--- title: Café Sandstone Flagstone | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/caf/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/) - Café # Café flagstone Café is a tight grained sandstone flagstone in caramel brown, with tones that range from light to dark. Mid Valley Rock sells it by weight at its Sacramento yard; call to check what is in stock today. Café Colors vary by pallet and wet vs dry. See it in the yard. Café is named for its color. This tight grained sandstone comes in caramel brown, and the tones run from light to dark across a pallet. Laid as a patio, that range gives the floor a warm, blended look instead of a single flat shade. It suits homes with tan, cream or brown exteriors, and it sits comfortably beside wood and green plantings. Anna and the staff can help you choose pieces that fit your layout. ## Caramel brown, light to dark Every piece of Café falls somewhere in the caramel family. Some lean light, some lean dark, and mixing them across a patio is what gives this stone its character. Wet a piece at the yard to see how the brown deepens, which is close to what a wet look sealer will do. ## Patios, paths and steps [Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/flagstone/) like Café is used for patios, walkways and stepping paths. Thickness decides how it is set: thinner select pieces are mortared over concrete, and thicker pieces can be soft-set on sand and decomposed granite. Our guide to [soft set vs hard set](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/soft-set-vs-hard-set/) explains the difference, and staff can point you to the right thickness for your base. ## Estimating and buying Measure the area with a tape and bring the numbers. The [flagstone calculator](https://midvalleyrock.com/flagstone-calculator/) gives a starting estimate, and the yard will refine it. Flagstone is sold by weight off the pallet. Supply changes with the quarry, so on a larger job, plan the whole order at once to keep the color consistent. ## Popular uses - Warm brown flagstone patios - Garden walkways - Stepping stone paths - Courtyard floors - Landings and entry paths ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes with the quarries. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Café. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Caf%C3%A9#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Flagstone - **Sold by:** Weight, on pallets - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Flatbed + forklift, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Pull pieces from across the pallet so light and dark tones are spread evenly. - Bring a photo of your house to match the brown to your trim and stucco. - Dry-lay a few pieces at home before setting anything for good. ### Keep reading - [How much flagstone do I need?](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/how-much-flagstone-do-i-need/) - [Flagstone thickness guide](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/flagstone-thickness-guide/) - [Soft set vs hard set](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/soft-set-vs-hard-set/) - [Sealing flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/sealing-flagstone/) - [Flagstone patios](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/flagstone-patio/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Café - [Desert Varnish Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/desert-varnish/) - [Dakota Brown Boulders](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/dakota-brown/) - [Arizona Ledge: Buckskin Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-ledge-buckskin/) - [Mexican Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles/) ## Café questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What color is Café flagstone? It is caramel brown. Tones range from light to dark, so a patio has natural variation. ### What kind of stone is Café? Café is a tight grained sandstone, sold as flagstone at Mid Valley Rock. ### Is Café in stock right now? Stock changes through the year. Call (916) 363-4239 or stop by 5300 Excelsior Road to see what is in the yard. ## More flagstone - [Sydney Peak Boulders / Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sydney-peak/) - [Sockeye Red Quartzite Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone / Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sockeye-red-quartzite/) - [Grizzly Stone Ledge and wall stone / Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/grizzly-stone/) - [Arizona Sandstone Buckskin Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-buckskin/) - [Arizona Sandstone Rosa Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-sandstone-rosa/) - [Mt. 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