Karma Brew

This review has been long overdue, but I have to say, Karma Brew is one of my absolute favorite places in Sac for a multitude of reasons. Their drinks are phenomenal, ambiance is so cozy and welcoming, and their entire wait staff are amazing people. Specifically, I came in the evening before Thanksgiving to unwind from the day, and was interrupted by an incredibly drunk man while I was taking my order. He got so close to me that I could feel his breath on my face and was whispering to me as if he knew me. He was insistent that I had to let him buy me a drink, and that I needed to sit next to him. I firmly told him "No thank you" 4 times, and when it was clear that he wasn't respecting me (as he kept leaning in closer to me), my bartender, Kris, shut him down and told him that his behavior wasn't welcome. He tried arguing with Kris, but my awesome bartender stood firmly. After calling my guardian angel a "f***ing idiot", Drunk Guy finally sulked over back to his seat. Kris notified one of the owners, Mikey, who immediately instructed Drunk Guy that his behavior isn't welcome, and that he had to leave right then and there. Drunk Guy of course stayed in his seat and started throwing a hissy fit, but Mikey stood his ground and held the door open for him. I watched them talk outside for ages, Drunk Guy getting in Mikey's face multiple times, yet Mikey and another fantastic bartender, Jose, kept the situation under control and I felt safe the entire time, accompanied with an amazing boozey hot cocoa. I love Karma, because not only do I feel not judged for being my most authentic self by dressing, looking, and operating differently than your average Sacramentan, I feel celebrated for who I am. Their staff genuinely care about their drinks, their guests, and their bar. If you're in Sacramento for one night only, make sure to stop by Karma Brew (and get a Cadillac Margarita, they're the best)!

I was brought here on a crawl stop. Staff is good. Drinks were accordingly to the crawl. However, the owner had an attitude towards the patrons and even noticed with his staff. Definitely, he shouldn't have signed up his spot for the crawl. I was going to add to my list of usual spots, but He left a bad taste in our mouths. Sure he doesn't care. But hopefully no one else experiences it.

Had a great time at Karma brew, a cozy little cocktail bar. They make the best espresso martinis in sac! Also love their outdoor patio area. Great spot for catching up with friends :)

I've never been a fan of espresso martinis but I was told by multiple people this place had the best ones in Sac so I had to give it a try. They were indeed correct! It was delicious and tasted like I have always hoped an espresso martini would. The unique ambience is also a plus. Will definitely be back to try more drinks.

Cool bar with a cozy vibe. Good spot to meet I got a witches brew for a Halloween themed drink. Not sure what was in it but it was dark blue. Tasted sweet but also strong! They have a lot of options and also food but haven't tried any of it yet.

Visited Karma Brewand the staff was incredibly sweet. The bartender made me an espresso martini, and while I knew I might not like it, I appreciated his effort. The vibe was nice, though not my usual scene, but definitely worth checking out!

During a night out downtown karma is a must stop if we're in the mood for espresso martinis. Seriously some of the best espresso martinis I've had in Sacramento.Minus one star bc one night we came in and vibes were high key off. We were asked multiple times to show our IDs even though we had already gotten drinks? My whole group was 30 years old + not like a bunch of rowdy teens. Just found it odd the same bartender asked for them from every individual person more than once. The bathroom is also in an alley which isn't the most desirable for women or really anybody. I'll definitely return bc service is usually very enjoyable and the martinis are great.

Stopped in for a quick drink on a nice afternoon! I was served quickly and took a seat inside. There's a cool vibe inside, lots of reclaimed furniture and unique art. There's so much to look at! When I come back I'll probably sit outside though, the incense smell was making me a little nauseous, but I'm super sensitive to smells. I don't think it'd bother a normal person

This is the best bar because it's not a bar. I don't go to bars but I come here. There are no rowdy brawls, people drunk off their butts, no loud annoying music. The people coming here seem pretty normal, not there to just get drunk. Also there is an extended patio now so you can people watch.Dog friendly because the owner Anthony has a dog. That is definitely a plus. The people who work here are friendly and chill. I've never had any problems here. The upstairs is open Friday and Saturday from 8-12pm so I recommend coming then, it's nice and cozy.Food and drink wise they're known for mixed coffee alcohol drinks that I haven't tried cuz I don't drink. I just come for the good vibes and the unique decor, and of course the people when I feel like I finally wanna socialize outside of work once a week or so.

I debated whether or not to review this place because it felt kind of like a cozy, unique gem that I didn't want to get swarmed, but they absolutely deserve the shoutout.The menu has a good range of different types of drinks (wine, beers, cocktails) without overwhelming you with options. There's also actual food available (pizza, dolmas, mozarella) and i haven't tried it yet but i have a feeling it's good. It was nice to see actual food offered rather than just snacks.The bartenders here are really genuine, there isn't like a fake customer service thing going on and they're easy to talk to. I asked for a beer similar to the last one I ordered and the bartender offered two different suggestions with reasons why they were similar.The decor and incense are my favorite parts. There's a unique eclecticism that I can really just best describe as nostalgic and comfortable. Lots of wood furniture/furnishing and mismatch pillows to sit on, artwork on the walls and some stained glass windows, and two mirrors on the ceiling.If you've ever been to older restaurants in south lake Tahoe (like before it was exclusively for rich people's summer homes) it's got the same feeling, if that makes sense? It's not pretentious, the prices are very reasonable for what you're getting, and it's clearly well-loved by the owner(s), employees, and regulars.If you're in midtown and want to get a drink and enjoy a very authentic Sacramento spot, I highly recommend going here.