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

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

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

Franquette: Breakfast and aperitivo on the river

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

“We wanted it to feel like the kind of cafe you’d go to in Europe,” Nutting said. “Where you grab an espresso in the morning, come back for a baguette or some cheese in the afternoon and then have a glass of wine at night. It’s all part of the same place.”

“People don’t always think to come back to a coffee-focused cafe for wine,” Nutting said. “So we made the bar very prominent. It helps that transition happen naturally.”

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

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Franquette’s wine program leans heavily on French wines, with bottles from Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire Valley and Alsace alongside lesser-known varietals meant to invite conversation.

“If someone tells us they love pinot noir, that gives us a place to begin,” he said. “From there, we can show them something they might not have ordered on their own.”

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

Betty Wine Bar + Bistro: A piece of Paris in Midtown

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

“My brand is called ‘celebrate together,’” Barnum-Dann said. “The whole idea is bringing European culture to Sacramento. A Parisian bistro isn’t defined by food or decor. It’s defined by being there in the morning, the afternoon and at night.”

“Everything I do, I want to do the best,” he said. “So I’ll have the best damn coffee. I’ll have the best damn wine. I’ll have the best damn food.”

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

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

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“A good wine bar should have something for everyone,” he said. “That’s how you keep it feeling like a neighborhood place.”

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

“It’s about being there for people,” he said. “That’s what a bistro does.”

Tandem Coffee & Wine: A cafe for the community

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

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

“I liked the idea of an all-day cafe,” Worl said. “Somewhere you can stop in no matter where you are in your day.”

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

“It’s a neighborhood spot,” she said. “We want people to feel comfortable coming in a couple of times a week.”

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

Tandem is programmed with events folded into the cafe’s regular schedule. Formula One watch parties in the morning, Mahjong nights, trivia and wine events bring different groups into the space throughout the week.

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

Emile’s: A European-style park cafe

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

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

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Modeled after European park cafes, Emile’s offers coffee and lunch during the day, with beer and wine included as part of the program. The wine list emphasizes local producers, particularly from the Delta and Clarksburg, and is selective.

“You’re coming to a park,” Ericson said. “You don’t need a book of wine. You need something good that fits the moment.”

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

Ericson says the cafe continues to adjust based on feedback from people who live nearby and spend time in the park.

“We listen to what the community wants,” he said. “That’s what keeps it working.”

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