Alhambra Athletic Club

1671 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816

Nay C. writes: I like this gym because it is not a meat market. It's a far cry from 24 Hour if you have ever been to one. There are plenty of classes everyday (including in the afternoons which I appreciate) and they offer Yoga everyday of the week! There is also a…

Skin Cancer Surgery Center

2805 J St Ste 100
Sacramento, CA 95816

WendySue R. writes: The moral of this story is always wear sunblock and a big ass floppy hat.

I had the unfortunate "pleasure" of spending my whole day last Friday at the Skin Cancer Surgery Center.

Dr. Bricca and his team used the Mohs procedure on two basal cell…

Alhambra Mail & Parcel

3104 O St
Sacramento, CA 95816

WendySue R. writes: A friendly, family owned & operated business with a nice big parking lot out front.

I use Alhambra Mail & Parcel when I need to ship things to my sister back East in New Jersey...her local USPS service is horrid (we've had several packages from our…

Rite Aid

2101 S St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Kerri T. writes: Here's my Hot Tip of the Day:

Rite Aid Is The Place To Buy Cheap Alcohol.  No, I don't mean MadDog 20/20, Night Train, or Boone's Farm Cheap Alcohol.  I mean buy Absolut, Ketel One, or Level Vodka cheaply; or buy Bud Light (ok I like cheap beer) or…

Jiffy Lube

3000 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95816

miika m. writes: I love the fact that this is located right off of Alhambra and within the perfect circumference of midtown/downtown inhabitants.  

I usually roll over there on Saturday or Sunday mornings and have NEVER had to wait more than 30 minutes for an oil…

Sacramento Opera

3811 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Meredith H. writes: "Carmen"
Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a little culture.  This is a great opera to see if you have never been to an opera before - the story line is easy to follow (it is sung in French, but they have super titles so you can understand…

Jamba Juice

1127 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816

Mike R. writes: GIMME 200CC'S OF PROTEIN BOOST! STAT! It's such an odd place to stick a Jamba Juice. Tucked into the corner of a Walgreens (or is it Rite Aid?) parking lot. I think their storage room is in the other corner of the parking lot. But odd architecture…

Mayflower Chinese Cuisine

3022 L St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Chris B. writes: This place hit the spot when I was craving Chinese food.  We got the Dinner C, which included multiple courses including soup, appetizers, entrees and sides.  We substituted orange spicy chicken for lemon chicken, which was pretty close to General…

The Smile Doctor

3000 L Street
Suite 104
Sacramento, CA 95816

Justin T. writes: I've been going to this dentist for my toofies for a while now, approaching 3 years I think.  As far as dentists go this place is pretty good.  I did have a case of the clicky-jaw after a drunken tumble and the doctor there is like an expert in the…

Sunshine Cafe

2330 Stockton Blvd
Sherman Building
Sacramento, CA 95817

emi s. writes: This is my favorite place to go, especially since I work across the street.

The food here is a little different than La Bou-mainly because they are not the Thai oriented flavor that everyone around here seems to like.

I usually get either the Bi Bim…

Paris Bakery

3621 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817

Gregory G. writes: If, for some reason, you ever decide to explore the Oak Park area, make sure you head over to Paris Bakery.
Located off of Broadway and 4th Avenue, Paris Bakery is a Vietnamese bakery specializing in donuts and sweet breads (in coconut and taro…

Solone's Pet Portraits

Sacramento, CA 95817

Coral H. writes: Nikki is not only an accomplished artist she is a wonderful person.    She is really coming into her own right now.  

If you like her work I suggest you get in line to have one of her original works.  She is destined for stardome!

The French Door Store

2112 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817

Mattie P. writes: I wanted a French door.  After a couple exasperating experiences with Home Depot and some futile adventures at other stores, a little light went on in my head and I called the French Door Store.  The salesman who answered was extremely knowledgeable…

Blockbuster Video

5610 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

miika m. writes: Oh, so slap me several times for not becoming a member of netflix.

I know I know, all my SF friends are listed, as well as my boyfriend.  But there is a reason as to why I do not enroll.  Simply put, because my mailbox is too small for the drop off,…

The Ballroom of Sacramento

6009 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

DancinSteve S. writes: Line Dancing & Country Dancing. Ballroom+Club Dancing. Swing Dancing.
I love this place for its focus on dancing -- a totally different experience from the drunken nightclub scene.
$7 includes lesson plus dance evening. Free cold water and snack foods,…

Cassidy's Family Restaurant

5090 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Randy M. writes: A great place to go, if you happen to be over 60, and prefer your food soft & mushy.

Kinko's

5600 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Kristen A. writes: I needed to get a class schedule and course catalog cut and bound before my next training so I dropped into the closest Kinko's to me.  I probably should have heeded Chris B's rating of this particular FedEx-Kinko's but I figured since I wasn't…

Sweetwater Restaurant and Bar

5641 J St
Sacramento, CA 95819

Emily T. writes: I didn't used to be a huge fan of Sweetwater ( I loved it when it was Shakey's), but last Sunday's brunch has changed my mind.  Tom & I met Jess M. & her hubby at Sweetwater for some brunch.  I haven't been here in quite awhile & my dining companions…

El Patron Bar

6601 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819

Winnie B. writes: I've been to El Patron a handful of times for "after work" socials and once for a personal dinner with friends.  The food has always been quite tasty.  The chips and salsa are good.  I've tried the fajitas, the soups, the nachos, the molcajete, and…

La Pantera Club

3121 26th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820

Shawn L. writes: La Pantera Club is Mexico.

This nightclub is off the ringer with charros (Mexican cowboys) and its upbeat,  crazy, and kinda sketchy. I wouldn't go here if I was a women unless you know how to handle yourself. Tons of drunk dudes macking - warning.…

Jimboy's Tacos

5551 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Christine K. writes: Man, I wish there were Jimboy's in the bay area :(

This has been my favorite taco place since I was able to eat solid foods. There is a legendary story in my family about when I was a wee thing (like 5) my dad paid me $5 to eat 5 tacos and I did! Not…

Curtis Style Shop

4909 15th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820

Shawn L. writes: This place is awesome. O'kay I've never really been inside but I drive by it everyday and it's got a tight ass graff piece on the side of it. Anybody that allows a tight piece like that to be on the side of the building and also have it not get…

Hi-Fashion Fabrics

4106 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Dani K. writes: Love this place!  I reviewed it last time I joined this site and I think I'd said something about the plethora of elastic bands they sell.  They had them in many colors, which is really handy if you're making something with a sheer fabric, but you…

Pho Xe Lua

5331 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Ally D. writes: I took my hyper-critical Asian mom to Pho Xe Lua during her recent visit and was pretty pleased with the establishment. PXL touts itself as an "authentic asian cuisine" restaurant, but in my opinion their forte is their Vietnamese dishes. The…

La Esperanza Bakery

5044 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Jacqueline W. writes: I grew up thinking this was "the Mexican bakery" in town.  It needed no name, and it was unnecessary to be familiar with the myriad others, because my Mexican grandfather would only go to La Esperanza.

(Quick digression: They also have an "extension…

Broadway Costume & Theatrical Supply

3945 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Angel t. writes: I love the old couple that owns this place. They make you feel like you're running around loose in their closet, well, I guess you kind of are. Some of the costumes are a bit beat up and warn out, but if you want to pretend you're in a mariachi band…

Broadway Bakery Cafe

4900 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820

Liberty L. writes: One of my most favorite lunch stops when I'm at work!  All I have to do is hop on the UCD shuttle and bam, I get to have my cream cheese brownie, new potato salad, and my yummy sandwich.  The people who work there are really nice too.  I love the…

Village Drive In

3810 60th St
Sacramento, CA 95820

remo the gemo f. writes: review in Dylan Thomas form

Do not go gentle towards that quick bite
Those burger joints are all the same
Rage, rage against the burger that's not right  

                                             this
                                  place uses…

Clarion Hotel near Cal Expo

2600 Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95821

deb n. writes: This would be your next best night of West Coast Swing Dancing for the month.  Usually the 2nd Saturday of the month.  For updates and confirm the dates, call Frank/Laurie at American Portable Dance Floor, 916-334-2733.  http://apdfloors.com/

Frank…

Thai Chef's House

2851 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Robert C. writes: 25 years in the Bay Area...I know Thai food.  This execellent Thai restaurant is a cut above.  I go for lunch 2-3 a month and have not been disappointed.  Try the Thai Basil Rice, or the flat rice noodles (#9 i think on the lunch menu)....execellent…

Honda Mel Rapton

2820 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

mike u. writes: I've owned 3 different Hondas in the past 10 years and I had taken the first one to various places for repair until finally ending up at Mel Rapton on one occasion. The service is top notch and fast. We taken our cars there since.  I work close by…

Gourmet Wraps

2912 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821

Greg S. writes: For about $5 you can grab a very tasty treat from Gourmet Wraps in Town & Country Village on Fulton Ave. Wedged between a Starbucks and Jamba Juice (come on, what isn't wedged between a Starbucks and Jamba Juice these days?) you'll find a nice little…

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

5776 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820

Sly C. writes: They only have one vegetarian sandwich listed, and it's a pretty typical vegetarian sandwich, but it's good.  I get it with everything, no pickles, pepper jack cheese, and so much garlic oil.  Best enjoyed with one of their complimentary,…

Hair Tech

5213 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95820

mel c. writes: CHEAP (10 or 12 bucks) haircutting place. is not a fancy schmancy salon, but they handle asian hair well. i love the way they layer my hair. my favorite hair cutting place as a poor college student.

La Esperanza Mexican Food Products

5028 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Candace Y. writes: This shop is owned by the same family that operates the bakery of the same name in the same shopping center (on the other side of Harvest Market).  here, you can purchase fresh Mexican deli items.  All sorts of delicious roasted meat can be found…

Milano Pizza

3900 60th St
Sacramento, CA 95820

Jim H. writes: I've been here twice recently, and I like it!  The staff are friendly, the food is good, and the prices are great!  The atmosphere is fairly mellow, and they have a TV for watching games.  Good times and good pizza, too.

Subway

5031 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Farm S. writes: Back in the days I use to always come to this location.  I'm rating it with the old owners and they were pretty cool.  Always gave me extra cheese, meat, avocados, basically whatever I wanted because I was a usually customer.  Now, with new owners I…

Mary's Cafe

6498 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820

Shawn L. writes: Down home quality breakfast cooked and served by 3 totally awesome and friendly sisters.

I saw 5 different kinds of sausages on the menu.

The potatoes were absolutely superb!
The eggs were cooked exactly as specified!
The sausage was of real good…

La Hacienda Super Mercado

4604 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820

Cam H. writes: Prices are a bit high for basic grocery items, but this is a great place to find the cuts of meat and other ingredients you need for Mexican food. I always get the Queso Fresco from the deli counter and a coconut popsicle from one of the freezers…