Gino's Java — Restaurant in Sacramento

☕ Gino’s Java – Sacramento, CA ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

We stopped by Gino’s Java for a quick coffee break and ordered two cappuccinos — unfortunately, this was one of those rare cases when the coffee just didn’t hit the mark. The flavor wasn’t pleasant, and we barely finished our drinks. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a quality cup of coffee, this might not be the best choice.

BUT — there are definitely good things worth mentioning.

The outdoor seating is shaded and surrounded by greenery, which creates a refreshing, calm vibe — a great place to sit and relax away from the city buzz. 🌿 The woman at the counter was very friendly and attentive, and we noticed a steady flow of customers — not for coffee, but for food. That says a lot.

We didn’t try the food, so we can’t give a full review, but seeing how many people were dining — it seems like the food here might be the real star. 🍽️

Also worth noting: the cappuccino was only $4.75, which is lower than many other places in town.

So, while we wouldn’t come back for the coffee, we might stop by again to give the food a try, and we definitely appreciate the nice setting and welcoming service. 😊

NOT RECOMMENDED for coffee, but POSSIBLY worth trying for...

I placed my food order at 12:19 PM and received it at 12:52 PM. I observed the food preparation staff assemble my sandwich in just two minutes. However, when the cashier checked on the status of my order, a male employee, who appeared to be either Hispanic or Caucasian, made a disrespectful comment regarding my order. I am unsure if anyone reviews these comments, but this experience ate up my entire lunch time.

When I approached the register to request a refund, the food preparers suddenly completed my sandwich in under two minutes. Why did they make me wait so long? I counted 11 people in this time frame who ordered after me and received their food. Regrettably, I did not receive an apology, which raises concerns about whether such service is the norm at this establishment.

When I finally made it back to work and opened the sandwich they made, it was so sloppy and all over the wrapping. I basically paid $18 for a kids size bag of chips…. I find this level of service to be unprofessional, inconsiderate to other people’s time, and...

This was my go-to coffee shop when I worked down the street and had to come pay it a visit to have my favorite things. I really like the iced matcha and Mexican mocha. Though they are good, these drinks taste like they have a lot of sugar so I didn’t get them as often. This time I got drip coffee (Peru option) and the coffee was not good. I remember the coffee being mid (and still is) but the food is really good. My favorite thing there is the cap tower. The avocado toast is also good- I tried it during this visit and I remember it being better but it was still ok. The cap tower was delicious as usual. Another morning favorite is the morning special. I did not get it this time around but I like to order it and add bacon- so good! The service is ok you can wait a long time for food and sometimes they may forget your order (has happened to me a few times, including this time when I went). All in all I really like this place. The food is good the drinks will do and I rather support a small business than a coffee chain....