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Identity Coffees
1430 28th St #6405, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
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Ya
Review №1

Nice ambiance. Good service. Great place to study

J
Review №2

Awesome little shop with cool wood slabs! However… the coffee is… burnt to say the least. I can appreciate somewhat darker roasted coffee, but this is DARK.

Ma
Review №3

Tasty drinks and snacks! Great place to work or relax. Lots of outdoor seating: some on the sidewalk, most on their covered patio

Je
Review №4

What? You havent been to insight? Its one of the best minimalist coffee shops and roasters in the city - a nice covered patio and large interior await you.Coffee is delicious, small batch, and tends to be on the medium roast side with special dark and light options when available.

Ha
Review №5

Excellent coffee always friendly staff, pleasant environment!

Ch
Review №6

Nice staff. Great coffee. Awesome spot.

K
Review №7

Spectacular place to enjoy a delightful late on a sunny day!

Ja
Review №8

Good place to hang out. They roast in the shop and you can get beans for a good price too.

L
Review №9

Wide open space, nice concept, cold brew was on point. Only one suggestion, get on with some Nitro Brew!

Aa
Review №10

I didnt buy anything so I cant say anything about their prices, but it is an extremely beautifully place.Almost over-the-top beautiful for a coffee place. Id go back just to look around.

Sa
Review №11

I love this spot! So lucky it is close to my apartment, and oh, they have great coffee, superb staff and a gorgeous space. Great for studying, hanging with friends or coffee on the go. 👍

Mi
Review №12

Great pull in the double espresso. Wasnt bitter at all with the perfect amount of cream.

De
Review №13

I ordered a large chai tea and it was great, but the shop feels more like a lumber yard than a coffee shop. Seating is stools with no back. With all of the coffee/ tea options in town, if you are looking for comfort or ambiance, Identity doesnt cut it.

Jo
Review №14

The coffee is good. The space is cool. The cups leak. 2 out of 3 aint bad.

Sy
Review №15

So disappointed. I used to love coming here when I worked at my store in Midtown. I went to get coffee this morning and they wouldnt serve me without a mask(I have a medical exemption). I wont be back and I wont be sending my customers over anymore.

Pa
Review №16

Coffee is good, employee is friendly. Breakfast burrito was microwaved, luke warm and not eatable. Good thing co-op is down the street with some fresh burritos.

Br
Review №17

Such a unique shop but my lattes are a little pricyI miss the atmosphere pre-COVID when I could read and people watch whilst sipping my coffee

An
Review №18

Great venue, great drinks, great service. 5 star experience all around! I recommend the Matcha Latte w/ Oat milk. #Hooked-Anthonyxibarrax

Ne
Review №19

Latte tasted ok. Only non- dairy option available here is Oat milk. Need to offer more non-dairy choices.

Je
Review №20

Lets get this out of the way first. The coffee is good and I enjoyed my daily walks to Identity . Keyword... enjoyed.My coworkers and I look forward to taking a break from the chaos that is work by taking a stroll down to Identity and picking up a delicious cup of coffee. Again, I did enjoy their product. However, what I witnessed from the individual that identified himself as the owner of Identity was appalling and disheartening. A 2nd coworker had accompanied us on the walk and went to her preferred coffee spot prior to meeting up with us (We asked her to meet us at Identity). While I was paying for my coffee and 2 bags of beans (a weekly pricey routine), I could hear an individual launching into a tirade directed at my coworker who had just walked in. Although I didnt get the entire interaction, what I did here was You are what is wrong with America directed at my coworker, who embarrassed and shocked promptly left the establishment.As I waited in the uncomfortable and tense silence of the shop with my other coworker waiting for her drink (had about 8 customers inside), I would come to find out that the owner was not happy that my colleague was holding a competitors coffee while in HIS shop. Instead of politely asking her to not bring outside drinks in, he chose to take the vile route and attacked her verbally and questioned her character as a person. He clamored that THEY could make a drink better than hers. This interaction made other customers and his own employees uncomfortable, and made me feel guilty for having asked my coworker to meet us at the establishment.While my coworker, embarrassed and mortified, waited for us outside, a customer that had witnessed the altercation came to apologize to her. Something this individual did not need to do but felt compelled to (kindheartedness still exists).Im not one that typically writes reviews (here I am writing one at midnight), however this incident troubled me profoundly. The establishment has now lost multiple customers. Something that is unfortunate, considering the difficult times we are in.I will chose to patronize a local shop that shows respect for the members of the community it serves.

Ti
Review №21

Ive made the rounds to different places in the Grid and this is my favorite coffee shop in Sacramento. Been coming for a couple of years now. Its a great place to work with plenty of outlets and seating. Its very industrial inside but large wood tables in warm finishes warm things up. The staff are great and the drinks are pretty good too.

Ja
Review №22

First time there today and I loved it. Super minimal and relaxing. I love the picnic benches, a way of sharing s seat and bringing people together. The counter was off the hook incredible art. It was wood bricks that were sealed. It showed all the natural grains and character - the story- of the tree. I couldnt stop touching it. All the seating was hand made wood work. Gorgeous and poetic. The coffee was delicious! I also liked the presentation of their food case and they even had honey sticks! Everything was clean and wiped down. No refuse hanging around the garbage. Its clear the ladies behind the counter care about what they bring to their customer as individuals and collectively. Well done!

Ан
Review №23

Delicious herbal tea and latte, fast service, cozy atmosphere! Recommend!

Ja
Review №24

Decaf cold brew for the win!

Br
Review №25

Best food and best coffee is available here with amazing ambiance and atmosphere. I just love visiting this place with my friends.

Ni
Review №26

Lots of space, nice hardwood tables, outlets, bike parking, friendly folks, great coffee. Fast wifi. Good crowd for everyone from young office bureaucrats on lunch break to hipsters, bikers, normal unassuming people in need of caffeine, and meetings/coffee dates. They have pastries but I didnt order any. Nothing about this place sucks. Just go here, k?

S
Review №27

A favorite evening place of mine. Next time Ill be back with my coworkers. The bill was good for what you get.

Ty
Review №28

The barista is very good in making different toppings. The staff is very friendly. And also everything is really delicious.

Na
Review №29

Stopped in for a quick capp on my way to work. Staff were very friendly and kind - a nice change from some of the more haughty third wave coffee shops. Great cappuccino and industrial atmosphere. Beautiful live edge tables - will definitely be back.

Cy
Review №30

Best almond milk latte I’ve had. Great space and atmosphere. Very competent and friendly service.

Ka
Review №31

Im loving this place more and more. The staff are welcoming and into coffee. The space is actually pretty cool and open. Seems a little cold from the outside at first, but turns out to be a good place to do a little bit of work with an excellent brew.

Mr
Review №32

I really enjoyed my visit. Come for the cold brew, stay for the quiche! Cool spot. Will definitely return soon

Pr
Review №33

The coffee never disappoints. They host the midtown bizarre which is a great way to bring the community together. The atmosphere is perfect to meet up with a friend or to get work done.

Ia
Review №34

Good coffee, nice atmosphere, beautiful woodwork and occasional market inside of the space.Identity coffee was opened by Lucky, formally of Insight Coffee along with a few other folks in the Sac coffee scene. The coffee that they serve is tasty, on par with what Insight Coffee serves. I went on a Saturday when there was an inside market called Midtown Bizare where local folks were selling handmade goods. The woodworking in here is beautiful. Definitely worth checking out.Service 5/5Atmosphere 4/5Coffee 4/5

Ch
Review №35

There is certainly identity in this coffee shop. Industrial design, high ceilings, concrete floors and lots of space make this coffee shop unique and attractive to trendy crowds. Given the spaciousness, lots of people select this place to work or study.To test any new coffee shop I select one of my standard drinks, a cortado. Delivered to my table, the drink had plenty or aroma and rich flavor. I would rate it 8 out of 10. I felt it just a bit simple, but maybe the standard coffee beans they use are not as complex as those used in a drink that Id rate a 10. Nevertheless, loved this coffee shop!Parking is street only.

Ro
Review №36

Stopped by this afternoon. Friendly staff. Limited offerings, more dedicated to the primal coffee choices (Latte, Mocha, Drip, Espresso, Iced) rather than the additive flavor diversity at places Like Starbucks.I had a plain Coffee. It was delicious. Next time, I hope to try the cold press. If all you want is a good cup of coffee and are willing to spend a bit more, definitely a perfect choice!

Bu
Review №37

If you want a cup of coffee as good as the various hot spots in Sac without the trying to hard to make you feel like a coffee elitist vibe, this is your place.I love the simplicity of everything from the moment you walk in the door. Baristas are always down to earth and tastefully conversational. I also love the minimalist design choices made throughout the room.

JJ
Review №38

Nice hipster coffee shop. Good coffee drinks and not too expensive. Fair amount of parking nearby. Decent place to study/read/work.

Na
Review №39

I tried the nitro cold brew and the cascara coffee tea. Both were exceptional and had a distinct flavor. Large open setting and many seats. I would definitely return.

Le
Review №40

Ive been wanting to try this place for awhile and this morning was my chance. We enjoyed the tasty pastries and the coffee/ Chai tea latte was delicious. We liked the hand crafted wood tables and the music was just what I listen to. It was a wonderful way to start the morning.

Jo
Review №41

Decent espresso quality, terrible milk/foam work, and another major issue:I came in to get a heavy cream latte (keto diet and a serious coffee jones). Normally, coffee places charge me for a breve, or add a milk upcharge to the breve. Nothing major. Breve cost plus ~$.75 or $1.00.This place charged me the $4.25 12oz price PLUS $4.00!! If the drink had blown my mind, okay...Im on-board. Unfortunately, a middling ten-ish dollar latte makes me a little sick (not literally, obviously).Youre probably asking yourself, why did he give 2 stars instead of 1? The coffee wasnt 1-star coffee, but the experience definitely was. Credit where its due.

Da
Review №42

Excellent coffee and service, easy access and plenty of space, inside and out.Prices are great, and the ambiance is relaxing and upscale.I will be back!

Pa
Review №43

Consistently great coffee and espresso. Seating options are limited and could definitely be improved by adding more soft surfaces and different textures than concrete - feels a little empty and cold.

As
Review №44

Good coffee and cakes!

Ju
Review №45

One of the best vibes in town to get coffee. Taste is always great, snack selections are fresh daily (bakery items) and the baristas are super cool. Plenty of places to sit and outlets as well. Parking outside is 1 and 2 hour parking depending on the side of the street. Wifi is super quick.

Sa
Review №46

Great coffee, certainly my favorite in town. Open and pretty space with good music. Friendly staff and owner. ... and they serve Liquidology juice :)

Li
Review №47

Great neighborhood coffee spot. Beautiful interior

Da
Review №48

Good coffee. Great atmosphere. Spacious. Highly recommend

Li
Review №49

I love the matcha latte both hot and cold with almond milk and the little vegan donuts. Wonderful place over all.

Jo
Review №50

Great coffee, nice workers, good space. It would be nice if they had a baby changing table in the bathroom.

Ma
Review №51

In a nutshell: great coffee, service, and ambiance. Always clean, friendly, and delicious.

Ju
Review №52

Very cool shop & the mochas & lattes are the BEST Ive ever tasted. Great concept. Looking forward to events & classes at Identity Coffees

Ni
Review №53

My new go-to. Employees are awesome, good vibe. The cold brew without ice is my jam.

Th
Review №54

Great coffee and ambience. Appreciate the open concept of the coffee shop and how welcomed you feel.

Be
Review №55

Quality coffee. Friendly staff.

C
Review №56

Coffees great staff is very friendly and your order is prepared quickly

Br
Review №57

Great coffee ! I would definitely be getting coffee at Identity again !

Br
Review №58

Came in on a thurs. i will be back with my coworkers. food is like a restaurant in louisville i loved.

Li
Review №59

Great service. Love the cascara tea!

An
Review №60

Its a cool coffee shop with some pretty good coffee, its got that personal coffee shop feel to it. If you havent tried it yet, go for a sweetened latte!

De
Review №61

This is an excellent cafe! Fun atmosphere, good people and great coffee.

St
Review №62

This place and the mill are my top contenders for best espresso in Sac

Ma
Review №63

Went here on Saturday mid-day and had a delicious cafe-au-lait and a very crumbly coffee cake with blueberries. Ambiance is very relaxed, clean and pleasant, spacious, plenty of space to sit and talk without being overheard. I love the steel saw bed? in the middle. Im not a fan of over-burnt, caramelized coffee and Im plaeased to say that this was one of the top three coffee experiences Ive had in Sacramento.

Jo
Review №64

Excellent tea choices and proper brewing technique (i.e. they dont just put a bag of tea in hot water and hand it to you, they brew the tea for you and give you a finished cup of tea ready to drink)

Be
Review №65

Its good coffee! Great spot, go get a cup

Ha
Review №66

Top notch coffee, awesome decor with an eye for modernistic simplicity. Within the great coffee scene of Sacramento, Identity is inferior to none of the more well-established coffee houses (you know what they are), and that really speaks volume.

Er
Review №67

The coffee was strong and clean, not muddled by garbage. This place is fantastic and full of helpful knowledgeable staff.

Da
Review №68

Great space, excellent coffee and friendly staff

Ra
Review №69

Coffee is really good, ambience is a little strange. The artisanal wood is arranged inartfully imo, kind of a Rainforest Cafe™ vibe but without the sprinklers and cool animals

Al
Review №70

The staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful, and the coffee and pastries are always delicious!

Jo
Review №71

Prices are decent for the quality. If it wasnt far from my work I would come by more.

Ja
Review №72

Friendly staff, wide open spaces, and excellent coffee.

Ry
Review №73

If it wasnt the great coffee keeping me coming back, its definitely the staff that is employed! As a local business owner I appreciate this aspect greatly.

Ke
Review №74

Great choices..spacious seating inside.

Wh
Review №75

Great spot. great treats as well

Ro
Review №76

Starbucks is much better in my opinion

St
Review №77

Best coffee joint Ive been to. Great service, nice people, solid Americano.

Je
Review №78

Excellent coffee and very friendly and helpful staff!

Jo
Review №79

Excellent coffee, Chai Tea and service was great!

Va
Review №80

Friendly and sweet place with super delicious coffee!

IC
Review №81

Had a great time, really good coffee

wa
Review №82

Down to earth. Good Joe.

Ad
Review №83

Great coffee and nice vibes to the place

Br
Review №84

Love there coffee!

AJ
Review №85

Great coffee!

Ma
Review №86

Good coffee.. Clean enviornment..

Wa
Review №87

Great folks, great coffee and a great space.

Pe
Review №88

Great coffee, great people and great philosophy.

Br
Review №89

Best coffee in the greater Sacramento area. Puts even a lot of San Francisco coffee to shame.

Vi
Review №90

Always great service and great coffee.

Au
Review №91

Great service, cool environment.

Mi
Review №92

Burnt coffee twice in a row. Might be the last time.

Ha
Review №93

Great staff and awesome roasts!

Cy
Review №94

Best coffee and crew in Sacramento!! LOVE this place!

Pa
Review №95

The coffee is good but expensive, the seating is primarily designed for solo folks and their devices, not so much for conversations.

Jo
Review №96

The mocha had a weird flavor and it was way over priced.

Pa
Review №97

Love it. Kevin is a babe.

Ka
Review №98

Staff is awesome, coffees great

D
Review №99

If the bar wasnt so high in this town I would probably like this place more

De
Review №100

Cold Brew = Heaven!! #iceicebaby

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  • Address:1430 28th St #6405, Sacramento, CA 95816, United States
  • Site:http://identitycoffees.com/home/
  • Phone:+1 916-225-0738
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee roasters
  • Coffee wholesaler
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7AM–6PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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