Pachamama Coffee Cooperative

Missed the Festivus Unilocal Elite event at this location when it first opened in 2013, but recently went to an elite event at the newest Pachamama in East Sac, and was very impressed!
Decided to stop in for a morning latte on Friday 2/​26, and found out that they were having a goodbye event the next day and closing on the 28^th! I guess I was this close to missing the boat altogether! For every time I passed by that giant astronaut/​diver/​doggy sculpture outside, I had been unaware of the coffee goodness waiting inside. At least my Friday farewell latte was a nice cup to remember them by. They also had pourover, nitro, espresso tonics, affogatos, and of course lattes, mochas, etc. in addition to baked goods (I’m partial to almond croissants myself). Unilocal check-​in also got you 25%-50% off your drink!
They were the first café in the US to be 100% owned by coffee farmers in Latin America and Africa. The coffee came direct from the small scale farmers in Peru, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico and Ethiopia. Unfortunately, they were unable to renew the lease at the gallery.
The coffee should still be available at the Davis Co-​op, and the Davis Farmers Market. Otherwise, the new café as well as the outlet store in Sac. Hope they find a local alternative location to reopen soon!

Sad to hear this location is closing. This place has been the perfect merger of coffee and atmosphere. No better place to enjoy a drink from Pachamama than outside on the roof or the deck. The mochas are incredible. Always like checking the art out in the gallery — but no more.

I went to Davis to go to temple coffee when I noticed on the E and 1^st street there was a Pachamana right on the corner. Ok so I’ve been going to Davis for years and never noticed that there was a coffee shop right at that corner. I immediate pulled over to park and made my way to Pachamana. When I walked in, it reminded of the old coffee shops in San Francisco. The place was not modern at all like a Starbucks but it had a nice cozy feel to it due to the bars stools.
I looked around and in the corner they had every coffee they serve packed in to 12oz bags. I also looked over the menu and decided on Africa La Flor 16oz. Lily the young lady was ready to ring me up but her Apple register wasn’t quite working so she told me to give it a few minutes.
I proceeded to look around and noticed they also had a special where you can buy a canister of whole beans for $ 26 and you can refill the canister again for $ 22 on the next purchase. I jumped on the deal and told Lily that I would like a canister of the Africa la flor. She said great but I still can’t ring you up b/​c my register is not working while pouring my coffee beans in the canister. I told I will swing by tomorrow afternoon to pay it back when the register is working.
Next day, I went back to Pachamana to pay back what I owed. I went up to the counter and told the gentleman working there what had happened the day before. He then said I appreciate your honesty for coming back today to pay for the coffee you purchased and the cup of coffee is on the house. I said great and my wife and I went on to enjoy the art gallery behind the coffee shop. I’m also a new fan of Pachamana’s coffee and I will definitely try every coffee that’s on their menu. The gentleman also told me to give our email address b/​c they are moving at the end of the month but don’t quite know where the new location will be and will send out a newsletter. However he mentioned their other locations and they’re at the Davis farmer’s market too so I can get their coffee until their new location opens.

Excellent coffee, lovely atmosphere, fantastic people. It’s one of my top favourite places to go in Davis.

I loooooveeee this coffee shop! If Davis was closer to LA I would be there right now. The atmosphere is perfect to get the creative juices flowing or simply to catch up with friends over coffee. The richness and aura of their coffee is incomparable to anything else I have ever tried. The music helps create the relaxing ambiance. Try the nicaragua roast for you next cold brew or their amazing latte. I think the price matches the quality and customer service.

Their pourovers are the best I’ve ever had. Rich, warm and full — I described the way I wanted my coffee to taste as «toasty» and, despite my inadequate description, the barista delivered!
I wouldn’t recommend their mocha.
I like that Pachamama is entirely owned by small farmers :) It makes me feel good to support this company. Pricing may seem expensive, but if you check in you get 25% off your drink (which makes it cheaper than my other favorite local coffee shop!!!)
My favorite thing about Pachamama is that it’s attached to John Matsoulas Art Gallery, so I can get my drink, go upstairs and study at a table overlooking their current exhibitions! It’s a peaceful and quiet place — ideal for those afternoons you spend by yourself.

Pachamama has great coffee but should consider relocating. The owner of the gallery (where the coffee shop is in) is extremely obnoxious and loud so if you plan to work or concentrate on anything don’t consider coming here. Also as FYI to all the artists that display their art there the owner was disrespectful to all of you.

Best coffee I think I have ever had. Unfortunately also the most expensive. :-|

Alright so first things first…
The latte was D E L I C I O U S!!!
{…and I added simple syrup}
Wow wow wow. So here’s the deal, if you like fluffy extra flavors added to your coffee then this place isn’t for you. They make their drinks with respect to the actual flavor of the coffee beans and don’t offer different flavored extracts.
Now you’re wondering why 4 stars instead of 5? Simple, we got there about 9:30 and they only had one straggler of a pastry remaining. It was big and probably delicious but it wasn’t what I wanted. Bright side, Whole Foods is just across the street so I was able to get delicious coffee and a good breakfast quite conveniently.
The staff was friendly, quick and new their stuff. I don’t think I’ll be back in the area (Davis was en route to where my husband and I are moving to) but I WOULD go back and definitely would recommend to others!
*Cheers*

I went on a first date here and was so impressed! Not really by my date… but this place was awesome! ;) The baristas explained to us how the coffee was made and shared cool facts about all of the drink options. While we were waiting we walked through the art gallery that was kind of attached to the coffee shop. We sat on the outside patio which is in a perfect spot for people watching in one of the busiest corners in Davis. Love the location and the coffee and staff is great! Definitely returning.

The drinks are great, a little expensive, and doesn’t make for the best study spot.
They had 50% Unilocal check-​ins before, so I went all out.
I got the daily special chai latte, with almond milk, and chamomile tea. Ooo delicious! Both times I got it the baristas were just as excited to make the drink as I was to drink it. And finding good drinks without caffeine is not always easy. I appreciate that.
There is an art gallery nestled to Pachamama. And it’s really cool. There is a loft on the 3^rd? floor, that has a bunch creepy and weird art. It’s worth checking out that floor in particular if that’s what you’re into.
The layout of Pachamama leads me to a weird study experience. I find hard to settle in, so I ended up studying elsewhere.
I come for the drinks and art.

I’ve never seen such a large selection of coffee, actual coffee, not syrups or flavorings. Definitely my favorite coffee house. Also the only farmer owned importer and distributor in the United States so you know the farmers are paid fairly. Just received my order of espresso beans and I can’t wait to start brewing Pachamama coffee at home.

Best pour over I have had. The dark roast was bold and full of flavor. The drawback is price. $ 3.50 for a small.
Also a odd smell in the place like stale water.

I live and the Bay Area and thus am quite a coffee enthusiast, however I must say the coffee I tasted here was the best I’ve tasted so far. They of course brew their coffee a cup at a time with a Hario drip. The cool think is that they are farmer owned so you know you are contributing to a good cause by purchasing their coffee as well. If you don’t live in the area you can have beans delivered to your house through their website.

Best coffee in Davis (at least while I was there. I left before Temple opened). Coffee is top notch, though not the cheapest, but they boast fairness. The beans are really great! I really like making a nice cold brew with them. Nice place to work, too, though seating can be limited.
It’s right next door to an art gallery, which I wandered once. By the way, definitely worth going to the roof and checking Davis out from a different point of view.
Parking is as decent as parking in Downtown ever gets. There is a 3 minute loading zone right out front, if you’re just popping in for a quick coffee to go.

Pacha is definitely one of my favorite places to stop for coffee or study at.
The staff are super friendly and service is extremely fast.
Their drinks, which include many espresso drinks, pour overs, cold brew, and teas are reasonably priced and are of quality (… and with the 50%-off Unilocal check-​in, the prices become extremely competitive).
The venue offers patio seating and a small cozy interior space with tables. However, many people don’t take advantage that this is located in the John Natsoulas Gallery, which provides a mezzanine (a quiet study/​reading spot with electricity, couches and tables!) and a rooftop to enjoy your drink at.
The only complaint I have is the occasionally spotty Wi-​Fi provided by the shop, but after all, it is complimentary and reaches the mezzanine! Otherwise, this place would be flawless for studying.

Pachamama COME TO SAN DIEGOOOO TT TT Oh goodness, this was one of my favorite places to go to while in the Davis area over the weekend, introduced by my friends who go to school there. In the front, there is this amazing giant dog/​fox statue– that my friend thought was horrible! (Art is subjective tho, so I don’t mind!)
Anyways– about the drinks: Organic, fair trade, delicious, but not pretentious! The servers that helped me were all really chill and explained what was happening with all the drinks. The first day, I got the sencha green tea– which was surprisingly yellow in hue. But this was great!
I tried my friend’s mocha the first day and fell in love with it since it had some little chocolate chunks inside as a result of hot chocolate being mixed with icy cool coffee. It probably was a mistake, but trying that mocha made me so happy. So, I got it the next day! Different server, so different style of mocha– with the chocolate fully incorporated. It was delicious and gave off Milo vibes, but it just wasn’t the same as the first day. I’m sure if you request it from the servers though, they won’t mind making the same kind of mocha for you. :D
Good service, good coffee, good vibes– A triple threat! I’ll definitely be coming around here again if I come back to Davis.

Good cold brew and AMAZING blueberry lemon chia donut!!! I would come back just for the donut lol. It’s like a cake/​muffin donut so don’t think the fluffy one. I love the idea and concept that this coffee shop stands for – supporting small coffee farmers. They also source a lot of their stuff locally and everything they use (that I know of) is organic sourced.
The only downsides are the lack of table and chairs indoor along with the lack of AC. Without the AC, the whole place turns into like a greenhouse when the sun is bright. But there are tables and chair outside if you want to sit out there. That’s what I did and luckily it was a nice day

Best cappuccino I’ve ever had. Everything is organic, made on an order-​by-​order basis, and high quality. The wifi is fast and the décor is cute and natural.
Pachamama works with farmers for their coffee beans so come here for your coffee to support them.

Pachamama is one of the highest rated coffee shops in Davis, and I can understand why given its hipster vibe and excellent downtown location. The coffee shop is located at the core intersection of Richards, 1^st, and E near Whole Foods and inside an art gallery. They serve a basic, but high quality espresso-​based selection with pour-​over available.
On my trip, I had their specialty espresso with a small glass of complimentary sparking water. Unfortunately, the overall design and layout of the shop was not as nice as I had hoped. I can appreciate the funky nature of the shop and support the close relationships with the coffee farmers, but there are so many other options these days. It is hard to recommend lingering here, but their coffee is excellent.

What’s not to love about a coffee shop supporting farmer-​owned coffee, and with a cool giant dog statue in front?! Great little coffee shop, with art inside (but only viewable during certain hours).
My iced almond vanilla latte was pretty good overall. Bathroom was pretty dirty, or it would be five stars.

This is the best little coffee shop in town for true coffee lovers. (Keep in mind they don’t have artificial sweetener like vanilla, caramel, and etc.) I love love love their Unilocal check in for 50% off discount, I usually get their five sisters (amazing) or their cappuccino, I like coffee on the plain and stronger side.
Also, the coolest thing about this coffee shop is that it is connected to a mini art gallery that is opened in the afternoon. Allows you to de-​stress by getting your daily dose of caffeine, then you can calm those jitter bugs down by roaming around the art gallery. This place is just fun and in contrary to what is stated on Unilocal,this coffee shop DOES HAVE WIFI.

Interestingly located inside an art gallery/​museum, Pachamama serves some great coffee and is owned by families/​farmers/​producers of coffee beans from Peru, Guatemala, and other countries across the world. I believe that’s a plus!
+ Coffee
They have simple, robust, and well-​balanced blends. I usually tend to like those rather than the extremely fruity ones… I recommend trying their Cappuccinos or Mochas. Sweet (just ask if you need more or less sugar) and delicious. Moreover, they use organic cocoa powder for the mocha, what?! If you are not really into espresso drinks, the pour overs are also great and refreshing. You could also get them at their booth at the Farmers’ Market on Saturdays! The one from Guatemala is my favorite as of today.
Note to yourself, if you’re a real Unilocaler, check-​in and get that 50% off coupon.
+ Service
Free Wifi. Artsy décor and ambiance. Outdoor patio seating (nice for warm and sunny days). Well trained baristas, and friendly staff.
Fair trade and organic. Slightly more expensive than Starbucks/​Peets, but you’re getting quality coffee and they have so many choices of coffee beans!

I absolutely love Pachamama’s. It’s by far my favorite coffee shop in Davis. Not only is it a coffee co-​op (completely guilt-​free!) but the baristas really know what they’re doing as well.
I have been here multiple times and the staff has always been welcoming and kind. Once, I even asked a barista here for coffee-​brewing tips because my ECM class at UCDavis had a coffee competition. They happily shared their knowledge with me to come up with the perfect nirvana in a cup.
The coffee joint is also connected to an art gallery that you can browse for free while waiting for your drink. The décor and the vibe of the coffee shop is just so down-​to-​earth and relaxing.
It used to be that you had to go upstairs to use the restroom, but they recently added a downstairs bathroom as well.
I have tried their hot and iced cappuccinos and lattes with either soy milk or almond milk. Each cup has always been made to perfection. I have no complaints to any of their drinks, which taste like heaven when paired up with one of the baked goods.
And have I mentioned that all their baked goods on display come from Sugar Plum bakery in Sacramento, meaning they’re all VEGAN? Oh yeah, it’s absolutely wonderful. You can’t go wrong with any selection.
There is free wifi and water for customers as well.
If you are a coffee junkie like me, Pachamama is a must in Davis.

I am only a coffee slut under two circumstances:
1. When its 2 AM and my soul is buried in an oblivion of reports, papers, and journals or,
2. When it’s coffee from Pachamama’s
Because:
Pacha’s has the most DEEElicious coffee you will find in Davis. If you’re not a fan of coffee I encourage you to try Pacha’s. It WILL change your mind.
It’s owned by small-​scale coffee farmers representing thousands of families in Peru, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico and Ethiopia. They offer 5 different coffee variations and 8 types of espressos, all made with organically grown beans and priced under $ 5. Iced or hot, their drinks are quickly and skillfully made. Coffee is freshly ground, and the baristas are extremely friendly and helpful. Whole milk can also be swapped for soy or almond milk at no extra charge. Mocha espressos are deliciously prepared with real organic cocoa powder and can be sweetened to your liking then topped with fresh whipped cream. Plus, Pacha’s is connected to an impressively spacious art gallery which is perfect for getting some work done. It’s dog friendly as well, with plenty of outdoor patio seating!
Basically:
Coffee game is STRONG at Pacha’s. Drinks are flavorful and balanced. It’s farmer owned. It’s organic and delicious. It’s simple and unpretentious. It’s love.

My experience thus far with Pachamama Coffee Coop is limited to stopping by when passing through the area. I was in dire need of some quality caffeine, stat! This place is quite cool and different from your average pour over coffee shop. It’s attached to an art gallery with some very cool pieces inside as well as out front.
The staff was very helpful and laid-​back and made a mean pour over. Very high quality coffee and experience. I’ll definitely be making a point to stop by here when I’m in the area again.

When I was younger and full of idealistic hopes and dreams, I thought I would have an art gallery/​café combo store with maybe a used bookstore and a flower cart in the front of the store. Not so idealistic anymore, but am super happy that places of my dreams exist! Pachamama is a perfect combination of gallery space and café. John Natsoulas Gallery upstair is so eclectic and beautiful. Even their bathroom is fun to look around. Limited hours for gallery. I think they are not open on Monday and Tuesday, but I still snuck around on route to the bathroom.
I first discovered Pachamama at the Sunday Davis Farmer’s Market. I was really drawn to the minimalistically appealing graphics of their logo. Upon learning about their mission statement of supporting coffee farmers from all around the world, I knew I had to try their pour over, even though my coffee tastes are on the sweeter side. That week, I was looking for a café study spot and thought of them (the frequent buyer card always is such a good reminder).
Unilocal check in is a whopping 50% off your drink. $ 2 for a latte or mocha, what a steal. I absolutely loved their coffee. The mocha especially was really sweet and hit the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate that I love in a mocha. Beautiful coffee art, too. The ambiance is great for studying and hanging out. There is a stool area, couple tables inside, and a couple outside. Free wi-​fi and outlets are available. I stayed a good six hours, and my sister often comes here to study for hours. Definitely a spot that I would visit when I’m in town.