Guidebook for Sacramento
Food Scene
Temple Coffee Roasters
1010 9th StHands down the best coffee in town.
Pushkin's Restaurant
1813 Capitol AveKiller vegan eats and they do brunch!
Zócalo Restaurant Midtown
1801 Capitol AveTasty tacos and strong drinks.
I love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
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Sun & Soil Juice Company
1912 P StI love this place! They make fresh organic juice and smoothies with health in mind. They also carry a few raw bites in the fridge.
This spot is just around the corner. They're open late for drinks and have some tasty Chinese food.
Simon's Bar & Cafe
1415 16th StThis spot is just around the corner. They're open late for drinks and have some tasty Chinese food.
This place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always a live guitar player. They also share a patio with the Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. You can't go wrong with either spot!
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Tapa the World
2115 J StThis place has great Spanish food, an extensive wine list and they always a live guitar player. They also share a patio with the Kasbah, the Mediterranean restaurant next door. Kasbah has hookah and belly dancing on the weekends. You can't go wrong with either spot!
Our favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick.
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The Coconut On T
1110 T StOur favorite Thai spot! Really tasty and they have vegan options! They are also really quick.
A great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce (make sure you order extra!), Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! And they're open late!
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Burgers and Brew
1409 R StA great spot for a Burger and a Brew! :) No really, the lamb burger with Tzatziki Sauce (make sure you order extra!), Gladiator Fries and a Rapture are a fantastic combo! And they're open late!
Really really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
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Ryujin Ramen House
1831 S StReally really good ramen. It doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, we recommend the Vegan Tan Tan with spinach noodles and extra mushrooms. It's bomb.
They have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place.
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South
2005 11th StThey have utterly exceptional fried chicken and modern southern eats. I highly recommend this place.
If Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends.
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Tower Cafe
1518 BroadwayIf Sacramento knows how to do one thing, it's brunch. There are so many places you could go but this iconic spot has always been my favorite. The Madame Cristo is orgasmic. If the weather is nice, make sure you sit outside, their patio is beautiful paradise. But do expect a long wait on weekends.
This is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it.
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Limelight Bar & Cafe
1014 Alhambra BlvdThis is a great hangover cure spot. It's a little dingy but they can mix up an excellent Bloody Mary. The Chicken Fried Chicken with Sausage Gravy is a favorite. The gravy is so good you might find yourself drinking it.
This place is so good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
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Bacon & Butter
5913 BroadwayThis place is so good. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. A Sacramento favorite. There is always a long wait but it's absolutely worth it!
This place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
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VEG Cafe & Bar
2431 J StreetThis place is Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. They have great atmosphere with cool paintings of local spots in Sac. I have yet to try their delicious looking brunch but the food I have had is wonderful.
Such a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
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Vibe Health Bar
3515 BroadwaySuch a yummy, healthy spot for breakfast or lunch. Vegan options, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, toasts, coffee and kombucha. I love everything I've had here. They have another location on 46th and H.
Really great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos
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Pachamama Coffee
919 20th StReally great coffee and a really great company. They also have breakfast sandwiches and burritos
Really good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
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Old Soul at The Weatherstone
812 21st StReally good coffee and they have a magical lush patio area to get some work done at.
Great casual lunch spot. Tons of fresh healthy soup, salad and sandwich options as well as few things for vegetarians and vegans. This is in the Ice Block District where there are a bunch of other restaurants and shops to check out.
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Mendocino Farms
1610 R StGreat casual lunch spot. Tons of fresh healthy soup, salad and sandwich options as well as few things for vegetarians and vegans. This is in the Ice Block District where there are a bunch of other restaurants and shops to check out.
Midtown Sushi
2801 P StreetBest sushi in Sac and they even have vegan sushi that is out of this world.
Bento Box Midtown
1600 K StGreat sushi and ramen!
Try this amazing place! It's unique, delicious and they have vegetarian options.
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Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine
1704 BroadwayTry this amazing place! It's unique, delicious and they have vegetarian options.
This is my favorite spot to grab a beer, some really tasty food and sit on a patio on a sunny day.
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Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse
1322 V StThis is my favorite spot to grab a beer, some really tasty food and sit on a patio on a sunny day.
Fantastic fresh bowls, wraps and a huge assortment of teas. Great patio for lunch.
Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
2700 Capitol AveFantastic fresh bowls, wraps and a huge assortment of teas. Great patio for lunch.
Oh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
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Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J StOh man! This place is heaven. Set up like a 50's diner with a jukebox and all. So many desserts to choose from and they're open late.
Fondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
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The Melting Pot - Sacramento
814 15th StFondue! Because it's fun-to-do! Sorry, that was cheesy. Lol. All puns aside, this place is delicious and so good for date nights.
Great food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
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Revolution Winery and Kitchen
2831 S StGreat food, vegan options and great selection of wine! A favorite date night spot of ours.
This is a fantastic spot is in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
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Beast + Bounty
1701 R StThis is a fantastic spot is in the R st District. Beautiful decor, great cocktails and a delicious smart menu with vegetarian options.
The best sandwiches in town! Known for their daily BBQ specials. Check out their large craft beer selection and make sure to try the Meatball Mafia!
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Roxie Deli & Barbeque
3340 C StThe best sandwiches in town! Known for their daily BBQ specials. Check out their large craft beer selection and make sure to try the Meatball Mafia!
If you're looking for a brunch spot, this is it! The largest selection of mimosa's and really delicious creative brunch items. If the weather is nice, be sure to sit on the back patio.
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Mimosa House
5641 J StIf you're looking for a brunch spot, this is it! The largest selection of mimosa's and really delicious creative brunch items. If the weather is nice, be sure to sit on the back patio.
Parks & Nature
Sutter's Landing Dog Park
20 28th StThis is where all the locals access the river.
This a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
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California State Capitol Museum
1315 10th StThis a great place to go for a walk, jog or picnic. Lots of plants, rose garden, Vietnam War Memorial and right next to the Capital building.
A wonderful spot for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden.
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I-McKinley Park
601 Alhambra BlvdA wonderful spot for walking, jogging, Basketball, Tennis, swimming or relaxing by the Rose Garden.
Essentials
This grocery store is just 2 blocks away! It is a discount store, so product changes all the time but will carry the essentials.
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1630 W El Camino AveThis grocery store is just 2 blocks away! It is a discount store, so product changes all the time but will carry the essentials.
Safeway
1814 19th StThis Safeway is nearby and open 24 hours.
This is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it in my opinion.
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Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StThis is the best grocery store around! Their new building is absolutely beautiful. They have tons of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Check out their hot food bar, taqueria, pizza and deli! They are little on the pricier side for groceries, but worth it in my opinion.
The parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
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Trader Joe's
5000 Folsom BlvdThe parking at this location isn't great but the store itself is nice. They have great Organic, Vegan and Vegetarian options and lots of pre-made items if you're on the go.
Who doesn't love Target?! There's one just a few blocks from the apartment.
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Target
2505 Riverside BlvdWho doesn't love Target?! There's one just a few blocks from the apartment.
I've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.
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Love Laundry Midtown
2431 K StI've used this laundromat many times. It's always clean, there are tons of machines and they accept credit cards. They also have drop off service for a decent price if you don't want to sit around and wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
LBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
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Faces Nightclub
2000 K StLBGTQ friendly. So much fun and a wide variety of music to dance to.
Tons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga! There is generally a younger crowd here.
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Coin-Op Game Room
908 K StTons of fun to kick someone's butt at an old nostalgic arcade game over drinks and pizza. They also have giant jenga! There is generally a younger crowd here.
This place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
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Dive Bar
1016 K StThis place has a fish tank over the bar that real live mermaids swim in! So cool! They also have live music on the weekends.
Counrty Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, drinks and Mexican food.
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Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J StCounrty Western Bar that has live music, line dancing, drinks and Mexican food.
This venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
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Ace of Spades
1417 R StThis venue is great because of how small it is. I've seen some great shows here.
A cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
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The Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R StA cool 1920's Victorian style bar with velvet wallpaper and cocktails from the same era, including Absinthe. They also have live music 5 nights a week, generally jazz, blues and country. Not to mention they have an amazing brunch.
Sacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
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Torch Club
904 15th StSacramento’s Premiere Blues Club. Established in 1934, it is one of Sacramento’s oldest bars and is home to the best in local and national blues acts among other styles with live music six days a week. And just down the street from the apartment.
Play a game of foosball or cornhole while sipping on one of their many German beers and tasty sausages. Great outdoor spot with a fun vibe.
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Midtown BierGarten
2332 K StPlay a game of foosball or cornhole while sipping on one of their many German beers and tasty sausages. Great outdoor spot with a fun vibe.
This is one of the coolest outdoor spots to have a drink. Lots of seating, firepits and small bites.
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Golden Road Brewing
1830 L StThis is one of the coolest outdoor spots to have a drink. Lots of seating, firepits and small bites.
Everything Else
You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!
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Old Sacramento
You could park in the parking garage and spend the whole day checking out the cool shops, eating some good food, walking along the water, biking on the trail, having drinks and taking in the history. There is actually a historic tour that will take you underground, it's really neat. Fanny Ann's Saloon is a great watering hole in an old building. Laugh's Unlimited is a fun comedy club that usually has deals on Groupon. The California State Railroad Museum is very interesting. Evangeline's is an eclectic toy and gift shop, as well as a costume shop during Halloween. The Hornblower does River Tours and Murder Mystery dinners. So much to do in this small area!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
722 16th StJust around the corner if you need a rental.
Entertainment & Activities
Sacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
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I-Golden 1 Center
500 David J Stern WalkSacramento's brand new arena. Catch some epic concerts or a Kings game!
This location isn't far from the studio and they host many events mostly throughout the Spring and Summer months including Wednesday Farmer's Market (May-Oct) and Concert in the Park (May-July).
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Cesar Chavez Park
910 I StThis location isn't far from the studio and they host many events mostly throughout the Spring and Summer months including Wednesday Farmer's Market (May-Oct) and Concert in the Park (May-July).
This is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
Escape Sacramento
1831 I StThis is such a fun and unique way to spend your time! You follow clues inside a room to try to escape it. It's a little easier with a group because you have more minds trying to solve the puzzles. Bring people you know or meet people there.
The home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
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Raley Field
400 Ballpark DrThe home of the Sacramento River Cats! Great place to watch a baseball game.
Esquire Imax Theater
1211 K StThe local spot to see good flicks.
A wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
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Asha Urban Baths
2417 27th StA wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience in an old world meets modern bath house. Co-ed. You can drop in for the day for $25 which includes steam, sauna, soak, cold plunge and lounge. They also offer yoga classes and massage. Such a great way to unwind after a stressful day.
In a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
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Capitol Floats - We are open!
3513 BroadwayIn a stimulant-free environment, gravity, temperature, touch and sound drop to nearly non-existent levels where you float in a tank of 1100 lbs of Epsom salt. A fantastic way to heal your ailments, relax and reconnect with yourself.
There are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
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Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
3645 Fulton AveThere are closer Golf Courses but this one boasts two championship golf courses, teaching facility, private programs and a 100 stall, lighted driving range that includes five practice greens and two bunkers. They stay open 24-hours-a-day during summer hours.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrNice small zoo close by.