Why Taste of Vacaville Week Matters (And It's Not Just About Coffee)
Some weeks, you show up for the deals. Some weeks, you show up for the food. But the best weeks? You show up because it means something.
That's what Taste of Vacaville Week is really about.
Yes, there are scratch-off games, discounted combos, and exclusive tastings happening at The Morning Bun Cafe next week (January 25 - February 1). And yes, we're excited to be part of it. But here's the thing: this isn't just a Vacaville restaurant week. It's a statement about what kind of city we want to live in.
31 Restaurants. One Mission.
Visit Vacaville—our city's visitor's bureau—didn't organize Taste of Vacaville Week to boost sales for a few days. They did it to remind us what happens when a community decides to invest in itself. At the time of this writing, thirty-one local restaurants are participating in the Taste of Vacaville, serving everything from juicy burgers and farm-fresh veggies to premier wines and indulgent desserts. Different cuisines. Different price points. Different neighborhoods. But one shared belief: that local businesses are the backbone of a thriving community.
And that's something we've always stood for at Unleashed Coffee.
Why We're All In
From day one, The Morning Bun Cafe chose us as their exclusive coffee roaster. That wasn't just a business decision—it was a values decision. They could've gone with a national brand. They could've prioritized cheaper beans over ethical sourcing. But they didn't, because they believe in the same things we do: transparency, quality, and building partnerships that matter.
That's why participating in Taste of Vacaville Week was a no-brainer. When Visit Vacaville creates an opportunity to celebrate our entire restaurant community—from the corner cafe to the upscale wine bar—we want to be part of it.
What "Supporting Local" Actually Means
Here's what most people don't realize: when you buy a cinnamon roll and a latte at The Morning Bun Cafe this week, you're not just supporting two businesses. You're supporting the farmers who grew the beans we roast. The local vendor who supplies their pastry ingredients. The Vacaville residents who work at both of our businesses. The city events team that makes weeks like this possible.
Your $10 combo purchase ripples outward in ways that a chain restaurant transaction never could.
And when you multiply that by 31 participating restaurants? You're talking about a real economic engine. You're talking about jobs, reinvestment, and a community that decides its own future instead of handing it over to corporate headquarters somewhere else.
Next Week Is Just the Start
Taste of Vacaville Week will end on February 1st, but the work continues. Because here's the truth: supporting local isn't a once-a-year thing. It's not something you check off during restaurant week and forget about until next January.
It's a daily decision.
It's choosing The Morning Bun Cafe over Starbucks on a random Tuesday. It's trying that new farm-to-table spot instead of defaulting to the same chain. It's asking where your coffee comes from, who roasted it, and whether the people who grew it were paid fairly.
These choices add up. And when enough people make them, you don't just get better food and better coffee—you get a better community.
We'll See You Next Week
So yes, come grab a scratch-off sleeve. Enjoy 20% off your cinnamon roll and latte combo. Join us for Saturday's coffee tasting if you're curious about single-origin flavors and want to geek out about coffee for an hour.
But mostly? Come because you believe in what next week represents.
Come because you want to live in a city where independent restaurants thrive. Where partnerships matter. Where supporting local isn't just a hashtag—it's a commitment.
Taste of Vacaville Week is happening all around you. Thirty-one restaurants are waiting to serve you something incredible. And we're proud to be partnering with one of them!
See you at The Morning Bun Cafe.
Event Details:
🎟️ Scratch-Off Game: First 60 to-go customers who order the Cinnamon Roll & Latte Combo get a special co-branded cup sleeve with a chance to win a FREE cinnamon roll or latte (Jan 25 - Feb 1 or while supplies last)
🥮 20% Off Combo Deal: Get The Morning Bun Cafe's most popular combo at a discount all week (Jan 25 - Feb 1)
☕ Coffee Tasting - Saturday, January 31 at 3pm: Guided tasting with a flight of 4 single-origin coffees, house pastry, and optional mimosa flight. Limited space available. Reserve your spot here!
Learn more about Taste of Vacaville Week: visitvacaville.com/taste-of-vacaville