Totem Coffee

Ordered a latte, had great foam, texture and flavor! And a nice rosetta to boot. Would definitely go back!

Quick update: the Brazilian Bean breakfast w/​poached egg (perfectly done), black beans, salsa, avocado and more, on toasted fresh baked crusty/​chewy bread was out of this world! If you love those flavors this won’t steer you wrong. Also, we’ve had 10 different flavors of their muffins and each one has its own special measure of taste and finesse. these bakers really know their ingredients and how to complement each one. Anything with orange, almond, berry, apple, and chocolate (not necessarily together!) — will satisfy your morning sweet tooth. Be sure and come early, or Jacob and company will have sold out! thanks guys and gals for being such an amazing and super friendly addition to Main Street Placerville!

I had a small cup of regular drip coffee and an order of toast.
The coffee was so bad that I couldn’t drink it.
The toast was made from wonderful artisan bread, but the jam was ordinary strawberry.
The bill for a small bad coffee and toast came to
$ 7.65.
Unbelievable.

I was looking for some quality coffee to serve my airbnb guests and found this place on Unilocal.They are friendly and knowledgeable and the coffee I bought was great. A refreshing change from the chain store coffees.

Absolutely fantastic coffee. Right up there with Temple and Insight in downtown Sac. Cool vibe and genuinely nice staff. Come here and you might never go back to the dark side (Starbucks). A hidden gem. Remember Jesus loves you and has a wonderful plan and purpose for you life.

Owners are very knowledgable and friendly, and provide a great selection of coffees, foods and local beers. The indoor and outdoor spaces are inviting and happily located near Farm Table, Dedrick’s and Jack Russell.

Amazing coffee shop! I’ve never seen any coffee shop like this one. It’s the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to in the US!

This is a must visit coffee shop in Placerville. The owners previously ran the Cozmic Café up the street, and it was one of the best organic, fresh real food restaurants anywhere. They sold that to start this new venue, and have a real commitment to quality in whatever they do, and Totem is no exception.
Organic, fair trade, delicious, likable, they got it all.
Note, it can be bit hard to find, look for it, it’s worth it!

Awesome little place in the heart of downtown Placerville. I parked downtown & decided to check out Unilocal reviews of nearby coffee shops I have yet to visit, and Totem came up. I finally found the place, as you need to walk through a pathway to find it, but the location is beautiful… I didn’t even know it existed. The courtyard is pretty, quiet & the smells coming out of Totem are delicious. The mocha was awesome, and the presentation was top-​notch. I wish they offered a few more items than what was on the menu… the pictures of the food looked great on Unilocal though. I ended up getting the toast w/​butter & jam.
Another thing — they generously offer free wi-​fi, however it only allows you to go onto Facebook or 2 other websites… I was unable to go onto Google or any other website besides what was offered. I’m not sure if anyone else has had this experience?
Definitely will try this place again the next time I’m in town.
Carson C.
El Dorado Hills, CA

Oh yeah! This place is the real deal. Glad for the almond milk option. Great purist coffee, made well. The atmosphere is perfect, with some great outdoor seating as well. Kinda tucked away near the alley behind the historic Cary house. Glad I found this place!

Wonderful little find! Food was tasty (we ordered the marinated tofu and falafel), and the atmosphere is very conducive to a nice conversation. Clean and friendly. I’m definitely coming back for lunch again to try something else on the menu.

A legit coffee roaster in Placerville. This is the place to go in Hangtown for your coffee fix. Staff is knowledgable and professional. The sitting area has a great ambiance as well.
Great menu of breakfast and lunch foods. The portions are life and the presentation is excellent. Several of their offerings are healthy, organic and vegetarian. They also have a small offering of IPA beers as well as kombucha on tap.
If you’re not familiar with the area you might have some trouble finding it. It’s located in Foundation Plaza between the Carry House and Dedericks Cheese. Go down the corridor and the entrance is on the left all the way in the back. If the weather is nice they have a great outside seating area.
After being here several times with clients and family we’ve gotten a good feel for their offerings and menu. Well worth stopping in if you’re passing through the area or if you’re a local making this your regular stop.

Incredibly delicious coffee, teas, and homemade foods!!!
They roast their own.
Our entire family, and friends love coming here to enjoy our coffees and teas out in the beautiful courtyard by the fountain… so cozy, quiet, and quaint!
They are the previous owners of Cozmic Café, so you know they know what they are doing!
Such high standards, very respectful, professional, and excellent all around service!
We love this place!
Hats off to you Jacob!
We followed you from Cozmic, and will be followers, and promoters always!
**It sits in the back just behind Dedricks cheese… you can park in the parking lot in the back (between Carey House & Post Office) and go up the alley to the stairs, and it sits at the base of the stairs… or you can enter without stairs, from Main Street.

This is a much needed addition to downtown Placerville. If you’re not familiar with the area, you will have to go looking for it because it’s hidden from the view of Main Street, which makes it a great secret for locals.
Fantastic yet simple «toast» breakfasts, home roasted coffee, friendly staff and outdoor courtyard seating make this one of the best local options for a leisurely breakfast or coffee.

Seriously can’t say enough about awesome this place is. Placerville has been disappointing to say the least when it comes to coffee. But Totem is a breathe of fresh air. A great environment, amazing outdoor seating but best of all outstanding coffee.
Heads up, If you need your Starbucks pampered coffee, go somewhere else. This is well roasted, hand selected and delicious coffee to be enjoyed without the artificial sweeteners.
Take some beans home. This is well done coffee. And I am ecstatic to have it so close.

We stopped in Placerville on our way to Tahoe and found this lovely little coffee shop. They are tucked back in a small shopping plaza off the Main Street through downtown. The staff is friendly, the barista talented and the atmosphere calm and relaxing. There is inside seating and also a large courtyard full of tables and a zen-​like water fountain. A sweet surprise is the Little Free Library with the philosophy of «take a book», «leave a book». When I saw the menu, I was instantly sorry that I had eaten just before coming in. By removing what is obviously dairy from a few items, most of it is vegan. They also have fresh baked muffins each morning that are vegan & often gluten free. My next visit, I plan to come hungry. They offer soy & almond milk for your lattes and offer homemade syrups including vanilla-​lavender, hazelnut & chocolate. The vanilla-​lavender was a soothing, sweet treat. They proudly roast their own beans. And though they have only been open about a month, with their delicious coffee, peaceful atmosphere and vegan forward menu, they have earned my business! This is the type of little surprise that I adore finding. Looking forward to my next journey east so I can support Totem!

This is currently the only establishment in Placerville that serves proper espresso! If you care about your coffee as much as the owners and employees of Totem do, this is THE place. Their quality is the benchmark for others to be judged by! I challenge all other espresso places in Placerville to be this good. Thank you, Jacob and company! –Ken from Olympia, Washington.

Excellent falafel. Scrumptious. If I were a local, I would become addicted.
As it was, I was lucky to have stumbled onto this place at all. We had stayed at the Cary House the night before, but hadn’t explored its back hallways and exit. I didn’t notice the cute little outdoor seating area until I was throwing trash into the dumpster in the back alley. Once I ventured down, I found a lovely, cool-​despite-​the-​very-​hot-​weather courtyard where we could sit with the dogs and use the free wifi.
Despite its being virtually attached to our hotel, I had missed this spot entirely when I was seeking out coffee on Main Street that morning. I think I really missed out, and if I ever make it back to town, I’ll get my coffee here.

Right off the bat this place smells amazing. Coffee and natural foods. I feel renewed walking into here. Vibe and atmosphere is welcoming and warm. It’s a refreshing change from Starbucks with a slower pace and more local personal atmosphere. You know when you walk into a place for the first time and you get that I’m going to be coming here more often feeling? I have that right now! Love it here

Great atmosphere. Excellent coffee. Unique and tasty snacks and small bites. What else would you want in a local café? Excellent craft beers? Yeah, that’s there too.
Awesome outdoor patio that’s shaded and comfortable even on hot days.