Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

I got the cherry lavender latte. I believe it’s on there seasonal drinks or something like that. It was so delicious and the guy taking my order was so patient because I don’t drink a lot of coffee so I don’t know a lot about coffee, but he was very sweet and very caring and just a very overall cute place to have coffee at.

I saw the name of this coffee shop and I just had to check it out 😃. I love chocolate and coffee - so win-win here. The place is very modern feeling with nice vista-like decorations on the walls. There is a huge coffee roasting machine which definitely adds a sense of where we are. They have the standard set of drinks that one would expect in a coffee shop, they are quite good and have good attention to detail; nice latte art and a good coffee flavor. There are a number of pastries on display, including actual chocolate fish as a homage to the name of the place. They have a number of types of toasts as well so this is a good place to enjoy a coffee and some other tasty food bite to start off the day. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, in fact the outside patio has a lot of character to it and looks very comfortable to sit with friends or a lover and enjoy a relaxing time sipping your favorite drink. The service was excellent and the baristas were very friendly and accommodating. They had no problem with special requests that I had.

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters – Just Another Hipster Coffee Spot Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters is fine, but honestly, it’s just another trendy hipster coffee shop with nothing that really sets it apart. The vibe is exactly what you’d expect—minimalist decor, overpriced drinks, and a menu that feels like every other specialty coffee spot in town. The coffee itself? Mid. It’s not bad, but it’s nothing special either. For the price, I was expecting something more memorable, but it was just average at best. If you’re into the whole hipster coffee scene, you might enjoy it, but if you’re looking for something unique or truly outstanding, this isn’t it. Not terrible, not amazing—just okay.

This is one of the coffee shops I very frequently visit because they have good coffee, delicious treats and very friendly staff. Coffee is amazing. We have two drinks today. Nitro cold brew is smooth and refreshing. Latte is beautifully crafted and perfectly creamy. For food, we have delicious avocado toast from the kitchen. I like it with eggs on them. More textures and flavors. If you want something sweet, they have lots of baked goods. I really like the chocolate chip cookie paring with the nitro cold brew. Deep coffee flavor goes well with sweet cookie. The banana bread is sooo good too. Very soft and not too sweet. Because it’s is not too sweet I think it goes well with a creamier drink like a latte. The place is also an onsite roaster so the space is very open. I wish to see coffee roasting one day while enjoying my coffee. Staff are very good at their craft. Coffees are expertly crafted. Service is also very attentive. We had a walnut allergy question regarding the banana bread. The staff wanted to double check and referred to the ingredients to make sure no walnuts are in them. We really appreciate the attention to detail. Love this coffee place.

This is our go to place 100% great service, excellent black and more fancy coffee. The staff are amazing! Love the pastries/ treats as well!

Wow, I was highly surprised by Chocolate Fish Coffee. I am a huge fan of specialty coffee, and specifically, a great Flat White. Chocolate Fish has piqued my interest with the silver fern logo, and a few great online reviews, and I'll tell you, they're all true. This place is phenolic. Very tasty Flat White, with perfectly velvety microfoam, and a great hearty espresso base. Not to mention, friendly helpful barista's. I'm sure I'll be back soon.

The name of this place is kinda odd.lol I can’t think of a reason why it’s called chocolate fish. But, (Anything before “but” doesn’t really matter), this place is AMAZING. Respect to all the coffee shops/cafes who serve little food options. I loved their fresh avocado toast. Having that on the menu is a game changer. Great coffee, interior is nice, clean and the staff is super friendly. You could see the roasting area and sacks of coffee inside. Nice little patio area as well. You earned my loyalty and five stars!! I’ll be back for more avocado toast and coffee :)

We loved it - coffee, friendly staff, decor. I wish there was little bit more comfortable seating.

I've only been here twice, but the coffee has been luscious and the service has been great. The shop is a bit cold & antiseptic for me, so my orders are takeout. They offer seasonal drinks that always sound really good. I'm not here enough to try them all, but I did manage to get the orange cardamom coffee they are offering for fall. I missed the cardamom, but the orange was a nice touch with the coffee and cream.

I often visit this coffee shop due of their excellent coffee, delectable sweets, and welcoming service. Coffee is fantastic. Today, we're having two cocktails. Cold brew with nitro is delicious and revitalizing. The latte is perfectly made and has the ideal amount of cream.

Given their name, you could understand my confusion after seeing Chocolate Fish show up in my Yelp results for local coffee shops. It's not to say it's weird for a chocolate shop to serve coffee, but for a hot second there, I thought I had typed in my search incorrectly in my drowsy state of mind. Of course, that's before I realized that this place isn't actually a chocolate shop at all. Which then led to me looking up how they got such a seemingly random name (a chocolate fish is a chocolate confection in New Zealand that is rewarded for a job well done). Which, naturally, piqued my curiosity as to how good this place just might be. I've got to say - I didn't figure that falling down a rabbit hole would end up dictating where I'd end up getting coffee to start my day! Now, almost immediately after stepping inside, I felt pretty optimistic about my chances here. While there isn't a ton of seating relative to its size, the look of this place is great - the decor is modern, the vibe is cozy, and there is coffee roasting set-up sits in the open for everyone to see. As for the menu, it's pretty straight forward, with its half dozen or so varieties of espresso, handful of coffees and cold brews, "down under' options, and teas. They also have a smattering of sourdough toast offerings and some baked goodies in their display case, but be aware it's all generally lighter coffee shop fare, in case you're looking for something more substantial to eat. -- SMASHED AVO TOAST - Avocado, EVOO, Lemon, Salt & Pepper on Sourdough Bread with an Egg (+$2) As decent as it looked, this was pretty underwhelming. The eggs were nicely cooked and there was a decent amount of avocado, but there was a smidge too much salt and it was barely toasted, if at all - super pale in color and lacking that toasted texture. -- NITRO COFFEE - Nitrogenated Japanese-style Flashed Brewed Iced Coffee Not amazing, but not bad either. The coffee had a smooth consistency and it didn't taste all that bitter. Most importantly, it had a nice caffeine kick to it, as it definitely perked me up a bit. -- LAVENDER FIELDS LATTE - Ghiradelli White Mocha with Lavender I didn't try much of this one, but what I did have was just okay. To me, it felt more like a regular white mocha/latte, as the lavender felt very subtle. Still, it was pretty refreshing on such a hot day. -- MINT MATCHA - Matcha Latte Sweetened with Mint The description of this sounded both interesting and odd while the taste of it landed somewhere in the middle. The blend of the mint and matcha was a little funky in the beginning, but it was fine a few sips in. Still, I'd prefer a plain matcha instead. While the coffees and toast were a bit of a mixed bag, service here is pretty solid. All of the workers who helped us were quite nice and fairly efficient in preparing our orders. Despite how great it was, though, I can't say it's enough for me to round up from THREE AND A HALF STARS. None of it is to say that Chocolate Fish is bad, especially since the most "traditional" drink I've tried is by far the best. It's just that while others have clearly had great experiences here, and despite how this place is definitely worth trying, I personally might be more inclined to head to the likes of Temple instead.

I love how spacious the place is. There's plenty of seating. The customer service was amazing! The coffee was okay (3.75/5) I got a honey latte with almond milk.

I got the avocado french toast with the works. I've also had their almond butter toast as well. I think their coffee is better personally!

Open at 6am in the area that's all I needed. Coffee is good, even without sweetener or whatever you put in it. Cookie was also good. Their baked section looks awesome but I went with the classic. No parking except in the neighborhood though. Free WiFi but no outlets, patio seating, dog friendly, reasonable prices. Just another local coffee shop.

i love Chocolate Fish! i come here all the time and usually get a chai latte. the staff are always super friendly, and it makes picking up my drink even more delightful!

Two words: praline latte. Holy crap! Great flavor and not too sweet. And the foam was on a different level! Top 5 coffee drink right here. Pretty sure this is a seasonal offering so head over there now while it's still available! Service was great too! I'll definitely be back soon!!

This coffee shop has amazing coffee. I tried a white chocolate mocha tonight and it was so delicious. I opted for oat milk and did an online order. They have amazing service. The staff is very friendly. There is a lot of seating and the ambience is very relaxing. I would highly recommend.

Woah quite a popular coffee spot. People bring their families here including the kids. It's like a whole Disneyland crew lol. And I can see why this place is a hit. Very crowd-pleasing drinks. Quite smooth and toasty coffee brew taste buuut with no distinct funky/fruity flavor notes. Straightforward quality. There is hot chocolate available for youngins. :p Can't really recommend the things that I tried from the bakery case (oatmeal raisin cookie, peanut butter cookie, banana chocolate chip bread) as they were cold and a bit stale-crumbly. Huge props to the baristas maintaining a zen state focusing on making drinks with the extremely echoey interior. I was starting to get antsy in the ordering line because of the amplified sharp voices from all of the other patrons. Parking is not the greatest but not too difficult. Best to search for parking in the neighborhood 1-2 blocks away.

Great espresso beans, tasty drinks and wonderful service. This humble little coffee shop punches way above its weight class.

Came early for a skills class at the Med Center and had an hour of downtime. Walked 15 minutes from UCD to get to this roastery. The coffeeshop had two community tables and a couple of tables for two or three. Bags of raw beans were stacked where the coffee roaster was on the side, which probably took half of the real estate. Ordered a 12 oz Latte and Smashed Avo on Toast with the Works, which meant sourdough, avocado, EVOO, lemon w/ radish, sprouts, and nut dukkha. Coffee and open faced sandwich were both good. Can't really complain about the prices as that's just how they are. I was curious at the coffee beans on deck and wondered why they weren't classified as to roast type (blonde, medium and dark) but were packaged according to sweetness and acidity. The barista asked me if I had any questions as I was exiting the premises. She informed me that the beans were mostly roasted medium and confirmed that they were bagged according to characteristic. I learned something new for breakfast. Will be back for freshly roasted java next time.

Putting door dash stickers and not calling out the name on mobile orders is a guaranteed way to make a customer wait forever on their drink. Was excited for the app and online ordering but it is very disorganized. Employees aren't even sorry your drinks been waiting there forever with you in the lobby and it's all melted down. Disappointed as heck for how they are handling app orders.

Yummy coffee. Friendly service. Helpful and pleasant staff willing to make customers happy. Icing on cake, the lattes are amazing! Love area to sip on coffee and check out cute neighborhood. Will be back next time in town.

Ok so the coffee was good. I'm pretty pick about cold brews and iced coffees, so I did enjoy this one quite a bit. Menu is good and reasonably priced for more substantial food - not many pastries if that's what you're looking for. The cafe itself is not it. WiFi password you have to ask for which for socially anxious neurodivergents is unfortunate. NO OUTLETS?! Super weird for a coffee shop.

This place is very nice. I'm don't like the taste of chocolate so I ordered a white chocolate mocha and it was the perfect drink I had in a long time. It was delicious and I couldn't taste the coffee which was perfect for me. We ordered two avocado toast one with egg and one with radish. The egg was an extra cost. Overall we both enjoyed our breakfast, it wasn't too heavy to too light. We decided to sit outside since the inside space was taken up mostly. There is street parking available if you don't come on a busy day. We decided to come on a Saturday morning grab some breakfast and visit the second hand store across the street. The service was very polite.

One of my favorite coffee shops in Sac & a must stop every time I visit now since moving away. They are friendly and patient, and it is really a neighborhood spot. The flat white is my favorite and always perfect. I get a jam and toast to go - jam is seasonal. Their coffee beans are also so good and they have a punch card. The inside is quiet, relaxed. Love it here!

This is one of the coffee shops I very frequently visit because they have good coffee, delicious treats and very friendly staff. Coffee is amazing. We have two drinks today. Nitro cold brew is smooth and refreshing. Latte is beautifully crafted and perfectly creamy. For food, we have delicious avocado toast from the kitchen. I like it with eggs on them. More textures and flavors. If you want something sweet, they have lots of baked goods. I really like the chocolate chip cookie paring with the nitro cold brew. Deep coffee flavor goes well with sweet cookie. The banana bread is sooo good too. Very soft and not too sweet. Because it's is not too sweet I think it goes well with a creamier drink like a latte. The place is also an onsite roaster so the space is very open. I wish to see coffee roasting one day while enjoying my coffee. Staff are very good at their craft. Coffees are expertly crafted. Service is also very attentive. We had a walnut allergy question regarding the banana bread. The staff wanted to double check and referred to the ingredients to make sure no walnuts are in them. We really appreciate the attention to detail. Love this coffee place.

Nice place to visit. The iced green tea is delicious with no aftertaste some can have. The pastries are more than the usual faire at most places and always fresh. Been here a few times now and also busy (people like it here) but can always find a seat inside or out. This is going into my regular visiting list.

Growing up in Sacramento but not living here for almost 40 years, I have been fascinated by the changes. I needed a break place during a recent drive and found Chocolate Fish. What a great vibe. Open space, strong wifi, and excellent latte. The two people at the counter were excellent: helpful and friendly. I don't get to Sac often, but this will definitely be on the radar for the next time I need a stopover latte.

We are traveling up in northern California and chose this place, because we thought they did a pourover. When we arrived, we did not see a pour over on the menu. So we ordered the House brew and a mocha. The house brew was pretty good and I liked the mocha, it's a little on the dark chocolate side. We enjoyed checking out the large roaster on premises. There is lots of outdoor seating and clean restrooms in a lovely neighborhood setting.

Delicious coffee. Love the cookies (but I'm also a Cookie Monster). Staff are always very nice and kind.

It was a mocha kind of day and stopped by this gem. We ordered a white mocha and a hot chocolate. We got there late in the afternoon so we didn't get a chance to have a pastry with our afternoon coffee, but that's ok we'll be back because I loved the white mocha. It was made just perfect. The service was great. The ambiance was pretty chill, and relaxed. Good lighting and you can even people watch from the street while sipping on your coffee. Great place to grab a mocha!

First things first: Thank you Yelp for this recommendation. It was outstanding! We had a few hours to kill in Sacramento this morning. As much as we love Starbucks, I took the opportunity to look for a coffee roaster for us to visit. We had friends visit from Italy recently and our coffee eyes have been opened. Chocolate Fish was easy to find. Their parking lot was a bit busy but we found a spot quickly. Upon entering the store, we were greeted promptly. It was easy for us to find something to order. Espresso and a scone for my husband and tea and toast and jam for me. When I asked for cream for the tea, I was given a cute little pitcher of cream. My husband said the espresso was divine. It was chocolaty and citrusy. He really enjoyed it. My tea was really good. While I am a huge fan of loose leaf tea, it makes me sad that it is steeped in a paper bag. Ugh. I would gladly wait for another tea steeping process. I can't stand paper teabags. This was good though. My husband liked the scone and I loved the toast and strawberry jam. The food and drinks were really good. This is not the reason we will be back. We were treated kindly and proactively by every single staff member in the shop. We were given outstanding service. Philip was notably attentive. He saw us reviewing the items for sale and quickly came over to talk to us about the roasting process and various other things regarding coffee. Additionally, a young lady came over and gave us cards with information about the different roasts and their attributes. Good job everyone!! Way to make us feel like VIP's on our first visit. Loved it!!

It's growing on me. Been a couple of times and I've come to enjoy the atmosphere and location. Staff are friendly, coffee is good. Easy place to hang out if you have some time to kill.

Stopped by for a quick oatmilk cappuccino this morning - it's been more than 3 years since I've been here and I forgot what I have missed! Their coffee is SO dang good! Rich, not acidic - perfect! Service was friendly and helpful. When I got there, there was no coffee menu, which through me off - at least not that I could see. But there was a food menu - and pastries looked great although I stuck with just the coffee this time. I will be back again and I won't wait 3 more years, that's for sure. Parking on the street was easy so I didn't have to walk far - and there's entrance from their back parking lot (although the lot was full).

Love stopping by here for a coffee every once in a while! The staff is nice and quick and there's even some tables inside or outside to sit/do work. It's a little pricey, I imagine because of the location, but I usually get an iced mocha and it's so tasty!!

Brought my 91 yr old father for a coffee and a bite to eat. He wanted a banana bread. It's served cold and we didn't realize this. I requested whether they could warm it and they refused to use their toaster and the guy wasn't too friendly about it either. Not good customer service. We are disappointed in new management. Perhaps management can consider purchasing another toaster? However, with that said, Nick was the most courteous at the register and gave great service.

Love this coffee! Service is always friendly and everyone is very happy. Love watching them make that art in the coffee as well.

First time here. I accidentally misunderstood something & ordered the wrong drink. The amazing barista remade my intended order (which was more expensive!) Service was outstanding here. They genuinely knew customers by name. The mocha I ordered was perfect - so delicious. I'll def be back. Great atmosphere too.

The smell of fresh roasted coffee, delightful focaccia bread with a seasonal Orange Cardamom Mocha with Oat Milk.

I've been here a few times, when it's busy and not so busy. The great service and great tasting coffee is consistent. We usually come here if we wanted a better tasting coffee than our home brew. And it never disappoints. The kids get hot chocolate with some whip cream and sprinkles, there are no complaints. You can sit outside with your dog as there are water bowls around. Their food is just as good. Though we had their avocado toast only, but by that, it's almost safe to say that their whole menu is spot on. Great vibe at this place and there is always a good reason to go back.....I want my coffee!

The original owners of chocolate fish when it used to be great sold the business a few months ago, which makes a lot of sense for the poor quality as of late . It used to be my favorite coffee shop and one I would recommend all the time to friends visiting Sacramento, but now I cannot especially after several consecutive poor experiences .

I saw the name of this coffee shop and I just had to check it out . I love chocolate and coffee - so win-win here. The place is very modern feeling with nice vista-like decorations on the walls. There is a huge coffee roasting machine which definitely adds a sense of where we are. They have the standard set of drinks that one would expect in a coffee shop, they are quite good and have good attention to detail; nice latte art and a good coffee flavor. There are a number of pastries on display, including actual chocolate fish as a homage to the name of the place. They have a number of types of toasts as well so this is a good place to enjoy a coffee and some other tasty food bite to start off the day. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, in fact the outside patio has a lot of character to it and looks very comfortable to sit with friends or a lover and enjoy a relaxing time sipping your favorite drink. The service was excellent and the baristas were very friendly and accommodating. They had no problem with special requests that I had.

Service was good and not too much of a wait for my latte and avocado toast. I got there around 11 and seemed like a good place to do some studying or work. Not too loud either.

I recently visited this coffee spot, and then returned again the next day and the next! To be completely honest, I was bound to staying in the area while my kiddos attended a weeklong summer event at a nearby church. So, my options were limited and Chocolate Fish was within walking distance lol. Nonetheless, I don't regret my visits. I had a vanilla latte twice, an iced berry tea another time, and I tried the bacon cheddar scone (awesome), and their avocado toast with egg added (also great). There are plenty of seating options both indoors and out to cater to bigger crowds and/or solo patrons. The staff was also friendly and efficient at putting out drinks. Some days there was a line of people at the register, but everyone had their order in hand pretty quickly. The only thing that took a bit longer was the avocado toast... like 15 minutes probably.

So I'm a coffee snob - sort of... you guys do it well yet I don't frequently visit due to the fact that you don't let me put in my own cream -- and when I ask I get an attitude! I offered to sanitize my hands first .. yet still an eye roll ! Temple coffee is my go to .. I might give you another try next year.

This was the perfect place to stop by on a rainy day. It was such a vibe sitting by the large window and watching the rain with a hot coffee and snacks in hand. Chocolate fish had a cute little Christmas tree in the corner, plenty of space to sit, and friendly staff. We tried their seasonal holiday drinks which were a bit pricey for a 12 Oz cup ($6-8). My little green elf mint mocha with marshmallows didn't have too much flavor to it, so I was a bit disappointed, but it was still a decent drink. I actually enjoyed the gingerbread chai latte a bit more because it had a bold chai flavor. The dukkah bread was a new experience--they give you sourdough toast, olive oil, and a mixture of nuts and seeds that you eat altogether, which was pretty tasty. Overall, great ambience, decent food and coffee, but steeper prices as well.

This place is good. The white mocha we got was pretty good, coffee, milk, and white mocha ratio was really good. The cold brew was okay, tasted a little bit weak and watery in my opinion. Inside and patio were super chill, music playing and people hanging out, reading newspapers on the patio. Employees were nice and greeted us right as we walked in The avocado toast is great! Bread is perfectly toasted and avocados were ripe and seasoned perfectly

Not bad! Service was fast and a very active location. Drink was well put. Environment is simple nothing complex.

Nice coffee shop if you're looking for a small bite to eat along with a good cup of coffee. The drip coffee was excellent, also got a cappuccino which was disappointing compared to the drip coffee. They sell a variety of toasts and treats which I hope to try next time I'm there. Cashier/barista was very sweet and friendly. Open to providing suggestions on great drinks which I appreciated!

Great coffee and service, for a price. The espresso is balanced, not to bitter or acidic. All the notes are there, dark chocolate, carmel, nutty. The avo toast is very good. It makes a nice light breakfast. Inside or out you can't go wrong. Inside is clean and uncluttered with plenty of room to sit or stand while you wait. There is wifi, never used it but you could. Outside you get to watch the city go by as you enjoy your drink. The parking lot around back is small. Plan on parking in the neighborhood if you are not walking or biking. Those two seem to be the main method of arrival. The drinks are on the pricier side if you are used to large chain coffee shops. They are worth it though.

This was my first time to this Chocolate Fish location. We parked on the street but I noticed they had a sign for customer parking in the back too. This is a nice location, very roomy and there are plenty of seats both inside and outside. They have all their coffee beans on display and a nice chart for flavor profiles, making it easy for us to select one we wanted. The baristas were super helpful and asked if we had any questions as soon as we arrived. The drink menu is pretty simplistic at Chocolate Fish and always has been from what I remember, so you won't find any specialty or seasonal ones here. I picked an iced matcha latte. It was okay but just too milky, I couldn't taste much matcha and eventually it separated the more time passed by. You should probably just stick with coffee here.

First off, I would love to say how it's nice that they have parking in the back and there's plenty of 2 hour street parking since Folsom is a busy street. When you walk in, you're greeted by them roasting coffee beans and you can see them making coffee fresh. The service was great and everyone was super friendly. I love how it feels the ambiance since it feels like a local reserve. I ordered the white mocha and it's great! The milk is frothy and it's sweet. I would say it's perfect for me since I don't like coffee strong but it was for sure more milk than than espresso. Would recommend if you like sweeter and lighter coffee drinks.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in Sacramento. The staff is kind and welcoming, the drinks are delicious (and not too sweet), and the ambiance makes for a great spot for work/homework. Thier Matcha is my go-to and never disappoints.

Trying to hit up a lot of cafe and study spots in preparation for finals, and I always pass by this place so we thought it was time, especially on a rainy day like today (and we always thought the name sounded funny). Parking is a little odd, there are very few spots in the back so street parking is recommended. When we walked in we were immediately hit with the smells of a coffee shop, with the sounds of a manufacturing warehouse. There's a giant machine that's processing coffee beans that makes for some odd ambient noise. Maybe it hits that productive sound to some, but not for our studying date. The white mocha was a simple and tasty, not super sweet with nice milky chocolate. Nothing super unique about it taste wise but it does come with very pretty latte art. My bf's honduras brewed coffee tasted very sweet and complex but a great brew for a great price. The raspberry mint tea sounds very enticing on the menu and might be our drink next time. Great place with great coffee. It's a nice place to study when the machinery is off with great service. Will definitely come back! I'd also mention that their dairy alternatives are on the pricier side of add-one, so I just had my lactose supplements ready :)

The coffee here seemed extremely watered down. It was presented nicely and service was friendly but it was almost like drinking flavored water. Not sure what happened.

This is a nice spot for coffee that has a good amount of outdoor seating. It is also pet friendly so if you want your fix of cute doggies, there's always friendly people with their dogs. The service was quick and they bring your drinks to you. I got the mocha espresso and liked it a lot. If I'm in the neighborhood I'll probably stop by again to try something else!

absolutely love this place its my fav in the whole world. i come here all the time with friends after school and we have the best time!!!