Temple Coffee Roasters has been roasting in Sacramento since 2005. What started as a single midtown shop has grown into six locations within city limits — plus outposts in Fair Oaks and Folsom — making it the most geographically distributed local coffee brand in the region. The roastery is on site at the S Street location, and all the coffee served across the chain comes from beans roasted there. If you have only been to one Temple and want to know how the others differ, or if you are new to Sacramento and trying to figure out which location to build your routine around, this guide covers each one.
What Makes Temple Different
Temple does its own sourcing and roasting, which is rarer than it sounds. Most Sacramento coffee shops, even good ones, buy from a roaster wholesale. Temple’s team handles everything from the green bean purchase to the in-cup result, and the menu leans toward single origins and seasonal offerings that change when the harvest cycle dictates rather than on a fixed calendar.
The drink menu skews toward espresso and pour-over. If you are used to heavily flavored seasonal lattes, Temple is not that — the syrups and flavors exist but are not the point. The baristas are generally well-trained and the default espresso is pulled tight, which means short shots for espresso drinks and proper dilution for Americanos. The food is minimal: pastries and a small sandwich or toast selection. Come for the coffee, treat the food as a bonus.
Midtown: Three Shops, Three Different Feels
Temple runs three locations within midtown and the nearby grid, and they are distinct enough that choosing between them is worth knowing.
K Street (2200 K St) is the largest and busiest of the three. It sits at 22nd and K in the upper grid, close to McKinley Park and the edge of East Sacramento. The space is open and high-ceilinged with laptop-friendly seating. It stays open until 10 PM every day, making it the one to use when you need a late-afternoon or evening workspace. Phone: (916) 662-7625.
16th Street (1615 16th St) is the smallest location in the portfolio and closes at 4 PM. It is a morning-only shop in practice, best suited for a quick pick-up or a short sit with a book. The neighborhood foot traffic here runs toward commuters and locals who live within a few blocks. If you want quiet morning coffee and an early exit, this is it. Phone: (916) 309-4579.
S Street (2829 S St) is the flagship and roastery location. The roasting equipment is visible from the seating area, and the smell of green and freshly roasted coffee is part of the experience. It is also open until 10 PM and tends to draw a slightly more coffee-forward crowd than K Street. If you want to try new offerings first, this is where they typically surface. Phone: (916) 454-1272.
Downtown and East Sacramento
9th Street (1010 9th St) is the downtown location, inside the city’s office and government core. It closes at 6 PM and the crowd reflects its neighbors — state workers, lawyers, people who work in the buildings around the Capitol. The space is smaller and the vibe is less leisurely than midtown. Good for a pre-meeting coffee or a quick afternoon stop. Phone: (916) 443-4960.
H Street (4201 H St) is in East Sacramento, at H and 42nd. The neighborhood is quieter and residential, and the shop reflects it: more regulars, more calm, less foot traffic from strangers. Hours run until 8 PM. If you live in East Sacramento or are visiting McKinley Park, this is the most convenient option and tends to be the least crowded among the city locations. Phone: (916) 382-4145.
North Sacramento: Arden Arcade
Fair Oaks Boulevard (2600 Fair Oaks Blvd, Ste 101) is the northernmost city-adjacent location, in Arden Arcade near the Howe Avenue intersection. It is open daily until 10 PM. This location is the obvious pick for anyone living in Arden, Carmichael, or heading toward the Natomas side who does not want to drive into midtown for good coffee. Phone: (916) 974-7404.
The Details
- K Street (Midtown): 2200 K Street, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM — (916) 662-7625
- 16th Street (Midtown): 1615 16th Street, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–4:00 PM — (916) 309-4579
- S Street / Roastery (Midtown): 2829 S Street, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM — (916) 454-1272
- 9th Street (Downtown): 1010 9th Street, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–6:00 PM — (916) 443-4960
- H Street (East Sacramento): 4201 H Street, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–8:00 PM — (916) 382-4145
- Fair Oaks Blvd (Arden Arcade): 2600 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste 101, Sacramento — daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM — (916) 974-7404
- Website: templecoffee.com
Bottom Line
If you are deciding where to go for the first time, start with S Street — the roastery smell and the space make for the best introduction to what Temple is about. For a late-night study or work session, K Street and S Street are the two options that stay open until 10 PM. If you are making a morning run near East Sacramento before heading to McKinley Park or the Midtown Farmers Market, the H Street and K Street locations are the most convenient. Hours are consistent across locations but are confirmed on the Temple Coffee website before a special-occasion visit.
