Blueprint Coffee Project — Restaurant in Sacramento

If there is one thing that Old Sacramento was lacking, it was an above average, family-owned and operated coffee shop. There was only one place within walking distance and that was none other than "Steamers". But here in Sacramento, we like our varieties. After I saw a consistent number of my Yelp friends checking in and raving about this place, I had to see (and of course, taste) what the big fuss was all about. This takes me to "Blueprint Coffee Project".

Located at the tail end of Old Sacramento directly on 2nd Street, Blueprint Coffee opened its doors during the fall of 2020, right in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic which was a gutsy move for many new businesses that are just trying to get things rolling. However, since I do not come out here very often, I finally made the trip on the morning of Sunday, July 18, 2021 at around 11:45am. As expected (on any given weekend day), parking is non-existent out here no matter what time of day it is. I had to park at least 1/4 mile away but luckily this was before the heat kicked in.

Once I arrived, I was amazed with the size of this place. Bright, open, cheerful, lively, and absolutely spacious, this place utilized and maximized their square footage available to its full potential. The main ordering area is simple with only a few drinks to choose from. But the other half of the building has a "lounge" area with comfy sofas, modern chairs, and a perfect backdrop that is very Instagram-worthy.

Since this was my first time here, I went with a simple "Iced Vanilla Latte" priced at around $4.50 + tax. Keep in mind, their menu is very basic by only offering drop coffee, lattes, mochas, and tea. And to those that have been to "Mast Coffee" off of Broadway, they are part of the same ownership. Nothing out of the ordinary but sometimes, simpler is better. During my visit, they didn't really have any food with the exception of a few select donuts. Perhaps in the future, they may expand their menu with pastries and sandwiches but I am perfectly okay with their focus on drinks only.

One interesting thing about this place is that it shares the same building as "Project Church" which also has the same owners as Blueprint. During my visit while enjoying my drink, a crowd of churchgoers arrived after the 11:00am session. As I mentioned, the space is utilized very conveniently for a large gathering and I am so happy Old Sacramento is giving customers as well as out-of-towners options. With that said and done, I am giving "Blueprint Coffee Project" an above average...

We visited this coffee shop as a family, and one thing that really stood out was the space. There’s plenty of room — different types of seating (from couches to tables for 2–4+), and even though there’s no play area, my little kids had space to move around, explore a bit, and stay entertained. That’s a huge win for any parent!

The coffee itself was okay — nothing too memorable in terms of flavor, just your standard cup. But the location is super convenient if you’re walking around Old Sacramento, and it’s a cozy spot for a casual meet-up or relaxed conversation.

One thing I appreciated: I asked for a small cup of plain water for my child, and they kindly gave it with no charge. It might seem small, but I’ve been charged $1 before at other places — this felt thoughtful.

Friendly staff, good seating, kid-friendly vibe = worth a visit if you’re...

Was visiting Sacramento and accidentally parked in the parking garage used for the church service. When I went back to leave, the gate was closed with no way of getting the car to leave. Contacted building security, who advised to contact the church. We asked the baristas for help to figure out how we could get into the parking garage. They were very helpful and contacted someone from church who gave us clear instructions on how to get in and leave the garage. Only one suggestion, it wasn’t very clear that the parking lot was for church use only. As a tourist, I thought it was the public parking (which is directly adjacent) and only saw cars going in. Seemed normal as it’s a popular area. I was handed a ticket to park but was not told it was for church only. Regardless, very thankful for your...