Trader Joe's

5309 Sunrise Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Cyndi W. writes: Why, oh, why have I been shopping at Safeway all these years, when there is a TJ's right down the street?  Trader Joe's has great produce, a terrific frozen foods aisle, and the best lowfat cottage cheese I've ever tasted.  

AND, the people who shop…

Slocum House

7992 California Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Anthony W. writes: I'm happy to award Slocum House the coveted "Pungz" 5 stars award. The place really lived up to the hype. The location is secluded and charming. The service very professional and ultra-attentive. The food top notch and expertly prepared.

We ordered…

Babetta's Yarn and Gifts

4400 San Juan Ave
Sacramento, CA 95628

April G. writes: Babetta's is a bit of a trek from midtown, but I think it's worth it not to deal with the bad attitude at Rumpelstiltskin.

It's a beautiful store, with a large and varied selection of yarn. You can check out what they have on their website. There is a…

AA River Rat Raft Rentals

9840 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

michelle i. writes: get your double barrell super-soakers out and round up your friends! its nothing but water wars all day on the river. if you like to be dry, this isn't for you. very low-key river rafting... not white-water, just cruising down on large rafts with a…

Dimple Records

313 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630

Kat M. writes: Best place ever!  I used to go here a couple of times a week during high school when I wanted to feel like the hippest bitch in town back when I gave a shit about music.  My claim to fame is providing them with the Cat Power section.  Bill introduced…

Ay Jalisco

966 Sacramento Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Elise G. writes: Ay Jalisco is my husbands favorite mexican place, he goes there at least 3 times a week.  He always gets the Chicken Burrito or Chicken Quesidilla, which he says are great.  I like their chicken tacos and their chips and salsa ( which is all you can…

Thrift Town

6328 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608

SHANNON A. writes: I thought this store was smelly until I got back into my car and realized that my own hands were the source of the stink - I had eaten a messy taco earlier that day.

Clean store, friendly employees, and a few deals on vinyl.  I managed to find a cute…

Rey Azteca Taqueria

6140 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608

Michael M. writes: Some of the best Mexican resturants in the city. Check this one out if you're a true lover of good Mexican food. This is a no-frills establishment with a small eating area, and some of the best salsa you'll find in Sacto. The chili verde is something…

Habibi Cafe

7336 Fair Oaks
Carmichael, CA 95608

Linda Z. writes: I just dropped in out of nowhere on this place. I have seen it for ages and never went in, until tonight. I noticed the hours were from 6-12.. late which is good for me. It was quiet but not empty plenty of people were congregating in groups who were…

Cafe Bernardo

234 D St
Davis, CA 95616

Danny C. writes: This reviews is based only on one thing.  Repeat after me: Wiki Wacky Woo.  Wiki Wacky Woo.  Wiki Wacky Woo!!

For $7, or if you want to get a good buzz, get 2 of this drink.  I think anyone that went out to get a drink in Davis, Cafe Bernardo is a…

In-N-Out Burger

1803 Taylor Rd
Roseville, CA 95661

Abby W. writes: This review is for the drive-through only, but I imagine the service inside is just as good!

No, I don't eat hamburgers. Yes, I love this place! We were driving up to Truckee last Saturday night and we were really hungry! Cranky hungry. We saw a…

Muang Thai

201 Sunrise Ave
Roseville, CA 95661

Yod S. writes: This restaurant saved my relationship.

Since I was a teenager, my parents have been begging me to bring home an Asian girlfriend. I grew up in small-town Ohio, so that was pretty difficult. Everyone I dated was white.

"White girl will not working..."…

Children's Medical Clinic

729 Sunrise Ave Ste 501
Roseville, CA 95661

Jenny G. writes: I was doctor Bannister's patient as a child, along with my brother and sister. I have enjoyed everything about this office. My children now go to him. They like him very much. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Thai Nakorn

424 G St
Davis, CA 95616

James L. writes: On just food alone I would give this place four stars, but here's why I'm bumping them to five:

1. The place is Thai-owned and -operated.

2. For the quality and authenticity of the food this is the most reasonably priced Thai food in Davis.

3. No…

Moshi Moshi Japanese Sushi Bar & Restaurant

2120 Cowell Blvd Ste 143
Davis, CA 95616

Ahu S. writes: I don't know what Ali P. is smoking, because this is my favorite Japanese resto in Davis (okay, Osaka is probably better, but too $$$).

Peak Performance Health Club

2795 2nd St
Davis, CA 95616

Helen W. writes: My only regret is that I joined this place so late, as I'll be graduating come summer.  Although the Arc is wonderfully equipped and I was lucky enough to be here when it opened, it is way too full all the time and I don't have time to wait for a…

Texas Roadhouse

8094 Orchard Loop
Elk Grove, CA 95624

Greg B. writes: My wife and I had a gluttonous celebratory date night at Texas Roadhouse in Elk Grove last night.  We love this place! It's really no different than the one in Louisville. There may be a few more rednecks at the Roadhouse in Kentucky, though. A few…

Mecca Club

701 Sunset Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Melanie D. writes: forgive me sammy for i have sinned.  it's been a little over a week since i've visited your establishment and i've found a new west sac lover.  we tried to visit you after whitey's, but hence, you were closed.

all jokes aside, this is a wonderful…

Capitol Bowl

900 West Capitol Ave
West Sacramento, CA 95605

WendySue R. writes: Don't let the location and looks fool you.  Under that seedy and slightly dangerous looking exterior lurks a cool bowling alley.

Met up at Capitol Bowl last night for Glow Bowling with a bunch of friends.  We booked 2 lanes (max of 6 people on each…

Serritella's Fine Italian Cuisine & Gourmet Pizza

6346 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608

D P. writes: Bread sticks?  Come on!  Who cares about bread sticks?  Well NOW I do.  The bread sticks were invitingly warm upon arrival.  They had a doughy, fresh taste to it.  And they had substantial weight to them.  Flinging one across the room it would more…

IKEA Restaurant

Inside IKEA
700 Ikea Ct
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Katie T. writes: I could eat lingonberries by the jar-full.  I order the meatball plate with extra lingonberry and then swirl the berries and gravy together and eat that.  The meatballs are good enough, but if they'd sell me a plate with just the berries & gravy I'd…

Ancil Hoffman Park

6700 Tarshes Drive
Carmichael, CA 95609

Nette O. writes: I agree, this is a BIG ASS park.  This park kicks the butt of all the parks I grew up going to along San Francisco/Peninsula area.  I like taking my dog to the open field of trees and grass at the very front of the park.  It's a great place to have…

Taqueria Guadalajara Grill

417 Mace Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Jessica L. writes: Best REAL Mexican food in Davis. I became obsessed with their burritos when I lived nearby - My roommate and I would come and split the mega, grande one and have beers.

Check this place out! It's worth the drive if you live near campus - it puts Dos…

Little Prague Restaurant

330 G St
Davis, CA 95616

Melissa W. writes: A little on the pricey side for Davis but the food is good, the atmosphere is nice (many of the newer nice places in town are just trying too hard), and it's one of the only places without a horrible wait for breakfast for the weekends. I too am a…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1411 W Covell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Aaron G. writes: For me, Peet's Coffee is a treat.  Their coffee is the strongest i've had and possibly one of the best.  I usually go to Starbucks for my caffeine fix.  On my last day of finals back in 2005, i had just finished a final and i hadn't slept for over 24…

UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital

One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Drew T. writes: i have taken my cats here in the past for spay day events ($20 for a nip and a RFID chip). though they stopped operating on cats for spay day in 2007 because of the liability of their volunteer staff getting injured. the facilities inside were so…

Zen Toro

132 E St
Ste 100
Davis, CA 95616

Juliane N. writes: One of the best sushi restaurant in Davis area that I have been to. This place is located in the Madison Square plaza place so you can miss it if you don't really look for the sign placed on the corner of the street. The restaurant itself is small…

Skydance Skydiving

24390 Aviation Ave
Davis, CA 95616

Chris T. writes: One of my friends took me here to celebrate my birthday.  My friend didn't want to watch me age slowly and wither away, instead she preferred me to go and attempt fate by a single ripcord and if I should die it would be much better to be in the blaze…

Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant

2939 Spafford St Ste 125
Davis, CA 95616

Steff L. writes: I can honestly say that this is one of the best places in Davis!!!  Well, maybe not the best for you, but definitely the best for me.  Food was muy delicioso!  I would say "delicious" in Chinese since it would be appropriate, but I lack skills in…

Woodstock's Pizza

219 G St
Davis, CA 95616

Anna D. writes: It's 2pm, the UC Davis cafeteria lunch hour is over.
Fuji's buffet time is over.
I did not want Carl's Jr, Taco Bell, or...is there even a McDonalds?

So, I get some very salty Woodstocks pizza, I got Mediterranean where they put olives, sun dried…

Davis Noodle City

129 E St
Davis, CA 95616

Danny C. writes: Woah, did I just give 5 stars to a Davis restaurant??  Yes, I did.  Am I going bonkers? Maybe a tad, but of all the places I ate in town, this is one place I really miss.

Davis Noodle City is fairly hidden, located next to Sophia's and a fish & chips…

Sushi Nobu

2939 Spafford St Ste 105
Davis, CA 95616

Ziru C. writes: I came up with my friend to help her move a couch to her apartment for her first year as a transfer student to UC Davis. Woo! Two little Asian girls in a Ford F-150XL. I circled the parking lot three times to find a space where I would have room to…

Hibbert Lumber Co

5th & G
Davis, CA 95616

mnypny b. writes: I was in Davis the other day and realized I REALLY miss this place, which is kinda weird considering I've only been there once, but WOW!  

Last year I took an introductory woodworking class and needed some contrasting hardwoods for my project. I only…

Davis Wheelworks

247 F St
Davis, CA 95616

Steff L. writes: I pass by this store all the time downtown, and it doesn't look too bad.  Seems like your average bike shop.  

However, I did buy a bike light one time after the 1st one I had disapperead on me.  So, I bought a really awesome light for 20 bucks.  Did…

Subway

757 Russell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Juliane N. writes: For my 21 years of living so far, I can't believe I have NEVER had a Subway sandwich until now! I never believed why everyone keeps telling me how Subway is so good and why it's good but I do now.

After I saw commercials for the $5 foot long subs, I…

Fuji Sushi Boat & Buffet

213 G St
Davis, CA 95616

Sabrina L. writes: Four stars because the buffet is a good value, for the price (or at least it was when I was a student at UCD), and because I have many happy memories of stuffing myself silly in the company of friends at Fuji's. They have a large variety of…

Ding How Restaurant

640 W Covell Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Emahlee H. writes: HOW THE HELL DID I NOT KNOW THAT DAVIS HAD A RESTAURANT WITH A FULL VEGETARIAN MENU?!?!

I'm mad.

I must compensate for lost time and eat everything they have on their vegetarian menu.

(They have really good soups and mock meat. YUM!)

Hunan Bar & Restaurant

508 2nd St
Ste 104
Davis, CA 95616

Juliane N. writes: Not bad for Chinese food. They have lunch specials from $4.75-$6. This is one of the better places to eat in Davis.

I'm learning from so many experiences that I SHOULD NOT order so much food for two. I ordered:
Crab meat cheese wonton ($4.50 for 8):…

Posh Bagel the

206 F St
Davis, CA 95616

Steff L. writes: I'm a big bagel person and I love The Posh Bagel.  They have a good selection of bagels and I believe they also make specialty bagels as well.  They have other baked goods like donuts and croissants, but the bagels are what I'm after.  Prices are…