Such a little gem right in J St.. great organic food, lots of vegan options, amazing smoothies and I can wait to come back for the broth bowls.Such a cozy environment, ultra local vibe, healthy delicious food all the way. They even have a cool book, game and coloring section.They take cash and cards so no worries there.Great salads and even the burger was delicious. Can’t wait to come back.

Super refreshing, delicious, and healthy all in one? Yes! Service and speed was great. The wild boar larb was exotic tasting and pleasing. The jalapeño Caesar was also pretty good, but would’ve preferred a little more spice ;) definitely going back

Yet another great cafe that has a solid selection of vegan options in the Sacramento area. I went with the Vegan BLAT and a side of fries. It was a very flavorful mushroom cap and sauces weren’t too overpowering. Also, the fries were really good. IMO not all places have fries that genuinely hit the spot.The location feels a little tucked away but quaint when you get inside. The decor is fun and very mushroom forward. I loved that they had cards on the tables describing different mushrooms and where to find them.

Met some friends here for lunch. You order at the counter. On a previous visit I had the taco special, this time I chose chicken curry with brown rice (or you can get white rice or cauliflower rice). It was delicious! My friends both chose tacos and they really happy with them.

My favorite organic restaurant of all time! 💖 I really wish they had a location near us! They dont use canola, soy, or corn oil. They only use olive oil and avocado oil!!! This makes me sooo happy! I cant tell you how many restaurants skimp on the quality of their oil and other ingredients... such a big health issue and injustice to anyone consuming those harmful ingredients! Everything Ive had there so far is delicious! My friends and family that have joined me also have enjoyed their meals there as well! Very friendly people that work there also. Cant wait for my next trip back! 😁Pictures below are the:VEGAN HEMP SEED & AVOCADO CURRY -Vegan Hemp Seed, Avocado, Organic House-Made Coconut Milk Curry, Garlic Vegetables & Fresh Herbs (V, GF) ( we ordered the cauliflower rice - so good)&VEGAN BLAT -House-Smoked Portobello Mushroom, Vegan Aioli, Lettuce, Mashed Avocado & Sliced Tomato (we ordered the GF bun)Both very delicious! The vegan fries are also one of my favs!!! 💖 We ate them too fast so we didnt get a pic! 😆

Really great tasting food with all the options you want....vegan, GF, paleo. Burger and zucchini noodles are my favorites so far. Cesar salad was also really good - ask for extra dressing.

Best little health food spot in downtown. Amazing selection of wholesome foods that taste great going down and settle nicely. The ambience is incredibly tranquil. The artwork on the walls is well chosen and they have both communal and table seating. If you love a hippie vibe, you have to stop in.

Absolutely delicious meal. Will definitely be coming back.If you are into this kind of thing, they have vegan options, all organic, and they compost.If youre not, the food is freaking delicious and price friendly so you should eat here anyway.

Very friendly people and cool bone themed decor!

What a find - excellent food, healthy ingredients and a chill vibe. A few couches to hang out. From the outside you couldn’t tell how good this place is - I’m looking forward to my next meal there.

Cafe is cozy hipster/bohemian with organic foods. The wait for food was quite long for to-go (15-20) and while the chicken power bowl was super tasty, I cringed at paying $14 for it, especially when I could have made it easily at home. Also, not a huge portion of food.

Yummy veggie/grain bowl and nice option for those traveling with food allergies and variety of eaters: vegan, vegetarian, and carnivores alike.Ive got celiac and felt very comfortable here, they knew about cross contamination and assured me my choices were gluten free. My sister has a SEVERE shellfish allergy and she also ate comfortably here.Only complaint was how pricey it was but for peace of mind on not getting sick and veggie options galore, very happy and would definitely recommend 👍 Ordered the mushroom carnitas with brown rice, sauteed veggies, and chimichurri sauce (also ordered the pesto sauce which was delicious but despite their recommendation, did not pair well with the Mexican flavors of the dish).

I absolutely love this place! I live 30 minutes away and make it a point to visit here multiple times a month. As someone who cares a ton about their nutrition and the quality of ingredients, I cant tell you what a blessing backbone is! All the items are allergy friendly and taste freaking phenomenal!!! This restaurant is a perfect example of how healthy food CAN taste amazing. I also love how many options there are and the different ways all the dishes can be substituted to accommodate for dietary needs!

This place is great if you are conscious about what goes in your body.

I am a Holistic Health Practitioner of 10 years and the Sacramento Chapter Leader of the Weston A Price Foundation for 5 years running an over 1,000 member online community of healing practitioners, farmers, parents and other community members discussing nutrition all day long in seriously complex conversations. I was so excited to discover the Backbone Cafe because they have some incredibly important practices of cooking that promote health woven into their menu. First off they have bone broth by the mug, which is an incredibly powerful gut, bone and joint remedy, and they prepare it properly with pasture raised, local meat. They serve naturally gluten free meals for people with Celiac, and their bread comes from Grateful Bread which I believe takes the time to actually ferment their grains with wild yeast, which breaks down the Phytic Acid which makes it much easier to digest.Also they utilize the animal fat from the pasture raised animals, and have NO Canola Oil, Soy, or other problematic oils, using only animal fat, coconut oil and avocado oil, or Ghee, which makes me so excited. As a huge advocate for the traditional fats such as lovingly raised animal fat, butter, coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil, avocados and more, I was so happy to see they had gotten the most important thing right for good health, quality fat. Considering our own natural food co-op is still utilizing Canola Oil in spite of all the research about how unhealthy it is because of cost I am guessing, and I will not eat so many of their house prepared food because of that reason, I was so grateful that Backbone Cafe is not using it at all.I love their menu, I love the food and drinks we got here, and the only things I wish they would add in the future is fermented vegetables to their meals, or in my dream world raw milk and house made fermented fruit and tea drinks, however Californias regulations around restaurants and food for sale would have to be changed for that to be even a possibility, but hey maybe if I add it to my Google review then one day California Lawmakers will stop making it so hard for traditionally prepared foods and drinks to be sold to community so that we can restore our health naturally and affordably.

I love having an organic option with delicious food!

This place was a surprise and a great one. The staff were super kind and friendly. The food was amazing and the place has such amazing decor. Its a wonderful place to catch up with friends and coffee/lunch break, a date time or even has a quick bite to eat. Definitely will be coming back here.

Wow. Who knew? Tucked on the corner I would have never ever have found this place if it wasnt for local guides here. A group of us gals had a good sampling of their delicious fries and portobello mushroom burger. It was probably one of best organic healthy food restaurants in downtown Sacramento.

One of my top locations for delicious Organic food. Very delicious. The staff was very kind and attentive. The place has a good feel to it. I can see why they have a lot of good reviews.

Nice little cafe. Enjoyed the power bowl and the Golden milk was as really good, first time trying it iced (cashier’s suggestion, thank you!). Very cozy spot, I look forward to my next visit.

Very cozy vegetarian restaurant. The food was just delicious, a vary tasty smoothie and a nice strong coffee. I had the Paleo Bowl with tuna as protein and an avocado with pesto sauce. The grilled vegetables were really good. The watermelon wild smoothie really tasty although they were out of watermelon so it was replaced with mango. By the end a huge coffee was perfect. Highly recommended place!

This is the finest food I have found while traveling for years! The grass-fed burger was cooked perfectly and melded with the delightful house sauce & crisp lettuce to create an unforgettable burger! Besides being delicious, they are REALLY committed to Awesome ingredients, which is SO rare in organic restaurants. You will not find common, yet vile ingredients like organic canola oil or random sugars in things. Thanks!

What a terrific place! They have the best selection and great prices. The food is absolutely fantastic. We drive all the way downtown from the suburbs just to eat there! Bone broth. Carnitas-style mushroom tacos, too much to describe. Wonderful food, great service, nice atmosphere.

This restaurant has a great atmosphere with a good selection of healthy eats. I ordered the Lettuce wrapped BLAT with a side of cauliflower rice. Unfortunately the cauliflower rice was way over salted, in fact salt was really all I could taste. The bacon was amazing and the food produce was fresh. The BLAT had a little too much garlic aioli though and not enough avocado. Since it wasn’t technically a lettuce wrap but instead ingredients thrown on top of a piece of lettuce with another piece of lettuce I had to just slice it up into a salad. I would certainly eat here again but would request some modifications to the meal to make it a five star.

I like this spot! They provide superb meals, their menu is large, The chief cook in that spot is a specialist, I like a lot tasting all their dishes. The dishes are consistently fresh, the service towards the visitors is efficient. I often eat in this place and I was never discontended. I recommend it to all my friends.

This place is wonderful!Great options for people with dietary restrictions! I cannot eat dairy products and it is so nice knowing I do not need to worry about dairy in my food when I eat at Backbone.Great service, and a very comfortable vibe. Almost like we are hanging out in someones cozy living room eating a delicious meal. I do wish they were open later.

Beautiful place, wonderful employees and amazing food! The facade and mural inside are gorgeous. Chef Joey has created such a tasty and healthy menu! Also the manager I believe his name is Tomas, hes always delightful to see and can make the best smoothies & healthy drinks! I highly recommend going to Backbone Cafe! Backbone seriously has the best food and drinks, youll ever taste :)

Farm to table restaurant are my favorite! I got the 3 tacos with the burger style way and man was it delicious. The chicken was really great! I really did enjoy. I have to say I review a lot of places but when I review I only review if it’s really amazing or it’s a place I would tell others to avoid. I know the food is half eaten but I finished mine and my mother dish to the end. I would recommend here if you like cool vibes and delicious food. 10/10 I wish I had this place back home!

Its a decent place with some organic vegan options, but it is ridiculously overpriced. I paid $17 for a vegan Portobello burger and was given a lonely sandwich that was decently crafted but really only worth $8 at most. Many restaurants of this sort often include a small salad with a burger, but all I was given was a lonely box with a rather small sandwich inside it. The sandwich tasted fine, but I would not come back simply because the scant offerings are not worth the money.

I love this place. The food is great quality, the employees are very friendly, and the cafe has great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place, especially the golden milk.

The food is regularly fresh and delicious, employees hands over excellent service. I liked how neat it is and vibes. Highly recommended.

Had the chicken power bowl with mahogany sauce and mixed veggies. Really just plain delicious. This place is right up my alley with all my food sensitivities - good clean well made food. Hope it sticks around for a long time to come.

This is a very small restaurant with a limited menu. Everything I tried was fairly if not overly spicy. If you like really spicy food this is the place for you.The chairs are heavy and uncomfortable to me. theres no padding on the seats of the chairs. I guess they dont want anyone to linger here since they have limited seating. They Had the front and back door open or a while creating a wind tunnel effect which made it quite chillyI like the idea of the cafe as far as what they are offering in the way of organic non-GMO ingredients in the food. its just that its way way way too spicy hot remind taste. I figure if someone wants extra spicy food they can add it at the table but I cant take it away once the cook puts it in. The staff argued with me that it wasnt spicy but they refuse to try it. When in fact it was so spicy that the burning sensation in my mouth lasted for over a half hour. I left without eating anything but a few sips of the bone soup

Amazing little oasis of consciousness for a dense place like Sac....I’d go here just for their book shelf stuffed with gems with big couches alone! Vegan food was really good had the paleo bowl. just ignore the meaty parts of the menu it’s worth it

Had a excellent experience in here with my friend. The food came quickly and the service is just great. Prices are fair.

Organic food... so good. One of the best spots in the area. This place has an awesome feel to it.

One of my preferred locations for tasty organic food. great place to meet and catch up with friends. definitely worth a return visit. prices were decent. food is similar to a place in san francisco i liked.

The food was good. However I noticed No one ever washed there hands. The server made drinks constantly between customers and checked customers out but Never washes his hands. Also the female cashier constantly touched her hair and face, took money for orders and brought out food No hand washing! This is a big no no. I know the environment is relaxed and chilled, but hygienic practices still need to be in place at all times

Amazing food...!!! My first time in this place, I love Mexican Food but. NOW I LOVE VEGAN FOOD...!!!

A favorite location for quality organic food. a favorite evening place of mine. i had a cousin come into town and asked me to take him back here. this place has a great design.

The food was really good. Everyone liked their meals. It tasted fresh and unique. My complaints are that there is not much seating. We had to take our food to go. The other complaint would be that though the food was really good the portion sizes were small. They are on the pricier side.

Food was absolutely delish! Nice cozy spot! Great service!

The food and service were very good. The decor is very bohemian, which is a very popular vibe for downtown. I enjoyed my visit and plan to return.

The place from outside looked a bit plain. Once inside though the place had an assortment of seating and the atmosphere was very comfortable. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly

Great tasty organic food and creative drinks. A great change from regular California fare.

The chicken curry is excellent. The Matcha with coconut/almond milk cold is the best. I love this place !!

This place is amazing if want very clean, delicious, healthy food options. They also have one of the best libraries of interesting reads and alternative health books around.

This place deserves more publicity. Fantastic service. Unique menu with great flavors. 10 out of 5 stars.

Great food, tastes good and makes you feel good! Great staff and environment too... Love it!

Visiting from out of town. Don’t let the name “health food” lead you to believe it’s not good, cause it’s freaking delicious. I got the chicken power bowl and the flavors were incredible. I wish we had this back home, I’d be back once a week!!!

Amazing avocado fries! Love the vibe in this cafe and the vegan options are delicious. The Sour Patch drink is a must try.

This place is amazing!! Great food and great service!

Cute place for lunch. I had the BLAT and it was delicious.

I had bone broth, so very good. With a baguette with butter, was best butter and very fresh tasty bread. Also had coffee, so so good.

Orders the beef power bowl, traditional tacos, and avocado oil vegan fries.Great food. Medium portion size.

Really delicious vegan power bowl. The vegan tacos are delicious as well, but I wish the carne would be a bit more textured and not so mushy (although my wife liked it!).Ps the atmosphere and vibe is really great here. Has a Portland / Berkley vibe. Finally sac!

Ordered a brown rice power bowl with wild ahi tuna, topped with verde salsa, and it was delicious! Im craving for more!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, that are very willing to explain and make suggestions off the menu. The food is very well prepared and you can tell that they take both pride in their food and the service provided.

For as quick as you can eat here, the food is some of the best Ive had. Great variety between sandwiches and pastas and salads.

Great food. Fresh and good quality.

Very friendly staff, I love the concept! Im always looking for organic as well as low carb for dietary needs and it confuses me that this combo is very hard to find even in what should be healthy cafes. The food was delicious! Prices are what youd expect when choosing contrary to the mainstream eaters, but being that I have to ask them to hold ingredients I personally cant eat, I get very little food for the price. This is a lovely place though for you all, dont hesitate if youre looking for outside the box nutrition. Charging me full price when I take the dish down to half its size is the norm at all locations so I dont fault them, I only wish a place like this could be more understanding and value my decision to still come and reward me with a lower cost. But until a perfect world, I would not judge this great place.

This place is awesome! The food is fantastic and so was the customer service.

Went here for the first time today, and it was delicious! I will be back.

So cute and cozy! I didn’t love the food I got because it was way too spicy, but they had lots of options to try and everyone else in my group loved what they had!

Best lunch EVER!! I swore I didnt like curry, but Taylor talked me into it and it was delicious!!! The smoothies are out of the world and dont even get me started on the zucchini noodles...Wow my new fav! All dished up with great service and friendly surroundings. Backbone cafe is the place to be where youre treated like family. Healthy, paleo and soooo yummy!!

Something for everyone, from burgers to Zoodles, tacos and sliders - vegetarian and meat options. Coffee and smoothies. Limited seating... more of a coffeeshop atmosphere than restaurant, but much more extensive food menu than any coffeeshop.

Quaint setting with great food and service

The Backbone burger was to die for, juicy with very creative toppings. Ill go again to try a Power Bowl. Comfortable, unhurried and eclectic atmosphere.

Great vegan organic options!!! Vegan mocha delish!

Loved the food, the ambience and the staff. Keep it up.

Excellent meal .. love the Special Portabella sandwich with fries. My partner in crime, he ordered Keto bowl with chimichurri beef. He said, MAGNIFICENT GOOD!!

Love this place! Came here with some friends on the way to Tahoe from San Francisco! It was great because we have a vegatatarian, a Paleo eater, and a picky eater and we were all able to find something we loved. We were all vibing off the crystals in the place and had a great time! They offered for us to sample their bone broth which was amazing! Another bonus is that the place is soy free! We brought our other friends with us on the way back from Tahoe but sadly they are not open on Sundays! Otherwise this would be our go to spot to and fro Tahoe trips! Open one in SF! This place would be amazing in the city! Thanks!

Had the burger, it was delicious! Great vibe, and excellent selection of books to read.

Good tasting, high quality healthy food. Enjoyable trendy atmosphere.

Interesting menu. Very cool owner/manager.

Delicious, organic food. Appreciate that there are vegan choices.

I loved all of the keto friendly options! Great food too!

Clean food with a great vibe and even better customer service.

I had my first zoodles on this trip and I finally understand the hype. 10/10 get the vegan zoodles

One of the best burgers Ive ever had!

Great food but pricey.

Great service and delicious ethical food

If you want healthy food that tastes good this is your spot.

Incredible food and drinks. Worth the price.

Excelent food,excelent presentation plate,excelent service,fresh food,cook with heart,if i can make it everyday day i will.decoration is diferent but amazing, i love everything here,so far my best spot for my daily organic food,oh man the bone marrow the best,i prefer the bone marrow with the stuffing,but i could handled it 🍷🍷🍷🍷👍👍👍👍👍👍

Delicious, clean food and great people.

Amazing food and excellent service, its definitely a rad place to try!

Amazing! The service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic!

Great food but could use a better seating arrangement

Im excited to write a review on Backbone Café. First of all, its nice to have this restaurant opened proximity to our building. During my visit, I encountered friendly staff that went beyond their means to welcome us into the store and share insight of their menu and broths. Backbone Café is an organic, whole food café that offers variety of healthy meal options for a wide array of diets. Youll find gluten free, vegan, smoothies and bone broth. One of the staffs did mention they use locally sustainable sourced ingredients and their broths are made with fresh ingredients. And their broths have great health benefits since their use key ingredients. When the staff was mentioning the health benefits, he had lost me by then. I cannot recall the types of health benefits that guy must have mentioned.I ordered Avocado toast which was on sourdough bread, the toast had sea salt and cooked garlic. My avocado toast smelled great and the presentation was fantastic. But I can tell you one thing; the bread was unbreakable. I could have broken my tooth. While I was trying to take a bite, my co-workers were laughing at me because I couldnt break the bread into small pieces. If you have false teeth, please do not order this entrée. You might end up paying more for the teeth than the cost of the sandwich. Unfortunately, I will not be getting the avocado toast here.I love the beautiful decorations inside the restaurant. And the vibrant color outside the building (red and gold color) is eye catching.Wishing the owners all the best!!! . Ill definitely come back in the future to try out their soups.

I love the concept, but the the prices are high even for the type of food served, and the wait makes it a no go for lunch on a work day.

I was looking for a late breakfast and go In this cafe on Google. Small breakfast menu but egg and cheese Tacos are excellent, and satisfying.

One of the best burgers Ive in a long time!

I was there for a private event. The food was delicious!

Love their food when I am in Sacramento! Best health food cafe there!

Super tasty, limited seating.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Lots of organic options.

Good food and drinks. A little expensive.

So delicious and friendly

Food was good but over priced 15 $ burger is a little outrageous more like a 10$ burger