Glad I found this place. I traveled over an hour away to attend a graduation in the area. The parking lot is small, so it's possible you'll have to find street parking during the busy hours. The spot looks clean and welcoming. We were greeted right when we stepped into the store. Staff was very friendly. The coffee was pretty good. It actually tasted like coffee. I got a Mexican mocha. My kid got a matcha. There's lots of other places that serve coffee but it just tasted like milk. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. I'm kind of sad that I live so far away from it. I'd be there every week. Bonus: they have food trucks in the parking lot. So grab some food while you're at it. read more

Was looking a cute coffee space to wait at before another appointment at Davis and this hit the bill! As a self acclaimed coffee "snob" in-training it was a huge plus to see them roasting their own beans. I knew the coffee was gonna be good. I got the vanilla lavender earl grey cold foam latte which was a seasonal drink and it was very good. I also got a savory breakfast croissant which I gobbled down before I could take a picture. They had plenty of seating areas so great for students to study or just a place to catch up with friends. Will be back to try a hot coffee next time. read more

Cute indoor and outdoor spot in Davis. Definitely a more outdoor type of cafe with lots of tables and bench tables. . The coffee i got is a cappuccino and they made a cute swan design latte art. Love the espresso flavor, it was bold and rich and milky. The coffee was settle and Definitely a good cup of cap. . The line was quick and it was crowded with lots of people. The Ambiance is casual and fun spot to hang out. Parking is limited and they have street parking too. . Overall if you are looking for a coffee shop other than the big names, I recommend this spot. The coffee is from Joshua tree palm springs. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

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Friendly barista, more chatty ambiance just a little out of the way. Still bustling but not cramped like Mishkas. Doesn't appear to have many chargers for working like Temple does. I got a macchiato medium roast and it was quite sour; I dont blame them for it though. Decent prices. I'd be interested in coming back for something else too like their drip coffees. I came at 2pm and didnt seem to have any food items left. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Volt is a solid coffee shop that is a bit farther off Downtown Davis! I enjoyed two of the seasonal fall drinks and the barista gave good recommendations on the roast for the drinks. The toasted marshmallow latte is a good drink for those with a sweet tooth as it runs a bit on the sweeter side. A downside is that parking is very sparse in the lot so you might have to find parking elsewhere on the street if you're looking to visit! read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Pumpkin Latte & Toasted Marshmallow Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

This spot is a bit out of the way from the foot traffic so I only just tried it now. London Fog: A Loved the drink. Earl grey with milk and sugar, super refreshing. The vibe of the place is modern yet cozy, so I would definitely say this is a cool spot to hangout or study. They have a lot of seasonal drink items as well that sounds pretty good like the pumpkin ones or ube drinks. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - London fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Busy spot, small parking lot. Great hidden gem off Olive Drive. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable and coffee drinks were solid. My friend got a capucino with a beautiful swan. I forgot the young lady's name, but she's got latte art skills! If I see her working, I'll definitely order something she can decorate for me (I heard she does the cutest bear!). I had the cold brew with pistachio cold foam. The foam was thick and creamy, but very mild in pistachio flavor. Cold brew itself was bold. The inside and the patio were full and crowded with people and their laptops. This was on Saturday around noon. We were able to share a picnic table with a solo customer. I saw that they have a free comedy show on Fridays. Great place to hang out if you are lucky enough to snag a parking spot and a seat. Nice caffeine addition outside of downtown! read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Beautiful swan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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This is gonna be a must-go while returning from or going to the bay area. Great drinks, great service, unique vibes. Parking is scarce as it's in the middle of a college dorm neighborhood, so look around and make sure you don't run any one over cause these kids do love to run across the street often. They have a wonderful selection of syrups and great, local beers. Enjoy!! read more

God I'm going to miss Volt so much. I waited so long to write this review almost out of a gatekeep vibe, even though I let everyone I ever knew irl know how much I love Volt. My drink is always consistent there, the service is great. Jackie is doing her best to make changes that positively impact the customer while making sense for the business. I have seen quite a few price increases while coming here for over a year, but they have a loyalty program that helps (put your phone number in and receive points per purchase) and it's worth it to get a great coffee over a mid coffee for a few dollars cheaper imo. The parking situation is a bit bad but I've always found a way around it. There is a decent amount of outdoor seating which is great on a nice day to study outside or chat with people. They run great promotions like BOGOs or bring your own cup for a discount etc. And they have trivia and bingo! Yes, I am the proud winner of a bingo night They do mobile ordering if you're in a rush or don't like socializing. But honestly the baristas are so nice I think it's worth it to come in and make conversation. You won't regret getting to know them. I have nothing but good things to say about Volt. I'm going to miss it so much now that I've moved. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning whim while visiting Davis. Mainly picked it due to the vibe and aesthetic of the interior. Would definitely be a good place to do some work or studying. There were a couple small-business vendors outside which was really dope to see. Always up for supporting small. There was additional parking at an auto shop a minute walk away which was great! The parking lot itself is very limited. Not sure if the extra parking is the norm on other days of the week. We were welcomed with all smiles from everyone behind the counter and it felt very nice. Cashier was super kind and helpful. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The coffee was okay. If you like your coffee not really tasting like coffee, you might dig it. Almond croissant was okay too - if you want it warmed, they pop it in the microwave (not toasted). Overall, not the worst coffee I have had. Nevertheless, it never hurts to stop by--this might be the place for you! read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Medium iced hazelnut latte, small iced white mocha, and almond croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

My friend and I needed a caffeine hit and noticed this place a block down from our lunch at In-N-Out! It made a perfect fix with crafted and well roasted coffee cherry, yes it's technically a cherry, and smooth flavors for mine did me well for the afternoon. I can see staying around this cool atmosphere and making great conversation with the baristas or making the best of most any day's big blue sky next to the lemon tree on the patio. read more

Stopped by for a break while driving through Sacramento. It's not far off of highway 80 and has a small parking lot. Excellent coffee! I tried the pumpkin spice latte they make a delicious one, so try that if you like that drink. Very friendly staff and it looks like a lot of the university students go here. Plenty of inside and outside seating. read more

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TL;DR: Cute coffee spot with friendly service, but tough bike parking and drinks that didn't quite hit the mark. ---------- I biked here with a friend to grab some drinks and get a bit of work done. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend biking here. There isn't much bike parking, and it was hard to find a good place to lock up securely. The café was really busy when we arrived, and seating was limited. We ended up waiting a bit until someone left and we were able to grab their table. Once we ordered, the staff was friendly and our drinks came out quickly, which I appreciated. I got the chai latte and my friend ordered the matcha latte. Unfortunately, both were kind of disappointing. They tasted like they had too much milk and not enough of the actual chai or matcha flavors. It felt like something was missing in both drinks. Overall, it's a nice little spot with a relaxed vibe, but nothing really stood out to me. If you're in the area, it's worth checking out once, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Chai Latte and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I pulled up for a quick drink on a Sunday morning. Parking was difficult, as the lot gets full pretty quickly. They do have an overflow lot dow the street, but parking there is still pretty limited. I managed to find a spot down the street and made it to the cafe. It was pretty busy, but it was a little hard to tell where the line actually started because they do not have designated areas for those waiting for their drink to be ready. The interior is also a little stark for my taste - it feels industrial and isn't really for me. I ordered an iced matcha with oat milk, which ran me almost $8. They prepared my drink pretty quickly, but the taste of this drink definitely does not justify the price. It was powdery and tasted artificial. It felt like there was a film on it and it was very unpleasant texturally. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Came here on a Saturday afternoon with my grandma! It was so nice and relaxing. Not too loud or busy for her, kind of tucked away in Davis. They had limited pastries so we didn't try any - but the coffee was delicious! Be back soon. Check them out! read more

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This place is really good. Nice rich yummy lattes and good quality matcha. The vibes are great and I love that there's some food truck options outside- definitely need to come back later in the day to try some of their taps. Overall, really great addition to Davis. read more

Ambiance: Volt is a cafe in Davis with a beautiful modern interior Service: extremely fast and kind Drinks: we got the ube cold foam matcha latte and white mocha latte. The ube cold foam was perfectly blended and complimented the matcha perfectly. The white mocha latte was standard. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

One of my favorite coffee spots from when I lived in Davis. The coffee here is consistently good and actually strong enough to wake you up and get you through long study sessions or early mornings. The atmosphere is super chill and always full of students studying, working on laptops, or just hanging out. It has that cool local coffee shop vibe where you can sit for a while and chill. They also have outdoor seating and food trucks nearby, which makes it a chill spot to get coffee and a bite. Definitely my go to place to get coffee whenever I'm back in Davis. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Coffee and coffee shop sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I tried Volt Coffee and honestly wasn't super impressed. I got an iced matcha latte, and it kind of just tasted like milk. It wasn't what I was hoping for. The space itself is nice but the baristas weren't the friendliest towards customers and chatting loudly the whole time. It kind of threw off the ambiance. I noticed everyone around me had headphones and were probably trying to tune out the voices. I wouldn't come back for the drinks or the atmosphere especially if you're looking for a quiet spot to focus on work or relax. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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There's limited parking and it gets pretty crowded after 11am. Matcha's not bad though, and the baristas are really sweet! Out of the Davis matcha options it's definitely one of the better ones. I like it better than Frenzy's or Pachamama's. I also like how spacious it is read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I really love this café -- it has always been my favorite spot in town. I have been here literally since day one. But today's experience was quite surprising and honestly disappointing. I ordered a simple salted maple cold foam cold brew even without syrup, and the drink was made with ice overflowing out of the cup, foam dripping down the sides, and the straw couldn't even go in at first. What surprised me is that the the barista handed it to me as if everything was normal, without any acknowledgement or offer to fix it. I don't know if it because today is a busy day or whatever, this has never happened. Mistakes happen, and that's okay. But the way it was handled made me feel a bit dismissed. I hope this was just an off day, because I really love this café and want to continue coming back. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Currently becoming a regular at Volt! My favorite coffee shop in town at the moment. FOOD/DRINK: So far, I tried the iced vanilla latte and iced hazelnut latte. I loved both drinks. They are a tad on the sweet side and I opt for the medium roast over the dark roast. I also take light ice and they (unlike some other coffee shops) fill the cup all the way to the top even with this request. I really appreciate that. Their default is 2% milk but there are milk alternatives available. Something else surprising to me was that on certain days (?) they offer pizza in addition to their bakery items. Not sure if it's part of the everyday menu, but they gave out samples yesterday of a pesto and pepperoni slice and both came out delicious. Hope this is a regular option because it's sooo good! SERVICE: All the baristas are super friendly, upbeat, and energetic. I feel like they prioritized hiring kind, fun souls. AMBIANCE: The place has a cool aesthetic and everything looks recently updated. There's white exposed brick walls, cool art, and ample high/low seating (and some seating outdoor). There is an extension cord and outlet by the right corner table. Great place to study (if you don't mind some background music/chatting). read more

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The environment is very welcoming, they have good seating and wifi perfect for studying with friends. I haven't tried their pastries/food yet but their match and coffee is quite delicious. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Match - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Best prices for coffee in town, also has indoor and outdoor seating. This is a new coffee shop in town, also has teas, beers/cider, pastries, and food trucks available. The store is brightly lit and super clean. The menu is simple, I ordered a 12oz iced lavender latte ($5.25) and a 12oz iced matcha latte ($5.00), great price for everyone. For the espresso shots my latte, you get to choose either dark or medium roast beans. I opted for the dark roast beans in my lavender latte which gave a bold flavor to my coffee. Matcha needs a bit more flavor, but still good. The orders came out quickly and the staff were friendly. Parking is limited onsite, but plenty of street parking available. Weekday happy hour ($5) from 4pm-6pm on taps. With many college students in Davis, there were plenty of chargers making this a great study spot. Also there is a reward system if sign up. Definitely will be visiting again! read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about Volt but timing never worked out. We finally stopped in on a weekend afternoon. I like the woodsy indoor/outdoor feel! They even have food trucks there too, which is nice if you want a bite to eat since it's not in the middle of downtown by all the other eateries. They're tucked away just off the side of the freeway exit so it's nice and quiet. The parking lot is very small but we managed to find street parking nearby. Our drinks came out quickly and I liked the variety of fall seasonal drinks! I chose the vanilla latte with pumpkin cold foam in hopes that it wouldn't be too strong of a pumpkin flavor and I was right! I love cold foam drinks so this was a perfect little twist on a classic latte. It was smooth and creamy! Tons of seating inside and a bunch of bench tables outside as well. This would be a great spot to hang out for food and coffee! read more

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Good coffee and pastries! They do warm them up by microwave, so the texture of the morning bun wasn't great (my own fault for not double checking when I asked though!), but the flavor was on point. The lavender latte was good, if on the more standard side of things n read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Morning Bun (warmed in the microwave, despite being a croissant style pastry, so the texture wasn't great) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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This was my first time visiting this coffee shop in Davis & it was a great experience. The simple but clean aesthetic from inside to outside was nice to sit, enjoy, and relax while you drink your cup of coffee/matcha/tea for the day. I got myself an Iced Vanilla Mocha and added some more sugar to make it sweet & it gave me the energy I needed for the day. Especially paired with my almond croissant! I fully enjoyed devouring that for sure. The staff were super helpful and friendly to order/from keep a short conversation so it was nice to be in a welcoming environment. The parking spaces are limited and it does get busy quick so I'd recommend coming earlier or finding a seat before ordering . Overall, (9/10). read more

LOVE volt coffee!! the quality of the espresso is so good! the staff is always super friendly. i love their orgeat latte, it tastes like the inside filling of an almond croissant and i've never had this flavor anywhere else. i like to come here to to study and do schoolwork, but sometimes it's a bit loud and distracting so it's a bit easier to focus outside. it's pretty pricey, but the quality is worth it every once in a while! read more

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This place is within walking distance to my home. It's super cute with lots of seating indoor and outdoor. I've not had any of the food from here particularly, I usually order tacos from the taco truck next door (Guads) and order a drink from here. I have had their iced coffee with a cold foam on top and it was delicious! My most favorite drink is their iced mango black tea . It's super refreshing and tasty!! I wish they had an option for frappes!! I feel it would be a great addition to the menu! Service here is always friendly and professional! read more

Best coffee in Davis tbh, love studying here but can get busy. Limited parking. Pleaseeeee turn off the fans, it's 60 degrees and the fans are on high, love y'all. read more

Walked in an hour before closing with 10 people, dude says the espresso machine is closed for the day can't make this up will never return. Update: Updating this review because I just saw another review about bad service specially directed at someone who was visibly Muslim, not sure if that's what motivated the barista to tell us the espresso machine was closed for the day but good thing to note as it might be a pattern! read more

So glad to have solid coffee in South Davis. There is not a ton of parking so I hope this place doesn't get overcrowded. Very cute place to study or catch up with a friend. The baristas are very friendly. And the bathrooms are simply yet so calming. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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thought something interesting happened the other day and wanted to share. went here yesterday and stood at the cash register for 2-4 mins.. the baristas definitely saw me but did not come take my order. I left the line to go talk to friends, I turn around a couple seconds later and a barista is taking someone's order right away. I only mean to bring this up because the same thing happened to my friend. there was def a discriminatory vibe that we picked up on -- I wouldn't say this place has great customer service or drinks for that matter. The matcha I got was the lightest green I'd ever seen and literally tasted like milk. When we asked if they could add more powder, the annoyed barista said I could pay for an extra shot of matcha at the other end of the counter. read more

Love the matcha!! Love that Guads is usually parked near it and great atmosphere too, not too locked in studious vibes. Definitely harder to find outlets here so charge your stuff beforehand. Staff is really nice too! read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Davis. I was really bummed when they reduced hours for the summer (Mon-Sunday from 8 am - 1 pm). Ambiance I love sitting (&standing) in there and chatting with my fiancé. The art is fire, the tile is beautiful, & the music is always on point and never too loud. Their bar height tables are awesome for antsy people like me. Could probably stand and work on your laptop too! I really dig the outdoor section; but it would be nicer to spend time out there in the afternoon rather than morning imo. Would love to sit outside and gawk at the beefy trees in the parking lot. I think it's super dope they sometimes host community events like art shows. I would love to see a listening event hosted there. Could maybe do a theme including local musicians who are releasing music. Or even doing a vinyl listening session with a genre theme. The parking lot is kinda small so when it's busy you might not get a spot! I think they worked something out with their neighbors and they offer additional parking at Davis auto works on the weekend last time I checked. Drinks Their Mexican mocha is my favorite! I always get the medium roast and it hits every time. I've had everything on the specialties menu and I have almost no complaints. It is important to get to know your barista tho - some folks make the drinks sweeter! Close second is the hazelnut and, obviously, the classic plain latte doesn't miss. I'm gonna try their cold brew next time! Another big perk is they offer drinks for non coffee drinkers too. My partner loves green tea and they're the only place that offers green tea shakers that are to her standard! All the flavors they offer are fresh and delish. Her favorite is a tie between peach & strawberry. I think some of the tea flavors are seasonal. See the pic of what they had available today. I've had yet to grab a beer here but the brands they offer are promising! I think those rotate as well. Hopefully they open up later again in the fall so I can grab some late lunch drinks. Hopefully the food trucks will be open too! (I've only seen them open once). Food I've only ever seen one of the food trucks open one time and didn't get a chance to try. They're usually closed when I go. Would love to grab a beer and a bite and hang on the patio some day! I've had a few of the pastries they offer and they're usually pretty good. Today I had a cronut (croissant donut). Kinda expensive in my opinion ($5.45) but I don't always get pastries when I go to a cafe. Might be worth it! Overall I love Volt. They've been my favorite spot since they opened and I don't see anyone trumping them in the near future! I'm excited to see upcoming community events, extended hours () and food trucks open in the future. - E read more

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10/10 the seating was great and the staff were incredibly friendly. I got a honey vanilla latte and it was one of the best I've had in a while. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Inside seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

My new favorite Davis coffee shop! Tucked away on Olive Drive, Volt is my ideal spot for getting work done. It's typically not too crowded, there's plenty of seating, and a great variety of drinks at reasonable prices. Love that there are food trucks too for an easy lunch during a study/work session. read more

nice done flat white! bakery case was a bit short but the croissant was good. sad there were no beignets! read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - flat white and mini babka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Needed a coffee on the way to the Bay and found this one randomly on Yelp. Really glad I stopped by! It's tucked away on Olive Dr. Limited parking spots, but I got one since it wasn't been busy. Super cute indoor/outdoor seating. I love it! I would totally spend hours here just studying or chatting away with a friend. I got a vanilla latte with vanilla cold foam ($7). The price was a little steep, but comparable to everything else, unfortunately. But after my first sip, I was in love. This is the best ice vanilla latte I've ever had. It was creamy, sweet, cold, and very refreshing. What usually takes me all of two days to drink, took me about ten minutes to gulp down. It was the perfect pick me up on my drive. Staff was very friendly, bathrooms are clean, music wasn't too loud. Highly recommend! read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Inside. Lots of seating and good lighting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I've been here a handful of times now because it's so conveniently located near where I live and I love that it's rarely busy during the times I visit and the customer service is wonderful. Some of their drinks are a hit and some are a miss but for a newer coffee shop and college kids as the baristas, I keep that all in mind. Their prices are somewhat more affordable compared to other coffee shops located downtown. I hope they keep it like this and won't hike up the prices once they gain more popularity. The most recent drink I ordered was an iced Gingerbread Latte with cold foam. The barista asked me what I thought about it and stated she would make a new drink if I didn't like it/if the ginger was too overpowering. I thought that was very kind of her to give me a heads up. It had a hint of ginger flavor at the bottom but was not overwhelming once mixed. It actually might be my favorite drink here so far. Not too sweet, not too bold, not watery. I look forward to trying their other drinks. read more

Volt Coffee Tea & Tap - Strawberry Danish + Iced Matcha Latte with Ube Cold Foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California