5 Underrated Cafes in Downtown, Reno NV Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 14 cafes in Downtown, Reno NV considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers cafes in Downtown, Reno, NV that Google rates at 4.4 or higher while showing fewer than 400 reviews. It is meant for coffee drinkers who want to try a spot with a smaller review count than the most popular cafes in town. Fourteen qualifying businesses were considered, and the five listed follow the order set by the ranking. Review counts are small for these cafes, so ratings can move quickly. Hours and features come from each Google listing and may change.
#1
Pangolin Cafe
★ 4.9 (378 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Pangolin Cafe is a coffee shop at 955 S Virginia St, rated 4.9 from 378 Google reviews. It opens at 7 am on most weekdays and Sundays, closing at 4 pm, and is closed on Saturdays. The price range is listed as $1 to $10. Google lists a bar on site, Wi-Fi, outdoor seating and a space suited to laptop work. Reviewers highlight the iced Cubano Breve, a summer tea with passion fruit foam, and a strawberry matcha made with real fruit. They also describe a welcoming team and a menu with waffles.
Best for: Espresso drinks and a laptop-friendly room
- Address
- 955 S Virginia St Ste 110, Reno, NV 89502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat Closed; Sun 7 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#2
Cafe Con Papi
★ 4.8 (246 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Cafe Con Papi is a coffee shop at 495 E 6th St, rated 4.8 from 246 Google reviews. It opens at 7:30 am on most weekdays and 8 am on Sundays, closing in the early afternoon. Google lists wheelchair access to the entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers recommend the Cafe con Platano, which has a banana flavor, and a cafe con horchata. A spinach and artichoke quiche and a matcha latte with a touch of cinnamon are also mentioned. Reviewers describe the room as cozy and say the staff are friendly.
Best for: Unusual specialty coffee drinks
- Address
- 495 E 6th St, Reno, NV 89512, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–3 pm; Mon 7:30 am–3 pm; Sat 7:30 am–2:30 pm; Sun 8 am–2:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–3 pm; Tue 7:30 am–3 pm; Wed 7:30 am–3 pm
#3
Coffeebar Roastery
★ 4.8 (103 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Coffeebar Roastery is a coffee shop at 1030 Haskell St, rated 4.8 from 103 Google reviews. Hours run from 7 am to 3 pm on most days and to 1 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe high-quality beans that can be bought as bags of whole beans or ground for the road. Reviewers mention the cortado, a chai latte and a warm chocolate croissant, and say the room has a retro feel. One reviewer notes the entrance is in the alley.
Best for: Roasted-on-site beans and cortados
- Address
- 1030 Haskell St, Reno, NV 89509, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–3 pm; Mon 7 am–3 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun 7 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–1 pm; Tue 7 am–1 pm; Wed 7 am–1 pm
#4
Karajillo & Co.
★ 4.8 (58 Google reviews)Bar
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Karajillo & Co. is listed as a bar at 50 N Sierra St, rated 4.8 from 58 Google reviews. It is open late, with hours running from 7 am until midnight or 1 am depending on the day. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park, entrance and toilet. Reviewers describe the coffee as excellent, and one mentions a pineapple matcha. Alcohol is also on the menu, and reviewers say the space feels calm in the evening. Staff are described as polite and knowledgeable about their drinks.
Best for: Late coffee with cocktail options
- Address
- 50 N Sierra St Ste 102A, Reno, NV 89501, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–1 am; Mon 7 am–12 am; Sat 7 am–1 am; Sun 7 am–1 am; Thu 7 am–12 am; Tue 7 am–12 am; Wed 7 am–1 am
#5
Midnight Coffee Roasting
★ 4.7 (194 Google reviews)Coffee store
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Midnight Coffee Roasting is a coffee store at 1401 S Virginia St, rated 4.7 from 194 Google reviews. It is open daily, closing at 10 pm on most days and at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Google lists wheelchair access to the car park and entrance. Reviewers say the shop is on the second floor and has a cool interior with plenty of seats. They mention an iced vanilla latte, bagels and avocado toast, and some describe live DJ sets, comedy nights on Fridays and live bands on weekends.
Best for: Iced lattes with live music nights
- Address
- 1401 S Virginia St #250, Reno, NV 89502, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–10 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 14 cafes in Downtown, Reno NV with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Pangolin Cafe opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Pangolin Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 378 reviews. Cafe Con Papi is second at 4.8 from 246 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Reno NV are open late?
Karajillo & Co. stays open until 1 am; Midnight Coffee Roasting stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pangolin Cafe $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pangolin Cafe.
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