Donovan H.
Yelp
If you're looking for a truly unique and eclectic coffee experience, look no further because "Sociology Coffee Bar" will have you covered. As of mid-2023, this is one of the most talked about locally owned-and-operated coffee shops in the greater Sacramento area; specifically on many major social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Ever since opening (back in late-2021), it has an impressive amount of generous Yelp reviews and followers. I finally got to give this place a try during the morning of Saturday 7/22/2023.
Located just off of Folsom Blvd. and tucked on Gold Lake Dr. and adjacent to Leidesdorff St. in downtown Folsom, Sociology has been a fan favorite due to their close proximity to walking and biking trails as well as many other attractions that Folsom has to offer. Since I came on an empty stomach (which was around 10:15am), I wanted to try out some of their unique food and drink offerings. Parking was fairly easy to find as you can find a spot on the street as well as a nearby lot.
As I mentioned, this place hits all the high notes with the vibe and atmosphere. At the outdoor patio area, you will find ample seating complete with oversized green umbrellas to shelter you from the warm summer days. The inside is also cozy with a decent amount of seating throughout and even an extended indoor area complete with a tan leather sofa, comfy green velour chairs, and regular wooden chairs. One of the most unique traits of this place are the murals along the dark green walls and abundance of live plants. Keep in mind that this is not a quiet place for studying; the music was that of a pop/electronic dance music sound which keeps the vibe electric.
To those of you wondering what I ordered, the decision was tough since everything on their food and drink menu looked amazing. I ended up going with their iced "Teddy Graham" drink. This was a concoction of iced coffee, bourbon vanilla, oat milk, and a chocolate bitter in the form of a mini waffle. As for my food choices, I was absolutely starving and wanted something to carry me through the entire morning and beyond. I went with their "Chef's Bowl" which included a crispy yolky egg (think over medium), bacon strips, home-fried potatoes, bell peppers, sauce, and cheese. I also ordered their "Summer Toast" which was a large slice of a toasted baguette infused with creamy ricotta cheese, arugula, and fresh strawberries.
After paying the cashier, my drink is ready in less than 5 minutes while the food arrives just a few minutes later. I will say that my drink was on point and quite impressive. Not too sweet and not too bitter. The food was also prepared and handed to me with a beautiful presentation. The bowl had a ton of food with generous bits of bacon which filled me up on its own while the Summer Toast hit all the high notes; sweet, savory, and a perfect way to start the day. I will say that its a rarity where the food and drinks are perfect but that was what I got at Sociology.
All in all, "Sociology Coffee Bar" is as good as it gets when you factor in the ambiance, layout, vibe, atmosphere, lively customer service, and food/drink quality. It offers everything you expect in a coffee shop and so much more. They offer a very progressive menu with a ton of unique drinks (fruity and teas) with a ton of neat food items (salads, sandwiches, toasts, tacos, and much more). With that said and done, I am giving them the best of the best and that's a five-stay Yelp review.