their coffees, too, and I enjoyed getting to try some other brews and bought a bag of beans to take home. The service was quick and the staff were all very friendly. The muffin I had one morning was good, too, moist and fresh. They have a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating, including some cute wooden benches outside. read more

Temple Coffee - Iced latte made with almond milk. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

While this shop is awesome, the people are friendly and they carry great beans.. I am giving up on getting pour overs here. The first time I came last year, I got a really killer cup. The last three times I've tried, I've gotten some of the worst cups of coffee I've ever had. There's a huge disparity in quality depending on who's making your cup. Trip this morning was frustrating because I asked the price of the Ethiopia pour over before ordering, and was told a different price than what I ended up paying. $7.70 is way too much to pay for a bitter, over extracted cup of coffee. I'm sure their espresso based drinks are more consistent, but don't expect a good pour over here. read more

High quality coffee, just pricey because the cost of coffee keeps increasing, and I purchased a specialty hand drip.

I finally decided to snatch up a passport, which if you're a die hard fan as I am (I happen to also be coincidentally wearing one of their hoodies as I write this) and you travel around for your Temple Coffee fix, it's a deal and worth getting. Since I was on my way to San Francisco, it made sense to have a pit stop in Davis to start the passport as it's the location I visit the least. This Temple is unsurprisingly student-focused. It's small inside and there's not much seating. Every time I've been here it's pretty much packed to standing room only and a line to the door. Luckily it is pretty centrally located in downtown Davis, so parking right in front can be hit or miss, but you're in a totally walkable area of town to take your beverage to-go. I've never had a bad drink here (it is Temple Coffee after all) but this is by far my least favorite of all the Temple locations given how cramped it can be and one I only stop at on rare occasion as a result. Hopefully in the future they can expand to a larger location that can provide more seating for customers to enjoy a coffee indoors. read more

Temple Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Nice coffee shop, and I really liked the vibe and atmosphere. Plus the baristas were friendly and provided good recommendations. I ordered the Mexican Mocha. It was delicious. It wasn't too sweet and it had the right amount of chocolate. Next time I visit Davis, I will definitely stop by and try some other coffees, but I will probably end up ordering the Mexican mocha again. read more

Got an oat milk late with honey and it was amazing! A little pricey but well worth it. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Plenty of space to sit and study. read more

Temple is one of my favorite coffee shops, and I always visit when I'm in the area. While their drinks are pricey - the specialty lattes can cost nearly $8 - I'll make the occasional splurge for excellent quality. The coffee is so fresh that you can taste the "flavor notes" of the different roasts, and each handcrafted beverage uses top-notch spices and alt milk products. Everything I've ordered has been wonderful, but if I time my visit right, I get the seasonal Gingersnap Latte. The cafe interior is brightly-lit, modern, and inviting, and you'll find students with laptops seated next to locals meeting for coffee. The baristas are friendly and can help answer questions about the different coffee beans and beverages. I highly recommend visiting Temple if you're in the Davis / Sac area. read more

Temple Coffee - Gingersnap latte with oat milk (seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I love grabbing a match here before work, the staff is friendly and moves quickly. There is always more than enough setting if you want to sit down and read a book! read more

What a beautiful and hip coffee shop in Downtown Davis! We were driving home from Sac and it was an easy stop off the highway. We went on a Sunday and found street parking out front. Love the bright, modern interior with clean lines, wood textures, plants, and lots of natural light. Also love the warm, friendly service. We ordered 2 iced lattes - the espresso was smooth and not bitter. My other half exclaimed that this was his favorite iced latte EVER! All of their pastries looked fresh and delicious. He enjoyed a lemon-blueberry scone which was very moist, and I liked my slice of banana bread with walnuts and chocolate chips in it. We took our treats to go, but if you want to stay there's plenty of seating: inside along the windows and central wood table, outside in front and around the side of the building. We'll definitely return when we're next in the area! read more

Temple Coffee - Iced latte - beautiful and delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Best beans, delicious coffee, I love their almond croissants (I think they're delivered by a local bakery, and the baristas are so nice! It's been my go to place since I moved here for school in 2021 The shop is clean, there's outlets for those extra long study sessions, AC is on almost all the time which honestly helps keep me awake and makes the coffee extra cozy and enjoyable. I have so much love for this place! read more

Temple Coffee - Ginger snap latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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Just a really really good (expensive) cup of coffee. I go with a classic hot latte at almost every coffee shop I go to and Temple has one of the best lattes I've had. It is unfortunately around $6-8 depending on modifications/substitutions, so that definitely discourages me from coming. Service is also great. Space inside is limited, definitely don't rely on having a spot here to study; Decent amount of outdoor seating if you're interested. Overall a must try when you come to Davis! read more

Temple Coffee - 16 oz. Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Only been to Temple a few times. This was a great opp as I parked up G St and walked. Found this closer than Philz or other java purveyors. Greeted and served by a nice young gal. Patient and friendly. Staff all super friendly. Patrons were nice too as I let them go first when I was deciding. I settled on a Cold brew coffee. Comez in a small size. Cost $5.50 with tax. Pretty steep for a small. It was not off the charts or anything and Iam a coffee afficionado. The 4 star is the friendly and good service. The minus 1 is for the elevated pricing. read more

Temple Coffee - Java =1st gig daily. A coffee enthusiast. I keep 10 coffee beans/ground coffee bags on hand always. All primo stuff. Only tried Temple 3x. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Just went to this location and damn. Best 1 & 1 I've had...maybe ever? It's 1:50p on a Thurs; big shout out to the talented baristas working rn. Might need to make usual spit despite the traffic! read more

My favorite place in Davis! I usually come here and get a regular Latte or Iced Matcha Latte. Their Mexican Hot Chocolate is delish too! Temple always delivers well made drinks, I haven't been disappointed. No wonder it gets very busy at times! The staff has always been kind and the ambiance is pretty relaxing, although not so much when it's too busy, of course. The one place in Davis that I always go back to! read more

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Ordered an espresso and pastry. Pretty sure pastry was a day old as it wasn't even flakey/crisp and espresso was too bright and bitter. Another generic over priced college town cafe. I guess if you order a drink with a lot of milk and sugar in it it wont matter. IDK. Interior is nice and modern. Service was ok. But thats about the only good things to say about this place. read more

I go to Temple about 2 times a week to study and I love getting the London Fog Latte which comes in a cute kettle or the matcha latte! I usually get oatmilk with honey or vanilla syrup sweetener. For the past 2 times that I've been to Temple, their wifi has been down both times. I think it might be the amount of people that are in the store using the wifi at the same time. It is really frustrating because I love studying at Temple but not when their wifi doesn't work. Parking is only 2 hours on the road but I've never seen anyone get a ticket on this road VS. the road Philz is located on! ig: tiffsfoodreview read more

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A go to spot in Davis for studying or catching up with a friend. Good for groups of 1-2. Great study spot. The ambiance is very warm and inviting. This wit music is always very mild and not too overwhelming. I love their hot bliss drink in the winter and I like their enlightenment iced for my summer option. read more

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We got the americano and it was super watered down and not great. I also asked specifically for cream to be added, and it wasn't. I will say however, the ambiance is amazing. The outside is super well furnished with enough little chairs and tables for folks to hang out and enjoy their coffee. The service was also super good and the barista took the time to explain the different beans they had in stock and their flavors. read more

I was just up here a month ago and remembered I have to update this review to read "The Best coffee shop in Davis." I learned that this genius place pre mixes it's chocolate milk for its mochas, steams the chocolate milk, and adds it to more chocolate!!! You may be thinking it sounds like too much chocolate, well nobody pays you to think and you couldn't be more wrong. It's perfect, the perfect combination of chocolate, milk, and espresso. Top that off with an almond croissant and I'm over here screaming like Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) in When Harry Met Sally, "yes! Yes! Yes!" Everyone in Temple has now seen my O-Face and I'm not ashamed to say it. One sip of this magnificent mocha and a bite of the densely filled almond croissant got my toes curling, eyes crossing, and well you get the gist. When finished with my breakfast I felt as if I had been unfaithful, and it wasn't going to be the only time as I plan on returning for more of this deliciousness. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating. Yelp is reminding me I didn't mention the ambIance. This place is great inside with its window seating and long wooden central island bar. The only problem is like every other coffee shop in Davis, it's filled with inconsiderate UC Davis students that somehow find loud coffee shops with heavy foot traffic the best place to post up with their laptops, taking up 2 spots with their backpacks for hours, so that someone who just wants to sit with their coffee and pastries, eat and leave like a normal respectful patron, has to wait around for a spot to open, sit apart from friends, or go outside. Apparently a $5 cup of coffee entitles these students to rent a portion of the coffee shop for far too long, in fact one review even mentioned they decided to get a drink AFTER coming here to study as if this place were a part of the college and not a place of business. I never understood the fascination of wanting to be seen studying. Go home people. Go to the library. Go somewhere that doesn't have a fast turn over of customers needing a quick place to sit before moving on with our days. Back in my day, a long time ago in a galaxy far away called San Diego, I often found the college library to have great wifi, great lighting, ample room, other college students, and a plethora of information. Well that's my rant about the ambiance. read more

Temple Coffee - Almond croissant and a mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

the format is a little different, so you order from the barista directly and THEN pay for your drink/food but it's super cool and the pastries are sooo yummy! the thai tea wasn't what i expected/am used to but it was also good in a new, refreshing way!!! read more

Temple Coffee - Thai Tea and Coffee Donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Coffee is pretty fucking good. You order at the barista and then pay at the register. Service was fast and friendly. There is seating indoors and outdoors. Will definitely be back for more coffee. Starbucks who? Dutch bros what? Better than both combined. read more

Temple Coffee - Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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