The Perfect Pair: 7 Avocado Toasts & Coffees
Peanut butter and jelly, burgers and fries, spaghetti and meatballs…sure those combos are classics, but we’re not ashamed to say we’ve jumped on board with the avocado toast and coffee trend! This perfect combo combines a healthy, light breakfast with your choice of delicious bean juice. We plan on partaking in this trend for a long time and encourage you to try out some of these top spots.
305 Iron Point Road, Folsom, kingdomcoffeeroasters.com
Kingdom Coffee Roasters was founded on the idea that there is greatness within every bean and being. So, it’s no surprise that their Avocado Toast is great as well. A hearty slice of toast is topped with smashed avocado and lemon, minced garlic, and black sesame—simple yet harmonious in flavor. If you’re a quick coffee drinker, opt for their Cortado: four tasty ounces of espresso and steamed milk, split 50/50.
Foxwood Coffee & Tea
4068 Mother Lode Drive, Suite A, Single Springs, 530-387-7445, foxwoodcoffee.com
You can’t visit this foothills café without trying their Motherlode Avocado Toast. This loaded dish comes with smashed avocado, sesame tahini spread, feta, bacon, sambal chili paste, and lemon garlic drizzle on toasted sourdough. You can even add and egg for a few extra bucks. Pair it with their Cold Brew, plus a splash of cream, and you’ll be satiated and caffeinated ‘til lunch.
Zest Kitchen
2620 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1, Rocklin, 916-824-1688, zestvegankitchen.com
With an all-natural and plant-based menu, you’re in for some feel-good grub at Zest Kitchen. Their Avocado Toast tops basil pesto, avocado, and sprinkles of red chile flakes, pink Himalayan salt, and black pepper on gluten-free sourdough bread. Enjoy it alongside a Mocha Moon which blends hot cashew/pumpkin-seed milk with raw cacao, herbal Dandy Blend (coffee alternative), and raw coconut sugar. This pair is truly delicious and nutritious.
2620 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1, Rocklin, 916-824-1688, zestvegankitchen.com
With an all-natural and plant-based menu, you’re in for some feel-good grub at Zest Kitchen. Their Avocado Toast tops basil pesto, avocado, and sprinkles of red chile flakes, pink Himalayan salt, and black pepper on gluten-free sourdough bread. Enjoy it alongside a Mocha Moon which blends hot cashew/pumpkin-seed milk with raw cacao, herbal Dandy Blend (coffee alternative), and raw coconut sugar. This pair is truly delicious and nutritious.
Kingdom Coffee Roasters
305 Iron Point Road, Folsom, kingdomcoffeeroasters.com
Kingdom Coffee Roasters was founded on the idea that there is greatness within every bean and being. So, it’s no surprise that their Avocado Toast is great as well. A hearty slice of toast is topped with smashed avocado and lemon, minced garlic, and black sesame—simple yet harmonious in flavor. If you’re a quick coffee drinker, opt for their Cortado: four tasty ounces of espresso and steamed milk, split 50/50.
4068 Mother Lode Drive, Suite A, Single Springs, 530-387-7445, foxwoodcoffee.com
You can’t visit this foothills café without trying their Motherlode Avocado Toast. This loaded dish comes with smashed avocado, sesame tahini spread, feta, bacon, sambal chili paste, and lemon garlic drizzle on toasted sourdough. You can even add and egg for a few extra bucks. Pair it with their Cold Brew, plus a splash of cream, and you’ll be satiated and caffeinated ‘til lunch.
The Flower Farm Café
4150 Auburn Folsom Road, Loomis, 916-652-5661, flowerfarminn.com
The Flower Farm Café is set among charming environs and serves up a delicious brunch Thursday through Monday. Their Avocado Toast is a hearty serving of sourdough, wheat or gluten-free toast that’s topped with house-made hummus, sliced avocado, and everything bagel seasoning. And, you can’t visit a place like The Flower Farm without trying their Lavender Latte. This perfect pairing is just the start to a day spent among the stunning flowers and sunshine.
4150 Auburn Folsom Road, Loomis, 916-652-5661, flowerfarminn.com
The Flower Farm Café is set among charming environs and serves up a delicious brunch Thursday through Monday. Their Avocado Toast is a hearty serving of sourdough, wheat or gluten-free toast that’s topped with house-made hummus, sliced avocado, and everything bagel seasoning. And, you can’t visit a place like The Flower Farm without trying their Lavender Latte. This perfect pairing is just the start to a day spent among the stunning flowers and sunshine.
Reset: Café by Day
727 Sutter Street, Suite B, Folsom, 916-358-9162, resetfolsom.com
You might be wondering: what is Reset by night if it’s a café by day? Well, you’ll have to find out for yourself but there's a clue in their Murphy’s Irish Coffee. Yep, that’s coffee spiked with whiskey and brown sugar, and topped with house-made whipped cream. While you sip on that, indulge in their loaded Avocado Toast that features avocado, olive tapenade, sweet red peppers, house-pickled onions, goat cheese, micro greens, and tuxedo sesame seeds on toast.
727 Sutter Street, Suite B, Folsom, 916-358-9162, resetfolsom.com
You might be wondering: what is Reset by night if it’s a café by day? Well, you’ll have to find out for yourself but there's a clue in their Murphy’s Irish Coffee. Yep, that’s coffee spiked with whiskey and brown sugar, and topped with house-made whipped cream. While you sip on that, indulge in their loaded Avocado Toast that features avocado, olive tapenade, sweet red peppers, house-pickled onions, goat cheese, micro greens, and tuxedo sesame seeds on toast.
Shady Coffee and Tea
325 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-742-4117, shadycoffeeandtea.com
If you’re looking for some options when it comes to your morning toast, stop by Shady Coffee and Tea. Their Loaded Toast offers options of cream cheese, cashew cheese spread, avocado, butter, or pesto atop sourdough, multi-grain, or gluten-free toast, and topped with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, mixed greens, red onion, or bacon. We recommend going BLT-inspired. With all those tasty food options, keep your drink order simple with a hot Cappuccino (foam art included).
325 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-742-4117, shadycoffeeandtea.com
If you’re looking for some options when it comes to your morning toast, stop by Shady Coffee and Tea. Their Loaded Toast offers options of cream cheese, cashew cheese spread, avocado, butter, or pesto atop sourdough, multi-grain, or gluten-free toast, and topped with your choice of mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, mixed greens, red onion, or bacon. We recommend going BLT-inspired. With all those tasty food options, keep your drink order simple with a hot Cappuccino (foam art included).
Pause Coffee House
2168 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 105, Rocklin, 916-787-5676, pausecoffee.house
With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to find the time to pause, but the folks at Pause Coffee House encourage you to grab a cuppa, take a seat, and catch your breath. And we encourage you to order their Avocado Toast. Enjoy creamy avocado and micro greens atop toasted sourdough bread; egg is extra but totally worth it. While you pause and take in the aesthetics of this cozy café, patiently wait for your Pour Over to finishing dripping then quietly sip on a flavorful cup of joe.
2168 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 105, Rocklin, 916-787-5676, pausecoffee.house
With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to find the time to pause, but the folks at Pause Coffee House encourage you to grab a cuppa, take a seat, and catch your breath. And we encourage you to order their Avocado Toast. Enjoy creamy avocado and micro greens atop toasted sourdough bread; egg is extra but totally worth it. While you pause and take in the aesthetics of this cozy café, patiently wait for your Pour Over to finishing dripping then quietly sip on a flavorful cup of joe.
by Emily Peter-Corey
Shady Coffee & Tea photo by @avco11a. Pause Coffee House photo by Nathaniel Shumaker.