The Car Wash

120 W Lincoln Avenue
Woodland, CA 95695

Kitty C. writes: Still the best price and best car washing place I have been to hands down. When I'm in the area I treat myself to friendly and fast service for a great price!

Tazzina Bistro

614 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695

Chris B. writes: Fabulous little hidden gem of a place in Woodland's historic downtown.  Kind of hard to figure out the behind-building parking exactly, but it is on a little-known street called Dog Gone Alley (which, I realize now, is to counterpose Dead Cat Alley…

Timothy's Bakery

422 Main Street
Woodland, CA 95695

l S. writes: I've been coming here since I was very little. It is in an old building but very fitting in the traditional value you get. The baker is the owner and bakes from scratch. The donuts are MmmMmm good, not greasy at all. their cakes are alsways moist.…

Woodland Sewing & Vacuum Center

523 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695

Dixon T. writes: The people who run this place are so absolutely friendly and wonderful. When my old Singer needed a new part, they were more than willing to go through their "years of back stock," to see if they had it on hand, even though they no longer sell that…

Cookie Company

710 Main St
Woodland, CA 95695

Ada B. writes: Another fabulous Woodland secret!

Wednesdays are a special day for me and my friends.  We all lovingly refer to it as "Cookie Day".  This is the only day of the week when they make frosted sugar cookies and their famous "The Works" cookie.  

The sugar…

Judy's Grinder

286 W Main St
Woodland, CA 95695

miika m. writes: Fun

I've never been here.  Ever.  Even when it was supposedly the place to hang out during my generative teen years growing up here.  It was only a recent trip to see my father when he requested some fried fish and chips for lunch.  I usually take him…

William L Marble DDS

74 W Lincoln Avenue
Woodland, CA 95695

Kitty C. writes: My childhood dentist. So nice and so caring and really, really, great. If you have kids afraid of the dentist, he's awesome.

Compassion Without Borders

11 First Street
Woodland, CA 95695

Solange M. writes: These guys are amazing. They go down into Mexico and run all-volunteer spay and neuter clinics for animals there. As well, they bring back some dogs for adoption in the US and educate adults and children about humane treatment.

Here's their mission…

Morrison's First Street Deli & Wine Shop

428 1st Street
Woodland, CA 95695

Jeff T. writes: What a great little deli.  They don't pretend to be more than a little wine shop with a deli inside.  They're packed every day with main street locals and the sandwiches are top notch.  Sure, it's just a sandwich, but there are lots of places to buy…

Bouncetown

9844 Business Park Dr
Ste A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741

Gretchen S. writes: Have kids bouncing off your walls? Take 'em to Bouncetown!

I took my 2 & 4 year old wiggleworms there recently and they had a blast! This is a great once-in-a-while place to go when the weather is less than perfect.

(5.26.07 addition: Also a great…

American Mustang Parts

11315 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Darla M. writes: Knowledgable and helpfull staff.  They were honest about my options and actually recommended a cheaper set of disks brakes for my ride than the ones I thought I needed.  They even carried the heavy boxes out for me.

Ike's Deli & Bakery

3000 Sunrise Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Chris B. writes: This place is unique in that it serves sandwiches in giant fresh-baked pocket bread.  The pita bread is wonderful, but be careful about ordering the "whole" sandwich.  In Ikespeak, a Whole Sandwich is actually the pita round cut into two pockets and…

Centerfolds

11363 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

luis .. writes: This is hands down my favorite strip club!  The ladies here are fun, they don't hassle you for lap dances, and they love to put on a good show.  I remember my best friend and I driving up from Turlock and driving back down half awake at 2am.  I had…

Valley Motorwerks

11401 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Marc M. writes: For all you BMW enthusiasts out there, Walter and his crew  sure know how to run a first class BMW motorsport and service operation.  Probably the nicest staff you will every meet in the auto service industry and from what I've seen they do a top…

J R Putman Inc

3169 Fitzgerald Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

SFDance M. writes: In February, we bought a house in Sacramento - over by the Med Center.  The home was built in 1945 and has been refurbished - everything except the HVAC - go figure.  The house had a heat pump and it was estimated to have been 40 years old.  We knew…

American Heritage Furniture

2690 Sunrise Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

A N. writes: great selection of furniture and excellent prices. probably the best price on furniture around! they're having a huge sale right now too

Costco

11260 White Rock Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

miika m. writes: I'm a Costco child and will not make any amends to detract that statement.  Yes, the umbilical cord has never been released from the wholesale bulk mentality that I know I was born with.

That being said, I do make occasional runs to this location…

Vande Rose Farms Meat & Fish

5550 Douglas Blvd
Ste 120
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Archie R. writes: The day I left Granite Bay and moved to the Bay Area, Granite Bay lost a grade A piece of BEEF.  Well fret no more Granite Bay, Vande Rose just opened one of their premium meat shops to fill the void that I so selfishly pulled out from under you.  …

HomeCite Mortgage

5955 Granite Lake Dr
#130
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Melanie I. writes: I have to be honest and admit that I chose Sean McMenamin as my mortgage broker because he used to live across the street from me. He has since moved up in the world and lives in Granite Bay. My ex and I were not an easy case. The ex bought me out,…

Bella Toscana Salon

9711 Village Center Dr
Ste 115
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Kelly D. writes: Beautiful salon, with an exceptional staff! Jo Ann is the owner and does my hair beautifully every time. She's a perfectionist and doesn't want you to leave unless you completely love it! That's hard to find. I haven't had any of the other girls do…

Fosco's Fine Italian Market & Cafe

8405 Sierra College Blvd.
Suite B
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Grant W. writes: The BEST pizza in Sacramento.  Period.  Authentic, thin style, truly Italian.  All the ingredients are imported from Italy (with the exception of the water of course) and the store is the closest thing to Di Palo's outside of Little Italy.

Cabos Restaurant

8570 Auburn Folsom Rd
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Gordon S. writes: OK, since I just wrote a review on Mexican food I need to include this restaurant too. Cabo's has some tight parking but is a fine place to get in quick and pound some margarita's. I have to begin with the drinks because their Black Jack Margarita is…

Wing City

4060 Douglas Blvd
# 105
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Melanie I. writes: This place is located on the corner of Douglas and Sierra College, in the parking lot where Ralphs used to be. It is next to my favorite Taqueria, El Sombrero.
If you are not a fan of wings, this is not the place for you, since their menu is limited…

Barbara Morse Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex

9014 Bruceville Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Winn R. writes: Bump...set...spike!

5 stars for open indoor volleyball gym Monday nights from 7pm - 10pm.  

They have 3 courts: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.  LOTS of activities going on everyday.  Karate, guitar lessons, basketball, skateboarding (they have a…

Old Navy

9155 W Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Sarah S. writes: I don't know why I can't resist the magnetic pull of cheap clothing, but I can't.  Occasionally, a find is found, and usually under $30.  Unfortunately, a lot of Old Navy's clothing is probably made by 8 year olds in Sri Lanka.  The seams always come…

Regionale Produce Market

5550 Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay, CA 95746

Ed A. writes: This place is a gem! If only midtown had a market like this... Well, the co-op is pretty close...but larger. The beauty of Regionale Produce Market is that it is a small scale grocery store that actively supports local farms and food suppliers. The…

RocklinSanta.com

Rocklin, CA 95747

Colleen a. writes: You have never met a more authentic Santa!  Great with the kids (even the shyest little ones warm up to him), very photogenic, reasonably priced....a perfect idea for your holiday gathering.  My kids talk all year long about their special, personal…

Bird & Pet Clinic

3985 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747

S S. writes: I love their new location behind Walgreens at Foothilss & Baseline. They have lots of parking, and even have a shot clinic every Saturday from 1:30-3pm where you don't have to pay an office visit fee to get vaccinations. We see Amy Stewart, DVM. She…

Game Crazy

5020 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747

James V. writes: "I was pleasantly surprised with this place. I used to belong to Hollywood video before I got Netflx and so I stumbled into their video annex one day and now I go back just for games. Nice selection of older stuff. NES, lots of Gameboy, Super NES.…

JavaJ

3031 Foothills Blvd
Ste 110
Roseville, CA 95747

Karen B. writes: I've never before described coffee as "beautiful," but that's exactly what it is here. The latte art is just a prelude to the goodness that lies beneath. Coffee here is oh so smooth.

It's a quaint atmosphere...small tables, warm classic decor. The…

Beach Hut Deli

5140 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747

Frank R. writes: Love this place the sandwiches are awesome. Very filling with fresh meats and veggies. Great place to hang out with friends have a few beers and watch the game. The daily happy hour puts a smile on my face! $1 domestic pints and $2 micro brews - you…

Z Pizza - CLOSED

7480 Foothills Blvd
Ste. 1
Roseville, CA 95747

LEON L. writes: Z Pizza is another suburban sprawl chain popping up in strip-malls world wide. Even so, I give it 4 stars (3.5 in actuality). Thin-crust, pizza-by-the-slice and pretty dang good, but not mind-blowing.  They also have decent lunch specials.

This…

Kazoku Teriyaki & More

5005 Foothills Blvd
Ste 3A
Roseville, CA 95747

Dave W. writes: "Tucked away in one of Roseville's endless strip malls...."

I feel like starting off every one of my reviews with those words. In this case, it really is true. Kazoku Teriyaki and More is not only tucked away, it's almost buried in the back corner of…

Homai Fusion Cuisine

7456 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA 95747

Matt C. writes: Homai Fusion is a "sit down buffet".

This is different from your ordinary, garden variety buffet where you have the food on a serving line, etc.

At Homai, you are given a colorful menu with loads of sushi & sashimi choices, as well as a complete Asian…

Bistro La Petite France

5131 Foothills Blvd
Ste 1
Roseville, CA 95747

Johnna P. writes: Who knew?  Fine dining in a strip mall?  In ROSEVILLE?!?!?

Bistro La Petit France was quite a find. A classmate of my boyfriend recommended that we try it (they're in culinary school).  Thank goodness for Google Maps or we would have never located it.…

Lollicup Coffee

1253 Pleasant Grove Blvd
Ste 120
Roseville, CA 95747

Andee A. writes: My sister was shocked and at the point of disgust with me when I told her that I had never had "that ball drink". "no F-in way! you like all that weird stuff, how could you not have had that by now?"  And I hate to admit it but she is right, I do…

La Bou

1251 Base Line Rd Ste 100
Roseville, CA 95747

LEON L. writes: The purpose of a chain is that all their locations are all supposed to be uniformly the same, so this goes out to all the La Bous in the world (which is at least a local based chain).

I go to this location because it's close to work, and it's the only…