Temple Coffee Roasters

The only reason I am giving Temple two stars is because of the service. I do like the coffee, though I also do think the prices are exorbitant for what you actually get. But despite the prices, the quality of the coffee/​espresso keeps me coming back.
What really disappoints me is attitude of the workers. There is a midtown yuppie/​hipster vibe that is inescapable here, which is fine, but there is also a condescending air about the workers that threatens those who may look different. I don’t make much money, so I don’t necessarily fit in with this yuppie/​hipster crowd. I have been through a lot in my life (homelessness, addiction, abuse) and unfortunately these are scars that cannot be easily hidden. I am doing well in my life now, however, and recently I went into this location for a treat. I could feel them judging me as I stood in line and made my order, and at one point one of the girls behind the counter even rolled her eyes at me. The manager completely dismissed me and started talking to the nice affluent looking couple behind me. It just saddens me and disappoints me to be treated in such a way. I am a paying, polite customer-shouldn’t I receive the same level of service?
I probably will never go back. This is gentrification at its finest. Never think you are better than someone, as you cannot know what they have seen and done in life. Temple, I like your coffee, but I refuse to be discriminated against and made to feel small and worthless.

This is a really cool space, with a lot of outside seating, as well as a nice, contemporary space inside (think wood and concrete).
The coffee is average — I prefer a few places in the bay area better, but it’s pretty good this far out from the bay. I guess Sacramento is still a state capital ;)
However, I can just see myself stopping by here whenever I drive past the area. The space is inviting and sometimes you just need a nice break from the road…

Temple does quality coffee. They purchase their coffees directly from the growers and roast their own beans. The end result is delicious, well made coffee.

Elite coffee house junkies have been going bonkers for temples newest midtown location. Same great coffee served along with all their shiny pennies and bright urban city vibes… however let’s not forget about this tried and true S street location. I think they have one of the best outdoor seating availability of all the coffee houses around sactown. It’s a decent size patio with large weathered wooden tables and well maintained shrubs of lavenders and other pretty flowering living things. In the evenings the string lights above provide THAT ambience ! You know what I’m talking about … that cozy comfy shabby chic backyard but still urban soft light let’s talk for hours and laugh and be happy and don’t worry chill ambience. :)

I have been here once before and found the tea and coffee to be just okay. I came here again more recently to meet with a few coworkers. I generally work from home but we met up to get some work done together.
I started by heading inside to order an earl grey tea. When I got to the counter I paid and was then handed a drink that I’m not even sure was my order it was so different from what I expected, but since they prepared the drink and handed it to me it must have been. I think they mistakenly made an earl grey latte not just a tea, and though it had a tea bag in it, it didn’t taste much like tea just peppermint. I ended up drinking it and it was pretty good, just different from what I expected!
The wifi was not great and we ended up having to connect to cell phone hotspots instead. You can also connect to xfintity wifi here if the Temple wifi is slow, which it was when we were there but then again it was packed.
You can sit outside or inside, and of course get your stuff to go. They have a small parking lot or street parking, and a clean bathroom.

I’m certainly a fan, but I’m not a die hard fan. I really only come out here with a girlfriend of mine because she’s a regular and loves the employees.
My favorite drinks so far have been the mexican hot chocolate and the thai iced coffee with extra condensed milk. Both have been amazingly flavorful with my preference leaning towards the iced coffee! I’m not a big coffee person so I don’t necessarily appreciate the flavors as much but this thai iced coffee was probably my favorite.
A couple cons for me:
Placed is always packed – people watch like hawks for open tables
It’s pricey (10+ dollars for our two drinks)
Parking is a bit of hassle because the lot can be full
Wifi can be finnicky
The ambiance is quite nice though. It’s not a place I’d ever conveniently drive to for a study session, but I don’t mind joining a gal pal to have a little date out here.

Great patio space to relax and sip on your coffee or tea. The location is a little hidden so it’s a good place to get away from the crowd and get work done.
Interior is clean and has brick walls with a wooden décor. Kind of warehouse-​y vibe with an IKEA touch. The windows in the front also allow enough light and breathing room to open up the building and not have it feel claustrophobic.
Tables, couches and chairs are also in good condition.
The dish-​ware is very modern and cute. Overall ambiance is very SF loft like from IKEA which I’m a fan of.
The tea is great. I highly recommend the Enlightenment (basically a green tea latte). You can also get a London Fog (earl grey latte) if you’d like but I find it a tad too floral and prefer the Enlightenment.
Thai tea is also nice.
If you bring the kids take a look at the hot chocolate, it’s REALLY good. Heck, forget using the kids as an excuse to try it just order it for yourself! Can never go wrong with a little chocolate.
Price is alright. The tea was about $ 5 and had enough in the pot to fill almost 3 cups.
The pastries are a tad pricy for what it is. They have some uncommon ones such as a cheddar bacon biscuit so that is cool to see variety. The ham and cheese croissant I had (barista recommendation) was alright. Good flavor but not as flakey and buttery as I’d like. I probably wouldn’t buy a pastry next time. (Price was almost the same as a drink. Eep)

This is the best place to study at ! It’s open to 11pm and it’s super convenient for me because SCC isn’t that far from there. The music is pretty mellow so it’s easier for to focus on studying and doing work .
The customer service is great and the cashiers are really helpful. The black tea with milk is pretty good but I wish they came in bigger tea pots because I finish it too quickly …
I’m not fond with the roasted coffee but I definitely have a thing for this place so I’ll be sure to come back and try the other drinks !

Hipsterific. Fancy coffee, comfy couches, abundant wifi, outdoor garden seating, and some SERIOUS chocolate chip cookies. Ooooof.
Temple is bustling with worker bees and students and laptop-​toting loungers who appear to live here part-​time. Yet the vibe is mellow, despite the caffeine pulsing through everyone’s veins. For me, it’s all about the Bliss Tea Latte: mint tea, steamed coconut milk & honey. They serve it in a little pot, so you can savor each decadent sip at your leisure.
Baristas are *surprisingly* friendly (surprising, because I rarely meet a friendly barista in the Bay Area — it’s like the caffeine has had a reverse effect on their psyche, making them dull-​eyed zombies). Cherish those chipper baristas when you find them.
Temple is ideal for folks who don’t just patronize coffeeshops for coffee, but for prime productivity real estate and all the accoutrements (seating & wifi galore). Score.

Hipster. Coffee. Grid. Repeat.
I absolutely adore this coffee shop and its various seating options. I absolutely abhor their parking situation. You just cannot share a parking lot with a cool, local coffee spot, an urban winery/​restaurant, and I’ll even go as far as to add in a local, Vegan bakery shop too. It just doesn’t work for anyone.
Too much goodness in one location, with not enough parking.
I’ve tasted the drip coffee, which is delish. It’s so authentic and tasty, which is all you need to know. I’ve also had the Soy Mocha which is another fave of mine to order, if I feel indulgent. This isn’t my fave local coffee shop, but I never pass up a chance to stop in for a liquid and carb treat, if possible.
Their pastry case always tempts me with their delicious carbs stacked upon one another. I’ve tried a few, but this my last visit had me fall into temptation with their Monkey Bread Muffin. Oh my word, it was perfectly sweet, but not too sweet. It was flaky, slightly messy, which should be expected of any monkey bread, anything! Again, no disappointments out of that clear and wood encased holder of carb goodies!
The staff has always been polite and thank the Grid, they even take card. They take their time and don’t rush anything, unlike their conglomerate counterpart, the Bux!
If you want to have a coffee (and donut) date this is the spot to go too. The patio they share with Revolution Wines is lovely. Not much covering, but plenty of seating to fit a lot of people. Perfect for Sacramento Spring days and Summer mornings, but once the sun is out, it gets warm.
Not the Grid best, but pretty damn close!

You can never go wrong with temple. They got great selections of coffee and always a nice place to catch up with someone or get some work done.
Their beverages are on average a little bit more expensive than other specialty coffee such as insight coffee roasters. But some may justify that you are also paying into the experience as well.
Check out their weekly coffee cupping sessions at 2:00pm ! You are bound to learn something new and you can show off to your friends about how snobby you have become. Friendly staff!

My 450^th Review!
That night on 2÷22÷2016, after coming to their Davis and the Downtown location several times, I decided to come to this Temple Coffee Roasters location located between the Midtown and East Sacramento neighborhood. This place is such sensational! It’s like visiting to an coffee shop oasis with all the exotic plants and wood craft work all in one especially their amazing creations of drinks! The concept is much the same as most TCR locations has, but this is the only location that has their roasters room which you can experience to know how to make a great, authentic imported coffee. Additionally, there’s also have an outdoor patio too, so you can enjoy drinking coffee or teas outdoors!
The baristas inside this shop are doing a great job for making the customers like me an enjoyable service! No cons at all!
Now onto the drinks! I ordered the «Bliss» tea. As I drank it, it tasted irresistibly remarkable! The ingredients for this Bliss is top notch which I can feel the peppermint flavor and mixing tea and soy milk for a full espresso blast. Such a refreshing drink.
Parking at this Temple Coffee Roasters at S Street can be challenging to park. You can park at their smaller parking lot nor the surface street parking. You can also ride with a bike, walk, or use public transportation easier without the hassles.
To conclude, the S Street Temple Coffee Roasters is a great café shop that I’ve ever visited this location for the very first time! A recommended visit! My rating: 4 ½ stars.

I am a big believer that people can like whatever they like. I don’t think it should matter if you prefer the coffee that Temple provides or the coffee that Starbucks provides. And maybe it is because of that belief, and that I don’t believe Temple provides any magical elixir of coffee that can’t be found elsewhere, that I’m unwilling to excuse the other crap that comes with visiting this establishment.
Saturday was the last straw for me. I dropped in to buy a bag of coffee as a gift for a friend. I was second in line, and as I waited to purchase my 17 dollar bag of coffee (whole beans only, of course, no ground, because somehow grinding the coffee more than 12 hours prior to consumption will turn what was once pristine organic free range rainforest gold into absolute swill), the guy at the register continued to talk to the customer who had already paid for five. solid. minutes. about the crazy coincidence that they shared the same major and what got them interested in the subject area. As the line behind me grew to three, then four, then five people, I finally said to myself, «Why am I even doing this? For a 17 dollar bag of coffee I don’t even care about?» plunked the bag down, and left.
This place is always crazy packed to the nines. It’s good for a business to be busy — obviously it means they’re popular. But for every time I’ve visited this place in the last three years, it has been equally impossible to find a place to sit. To me, that says you need to expand your seating or find another way to accommodate so many guests. I know guests at many coffee shops will camp out on laptops for hours at a time, taking up valuable seat real estate, and it’s not like you’re going to kick them out. I don’t know the solution, but other shops seem to make it work, as I rarely find myself completely unable to sit down at any coffee joint but here.
The biggest issue for me is the service. The staff is friendly, rudeness is not an issue, it’s more a general lack of awareness. When it’s slow, you fill canisters, you clean dishes, you can even chat with customers. When it’s busy, you serve customers.

Coffee here is delicious! I usually have the Latte with almond milk. Also usually order their chocolate chip cookie. Looking forward to trying to stopping by some of their other locations.

Temple has the best coffee and great pastry. Great space. They have lots of tables and many of them have charging ports. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I come her almost every morning. TEMPLE is my got to for COFFEE.

Never disappointed. Absolutely perfection! All of their items and customer service are on point :)

I very nice place to grab some coffee/​tea. Although on the weekends this place is packed with people. Line is out the door so be prepared. I have ordered the mocha and it tastes a lot different than the other coffee places. The mocha actually has the coffee flavor instead of tasting like sugar. It’s definitely much stronger here at Temple since a small size mocha had me wired. Prices are on the expensive side but it’s good coffee. They have seating both indoor and outdoor. They have some short and tall tables for seating and they even have a couch area for more relaxing feeling indoor. Outdoor is your standard tables with chairs with a covering (I believe). Parking lot is very small and the parking spots are very small too. You can easily get a dent on your vehicle.

I’m in LOVE with their vanilla latte. Iced or hot. Right amount of sweet vanilla to that perfectly well roasted and brewed espresso and carefully steamed/​chilled milk. A definite must stop for coffee lovers like myself. Lots of sitting space outside. I always make it a point to stop here whenever I’m in sac. If I could, I would get it every morning but I’m 2hrs away!

One of the two big coffee roasters in Sac, Temple does a fine job of bringing good coffee to the people:
1) Great space. They have lots of tables and many of them have charging ports. I am on their wifi right now and it’s fast (and free). There is also a lot of outdoor seating in a nice garden-​like space.
2) The coffee is pretty tasty. They have a full espresso menu, with multiple regular and decaff options. They also have almond milk. They have inexpensive drip coffee and great french press coffee. My one critique is that they don’t have pour-​overs.
3) Food is light but good. They have quite a few pastries, including really good muffins that are soy, wheat, and dairy free.

Temple has the best coffee. I love calling up a friend and meeting up at Temple while we drink delicious drinks (coffee, mochas, teas, etc.) and catch up on life. Centrally located in Midtown, this is one great location to go to. Parking is available in the parking lot and on the street. YOU MUST COME AND CHECK OUT TEMPLE!
I’ve been a few times; sitting outside and in. When the weather is nice, I love sitting outside. There’s plenty of room and many choices to choose from. When the weather is gloomy, cold and rainy, I recommend sitting inside. I happened to go on a Sunday at 8am and with only about 8 people there at that time it was a splendid time to go. At about 9:30 am is when it started getting crowded.
Come check out Temple you coffee lovers and support local!

Great coffee place located near downtown. Place is very busy for a Saturday afternoon. There seems to be always a long line when we ever go. When you walk in, you can smell the aroma of coffee in the air. They offer quite a selection of various coffees and different types of brew options. They have the regular drip, french press, pour over and probably others that I don’t even know about. They also offer specialty type coffees along with a variety of teas.
So we opted on this trip for a regular drip for hubby and I chose a Mocha. Mocha was very good — not too sweet and very flavorful. Love it when I get the coffee served in a ceramic coffee cup. For some reason I think coffee tastes much better in a ceramic cup versus the paper cups (maybe that is just me).
If you love coffee (or tea), this is a place you have to try — not like your usual chain coffee places. Coffee does not taste burnt at all. They roast their own beans on site (at this specific location on 29^th & S Street). Staff are very friendly.

I quite enjoyed the latte with almond milk here at Temple. Making our first stop here before we did some tourist-​y stuff, we found parking on the street. They have a small parking lot, which probably fits 7 – 8 cars total. Don’t try parking at the structured lot right next to it. Eventhough it has a huge sign that says PARKING, you’ll get shooed away by the «parking police.»
A beautiful outside sitting area with a little bit of a garden. Walking inside it was packed with people and their laptops. You could barely find an empty seat in the house. The man ordered the Gibraltar (aka cortado). It’s basically a double shot with light milk. He said it was the best he’s had. I think it was mostly the taste of the coffee.
Friendly service with a smile.

Good environment. Friendly staff. Great coffee. A bit pricy for my liking but I’m still gonna buy it. Definitely try their teas also! So goooood.

This review isn’t about the coffee. I don’t need to tell you how amazing their coffee is. (It is amazing).
I went here this morning walking on my way to work. I got my coffee quickly as normal. But apparently I need a pre-​coffee before I should be allowed to handle coffee. As I attempted to put the lid on the cup, I promptly spilled the entire contents of this hand-​crafted, beautifully foamed cup of mocha bliss all over myself, their table, chair, my lunch box and their floor. Probably the biggest mess I’ve made since I was 3.
They quickly jumped into action to clean up my sin against the coffee gods. I made my best effort to not cry as I apologized over and over for my clumsiness. They took it in stride and didn’t bat and eye. I attempted to help clean as much as possible while trying to leave as quickly as possible riddled in shame and self humiliation… I didn’t want to be remembered as «That guy who destroyed the place and just left.»
Here’s where the day started to turn around. Despite the fact that I basically poured $ 5 all over their floor and walked out, they ran out and gave me another mocha! I can’t tell you how happy I was to actually get some coffee that I could put inside of me instead of outside of me.
Thank you guys! Sorry about the mess. Let’s hope this Friday ends better than it started!

So yesterday they forgot my mocha so they were kind enough to give me a gift card. Went in today to get some more coffee and the gift card was for 10 cents. Don’t know if I should just laugh or be insulted. I may love this place too much to hate it.
Update: one hour after I wrote this review, the owner sent me an email apologizing for the experience with a resolution to me and what happened at the store as well. This is the exact reason why I continue to go to Temple.

Oh temple. How I loathe thee for being so far from me! Temple coffee is one of my favorite coffee places to go to to people watch. Yes you heard me. I often come here by myself to reflect and get inspiration for my writings. The coffee shop is very spacious. You can study here or catch up with friends on their couch. There’s also a charming outdoor patio seating, which is where I’m usually sitting, creeping on people (kidding, not kidding) The cappuccino here is amazing! The dharma blend is my favorite. The staff is sweet, friendly, and always welcoming. Will recommend everyone here.

My experience with this midtown temple coffee house was great when it first started. It seems like this place isn’t as spacious as the one in the downtown 9^th street location. It’s spacious outside but I’m done sitting outside this morning cuz it was about 43 degrees and it was windy. Felt more like 33 degrees. The line built up quickly but I guess when you want a perfect pour over or French press cup of coffee, it takes a little bit more time. Finally it was my turn and I asked for a French press Panama Ratibor for two. The young lady at the register was friendly and was explaining to me about the different coffees at Temple. She even brought our press to us as I carried out the cups to our table. As I poured the coffee, the aroma that came off the freshly pressed coffee smelled like ripe bananas. The first sip did taste like ripe bananas with a hint of bourbon. I give this coffee a 10 star rating. It was totally unique.

Here’s when my bad experience started to happen. I decided to buy a 12oz. bag Panama Ratibor. The line started to build up again to the point were I was lined up outside. People started leaving because they were getting impatient. The lined thinned out a little and I was finally inside the café. Finally when my turn came around to pay for my beans there was a change of shift and there was another young lady working the register. She rung me up and I gave her my punch card. She looked up at me and said «I don’t have a hole puncher to punch your card.» Now how can you not have a hole puncher when you have people like me who wants to be credited for the expensive as hell coffee so I can get a free bag after 12 purchases? She said she will look for the hole puncher. So I told her I will finish the rest of my coffee and just bring it to my table. She said «ok» and put the card down as she went on to help other customers. That’s when I decided to use the restroom. When I went in the restroom it smelled like I went into a gas station bathroom. It stunk like hell in there as if someone just freshly pissed on the floor. I held my breath and did my thing and quickly washed my hands. I came out and finished the rest of my coffee and the girl still didn’t come back with my punch card. By this time the place didn’t feel like a coffee house anymore. There were so many people and the line stretched all the way outside once again. It felt more like a pack subway station. I was getting annoyed because the girl didn’t come back with my punch card yet. I went up to the register and that’s when she handed me my card. All this BS just to put a damn hole on my card. I got the hell out of there and I won’t be coming back to this establishment. They should learn more about better customer service like their other counterpart at the downtown location. And please clean your darn bathroom. There is nothing more disgusting than a gas station like bathroom. I will only go to the 9^th street location from now on. They have more interior space and a lot friendlier service. Oh and the bathroom there is totally clean.Amen.

Definitely good coffee, carefully roasted and expertly handcrafted espresso drinks. I am always pleased with the thickness of the milk foam on my cappuccino. I also tried the ‘drinking chocolate’ and really liked it. Even though the barista tried pretty hard to discourage me from buying one:
«It’s not for everybody… Are you sure you want one?» «They take a while to make… It’s very bitter…»
I understand that they’re probably a pain in the ass to make, but I’m paying for one, thank you. I like the outside seating area, and the overall vibe of this place. Come here if you want a really damn good cup of espresso or coffee.

Though still limited in terms of made-​to-​order coffee options, this branch is undoubtedly convenient in its close proximity to home and spacious outdoor patio when weather allows. Even if French press isn’t the preferred preparation, there’s no shortage of espresso drink options and, of course, the always fantastic Bliss.
Do try to avoid peak hours though as the place seems to be filled to the brim far more often than not.

Looking for a chill ass place to hang out post dinner? Maybe a good spot to meet that 1^st tinder date? Perhaps, you’re looking for all the Asian girls in Sac Town? Well, friends look no further than Temple Coffee Roasters.
*Nice atmosphere, decent coffee, and ample seating… Long ass lines though!
Thai Ice Tea: Listen… Whatever they call a Thai Ice Tea here is not Thai Ice Tea. You cannot make Thai Ice Tea and not put ½ & ½ creamer… Essentially what I got was a Jasmine green milk tea. It was tasty but can we at least change the name? *Never trust a non-​Asian establishment drink to make an ethnic drink…
Your boy,
JY

Ambiance is a 5 star!
Vibe is a 5 star!
Seating is a 5 star!
Parking
I had came here on a tuesday morning, and parking wasn’t too hard to find. I had parked a block away which was in front of someones house. The parking here can be a challenge, but its worth it if your planning to come here to study or just hangout.
Outside
Its hidden behind the wine place. The exterior is really nice! loved all the small details such as the plants and wooden exterior. Loved how the address number is crooked which gave it a different character to the building.
There are plant of seating in the patio. Lots of community long tables! Perfect for studying or just write reviews! Nice and quiet but with some noise in the background too. Comfortable tables and seats.
The only con i found for the outdoor seating is maybe the lack of electric outlets. Like my computer was dying and i had no where to plug it in to recharge.
Inside
Inside is neat as well. There are some comfy couches for you to lounge around. Also plenty of small tables to study in the indoors. I would take advantage of the indoor environment when the weather gets a bit yuckier but for now outdoor is the perfect vibe and environment to hangout at.
Coffee
ice drip — i got the ice drip since that is what my brother recommend me to get. For a large size its $ 2.70. When you decide to get a refill its $ 1.95. I like it but i don’t love it, because its a bit water down but it was different. Less strong but it does the job. Since it is water down i can drink this black but if it was more strong then i would have to mix it with milk.
Service
The baristas who served me today are friendly and sure are chatty to see hows your day is going. Great on giving me info on what brew i am ordering, so thats a plus. Friendly service and helpful.
i will be back to try the other drinks and maybe a nice fancy latte next.

Really nice place to chill and get a nice hand crafted beverage. The anti-​thesis of Starbucks, this place epitomizes the way a coffee house should be. They take great pride in their craft and the quality is top shelf. My Personal favorite is the Guatemalan Antigua, personally brewed. They lovingly bring it out with a timer to let you know exactly when it’s at its peak drinkability. Such a lovely coffee, and was rated 97 points on Coffee Review a few years back.
It’s very quiet in here at times, and sometimes I feel it’s not cool to talk, but hey, it’s a coffee house, not a library, to all you college students who are studying in there nursing one coffee for 3 hours, LOL

I’ve been here several times before but for some reason never wrote a review. I’m here today on a Wednesday just before 7 a.m.
This location of Temple is great because of the outdoor patio and proximity to several other cool shops such as Revolution Wines, gluten-​free bakery, etc. The inside of the shop is also spacious and a good place to hang out with your coffee and computer. The neighborhood is also a good place to take a walk when you are done with your coffee.
I always get a mocha when I come here and know it will always reliably be good. A 12oz drink comes standard with two shots and is just the right balance of flavorful coffee taste and chocolate flavor.
This is a great place to pick up coffee if you are in the area or even a destination coffee shop if you are visiting Sacramento.