Pachamama Coffee Cooperative

With summer coming to an end (that was fast...), this feels like the perfect time to post this. The days are getting progressively shorter and the weather is getting cooler and cooler (goodbye, 105 degree weather!). And, not so coincidentally, the inevitable end to Pachamama's summer drink menu, which means even less usefulness for this if I don't get this out now! Because what good is it to write about all of the summer menu drinks we tried when they may not come back around for quite a while?Located inside the Natural Foods Co-op, this particular Pachamama is set-up more like a coffee counter inside of the market. However, as different as this one might be compared to their other outposts, it's not like the Starbucks counters you see inside of Safeway either, as the market does offer some seating and tables upstairs. As far as their menu goes, they have a decent array of baked goodies and their drink menu is solid, ranging from your typical drip coffee, espressos, and lattes to teas, interesting latte flavors, like lavender or Maple, and a couple of types of cold brews, which you can even get in a 64oz growler! What's more, their rotating seasonal menu adds a half dozen or so options that fit the season well (for the summer, at least).-- BLUEBERRY MATCHAThis immediately stood out on their summer menu and it is SO GOOD. The matcha flavor is perfect, the consistency had a creamy-ish texture, and the blueberry flavor isn't overly assertive yet still adds a nice bit of fruity sweetness. Amazing.-- PEACHES & CREAM COLD BREWIf you love peaches and cold brew, this is the drink for you. I never would've thought of combining the two, but it actually worked for the most part. The cold brew had a nice hit of caffeine and it was complemented well by the taste of the peach, though, the latter might have been a little too strong. -- COCONUT CREAM COLD BREWPretty decent, but not quite as good as I had hoped for. While this still packed a decent punch of caffeine, the taste of the coconut cream wasn't all that strong, especially as the ice melted.-- MAPLE BROWN SUGAR COLD BREWNot as unique as their other specialty cold brews, but necessarily in a bad way. The maple brown sugar was more on the subtle side, as that molasses sort of element was light, but still enough to make this a slightly sweeter version of their regular cold brew.-- COLD BREWConsidering all of the different cold brews we tried, it seemed appropriate to try their regular cold brew. It was a little more basic, but in a good way - it tasted exactly how a good cold brew should taste, which was exactly what I wanted when we got this.While none of the drinks we tried were bad by any measure, the one thing I will say is that, with the exception of the Blueberry Matcha, the photos of the drinks online looked very different from what we ended up getting. Granted, that's not an issue unique to Pachamama, but it still didn't help with how we set our expectations, as both the Peaches and Cream Cold Brew and the Coconut Cold Brew looked a whole lot creamier than how they were actually prepared. That being said, it's not going to deter me from potentially coming back in the future, especially if I'm already here to pick up something at the co-op.THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded up just because of how good the Blueberry Matcha tasted!

My favorite grocery store and coffee shop brand in the Sac area both under one roof......very dangerou$ for me indeed.As much as I want to try more things at Pachamama I can't help but get the cardamom rose latte whenever it's seasonally available lol. It's such a great morning pick-me-up. I've had it at the East Sac location and this location doesn't miss on it as well. So soothing! I prefer it hot as the super airy milk froth on top complements really well with the flavorings. *pinky up*My sister got a cold brew. I'd say muuuch smoother and even fruitier than the one in East Sac. Very delicious. Kinda wanted to nab the cold brew from her but that wouldn't make me a good sis, would it?As for a minor negative, the cashier lady was a bit cold-shouldered. "I don't wanna be here" vibes.This Pachamama is pretty much a grab -and-go one, though there is a small communal seating area specifically provided by the Co-op that's tucked to the side that's opposite of the cashier counter.

It is located within the co-op, which is convenient for shoppers. That also means there is a parking lot, but it does get pretty packed. I ordered the strawberry matcha off the spring menu. It was sweet and refreshing. There are only two employees, so be patient.

Inside co-copPlenty of parking. Great tasting of coffee, I love hot drink but their slow drip cold coffee looked good. Great taste own roasting coffee!

Located inside the co-op. They have a window at the front of the store so I assume there's service happening there.. idk, I've only gone because I'm at the co-op.Staff seems to be different often times so it's hard to have a favorite barista and with that, I've also been charged differently. For instance, sweetener for a matcha latte.. usually I don't get an extra charge. That's not always the case.. because I've gotten an extra $1 charge for it. And the drink isn't consistently the same.. which is odd me because they're measuring scoops, shots... Same milks.. sometimes hotter than others, foamier, but I don't think it should be that off on taste. But it has varied..In addition to beverages, they have co-op pastries and merch.

This is a convenient coffee shop located within the co-op, which also means that parking is shared with people going grocery shopping. There is a large parking structure next to the co-op, available for co-op shoppers. I ordered an oat milk matcha latte which was pretty standard and slightly pricey. The upside to Pachamana is that they do not charge for milk substitutes, which is great for lactose intolerant people.I've never had slow service from here, and they typically have 2 employees working behind the counter. They are located right after the co-op checkout area, and there is a nice patio and upstairs area where you can enjoy the coffee with others who might be eating. Overall, it feels like a convenient standard grocery store coffee shop with better tea/ coffee than a generic chain!

This Pachamama location has what the other two Sac locations are lacking - a variety of baked goods and pastries!! We have been here a handful of times since they opened in early March, and the baristas have definitely improved their process and efficiency- the flow seems much smoother now. We have always loved Pachamama coffee for the flavor profile and the specialty lattes that they come up with. Now we also get to enjoy the coffee with a yummy scone or muffin! We usually will take our drinks and snacks upstairs to the Co-op seating area. Also love that they do NOT charge for milk alternatives- I believe they may be the only coffee shop in the area that does this! Our staple drinks are the purple haze latte (lavender) and honey bear lattes- with oat milk and half sweet.Parking at this location is also great, since you get to use the co-op's parking garage.

Only one person behind the counter, taking money, making drinks the line as long the coffee is OK

I bought a four shot espresso coffee for my husband and my husband said it tasted like it was burnt. I brought it back to the co-op and I talked to the girls there and told them that they said well why did it take me two days to bring it back I said I'm disabled my husband's disabled, and the two young girls told me that they're not gonna refund or make another cup of coffee for my my disabled husband. We have been co-op owners for the last 30 years since the 80s and I feel that they need to learn some Customer Service skills they told me that I could've gotten the cup and brought it in from the garbage can Was very unprofessional and very loving the way they treated me and I paid seven dollars for the cuppa coffee and they told me well. I guess you're gonna have to take this is a loss this time.

Coffee is overpriced, poor quality and terrible customer service! The cups are so poorly made that they easily fall apart as soon as you leave.