My friend recommended this coffee shop while I was in town visiting. We went a couple times and it was great both times. The coffee shop is located at a street corner. Parking was not difficult to find. The inside is spacious with plenty of seating inside and outside. It is also the type of coffee shop where you can work or study. The staff is friendly and attentive. They greet you as soon as you enter and ask if you would like a drink that they can get started for you. I tried their vanilla latte and brown sugar latte. The coffee has a nice roast and shines through the drinks. I also tried two of their vegan donuts: the chocolate blackberry and their peanut butter and jelly donut. Both donuts were good but I enjoyed the chocolate blackerry donut more. Overall, a great coffee shop to visit! read more

Updating my review because the owner responded kindly and I decided to give Temple another visit. While I still think their matcha program could be stronger, I had a latte with oat milk today and it was genuinely cozy and delicious. You can definitely tell coffee is where they shine. I also ended up purchasing 3 different bags of freshly roasted beans because they offer a really nice variety of coffee selections. I appreciate the customer service and willingness to receive feedback. Not every café responds with kindness or care, and that does make a difference in the overall experience. If you're a coffee lover, I can absolutely see why Temple has been around and well-loved for so long. read more

Today I stopped by Temple Coffee Roasters with my puppy Bailey to sit out on the patio The patio was super cute with the red umbrellas and overall just had a really aesthetic vibe. It's on the corner of a major intersection so it was definitely busy, and parking was a little limited when we went. The staff were really nice and patient with my dog, and even though the line looked long outside, everything moved pretty quickly. I was able to order and get my pastry and matcha fast which was nice. They were also really dog friendly and brought Bailey a water bowl plus a pup cup which she loved. I tried the new Sunny Side Matcha and honestly really liked it -- creamy, refreshing, and not too sweet. I also got the cinnamon raisin cinnamon roll. It wasn't really my favorite since it wasn't heated up and they don't have an oven to warm pastries, but it was still fun to try. Overall a really cute coffee spot to hang out at with your pup. read more

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My absolute favorite coffee place. There is always a line out the door but it goes quickly and efficiently. The barista greets you with a smile and they are consistently the best at making your drink. I had a breve latte with and extra shot and it was rich, creamy, beautiful and perfect. I also tried the coffee cake. It was not too sweet, flaky on the outside and tender in the middle. Simply delicious. There is always plenty of seating inside and out. Sometimes parking can fill up but usually if there isn't any in front, there will be some in the back. Love, love, love this place. read more

Temple Coffee - Latte with extra shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Super cute shop with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was incredibly friendly and efficient, and nailed all of our orders with modifications. I was a little skeptical, seeing how many locations there are for Temple, but the long line was a promising sign that did not disappoint. POUR OVER: 5/5. One of the better pour overs we've had, high praise from my partner who used to roast his own beans and has historically disappointed with a great many pour overs, even from highly rated places all over the West Coast. MATCHA LATTE: 5/5. As an OC girly with no shortage of incredible matcha spots at my disposal, I was pleasantly surprised. Matcha forward, not too sweet, with a velvety mouthfeel. VANILLA LATTE: 5/5. Reminds me of Blue Bottle lattes on a good day. Perfectly balanced. PRETZEL BACON PASTRY: 4/5. 3 for me, but 5 for my partner who is still talking about it even a week later. Those were just the things I tried first hand, but everyone was raving about their drinks and pastries too. read more

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My best friend first introduced me to Temple when she moved up to Sac. Since then, when I visit her we occasionally visit Temple. After a busy day and before our evening event, we were in need of caffeine. Cue reliable Temple for the fix! This location of Temple is spacious and minimalistic. Decor and merch display the space, plenty of tables to sit and work at, and a nice flow of customers. Temple is a watering hole for a reason. The staff were friendly and the drinks are consistent. Definitely a good spot for friends or to work at. I got the Chai Crème which they used a dairy-free substitute (coconut). It was phenomenal. Super creamy, hint of coconut, and a nice spiced sweetness. My only thing is it came in such a small cup! I wish I got more because I could keep drinking it. My best friend enjoyed her drink as well. Temple is a Sac staple and a cafe we can always rely on for a caffeinated drink anytime of the day. This location is off Fair Oaks Blvd. with free parking in the parking lot. read more

Temple Coffee - Spiced Orange Mocha and Chai Crème - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've been here several times but never took the time to review it. It's likely one of the most unique coffee shops in the Sacramento valley. The quality doesn't compare to your major coffee chains. Despite there being a long line, we didn't have to wait long to get our beverages. This joint is super hipster and gives off mega chill vibes. It was a bit loud but that might be the caffeine and excitement of the attendees. Overall a great place to grab a cup of Joe. read more

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Looks like very popular coffee place. It was a rainy day but still line was super long. Cafe has great vibe and I loved to see different generations enjoying their coffees doing their work. This cafe runs on farm to table concept. They purchase coffee beans directly from farm and encourage sustainability. I had Dharma blend Gibraltar, I loved it. It's strong coffee and lil milk. It's light and airy drink. We also had orange spiced latte and Americano. Both coffees were good. Raspberry donut, almond croissant, butter croissant were awesome. I wanted bit savory option so I tried veg scone which went perfect with my coffee. If you're in this area definitely try this place. read more

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My absolute favorite coffee shop! Temple Coffee is always one of my first stops when I'm in Sacramento. Their drinks are consistently delicious and crafted with care! The Ginger Snap Latte is one of my favorite seasonal drinks and an annual reminder of the changing seasons. I'd recommend Temple Coffee to anyone looking for a place to meet friends or a pick me up at any point in the day (they're open till 10pm)! This location in particular is also a great place to get work done! There is ample space and outlets spread throughout the tables. I've been coming here for years because of the incredible service! I'd highly recommend getting to know your local baristas. read more

Temple Coffee - Ginger Snap Latte with less milk (seasonal drink) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love coming here to study. It makes my prison sentence much more bearable...people are very nice and the drinks are great! Highly recommend! read more

Met up with some friends at this coffee shop, I'd never been before, mostly because I'm not a coffee drinker. But I have discovered a soft spot for a good chai latte lately, so I figured, why not? First off, the place was packed. Line out the door, and the parking situation was a nightmare. We stuck it out since some of the group was already there, and luckily found a parking spot a bit down the street. Inside was bigger than I expected and had a nice vibe. We grabbed seats out on the patio, which was super cute and comfortable. I ordered a chai latte with vanilla and cinnamon on top, it was delicious and totally hit the spot. All in all, the spot was great, and the drink was a win. But real talk? I probably won't be back. The line and parking just aren't worth it for me. I'm a vibes and convenience kinda gal. read more

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These folks make the best espresso. Pastries are good, too. Service is super friendly. Tables clean, supplies stocked. read more

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This place is always busy, but there are a lot of seats and free WiFi. Staff is friendly and welcoming to all. Gender neutral bathrooms, good coffee, and filling pastries. Indoor and outdoor seating is comfortable though close to each other. read more

I had an appointment in the plaza where this Temple Coffee location is, so I decided to stop by and grab a quick drink beforehand. Since moving to the Sacramento area last year, I've heard so much about Temple Coffee and knew it was something I eventually wanted to try. I expected a long line (possibly even out the door), but luckily it wasn't too bad when I arrived. I made sure to get there early enough so I wouldn't be rushed before my appointment, which worked out perfectly. I ordered an iced chai with soy milk. I was initially interested in the chai crema from their winter specials, but after the barista explained it more, it wasn't quite what I had imagined. She was super helpful and offered recommendations to customize an iced chai to be similar to the chai crema instead. She was totally on point -- my drink turned out surprisingly tasty! The chai flavor was balanced really well, not overly sweet, and just the right strength. She also added a syrup (I can't remember the name), but it complemented the drink perfectly. My drink ended up being $9, which is pretty pricey to me, but I'm glad I finally got to try Temple Coffee and see what the hype was about. Overall, great service that was extremely quick even with a long line and a solid first experience! read more

It's been awhile since I've been able to stop here but always great service! Oh loved the Chai Cream yes it was delicious! Sipping too fast before taking a photo :) read more

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Great service today, cold brew w whole milk for that 2nd Monday kick. I was greeted by a familiar face, always a plus. This is a college town vibe, very nostalgic for me. Excellent meeting place w the bro. Right off the freeway- plenty to eat around too! read more

Temple Coffee - Killa cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great coffee, absolute favorite Mexican mocha. Smooth and well balanced, not too sweet. Worth the 45 min drive. Only downside is the place is busy and not very big. They have no real direction and it's confusing if you go to look for your online order. Should use of Order here, pick up here signs. read more

Temple is a super popular study spot, so it does get very busy. If you're looking for a quiet place, this probably isn't it--but if you don't mind the noise like I do, it's a great place to stay productive. My go-to orders are the iced vanilla latte with oat milk, the Enlightenment tea, and the almond croissant. Even when there's a line out the door, the service is always friendly and surprisingly fast. Another big plus is the hours--they open early and stay open later than most coffee shops. I love Temple and will definitely keep coming back for my favorites. read more

Had a good stop at temple with a friend. We came in to grab a little drinky and read for our book club. I love the ambiance of Temple. I think it's warm and inviting. The service is always excellent with the baristas giving wonderful recommendations and creating delicious drinks. read more

Temple Coffee - Gingersnap Lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Drove around parking lot 3x to no available spots - moved on to another coffee shop that has parking - I'm leaving this review as I patronize other shops in this center and the all complain about how Temple customers will go there and work for hours causing there a lack of parking in this shopping center - I would have enjoyed getting a coffee and visiting the boutique but not going to keep driving around read more

Matcha was very weak, tasted mostly of milk even after I requested an additional shot of matcha. Service was very fast. Inside is very nice and clean. Great place to study or work. read more

I've been a fan of temple coffee since they first opened. I just learned that there's a location in the Carmichael area. They consistently have great coffee beverages. I enjoyed my Iced Matcha quite a bit although it was a tad on the sweet side. As it was the end of the day there weren't many bakery items remaining, but of course, my granddaughter managed to find something she wanted. Clean interior with some nice merchandise. read more

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

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Honestly, I feel like there's no better coffee on earth than the dharma blend from temple. I live in San Jose and I get the beans here when I come to visit family because they are so good. The place inside is cute, but it kinda takes a while to get coffee. The staff kind of stands around and I'm not sure why they have so many people when they don't all work but when the coffee is that good, I can forgive things like that. Also love the name Dharma reminds me of lost and I hope that that's why they named it that read more

Temple Coffee - Dharma beans ground. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

OK, so I love temple coffee I've had it a couple times recently. I became very addicted to it traded in my Starbucks and I've been at a temple every single day for the last 30 days do the math anyhow I have went to this one on Fairoaks a couple times and unfortunately each and every time they've disappointed they either messed up on my dream or forgot something I put the wrong garnish. I've gave them many opportunities and unfortunately it's just been a bust. Love the coffee, but the staff here is not great. Nobody personable. Everybody looks like they hate their job. I really hope they can turn this around and also I will say this location is always always packed. Parking is very difficult there. I hope to see better for this location in the future. There is one girl there though that I will say is kind and she does her eyeliner with Da keep up the good work. read more

A nice Temple coffee location! It's great to have a cafe away from the main city area. The atmosphere is nice and concisists of an easy entryway with coffee sample usually ready to try. The location can be a quick in and out for coffee or a lace to meet at with ample seating throughout. The location was previously smaller with less seating, and I'm glad it's changed to be a larger, open setting! read more

I stopped by Temple looking to try their summer menu (back in September). This location had very limited parking in a busy lot. I ended up finding a spot but had to walk a bit. Inside was PACKED. The line stretched to the entrance and there was no seating left. Luckily, I didn't plan on staying. It's a noisier atmosphere which is something to keep in mind if intending to work remotely there. I got the campfire sing along and it was delicious! It was the perfect amount of sweetness and coffeeness. They definitely know how to do seasonal flavors. I look forward to trying their fall and winter menus too! read more

Temple Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Super cute place. Came with some friends to study but then got a bit too loud so we left but maybe it was the time/day of week we went. We went during a Saturday morning. Anyways while we were here, i ordered the matcha latte but i did forget to say iced matcha so i got hot matcha instead but it tasted delicioussss oh my. I loved how much you can taste the matcha because some places kinda just drown out the flavor with a lot of milk. Anyways i took out a star cuz of location/parking aahhh the parking lot probably stressed me out because of how compact it all is. read more

This is an update, still 5 stars, primarily to inform management that some daily regulars, usually taking drinks to go, are bringing dogs inside despite signage. This isn't just a code violation and a nuisance to those who really don't want to be sniffed on bare leg skin while in line or seated, but is certain to end badly with the first behavioral imperfection (i.e dog fight, bite, pee, poop, subsequent complaint to authority). I suggest the signage be made even more prominent, eye level at the center of the entrance door and that the customers be requested to not bring pets other than service animals inside in the future. Otherwise, thank you for your sustained excellent service. read more

Came back again for the iced latte with brown sugar syrup. I was a little disappointed because the espresso tasted a bit sour, but the syrup makes it up for it! read more

Temple Coffee - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Temple coffee is great! This location though shares a terrible parking lot! Always full. I don't think I'll go back to this location because of that reason. Last time I came here I grabbed a couple coffees and pastries for myself and my ultrasound tech at Little Bellies close by. She was happy and said everything was really good. But for me having to circle around the parking lot three times to find a spot, not worth it. Service is always friendly, but the inside is usually full, but clean looking. Not sure if they have a patio I always take it to go. Thank you for carrying vegan pastries! read more

Riki and the rest of the coffee team were excellent. Riki provided exceptional service, setting a positive example for all to appreciate. The coffee & tea options were expertly prepared.. Fantastic location! read more

I have been two times now and both times I enjoy going. I am not a coffee person so I get tea and I really enjoy the green tea. I would highly recommend this place if you are in no rush to go anywhere. They have free wifi so it is also really nice for us college student who just want so caffeine while we work on our home work. The atmosphere depends solely on the time of day you go if it's mid day it's alot more student and later into the night it's more of a mix of everything. Conclusion I would highly recommend going to work on projects and HW in small groups as it's not to loud and you can get some caffeine to help you stay awake. read more

I really wanted to like this place--truly. But when I asked what they offered for people who don't drink coffee or tea (yes, I know it's a coffee shop), I expected at least a few alternatives. Instead, there was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Well, I should say they have almost nothing. They did offer me a hot chocolate, but with it being over 100° outside, I politely passed. read more

I ordered a Mexican mocha and a pastry that contained chocolate. My body had a severe reaction today.

When it comes to coffee out in the 'burbs (which is outside of the Midtown/Downtown grid in Sacramento), there aren't a whole lot of options. Especially when you're venturing out towards Arden, Carmichael, and beyond. You will find your typical Starbucks every few miles but not much else. This takes me to one of the seven "Temple Coffee Roasters" location; this one on the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Munroe St. which is technically in the Arden-Arcade neighborhood of Sacramento. This particular location has been in operation dating back to early-2012 and has been very busy throughout its history. One major upside is their hours of operation being open for business 7 days a week from 6am-10pm. This makes it convenient for students, state workers, or anyone that has an odd schedule where you need that caffeine fix no matter what time of day or night it is. This is also a great location for working/studying as Wi-Fi speeds work surprisingly well and there are an abundance of power outlets to keep your devices charged. One major drawback of this location is the parking lot. It is not spacious at all and more often than not, it fills up to a point where you almost have to park far from the entrance before making your way inside. I arrived during the early afternoon of 12:00pm on Saturday 10/25/2023 and actually had to park a few businesses away. Once that was done, I made my way to the main entrance only to find myself in a very long line with at least 8 customers ahead of me. However, things moved quickly as I was able to order what I wanted. Since it was the heart of fall, I took advantage of their "Seasonal Special". I ended up choosing their "Gingersnap Latte". This consisted of house made ginger syrup combined with Temple's own espresso roast beans and topped with ginger whipped cream and chai sugar. I completed my drink order with a "Cheese Danish". I asked if the Danish could be warmed up and much to my surprise, they don't have any microwaves which I found quite interesting. I did receive my drink within 5 minutes which was a plus since this place was packed with customers. The drink itself was on point as the ginger flavor didn't overpower the taste of the espresso. This is something I would order again and again. The cheese Danish though was not very good. It was more of a strudel than anything else topped with confectionary sugar and very little of the cheese flavor. I would not get this again. All in all, "Temple Coffee Roasters" is a decent above average locally owned and operated coffee shop and probably one of Sacramento's best. If you stick with their drinks, you won't go wrong. My rating, a solid four stars. read more

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My beautiful Mexican Mocha and buttery Chocolate Kouign Amann - Sinfully Delicious! My husband chose a healthy option, pictured in the background is a Vegan Raspberry Almond Muffin (also delicious). We love the vibe at Temple and the service is consistently great every time we go. read more

Temple Coffee - Mexican Mocha, Chocolate Kouign Amann and Raspberry Almond Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good place to work but the worst iced matcha I've ever had. 5 stars for the work ambience and 1 star for the iced matcha -- Pros: comfortable seating, clean bathrooms, wifi, lots of light Cons: - a little challenging to find seating - THE ICED MATCHA. It tasted like leftover matcha when the ice melts. I can't believe I paid for this. From the color alone, it looked like matcha flavored milk and that's exactly what it tasted like. Also, they charge almost $1 extra for sweetener so I paid almost $10. I've had their hot matcha latte and it was better than their iced. read more

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

I've not really been to TEMPLE COFFEE in the past but last weekend I met up with a friend there. To me, it's more a boujee coffee chain that caters to rich college kids and people. I didn't dislike it but I also wasn't crazy about it, either. My drink was okay, as I opted for the matcha green tea with almond milk & honey. It had taste but the matcha flavor was stronger than I would've preferred. The location I went to was the one on Fair Oaks x Munroe. It's a very small coffee shop with very little parking as a reminder. Seating is also limited but overall, it's a cute little shop. Overall, it's not bad, I'm just indifferent to my experience so it's rare that I would come back again. read more

Temple Coffee - Matcha Green Tea with Almond Milk & Honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Tried their new seasonal drink the camp counselor with berry syrup, probably one of my favorite drinks to have. Their service here was really welcoming and nice. Lots of seating here as well. read more

Temple Coffee - Camp counselor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time going, service wasn't terrible they were quick at making the drinks. The coffee was like a 3.75/5, not terrible but also nothing crazy. Location is small and is usually full as it does look nice just a bit small. Parking is small, too many 10 minute parking spots. Would try again. read more