Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
EXCELLENT pastries!! In my opinion, their selection and quality far exceeds any bakery in town. They serve local coffee and delicious sandwiches as well.
Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie
2530 Arden WayEXCELLENT pastries!! In my opinion, their selection and quality far exceeds any bakery in town. They serve local coffee and delicious sandwiches as well.
The best Banh Mi sandwich in town. Their burgers and loaded fries are equally delicious.
15 locals recommend
Broderick Roadhouse
319 6th StThe best Banh Mi sandwich in town. Their burgers and loaded fries are equally delicious.
Great hamburgers and selection of beers. Must try the Guinness milkshake!
85 locals recommend
Burgers and Brew
1409 R StGreat hamburgers and selection of beers. Must try the Guinness milkshake!
My favorite place for brunch and lunch. Try the Croque Madame, Loco Moco, Stuffed French Toast or Cubano.
44 locals recommend
Iron Horse Tavern
1800 15th StMy favorite place for brunch and lunch. Try the Croque Madame, Loco Moco, Stuffed French Toast or Cubano.
Best place for happy hour, wide selection of food and drinks.
23 locals recommend
Firestone Public House
1132 16th StBest place for happy hour, wide selection of food and drinks.
Homemade tortillas and reasonably priced authentic Mexican food. Easy to get to and ample parking. If it’s Friday, you must try the Chile Relleno... My favorite!
Nenas Mexican Cuisine
232 Jibboom StHomemade tortillas and reasonably priced authentic Mexican food. Easy to get to and ample parking. If it’s Friday, you must try the Chile Relleno... My favorite!
Classy and upscale restaurant with a delicious menu. Make a reservation because it gets really crowded.
50 locals recommend
Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K StClassy and upscale restaurant with a delicious menu. Make a reservation because it gets really crowded.
The BEST place for breakfast. Seasonal farm-to-fork menu and excellent bloody marys.
57 locals recommend
Bacon & Butter
5913 BroadwayThe BEST place for breakfast. Seasonal farm-to-fork menu and excellent bloody marys.
Biba
2801 Capitol AveClassic Italian and fine dining
Exceptional sushi and happy hour prices for rolls, easy parking.
9 locals recommend
Oshima Sushi Fugu Lounge
2071 Natomas Crossing DrExceptional sushi and happy hour prices for rolls, easy parking.
This taco shack is inexpensive and very good. It has a walk-up window and bench seating in the back.
29 locals recommend
Chando's Tacos
863 Arden WayThis taco shack is inexpensive and very good. It has a walk-up window and bench seating in the back.
Coffee
Local coffee shops. Better than Starbucks. Support small business!
Naked Lounge
1500 Q StNice variety of coffee drinks on the menu and cool place to lounge.
My favorite local coffee shop. Not downtown, easy parking, really good coffee and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
Shift Coffee House
1616 Del Paso BlvdMy favorite local coffee shop. Not downtown, easy parking, really good coffee and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.
The coffee is so good it doesn’t need cream & sugar. BONUS: Marie’s Donuts is next door!!
32 locals recommend
Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters
4749 Folsom BlvdThe coffee is so good it doesn’t need cream & sugar. BONUS: Marie’s Donuts is next door!!
Insight Coffee Roasters
1901 8th StGreat coffee & easy street parking.
Really good coffee, great place to hang out and people watch.
67 locals recommend
Temple Coffee Roasters
2829 S StReally good coffee, great place to hang out and people watch.
Old Soul Co.
1716 L StGreat coffee... very cool, hip place. They also serve food!
Dessert
An unofficial historical landmark. Always crowded and never disappoints. Try the 50/50!
58 locals recommend
Gunther's Ice Cream
2801 Franklin BlvdAn unofficial historical landmark. Always crowded and never disappoints. Try the 50/50!
Vampire Penguin
3620 N Freeway BlvdThe BEST shaved snow! So many flavors and they are all really good. LOVE!