Sacramento Animal Hospital

5701 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Angel t. writes: I haven't been yelping in a while because we just got a new little wiggle butt... of course she's the love of our lives, so when picking a vet I have to admit we were a bit anxious. Fortunately, we live just down the street from the Sacramento Animal…

Evan's Kitchen

855 57th St, Ste C
57th Antique Row
Sacramento, CA 95819

Melanie D. writes: imagine my surprise when i actually got to choose where gma and i would go to dinner.  i chose evan's.  and boy, did i make a grand choice.  i called to find out where it was and, shocker of all shockers, it's where the family room was.  (i had a…

Burr's Fountain

4920 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Kari S. writes: Tonight was a good night.  Played some tennis and did my grocery shopping at TJ's.  While I was thinking about what to make for dinner, I looked next door and saw the Burr's Fountain sign.  Yay!  Ice cream for dinner (sometimes it's good to be a…

Arpeggio Wine & Bistro

723 56th Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Sarah S. writes: Finally made it to Arpeggio today for a great late lazy lunch.  The food was excellent.  I had the salmon bisque--"Best in Sacramento" according to Sac Mag across the street--the owner made sure to tell us.  
Now, even though I detest Sacramento…

Mamma Susanna's Italian Pizzeria

5487 Carlson Dr
Sacramento, CA 95819

Amber S. writes: I recently got together with friends to hold a tasting party. Our featured fare for this particular occasion: cheese pizza.

Everyone was tasked with bringing one small, cheese pizza from any pizza joint of their choosing. The pies were sliced into…

Nopalitos

5530 H St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Jen L. writes: 4.5

have a craving for sweets and you're in SAC town? read my next review...

***

to jump start my summer trip for texas, (call my crazy, i'm already planning my trip that's happening in the summer) i had to try nopalitos since it's known for "tex mex"…

Tupelo Coffee House and Roasting Co

5700 Elvas Ave
Sacramento, CA 95819

Faith C. writes: I love this place!  And I love the boring clientele.  It means that they're quiet and paying attention to their own lives instead of talking obnoxiously loud, acting like they're someone I should have prayed to on my way in, and overall annoying me.…

Lean On Me

4471 D St
Sacramento, CA 95819

christy c. writes: lean on me is a great small neighborhood gym.  the machines are very nice and new, but you also pay the for it.  i think it's almost double a pipeworks membership.

but, regardless, it serves my purposes well as there are always a few open machines,…

Beauty Source the

5050 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Johnna S. writes: I had just got my nails done when I thought to myself, "Oh Shit! I have to finish painting my hallway tonight!!" Dammit. What a girl to do? Ruin her nails or allow her hallway to continue looking like it belongs to a crack addict.

Racking my…

Tower Liquor

1525 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Magic M. writes: A great place to get your liquor (or porn) needs met. A decent selection of  club drinks, beer, liquor and juices to mix with it. The fella behind the counter was very nice, he's a Scorpio like me. The prices were decent as well. They even had fresh…

Central Valley Coffee

3198 Riverside Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95818

Gretchen S. writes: Bring your laptop, your dog, and your kids - they're all welcome here. Free wi-fi in the Land Park neighborhood, across from Vic's Ice Cream.

Kiddo-friendly: In the morning, this joint is hopping with babies and mommies with strollers. Two single room…

New Edokko

1724 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Bobby l. writes: Like David said. This place is very similar to Edokko (Florin rd) and is one of my favorite places for Udon. I think Edokko on Florin has a more Japanese environment and a bit better than Newe Edokko.
None the less, a great place to eat.

Hilltop Tavern

4757 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

SHANNON A. writes: There's lots of room in this place so you don't have to squeeze next to a slimeball to get a drink or huddle up to have a conversation with someone.

There are a few tables and chairs, a pool table, a jukebox and cheap drinks.  

The best part was that I…

Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

721 56th St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Alison B. writes: Happy Tails is pretty awesome if you want to get a cat.  Number one they are no kill so you don't have to choose between who you can adopt and who may soon go to cat heaven.  Also the cats come with personality cards.  For instance my cat Mr. Lancey…

Camera Arts

712 57th St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Lor M. writes: I have been shopping at Camera/Arts for quite a few years now, and have always been pleased with their service.

I just purchased a tripod, and the screw mount snapped as I was putting the ballhead on it for the first time. I took it back into the…

Koreana Plaza

10971 Olson Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Jasmine W. writes: clean & big (much nicer than their sister store in oakland), free samples, and one of largest selections of russian (yes, RUSSIAN!) products mixed in with the yummy korean and japanese stuffs.

Cafe Au Creme

4340 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Chris B. writes: When you encounter a plume of smoke obscuring your path along Stockton Boulevard, what should you do?  Take a deep whiff!  It's bar-be-que grill smoke from the Cafe Au Creme.  I had smelled and spotted smoke coming from a mysterious outside grill in…

Thai Cottage Restaurant

2632 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Trevor F. writes: Great Thai Food. The new location has some pro's and con's compared to the older one. The original was surrounded by folsom blvd. car dealerships but inside was actually pretty charming, set over a creek and with an authentic feel.

The new location…

Trader Joe's

2912 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Janine P. writes: Oh Trader Joe's, how I love thee soo . . . please open a new store closer to my home. . . . okay, sorry for the sad attempt at rhyming.  But, I will travel farther to the Fulton/Marconi store, than the Folsom Blvd. location; not sure why, maybe I'm…

Deseret Industries Thrift Store

3000 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95821

Mari C. writes: I live here.  Almost literally.

It is not for the weak-hearted, the lazy, or the picky.  This is the Olympia of slightly-dingy, bad-ass clothing, accessories, kitchen supplies, toys, furniture, shoes, bags, linens, you name it.  This is the MEGA MALL…

Croatian-American Cultural Center

3730 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95821

Helen N. writes: Croatian Extravaganza 2007
Incredible weather,  yummy food, all the booze one would want,  and an immaculate amount of eye candy.

As it gets darker, the booze heighten and the dancing commences. I personally have not danced this much since my college…

Land Park Lanes

5850 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Gretchen S. writes: After coming here several times, it seems like just another bowling alley, though it's a pipsqueak-friendly place to knock down pins! The trick to going here is to come at off-peak times to avoid the crowds and heavy drinkers.

The first time we came…

Rice Bowl Restaurant

2378 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

kim n. writes: I've wasted many a Sunday afternoon gorging myself here during college. The funny thing is my dad did too when he was in college (in fact he was crazy enough to drive from Berkeley). I remember one time my 2 roomates and I ate so much we could hardly…

Lee's Chinese Restaurant

4128 El Camino Ave Ste 4
Sacramento, CA 95821

Shirley B. writes: We love this place, we've been eating here for about 10 years. It's a family run restaurant, they do a ton of take-out business. Sometimes it takes a while to get your food because they are so busy but be patient, read your Chinese horoscope on the…

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant

5651 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Bobby l. writes: Like the name says its a seafood restaurant.  Its one of the better Sacramento Chinese restaurants.  Their claims in black bean sauce is awesome.  Food is served family style so go in a group.  They also have lunch specials.
Usually pretty busy.

Thai Nakorn Restaurant

1180 35th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95822

lvtoea t. writes: ****Update**** As of August '07, Thai Nakorn has closed its doors at this location.  A new Thai place has taken over which I have not tried.  I am very sad :(

I think this is the only Thai restaurant in the South Land Park/Greenhaven/Pocket area.  I…

Dr. Olivia Garcia-UC Davis Medical Group Primary Care Clinics

2000 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: The first doc that I've ever felt comfortable with.  Sad, but true.  Good MD for the squeamish and the scaredy-cats.

Jade Fountain Cafe

5021 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sabrina F. writes: I am half Chinese. My Chinese cook grandma will ONLY come to Jade Fountain when we do family dinners (about once a month and every holiday).  There have been a few times when we have gone to other restaurants but at the end of dinner, she always…

Ford's Real Hamburgers

1948 Sutterville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

L H. writes: I grew up down the street from this place and remember my Father constantly comparing any burger anywhere in the world to the ones at Fords.  I went away a while from that neighborhood and returned years later to discover a suspected ownership…

Funderland Amusement Park

1350 17th Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95822

Gretchen S. writes: Cheap thrills for the 3-7 crowd. Technically, open for ages 2 - 12.

The rides are: flume; tea cups; two-person buggies; small train; dragon roller coaster; merry-go-round; two-person airplanes; spinning seats on a track that go forwards/backwards; and…

Three Women and An Armoire

1116 F Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Michelle M. writes: Three Women and an Armoire full of pie.

Overflow pie, from their business neighbor, The Real Pie Company, down on the corner.

Are you with me so far?

Look at those three emblemetic women on the painted storefront. With their bandana hair nets in place…

Black Rock Auto

615 15th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Allison B. writes: I had a great experience here. After my bank account balance dropping way too significantly after getting a repair done at the Ford shop, I was grateful to find the place. He did some preventative maintenance on my car (Which saved me future $) and…

Monte Carlo Club

1430 S St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Allen B. writes: Grey Goose Vodka martini... $4.50. Bottomless bucket of olives. Go order that at one of your sissy ass "it" bars and PM me with the price... I've gone here on several occasions. It's close to my girlfriends place and we stroll over here every now…

Economy Restaurant Fixtures

801 Richards Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: Nice selection.  You don't have don't own some damn restaurant.  My friend dragged me here; looking for the big red bowls from Ma Jong's.  She almost has a full 8 piece setting (friends of friends).  But they only had the black and white versions.…

Bead Fetish

1729 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

emi s. writes: I just discovered beading in January and I've been to several places in this area and I love this shop!

They have an incredible selection! The staff is nice and laid back. They have an amazing selection of seed beads, and also semi precious stones. I…

Amarin Thai Cuisine

900 12th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Katie T. writes: Three stars isn't really so bad.  This is the first thai food I've had since moving to Sacramento.  It came highly recommended and while I'm not exactly disappointed, I wasn't blown away.  

I shared the vegetarian papaya salad and the bamboo basil…

Aioli Bodega Espanola

1800 L St
Sacramento, CA 95811

JessEca T. writes: Once upon a time, a girl wanted to meet her sister, who was traveling for work, in a town called Sacramento. It was her first trip to this city and she left work at 2:45pm on a Thursday, expecting the 112m trip to take a couple of hours.  

3 hrs, much…

Capital Tea Garden

1110 T St
Sacramento, CA 95814

JC R. writes: Went over there today with my cousin (we work @ Q and 3rd) -- so yeah, we walked there only to find out they're CLOSED TUESDAYS.

Just an FYI.

First Choice Chinese Restaurant

1315 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Buster P. writes: With the cornucopia of fabulous ethnic cuisine in this town, Chinese restaurants are I think often overlooked, so incorporated are they into the melting-pot melange of middle America. Even the most staid and conservative of towns in the flyover…

K's Complete Shoe Repair

1021 9th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: Why 5 stars again?  hmmm. cuz, he's awesome and cool. . . and honest.

My first experience with this cobbler is when my friend and I were on our way to Gaesorn . .. .so, shoe-holic's as we are, stopped to inquire about prices . . very reasonable in…