Mast Coffee
2421 17th St, Sacramento, CA
Crema's Take
“Mast Coffee strikes that sweet spot between serious espresso craft and welcoming community hub, with baristas who clearly care about pulling excellent shots and regulars who keep coming back for the calm, focused vibe and thoughtful food offerings. The minimalist aesthetic and curated music create an atmosphere that feels more intentional than your typical coffee shop, though fair warning that those sleek wooden seats demand you either get comfortable quickly or keep your visit short.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Cute coffee shop, good espresso, but uncomfortable seats. Hard wood seats with no padding (which seems to be a common theme with a lot of coffee shops). Also, the table options are limited. There is a wall of wood bench seating (again no padding) but the tables are tiny little side tables and not conducive for working. I would stop in here to get coffee to-go, but won't be back to sit and work because it's not comfortable.
This is our first time at Mast coffee. With the explosion of coffee houses around Sacramento it's hard to pick one. That's really doing something different than the others. However, Mast has dishes that they cook in the back so they're more of a café. We got the avocado toast, which was very different and quite enjoyable.
Mast Coffee is the kind of spot that makes downtown coffee runs feel special. Clean lines, friendly baristas, and a calm buzz that lets you settle in. Their flat white is lovely, silky microfoam with that paint-like texture and a balanced shot underneath. They use Clover milk, which steams beautifully and gives the espresso a soft, creamy finish. Pastries are sourced from Starter Bakery in Berkeley and it shows. The almond croissant is pretty solid, crisp on the outside with a tender center and just the right sweetness. My unexpected favorite here is the chia seed pudding. It is simple, fresh, and so satisfying, the kind of thing I end up craving later. All around, thoughtful coffee, quality bites, and a vibe that makes you want to linger.
What a vibe! Came here to have a work day. Great location for focus & productivity. Nice music. Great staff and incredible food/drink offerings! I really loved the avocado toast on sourdough with an egg 🍳 delicious! Also maple bacon was the best bacon 🥓 I’ve ever had… Matcha green tea latte was fire 🔥 Also got a decaf maple oat milk latte. Coffee was on point! Yum!
Came here for my ladies cowork meetup. I always arrive first and scope out a table. I asked about WiFi (just connect --no password) and then ordered my coffee and bread. Could not connect. Asked staff, who said yeah the connection just goes in and out sometimes. I moved to be nearer to the router, still no connection. Staff said it just doesn't work for some people. Who knows why. I've never had a problem. I moved my meetup to another location and left. I'm still not sure if it was the router or both my computer & phone (different manufacturers). A deal breaker for me bc I am coordinating for a whole group so I need reliable WiFi. Macchiato was good. Okay Danish. I would go back for coffee, but not for work unless I planned on using a hotspot. Staff was apologetic. I think we've worked at the other Mast location without problems.
Crema Reviews
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