La Costa Cafe

A bit hidden away in Sacramento’s midtown area is La Costa Cafe, a unique place to get your morning coffee or a bit to eat. This little cafe has a beautiful interior as well as some surprising things on their menu that make it one-of-a-kind. If you like your coffee with something that has a bit of a kick, La Costa Cafe might be exactly the place you’re looking for.

La Costa Cafe can be found on the corner of 19th and G St. As you walk in you’ll find a welcoming and bright dining area with small booths and tables to sit at. As this is a cafe, you’ll order at the counter rather than having a waiter come to take your order off a menu.

La Costa Cafe offers a number of your favorite coffees. You’ll find lattes, chais, mochas, as well as a variety of teas. The coffee was very good and was crafted to how I wanted it. The person taking my order was very helpful in helping me get my coffee exactly the way I wanted it. For those who want milk substitutes, La Costa offers them and the syrups they use are all housemade.

Though the coffee is excellent, I found the food menu to be where the excitement lies at La Costa Cafe. The food is inspired greatly by Latin American cuisine. Many of the dishes offered come spiced with delicious Latin American heat.

On my visit I went for their torta which came with an entire pork tamale in the middle. At first I thought it sounded a bit too intimidating for me, but the torta was very easy to eat with a pillowy crusty bread that was just great to eat. All the flavors mixed well together into a satisfying meal. I typically am not a fan of tortas because they seem to be too big for my liking, but this one was done right!

My friend ordered the black bean burger. As a vegan, this item was perfect and also extremely flavorful. It definitely had a kick of spice to it. If you are sensitive to spice levels, you may want to watch out as many of the food items here have a robust amount of spicy heat.

If you’re looking for something more mild, the pan de elote is a great choice. It’s their version of cornbread. This bread has a wonderful sweet and bold flavor of corn. In fact, you’ll taste and see the real corn that is used to make it. Other delicious bakery items can be found by looking at the case on the counter.

If you’re into ceviche at all, La Costa Cafe has a variety of kinds you can select from. From what I saw there, the ceviche is fresh and delicious.

La Costa Cafe is a place that should be recognized and enjoyed by the people of Sacramento. It’s a cafe that certainly deerves more recognition.

Website: lacostacafesac.com

Address: 701 19th St. Sacramento, Ca 95811