Guidebook for Sacramento
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
4408 Del Rio RdClosest grocery store- Whole Foods-like.
Raley's
4690 Freeport BlvdNext closest grocery store.
Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport BlvdBest local bakery
Best gluten-free bakery in Northern CA. Try the sandwiches! Right next to Temple coffee.
29 locals recommend
Pushkin's Bakery
1820 29th StBest gluten-free bakery in Northern CA. Try the sandwiches! Right next to Temple coffee.
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
2820 R StCo-op grocery store
Oto's Marketplace is a Japanese grocery store, but the sushi bar in the back is the real hidden gem.
8 locals recommend
Oto's Marketplace
4990 Freeport BlvdOto's Marketplace is a Japanese grocery store, but the sushi bar in the back is the real hidden gem.
Sightseeing
You can sometimes hear the 8am monkey feeding and see giraffes over the fence on Sutterville.
131 locals recommend
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park DrYou can sometimes hear the 8am monkey feeding and see giraffes over the fence on Sutterville.
Practical Cycle LLC
Bike rental. No spandex, no funny shoes, no problem :)
American River Parkway
23-mile chain of parks connected by an awesome bike path.
So much gold country charm! Take a walking tour or a horse-drawn buggy ride. It was an important commercial center during the 1840s and early 1850s
281 locals recommend
Old Sacramento
So much gold country charm! Take a walking tour or a horse-drawn buggy ride. It was an important commercial center during the 1840s and early 1850s
Food Scene
Masullo Pizza
2711 Riverside BlvdOutstanding wood-fired pizza and cheese plate.
Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm. Upscale without being pretentious.
30 locals recommend
The Red Rabbit Kitchen and Bar
2718 J StHappy Hour M-F 3-6pm. Upscale without being pretentious.
Best sushi in Sac. Everything can be made gluten free. Lou is a great guy and the whole staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and inventive.
15 locals recommend
Lou's Sushi
Best sushi in Sac. Everything can be made gluten free. Lou is a great guy and the whole staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and inventive.
Temple Coffee Roasters
2829 S StBest coffee in Sac.
Low Key British pub with a great early breakfast.
52 locals recommend
Fox & Goose Public House and Restaurant
1001 R StLow Key British pub with a great early breakfast.
Huge portions, phenomenal food, garden setting, large international menu with gluten free options.
113 locals recommend
Tower Cafe
1518 BroadwayHuge portions, phenomenal food, garden setting, large international menu with gluten free options.
Traditional coffee house right across the park. Awesome hangout with free wi-fi.
6 locals recommend
Espresso Metro
2104 11th AveTraditional coffee house right across the park. Awesome hangout with free wi-fi.
As close to an SF taqueria as you can get. Great tacos and fish!
9 locals recommend
La Fiesta Taqueria Midtown
1105 Alhambra BoulevardAs close to an SF taqueria as you can get. Great tacos and fish!
Osaka-Ya
2215 10th StHawaiian-style shave ice from a small walk-up window. Great hidden Sacramento gem
As seen on the Food Chanel. Great burgers- veggie too. Nice outdoor seating and great beer menu.
28 locals recommend
Dad's Kitchen
2968 Freeport BlvdAs seen on the Food Chanel. Great burgers- veggie too. Nice outdoor seating and great beer menu.
Patio, a huge beer menu on tap, and lunches are reasonably priced and well sized.
34 locals recommend
Pangaea Bier Cafe
2743 Franklin BlvdPatio, a huge beer menu on tap, and lunches are reasonably priced and well sized.
Orphan
3440 C StGreat brunch spot
From the excellent top shelf margaritas to the enchiladas- you can't go wrong! Great chips and salsas.
14 locals recommend
Ernesto's | Mexican Food
1901 16th StFrom the excellent top shelf margaritas to the enchiladas- you can't go wrong! Great chips and salsas.
Vallejo's Restaurant
1900 4th StHome-style Mexican- huge portions.
Iron Grill
2422 13th StGreat small plates.
While in Old Sac- Best gluten-free fish and chips in town. Creative cocktails and all the food is artfully presented. Everything is amazing. A little pricey but lunch is reasonable.
8 locals recommend
Ten22
1022 2nd StWhile in Old Sac- Best gluten-free fish and chips in town. Creative cocktails and all the food is artfully presented. Everything is amazing. A little pricey but lunch is reasonable.
La Bou Bakery & Cafe
4400 Del Rio RdFrench-ish bakery and café very near by.
Everything Else
The Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park DrIndependent movie theater right next to Tower restaurant.
Scout Living
1215 18th StBest Mid-Century Modern vintage shop in town.
United States Postal Service
5930 S Land Park DrYour closest large post office.
UC Davis Medical Center
4301 Stockton BlvdUCD Med Center
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 J StConvention Center
Landpark Mart
1400 Sutterville RdClosest and cheapest gas station. 76 gas station signage but the name has changed.
Shopping
Vic’s Ice Cream
3199 Riverside BlvdBest local creamery/old-timey soda fountain.
Target
2505 Riverside BlvdYour closest Target
Drinks & Nightlife
While in Old Sac- Swinging Rat Pack-era retro-style club complete with red velvet walls, black leather booths and a piano lounge singer Sat nights.
6 locals recommend
Back Door Lounge
1112 Firehouse AlleyWhile in Old Sac- Swinging Rat Pack-era retro-style club complete with red velvet walls, black leather booths and a piano lounge singer Sat nights.