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This story is part of our March 2026 issue. To read the print version, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n


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\n Sacramento has no shortage of coffee shops and wine bars. What\u2019s
\n newer is the growing number of cafes that handle both
\n comfortably, staying open long enough to serve coffee in the
\n morning and wine later in the day without forcing a reset in
\n between hours.\n<\/p>\n

\n The inspiration comes from European cities like Paris and
\n Copenhagen, where coffee and wine often live in the same
\n neighborhood cafe over the course of the day, as well as the
\n Australian concept of the all-day cafe.\n<\/p>\n

\n The four Sacramento spots below are places you can stop for a
\n cappuccino and croissant in the morning, then return later with a
\n friend for a glass of rose and shared small plates in the
\n evening.\n<\/p>\n

Franquette: Breakfast and aperitivo on the river<\/p>\n

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\n Franquette features a mural by Bob\u2019s Burgers character artist Jay
\n Howell. (Photos by Raoul Ortega, courtesy of Clay Nutting)\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n Located in West Sacramento\u2019s Bridge District along the
\n riverfront, Franquette is a French-inspired cafe open throughout
\n the day for coffee, food and wine. Co-owner Clay Nutting
\n describes it as a place that feels natural, whether someone is
\n coming in for their first coffee of the day or returning later
\n for a glass of wine.\n<\/p>\n

\n
\n\u201cWe wanted it to feel like the kind of cafe you\u2019d go to
\n in Europe,\u201d Nutting says. \u201cWhere you grab an espresso in the
\n morning, come back for a baguette or some cheese in the afternoon
\n and then have a glass of wine at night. It\u2019s all part of the same
\n place.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cPeople don\u2019t always think to come back to a coffee-focused cafe
\n for wine,\u201d Nutting says. \u201cSo we made the bar very prominent. It
\n helps that transition happen naturally.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n Pastries and quiche anchor the mornings, while baguette
\n sandwiches and seasonal plates carry through lunch. In the
\n evening, tartines, cheese plates and heartier dishes take over,
\n though nothing disappears entirely. Nutting describes the
\n approach as allowing dishes to carry through the day, giving
\n guests the freedom to order based on appetite.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Franquette\u2019s wine program leans heavily on French wines, with
\n bottles from Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and Alsace
\n alongside lesser-known varietals meant to invite conversation.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cIf someone tells us they love pinot noir, that gives us a place
\n to begin,\u201d he says. \u201cFrom there, we can show them something they
\n might not have ordered on their own.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n For Nutting, the cafe\u2019s role is straightforward. When Franquette
\n opened, there were few nearby options for coffee and even fewer
\n places that worked equally well for meeting or sitting down later
\n with a glass of wine. He describes the cafe as an amenity for the
\n neighborhood, one that gives people a reason to stop in, see
\n familiar faces, and bring friends through the space.\n<\/p>\n

Betty Wine Bar + Bistro: A piece of Paris in Midtown<\/p>\n

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\n Betty Wine Bar offers European-inspired light meals like this
\n mushroom pasta. (Photo by Rachel Valley)\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n When Chef Chris Barnum-Dann took over Betty Wine Bar + Bistro, it
\n was operating strictly as a wine bar. Coffee was not part of the
\n program. That absence stood out to him immediately.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cMy brand is called \u2018celebrate together,\u2019\u201d Barnum-Dann says. \u201cThe
\n whole idea is bringing European culture to Sacramento. A Parisian
\n bistro isn\u2019t defined by food or decor. It\u2019s defined by being
\n there in the morning, the afternoon and at night.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cEverything I do, I want to do the best,\u201d he says. \u201cSo I\u2019ll have
\n the best damn coffee. I\u2019ll have the best damn wine. I\u2019ll have the
\n best damn food.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n To build the coffee program at Betty and his Michelin-starred
\n restaurant Localis, Barnum-Dann partnered with Sam Han, a coffee
\n specialist he credits with reshaping how he thinks about
\n extraction and quality. Han now leads the coffee program at both
\n restaurants, a collaboration Barnum-Dann describes as essential
\n to making coffee a serious offering rather than an afterthought.\n<\/p>\n

\n Wine remains central as well. Recognized with a Michelin
\n Sommelier of the Year award for his work at Localis, Barnum-Dann
\n curates Betty\u2019s wine list himself. After the takeover, he spent
\n months rebuilding the wine wall, replacing the previous
\n selections with bottles that reflect his approach to wine. The
\n list balances natural wines, classic styles and local producers
\n across a range of price points.\n<\/p>\n

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\n \u201cA good wine bar should have something for everyone,\u201d he says.
\n \u201cThat\u2019s how you keep it feeling like a neighborhood place.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n Barnum-Dann extends that same sense of openness into Betty\u2019s wine
\n club and Thursday tastings. The wine club offers an entry point
\n for guests who want to spend more time with the wine program,
\n while Thursday tastings highlight different wine regions and
\n styles.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cIt\u2019s about being there for people,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s what a
\n bistro does.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Tandem Coffee & Wine: A cafe for the community<\/p>\n

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\n Karly Worl (right) worked in tech but wanted a more in-person
\n experience, so she started Tandem Coffee & Wine in East
\n Sacramento with her business partner Lucas Thompson (left).\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n Tandem Coffee & Wine is an East Sacramento cafe where coffee and
\n wine were built into the concept from the beginning. Both are
\n part of the daily offering, alongside a steady calendar of
\n community events.\n<\/p>\n

\n Co-owner Karly Worl came to hospitality after a career in tech.
\n After moving back to Sacramento from the Bay Area, she began
\n looking for a project centered on regular, in-person interaction.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cI liked the idea of an all-day cafe,\u201d Worl says. \u201cSomewhere you
\n can stop in no matter where you are in your day.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n The coffee program is led by business partner Lucas Thompson, a
\n longtime SacYard alum with nearly two decades of coffee
\n experience. From the outset, coffee and wine were developed
\n together.\n<\/p>\n

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\n At Tandem Coffee & Wine, a neighborhood cafe, you can order a hot
\n cup of coffee or a glass of wine.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cIt\u2019s a neighborhood spot,\u201d she says. \u201cWe want people to feel
\n comfortable coming in a couple of times a week.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n Service stays consistent across the day. Coffee remains available
\n into the evening, wine earlier in the day, and the wine list
\n stays focused on approachability, with domestic and imported
\n bottles priced to encourage regular visits.\n<\/p>\n

\n Tandem is programmed with events folded into the cafe\u2019s regular
\n schedule. Formula One watch parties in the morning, Mahjong
\n nights, trivia and wine events bring different groups into the
\n space throughout the week.\n<\/p>\n

\n When asked about future programming, Worl mentioned bringing in a
\n chef to further develop the food program. For now, the menu skews
\n simple and flexible, with options like pastries and breakfast
\n bagels in the morning, followed by sandwiches and meat-and-cheese
\n plates later in the day.\n<\/p>\n

Emile\u2019s: A European-style park cafe<\/p>\n

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\n Emile\u2019s is located inside Heritage Oaks Park in West Sacramento,
\n an 8-acre public space undergoing a major, federally funded
\n renovation.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n Emile\u2019s is located inside Heritage Oaks Park in West Sacramento,
\n an 8-acre public space undergoing a major, federally funded
\n renovation. The cafe sits within the park itself, near open lawn
\n and walking paths, and opened ahead of construction with plans to
\n expand evening service.\n<\/p>\n

\n The cafe is owned by Kevin Ericson, his sister, and their
\n partners. The siblings grew up less than a mile from the site,
\n and Emile\u2019s is named after their grandfather, a longtime West
\n Sacramento community leader. His family also owns Whitey\u2019s Jolly
\n Cone, the drive-in burger stand founded in 1963 that remains a
\n local fixture.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Modeled after European park cafes, Emile\u2019s offers coffee and
\n lunch during the day, with beer and wine included as part of the
\n program. The wine list emphasizes local producers, particularly
\n from the Delta and Clarksburg, and is selective.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cYou\u2019re coming to a park,\u201d Ericson says. \u201cYou don\u2019t need a book
\n of wine. You need something good that fits the moment.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n Food follows the same direction. The daytime menu focuses on
\n breakfast and lunch, with plans for a small-plates offering
\n typical of a wine bar as evening service expands.\n<\/p>\n

\n Ericson says the cafe continues to adjust based on feedback from
\n people who live nearby and spend time in the park.\n<\/p>\n

\n \u201cWe listen to what the community wants,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s what
\n keeps it working.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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