Four cafes and coffee shops to try in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams–
Whether you’re looking for a drink to-go or a relaxing place to sit and take a breather from the holiday hustle and bustle, check out these four cafes and coffee shops in Citrus Heights.

Java Cherry: Java Cherry serves coffee and tea in a “homey” atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviewers have complimented the welcoming atmosphere and the variety of drink choices available, including seasonal favorites like pumpkin spice lattes. The menu also features pastries and homemade coffee cake. Java Cherry has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp and is located at 6720 Van Maren Ln., operating from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, according to Yelp. It is closed Sundays and Mondays.

The Greenhouse Café: The Greenhouse Café located at 8493 Auburn Blvd. has been described as a “classy” café that serves both coffee and a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating and reviewers have described the service as “friendly” and “attentive.” Menu items include an assortment of coffee drinks including mochas, cappuccinos and lattes, as well as a variety of teas. The Greenhouse Café has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Lodge Coffee shop: The Lodge coffee shop, located at 8191 Auburn Boulevard is the kind of place locals know about, and out-of-towners only find by accident. The iconic A-frame building has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for the past six decades. The café serves breakfast and lunch staples such as steak and eggs, pancakes, homemade hash browns, and of course, coffee and tea. Veterans also receive a discount. The Lodge has a 3.7-star rating on Yelp and is open from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily.

The Human Bean: One of 15 locations in California, the Human Bean is a stand-alone drive thru shop that serves a variety of coffee and tea drinks, including a variety of mochas, lattes, and breve drinks, along with cold brew choices and Chai, Matcha and other teas. The shop also serves several flavors of “Bright Energy” drinks and smoothies. The organization runs several fundraising event days throughout the year for special causes, including Earth Day, St. Jude, an annual Food Drive and Coffee for a Cure in October. The Human Bean is located at 7611 Sunrise Blvd. and is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily., with a 4.4-star rating on Yelp.