Scorpio Coffee
1905 16th St, Sacramento, CA
Crema's Take
“Scorpio Coffee is a serene escape in Sacramento where quality espresso drinks and thoughtfully crafted pastries create the kind of place people return to again and again, often bringing loved ones along. Their carefully curated selection of specialty beans like Dak and Sey pairs beautifully with delicate food options ranging from avocado toast to ricotta honey and pear toast, while the modern, well-designed space—complete with outdoor seating and quiet corners—makes it equally suited for a meditative solo visit or a meaningful catch-up with someone you care about.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I first came to this café because my daughter invited me — it was her favorite place for tea. After that first visit, we kept coming back together, and I completely understood why she loves it so much. Later, I brought my husband here, and he loved it too! Now it has become one of our favorite spots. We often stop by for coffee, enjoy their delicious soup, and always order the mushroom toast — it’s so good! The atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming, the drinks are wonderful, and it’s just one of those places you want to return to again and again. Highly recommend 💛
Such a calm and zen coffee place. We ordered oat milk cappuccinos, coffee cake, chocolate chip walnut cookie and ricotta honey and pear toast and they were all so delicate and perfect level of sweetness. Highly recommend it.
They have Dak and Sey! I got a cortado, my friends got a flat white and sproton. All tasty! The avocado toast was really good too
Scorpio in Midtown is definitely a cool spot, but it comes with some trade-offs. I’d tried to go a couple of times before and walked away because of the long line both inside and out. Third time was the charm. We happened to pass by on a Monday, no line, and grabbed the last table outside. The outdoor seating was honestly the biggest downside. The table looked like it hadn’t been wiped down in a while, and the planter next to us had food scraps and trash in it, which attracted a lot of flies. Sitting there wasn’t the most comfortable experience. Inside, the ordering area feels cramped and chaotic. The line would flow better if it ran in another direction, and given how busy they are, they really need at least two cashiers. That said, the food and coffee were excellent. We ordered the avocado toast, pumpkin spice latte, mushroom bread, and oatmeal. everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The vibe overall is fun and modern, though the staff isn’t particularly friendly. It has that “we’re popular so we don’t have to try too hard” energy, which some people love for the exclusivity, but it’s not really my thing. In short: great coffee, great food, cool atmosphere, but crowded, a bit unfriendly, and the outdoor seating area could use more care. I’m still giving this place 5 stars. It might not be my cup of tea, but it’s gonna work for other people.
Scorpio Coffee in downtown Sacramento completely surprised me. The space is gorgeous, modern, and designed so well, with plenty of options to sit—some private, some outdoors, even stand-up bars that give it a cool, flexible vibe. The coffee was excellent. I went with their light to medium roast, fruity and balanced, and it instantly reminded me of the coffee I loved in Barcelona. The baristas are outstanding, with milk texture that’s spot on. The müsli was incredible, with fresh fruit, berries, peach, and super crisp granola. Honestly one of the most delicious things I’ve had in a café. I was blown away by the whole experience. Between the coffee, food, vibe, and service, this is easily one of my new favorite spots in Sacramento and one I’d highly recommend—it’s absolutely worth a detour if you’re anywhere near downtown.
Crema Reviews
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