Temple Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Sacramento

We stopped by Temple Coffee for the first time after visiting the Midtown Farmers Market in Sacramento, and it was an absolute treat. From the moment we stepped in, the ambience stood out—the penny floor added such a unique and rare charm to the space, making it feel both warm and memorable.

Despite the steady stream of foot traffic due to the farmers market, the staff was on top of it. They had a smart system of taking orders while we were still in line, so by the time we reached the register, our drinks were already being prepped. Efficiency like that during a rush is impressive. I had a clumsy moment and accidentally spilled my drink a bit while reaching for it, and the cashier immediately had the barista remake it without hesitation. That level of service really blew me away—genuine and thoughtful.

There’s plenty of seating both inside and outside. We chose to sit on the patio to soak up the perfect 70-degree weather, surrounded by greenery and succulent plants, which made for a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. It ended up being the perfect setting for a great conversation.

As for drinks, I had the hot dirty chai tea latte with oatmilk, which hit the spot. My wife went with a sugar-free vanilla iced latte with oatmilk—ideal for the warm day and definitely a hit with her. We didn’t try any pastries since we were already full from the market, but everything behind the counter looked amazing.

If you're in Midtown and looking for a cool, unhurried spot to enjoy a quality drink, I’d absolutely recommend Temple Coffee. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, savor, and soak...

I was a coffee club member and usually order my coffee filters through the club but forgot so went to the K Street store to purchase. Got a dry latte with my filters; as others comment, their coffee drinks are weak and my latte tasted like warm milk. However, their beans are good (and expensive) and make a nice cup of coffee at home. After purchasing the coffee filters I found they were contaminated with some kind of fragrance (or chemical?). Since I have a coffee subscription I notified customer service via email. To make a very long story short, Temple took no responsibility for their contaminated filters, and wouldn't replace them. My coffee subscription consists of regular deliveries of two coffees, one being the single origin roasters choice ($36/lb). I had the subscription for years and received one of their standard, cheaper coffees on several occasions for the "roasters choice." On my last delivery I got one of their standard cheaper coffees once again so I cancelled and told they why. Never a response or apology for the overcharges or bad coffee filters. I will never patronize Temple coffee again, including purchasing beans at my local Nuggett market where Temple coffee is 20% cheaper. Sacramento has many good coffee roasters; no need to get Temple where it seems they are doing...

Move over Blue Bottle, you have a competitor for 4th (?) wave coffee. Or are we still on 3rd wave? It's funny how Europeans still think that the best America can offer is Starbucks. I guess that's true if all you see is our airports and freeways. I'm not aware of any Temple Coffee in the SF Bay Area where Blue Bottle has a strong foothold. We all know that coffee itself is a commodity so after the baristas have been properly trained to not burn milk and put some art into the preparation, what you have left is service and the atmosphere (and I guess for the aficionados, certain proprietary blends or sole source roasts) - which is where our earstwhile culturally ignorant European tourists will be surprised. While they have temples from the middle ages, we have a Temple to coffee. The Starbucks of the world are rapidly becoming the last resort freeway swill of the past. So pull up an oaken stool at a wooden counter top and prop up a book adjacent to the plate glass overlooking leafy boulevards and enjoy your caffeinated blend with oat milk (my preference) or otherwise. My nuanced rating is probably closer to a 4.75 stars, but Google doesn't allow...