My five-year-old grandson told me that this is his current favorite, so I thought that I should check it out. He's got pretty great taste. Venus has a cool and comfortable vibe. I ordered a chai latte and it was great. Excellent and engaging service. Lovely go-to (and walkable for me and for my little kiddo!). read more

We had the Coffee date and Bikini Bottom. They were very yummy. They have a cute seating area outside as well. read more

Venus - Bikini Bottom and Coffee Date - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

I absolutely love this place. It's cozy and one of my favorite places to enjoy coffee and a treat. Great place to study or catch up with friends. Employees are always so friendly and helpful if I have questions. I really need to come back later in the day to try their pizza. read more

My husband usually comes here for a pastry and will get me a latte while he's there. The lattes are not very good. Not sure if they're burning the milk, the espresso, or both. read more

I used to love this place and especially loved their pesto and cheese bagels and the chorizo empanadas, unfortunately I stopped going here for a while (5 months or so) due to the bad gnat / flies issues they clearly had. I think its unsanitary for food display to be completely open on the backend and the gnats/flies have access to get in there. I went again last week for the first time in a long time, ordered a chorizo breakfast empanada and when I got home, it was a MUSHROOM empanada. I absolutely hate mushrooms and I had to drive all the way back to swap it out which ruined my morning and made me late for work. The employees apologized but they seemed to have been distracted or something because they swapped the display labels due to placing the wrong items behind the incorrect labels which is why the mix up happened. read more

Great ambiance and great service. Excellent array of pastries, baked goods and pizza. Lots of room for large groups, easy parking. Prices are reasonable and the quality of food is excellent. Definitely making this place a regular destination! A+ read more

Venus is my absolutely favorite place to get pizza, coffee, and baked goods. I am not a beer drinker but my husband enjoys a good beer on tap and Venus has that as well. Lines more than often can be found out the door between 8 and 9 AM in the morning. I am telling you the pastries are amazing. They also have plenty of seating indoors and outdoor. I love how the ambience feels that you're stepping into someone's loving, cozy living room. The beauty of this place isn't just a coffee house in the day and the taphouse at night, it's a gathering space for the community. 3 to 4 times a year they have fun, family events and car shows do yourself a favor and follow them on Instagram or Facebook for all upcoming events and specials. read more

Had the Bario breakfast sandwich on the cheddar & jalepeno bagel, it was super fresh, full of flavor, & yummy! The Bikini bottom tea was very refreshing. Vibes are great, service was good, a bit slow, but they were pretty busy, with a non stop line out the door. So be prepared to be there for a bit. Would definitely come back. read more

Venus - Barrio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Wonderful bohemian cafe with plenty of seating for the remote worker or casual meetups. Kid friendly. The service and staff were helpful and friendly. I came about mid morning, there was adequate seating available inside and outside. I order the churro latte (signature drink) and a pour over. I was able to choose the roast which i opted for the Barrio medium roast. Flavorful and tasty coffee! Prices were reasonable and they had many drink options. They also can do regular, cold and French press brews. There were still some pastries available as well and lunch. I would definitely come here again and try some of their other signature drinks. read more

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Let me start with the positives: the coffee here is top-notch, and the staff is wonderful. It's my regular caffeine stop for a reason. Now for the big negative, and it's a hard one to ignore. There is a recurring issue with flies buzzing around the bread and pastries in the open display. I've seen it on several occasions, and it really doesn't feel sanitary. For a place that serves food to the public, this is a significant issue that needs immediate attention. It's a shame because this could easily be a 5-star spot. I'll continue to get my coffee to-go, but I cannot in good conscience recommend the food items until this problem is resolved. read more

Super cute café! They have a lot of things on their menu but I stuck with a Signature drink since it was my first time! I got a Churro Latte w/ oat milk & loved it! read more

Venus - Churro Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love going here for the empanadas they are amazing. They usually sell out quickly and may not be available if you go after 10 am. The service is good and the restaurant is quaint. They can get busy, so I suggest going early before the rush. Will be back for the empanadas and to try the breakfast sandwiches. read more

Venus - Empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Hidden gem alert. Venus Taproom never disappoints! Perfect coffee, amazing empanadas, and cozy vibes every time. read more

Delicious coffee and great service! We got the Eggnog Cold Brew and Winter Fire Mint (?) and both were amazing and reasonably priced. Such a calm and cozy spot. We plan to return and try the food next time. read more

This was my first time here as I was next door shopping, so I decided to stop by. The cafe looked like it's gotten some history as you can tell from their decor and designs of the place, kind of like a living room with dining tables and home-like photos placed in similar positions like you'd place family photos on the wall. I don't really know how to describe it. This place is not the typical aesthetically pleasing cafe, but it feels like it's been there for a long time. There were quite a few people chilling or doing some work, so I'd recommend this place to be the ideal spot as it's also kind of quiet and cozy. There's also outdoor seating in front of the cafe too, which is a nice plus! The staff were kind and attentive to me when I was ordering. They were a bit busy, but still gave me the best customer service. I ordered the Thai tea as I found it interesting that their Thai tea had vanilla and cocoa powder dusted on top. When I first took a sip, I actually liked it a lot! If you're looking for regular Thai tea, this isn't it. This tasted creamy with a subtle hint of Thai tea. I love Thai tea don't get me wrong, but this I don't mind getting it again. It wasn't too sweet either, which is a nice bonus as I don't like it too sweet. I wouldn't say it's like milk tea- Thai tea, but a horchata consistency Thai tea. Will get it again! read more

Venus - Thai Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

We will never go back here again unfortunately as we've had a bad experience with the service. I ordered an oatmilk latte and the employee asked me if whole milk is okay (made me confused as to why she asked if I want whole milk when I'm ordering an OATMILK latte???) and when told her to make sure it's oatmilk, she responded me with a rude 'What?' and that completely threw us off. I'm pretty sure they didn't get my order correct as the drink gave me a bad stomachache afterwards. read more

I've been a BARRIO/VENUS customer for quite a while...before it was reopened as 'VENUS'...and there's little argument that Venus has good pastries, ranging from croissants to empanadas. They also serve good coffee and the indoor/outdoor seating offers several options for sitting back and enjoying a cuppa or a pastry. HOWEVER, one thing I used to complain about at Barrio has remained the same. SLOW, SLOW, SLOW service. Often with a single barista and only one other person taking care of the register/orders, service isn't bad during weekdays, but today (Saturday, a lovely, mild and unseasonably pleasant day) the service slowed down to an absolute crawl. While 'CRISSA' is a great individual and the baristas all pull an excellent cap or espresso, the line waiting for service can grow suddenly and yet there's no apparent recognisement of the need to speed things up accordingly. This morning (8AM or so) I dropped in for my usual croissant and espresso (or cap) and there were just two of us in line, waiting to place our orders. We waited...and waited...and waited, fruitlessly (just to order, mind you). I don't know about the rest of you but I patronise a place for two reasons: 1) good coffee and pastries, and 2) speedy, attentive service. At VENUS, the former gets five stars but the service occasionally warrants only two. This is a management problem in that services and goods should be available and delivered promptly. If this means telling people to shake a leg or two, so be it, but again that's management's responsbility, isn't it? Venus can be great when it is managed properly (i.e. as when CRISSA's there), but when it isn't, this detracts significantly (and needlessly) from an otherwise extremely pleasent and relaxing 'coffee & pastry experience.' I may tend to be a cranky old man sometimes, but I'm also a veteran of the Bay Area (and European) coffee scene (from the 70s onwards) and I KNOW what I'm talking about, when it comes to assuring satisfied and happy customers at any coffee house! Again, let me emphasise that this is NOT a common complaint, but it is important, nevertheless! read more

This is a place with a real neighborhood feel. Friendly, social, and good food. Besides that, they are involved with the larger community, bringing in local musical talent and also collecting donations for those in need. So glad you're in the neighborhood! read more

I came by with a friend after I hadn't been here for months and I told her about how nice the place was , but sadly received the opposite of that , we were not greeted when we walked in and that was just not like the service I usually receive here specially in an empty cafe at 8 am, we both had coffee and the food menu wasn't out so I ordered online , food was good but we will go elsewhere Care:2/5 Quality :3/5 Cost:4/5 Cleanliness :5/5 Atmosphere :4/5 Parking:3/5-shared read more

The ownership or the brand seems to have changed, and so has the menu. They don't have the same food menu, and the pastries seemed to have changed as well. The cinnamon roll, while still good, is not the same as it used to be. Some of the pastries are very small as well, and not as sumptuous as they should be for the cost. However the empanadas are delicious, and my husband and I are weekend regulars for them! They also come with a variety of sauces that we really appreciate. Would highly recommend picking one or two up with your drink. We have yet to try their new pizza menu, but hoping they stick around the neighborhood as it looks like the ownership might change again soon. read more

What a cozy coffee place!!!! There is lots of art on the walls!!! Great friendly staff!!! I will defiantly be back!!! They bake there delicious pastries!!!! I ordered a Chocolate Croissant and Hot Chai Tea with Soy Milk. I got a Cinnamon Roll to go. There are plenty of tables inside and outside. I chose to eat inside, the atmosphere is chill, great place to meet friends for breakfast or lunch!!! I picked up the Chocolate Croissant, it felt flaky to the touch, I took a bite and it could smell butter and chocolate. What a crispy and flaky croissant!!! DELICIOUS!!!!! Plenty of chocolate inside and on the top!!!! The Chai Tea was made perfectly, made my taste buds happy!!! I needed a treat this morning and coming to BARRIO was the perfect remedy for this!!! I highly recommend BARRIO to anyone looking for a great place to sit and chat or a good place for delicious eats!!!! read more

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10:30a.m. saturday. Great neighborhood joint with a chill vibe, Michael Jackson playing in the background. Lots of great choices on the menu, sweet and/or savory. Fancy local bread, $12 a loaf. This time I chose a veggies breakfast burrito to go. They forgot my order, so after 15 minutes or so, I checked in and reminded them I was waiting. It was cooked within 2 minutes. At home, had a leisurely lunch of veggies breakfast burrito. Super cheesy, with red chile, spinach, mushrooms and cheese on a flour tortilla. Good taste, definitely generously large. Ultimately satisfying. read more

Venus - 8/4/23: breakfast burrito with veggies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Cardamon Cloud cold drink and pesto feta danish satisfied my Sunday morning cravings with excellent service and Toast app points read more

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Staff is awesome! I had a samosa with the chimmy sauce, it was good but heavy. I Just wish they had more healthy protein options, when out on a walk with my dog I'd love to stop by for a healthy smoothie or something with more protein so I can get some work done in the middle of my walk. Just a thought! read more

Really cool hidden gem in what is an otherwise run down looking shopping center. We visited for brunch on a Saturday, and it was busy but there was still plenty of seating. It was a very casual, laid back vibe. You could tell some of the guests were regulars by how the baristas knew their names, and that gave this place a welcoming, community feel. The staff was very friendly and nice to interact with. They have a good variety on their menu although they were out of quiche and their signature empanadas. We opted for the breakfast sandwich and burrito. We also tried their iced nitro brewed Vietnamese coffee and the iced Carmelita. We sat on the patio which is dog friendly. We've been trying to visit more dog friendly restaurants to socialize our pup, and this was a good one because it wasn't too crowded and there was plenty of space. As far as the food and drink orders go- Vitenamese coffee was like 3/5. Have definitely had better. This was a bit watered down. Carmelita made up for it though. 5/5. The breakfast sandwich was delicious although messy in the croissant. The breakfast burrito was good, but the salsa verde that came on the side tasted like salad dressing. So much so that I wonder if they mixed up the sauce containers. No spice at all either. Overall, it was a good experience, and I think we'll come back. I'd like to try some other items on their menu. Hopefully they'll have the empanadas available next time we're there! read more

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So in my usual fashion, I gave this local coffee house many chances, and after every visit I told myself I would not return. Only to try again because- it's a small business, it got a great vibe and others love it. Two stars is really low for me, and I am leaving this review in the "vain" hope that the owners might read this. Yes I realize that is super vain. I know this place is beloved by other residents in the area and I really want to love it too, but I can't just yet. Issues: in the dozen times I have gotten any sort of espresso drink (they never seem to have brewed decaf so I have to pay up and order a half decaf americano, cap or latte) the shots taste like burned old grounds - even with milk. A lot of milk. The beans are probably just fine but definitely a super dark roast and not pulled correctly. You cannot get a quick drink or bite to eat of....anything so do not expect to pull up, run in and leave. Not gonna happen. Be prepared to wait whether it be in line, or for fresh coffee to be made because they forgot, or until the team members decide to get your drink, or get off their phones or stop discussing personal foible's with each other. Also, sometimes your are seen, but they might decide to go into the back without a word. You will be standing in front of them, but you might as well not be there until they decide they are ready. Just know it will take its own sweet time and lean in. Wonky baked goods - sometimes they are phenomenal- I'm looking at you, flaky spinach croissant, and other times stale and past it's prime (croissant, bagels). Messy, dirty tables, I have seen the dining area clean 1x. Need anything else after you receive your order? Are they out of napkins and you have to ask? Cream or milk? Get back in line and hope they see you. The Kicker: Not having prices on the menu board. Sure they have prices, but not on the large menu board hanging over the registers. Prices are on a paper menu sometimes by the register or floating around, and you have to hunt for it. Also staff is unsure of prices, look hard for that menu. The nutshell: I wanna love you Barrio! You make it so hard. There is little if any real movement behind the counter until they are good and ready, no posted prices, it is messy inside and the handcrafted drinks taste like burned grounds. Also, I'm offended at being charged extra for a decaf. Three times. If you are alright with those things, then yes, enjoy this lovely place in a great neighborhood with an artsy vibe. read more

Line moves quickly with plenty of space to sit indoors and out. We enjoyed the turkey apricot and provolone croissant. The empanadas were good but a bit bready. Had to ask for part of our order twice, but would still return! read more

Venus - Three empanadas (samosa, chicken tinga, and mushroom gruyere) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Yummy breakfast spot tucked away behind the post office in South Land Park. Enjoyed the most delicious smoked salmon bagel sando with crunchy pickled red onions and capers! The almond croissant was flaky and soft. Plenty of indoor seating, come early before they sell out! read more

Venus - Lox bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

Terrible coffee, the menu is overly complicated for a place that pours lates and mochas out of a carton from a store. The barista poured my milk, frothed it, asked me questions about my order that I could not hear and then poured me a mocha out of a store bought carton that clearly said Mocha on the carton. Tasted like chocolate milk with no coffee, exactly like the prepackaged carton mochas. read more

I love this coffee shop. It's been a great neighborhood shop and the ambiance always felt super communal. When it was Barrio I went regularly and have dropped off a bit as they've been transitioning to Venus. It has been going through a bit of a tough transition from Barrio to Venus Taproom and Roastery where they will also have pizza and drinks (excited for that soon!). The service has dropped a little bit as I know they are in transition but it's been a bit of a bummer to see and hope once they've fully transitioned that this aspect of their business will be back on track. Also their breakfast sandwiches were amazing and I keep hoping and keeping my fingers crossed because their pastries while good just aren't the same. read more

Nice people that work here! I wanted to sample all the pastries! Looks like they have lots of locals too! I enjoyed my time

Great way to start the morning with a cortado and a yummy chicken tinga empanada! Can't wait to go back.

Good coffee but very limited beer. Pastrys r ok. This place is usually dead. No games on tele.

Coffee is good, but service is usually slow when I go. They are nice staff but not overly friendly.

This is s solid place to go meet with a friend, or two, for tea or coffee, for breakfast or lunch.. They have very good sandwiches. They use their homemade foccacia bread for the sandwiches. For breakfast, try their homemade bagels. They are quite good! Their sidewalk/patio is dog-friendly. They usually have good local brewery fare on tap, so you can come here for that sort of refreshment, too. read more

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Just some feedback for the own from a very long time and loyal Barrio/Venus customer. First, the pizzas are great! I love the Chicken Tinga and the Mushroom pizza. Both are great. The Hot Honey Tea is fantastic. It is great that you have more options for us tea drinkers (there are dozens of us) than just Chai or whatever tea bags most places have. Staff . . . You all are awesome. I love how friendly you all are. But I am one of your long time morning customers. And the consistency of your morning offerings is killing me. If you are going to have a morning menu that includes a breakfast sandwich, for example, that should be something that is available EVERY MORNING. Why? I like routine. I think most morning people do. So, when I see that Venus is again offering pretty tasty breakfast sandos ( green onion infused cheesy egg, crispy bacon), and I have to make a choice to either go to Tupi or Venus, and I say "Hey, I want to support my local spot," and I show up and you DON'T have breakfast sandos, it makes me wish I went to Tupi instead. And that inconsistency breeds disloyalty. If I have to make that choice again, and I'm not sure you'll have breakfast sandos, I won't waste my time . . . This is the second time, for me, that you didn't have breakfast sandos. Not that you ran out . . . That you flat just didn't have them. So please, from a long time fan, try to be consistent. You're not loosinge, but you are loosing people a little bit more fickle who have more choices on their way to work. read more

4 stars for food, but can't say the same about our coffee this time around :( First off, my Barrio breakfast croissant sandwich was DELICIOUS! It came out warm and the croissant was so flaky. I am not a huge scrambled egg fan but these eggs were probably some of the best I've had - so fluffy and moist! The sauce on it was the cherry on top. I could eat one of those every day! My husband's "green eggs and ham" bagel with avocado mash was also super yummy and I liked that you can pick which fresh bagel you want. On to the drinks.. I wanted to get the fog latte but iced, and he said they couldn't do that since it's steeped hot. I know it's possible since plenty of other shops do iced tea lattes, just might take a while so the tea doesn't melt the ice.. not to mention I've had an iced matcha here before, unless that one is premade. but oh well, I rushed and picked something else - the Irish cream. I thought it was a creamy drink but turned out to be an iced coffee with whipped cream on top. It was way too watery for my taste. My husband got their "Vietnamese" coffee which was an iced coffee with condensed milk drizzled around the cup - super super bitter and not reminiscent of a Vietnamese coffee at all. I don't remember the drinks to be this bad last time so I'm hoping we just picked the wrong ones or maybe they weren't made up to standard. I still want to return because of the yummy food but I'll definitely be selective about the drink choice next time. read more

Venus - Barrio croissant sandwich + green eggs and ham bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is such a vibe! I feel like you can come here to do homework/work, coffee date, brunch, enjoy entertainment or just have a chill day sippin' on some coffee or munching on some pastries. Located in the Land Park area with lots of parking to offer. This establishment is decently sized and bigger than most coffee shops I've been offering indoor and outdoor seating. For beverages they serve coffee, tea, Italian soda, lemonade, and even alcohol like mimosas and sangria. Hungry? They also offer several different options of breakfast sandwiches, bagels, quiches and lots of pastries! I ordered the Barrio breakfast sandwich with potatoes (you can choose between a side salad or potatoes) and Carmelita with oat milk! When they brought me food oh my! It was more than I was expecting as far as size goes. I loved it and I highly recommend the Carmelita with oat milk too. It wasn't too strong, but it tasted delicious! My friend ordered an espresso and bagel with artichoke spread and bacon on top- she loved it and we were both head over heels over the spread. What else makes this spot unique is the live music. I am not sure if anyone is allowed to sing or play on the piano or if one has to sign a roster for it, but it really set the tone and made the experience more enjoyable non the less. The service was good as well. For our drinks and meals I paid i believe $33, money well spent. I will definitely be back! read more

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The lattes were delicious! Could have used a little more cinnamon but other than that amazing! The empanada and sauces were a 12/10! Both of the baristas that helped me were really nice and patient! Despite the long line they were really fast. Definitely coming back and enjoying something there. read more

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Cute coffee spot. We got a churro latte and a cardamom and honey latte. Both were good! The churro latte was a bit sweeter than the other. We also got a chicken tings empanada. It was good but I wish it had more filling. It was more dough than anything. I got a brioche cinnamon roll to go which I haven't fully eaten yet but it smells and tasted delicious from the tiny bite I took so far read more

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