Burnside Coffee Bar

Food: This will be about the coffee obviously. I have three strong recommendations and this is one of them. In short, this guy is a magician. This is probably the best coffee I've had. He clearly is a master of this craft Every aspect the from the beans, milk, and process is thought out and done well. I usually take their recommendation for the bean or get whatever seems crazy and get a shaken and chilled latte, which is the speciality. Mind you, I am a black coffee drinker everywhere else.Service: The owner is very knowledgeable. He carefully selects the beans from all over the country which use to include one my faves from Chicago (Shout out to Dark Matter) He is very particular about his milk selection as he avoids seed oil. He uses A2, which I appreciate it. The people he has trained are great as well. Ambiance: He was primarily at a mobile cart on K street, so obviously mobile cart and K street vibes. The set up at Anchor and Tree Coffee Roasting is the same, but ATCR is obviously superior. Very cute. Would rec'd for a coffee date or to get some work done.

Well... this place continues to AMAZE ME!!!!Be warned! This is NOT Starbucks! They don't have half and half, they don't have sweetener other than what's house made, they don't have Carmel macchiatos... but they do have some amazing coffee that will change your thoughts of what coffee could and should be!Also!!! This place prides themselves in conversation and passion for the product. Do not come here if you have 5 minutes to get to work. This is the type of place you ensure you don't rush and enjoy the experience, relax, and enjoy the most delicious freakin cup of coffee. Expect your coffee to take 15-30 minutes depending on line and what you order! The wait is worth itIt's not cheap... but nothing they do here is cheap. The milks are specifically chosen to compliment the flavor profile of the beans and how they blend and balance the drink. The syrups and accoutrements are ALL house made or from local small businesses. It's all ethically sourced and equally amazing! The cups are small, but if you watched, they weigh every single element to ensure consistency across the board for continuity of flavor every single time! Thus the milk to coffee ratio is perfectly balanced. Still a double shot for most of their drinks, but less milk... because we are actually all here to taste the different flavor profiles and not just maaaalllllkkkkk lol!This is not your life long idea of iced coffee. Do not expect your drink to be full of ice, thus resulting and a much smaller cup of coffee as it is shaken and chilled, very few drinks include a large whiskey rock . The result, coffee that is full of flavor and not watered down! The menu... it can be a bit overwhelming. I'll be honest. But don't hesitate to go to the front and ask for recommendations. They are all about it! These guys seriously geek out on the products they produce and it's so fun! They'll be sure to direct you towards something amazing! But that being said, those of you who want a pour over!!!! This is also your spot! So many single origin naturals, anaerobics, co-ferments, fruit, stone fruit, floral, tropical... pick your poison! Yum! Sometimes they even have guest bags for pour over and will know exactly what coffee they have that will fulfill what you're looking for. Even down to the pasteries and bagels, they're thoughtful, locally sourced, and the flavors are complimentary. This is my go to spot every week when I get off shift. I spend an hour here in the morning. Enjoy the vibe, relax and sip slowly a very very nice cup of coffee!So... to wrap this book up... come to this coffee shop to be pleasantly surprised, enticed, and and satisfied with something that is unlike any other coffee experience I have had. Trust me, I'm from the PNW, I know a thing or two about coffee, coffee shops, and what sets them apart. And this is my Number 1 spot in North America! Because it's so different than anything I've ever had! Enjoy the trip

Are you a coffee nerd and enthusiast like me?Well, do I have the place for you.The Burnside cafe (technically one of the Anchor and Tree Coffee roasting facility) is truly a unique coffee service in Sacramento. The assortment of beans they serve are eclectic, ranging from light to dark roast as well as fermented beans. They use a manual espresso press.When I went in, I tried shots of a light roast (acacia), a medium roast (100 Grand), and a fermented bean (cannot remember the name, but it had elements of peach and peach gose). I've since come back for their fermented strawberry beans as well as the watermelon beans, which were truly unique.Honestly, I love the vibe of this place and the espresso shots were extremely well pulled. I think this is an amazing addition to the Sacramento coffee landscape and I'll definitely return.

The 1412 16th Street spot is great, but I can't wait for their new location at 9th and K to open up officially. Every single thing on the menu is delicious and crafted with scientific precision to bring out the best in each component of the concoction... the beans, the foam, the syrups. The menu and selections change all the time, and I am always so surprised at the nuance coaxed out of humble coffee beans. Staff is all very friendly, engaging, and happy to explain all about the menu. There is even a shop dog, Mylo... ready to greet guests as they enter. Cheers to Bob for elevating coffee to an art form!

The coffee here is unlike anything I've ever had. It's that simple. If you aren't a fan of some unique flavors in your coffee, or having coffee be the clear focal point in your drinks, this might not be for you. But I assure you, if you're curious about something really unique, and masterfully crafted, this is the place to go. The service is good, albeit slow. I can deal with waiting and it gave me a chance to ask questions about coffee sourcing, or about gear. The ambiance is nice as well, being close to downtown Sacramento. The quality is second to none, but it comes at the cost of longer wait times, a lack in non-dairy options, and a premium price. Despite these drawbacks, this place is really something special, and I would encourage anyone to come and up their coffee experience.

I've been to Burnside a few times and always get great coffee and a nice chat with the owner. This review is for the new location on 16th. They are part of a coop. The coffee is as great as before and the location is perfect. It's really nice inside with lots of items to tempt shoppers from the other sellers. I wish them well here and look forward to my next visit.