United States Postal Service

3775 Industrial Blvd
West Sacramento, CA 95799

WendySue R. writes: I have never actually gone into this post office, but I have to give this branch 5 stars for doing their last drive-up blue box pickup at 9 pm Monday through Saturday.

This is a huge postal facility, I think it's the regional sorting facility.

My…

Hot Dog Lady

9th and Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: Hot diggity! The hot dog lady rocks!  She is so friendly and funny (buy some of her doilies, won't ya?).  
While there happens to be another hot dog cart that's in better proximity, I'd rather get in a little speed-walking exercise for my hot dog fix…

Bombay Sapphire

Sacramento, CA 95814

miika m. writes: This is liquid sex infused with stimulants and sprigs of holly and mint for that traditional scathing retreat down your throat.

Since I suffer from the Asian syndrome of not being able to handle liquor, I usually stick to the pure solid forms of…

Horndogs

29th & E Streets
Sacramento, CA 95814

Chris B. writes: This is the hot dog cart that parks below the Pine Cove tavern on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (evenings only).  The dogs are excellent!  The bun is fresh and pillowy, they offer a choice of a polish sausage, hot dog, or cajun dog, which all…

Governor's Mansion, CA State Historic Park

1526 H St.
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ann L. writes: We went to Sacramento to do the 10th Annual Sacramento Museum Day.   It was GREAT.  They had a list of 26 places open FREE on Sat. Feb 2, 2008.  It's an annual event so check it out next yr if you missed it.

The FREE shuttle was picking up people from…

CA State Park Public Safety & Resource Protection

Dept. of Parks and Recreation, San Mateo District
San Mateo District
Sacramento, CA 95814

Michelle M. writes: The next time your're driving solo on highway 1, without a cell phone because you don't own one, and your "oil at temp" light starts flashing and your "check engine" light starts flashing five miles after that, and your car, which until now had a…

Masks From The Past

Sacramento, 95814

Alan S. writes: In honor of this auspicious date, I bring to your attention the intimidating beauty of hockey's contribution to art and horror.  

www.hockeymasks.com

Happy Friday the 13th to all.  See you in H.E.double hockey sticks.

(Yelp requires an address, so I…

State Capitol

State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

James L. writes: This is an amazing place! There is so much history here that you can spend hours walking around, visiting the various state constitutional offices - at least the historical offices before they became too big and now occupies their own buildings - or…

California State Lottery HQ

600 N 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Marjorie B. writes: I know, I know... state lotteries are for suckers... people who can't do some basic math.  Yea, yea, so you say.  but this I say unto you... California State Lottery is also largely for children's education.  What?!  I'll say it again, damn you,…

Washington Elementary School

520 18th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Sarah S. writes: This was the BEST school that my kiddies ever attended.  It's a tiny little school, with a diverse population.  The teachers and principal knew every kid and parent by first name.  The principal gave little coffee meetings once a month to talk to…

Sacramento History Museum

101 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kitty C. writes: This was a required trip and probably is for most 5th graders in the area. However, it was and continues to be excellent. Who can resist stories of prospecting, Indians and the gold rush.

I Q Auto Tech Inc

1621 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ceci L. writes: Experienced Mechanic...

IQ Auto Tech

2017 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Ed A. writes: This is one of the few places in town I trust wholeheartedly. There are not too many places in the grid that are willing to work on a Diesel Volkswagen Beetle; and out of those that are, there are not too many I would trust. IQ is an exception. I've…

St John's Lutheran Church Elca

1701 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Natalye S. writes: Love it. By the book Lutheran church but still has room to be liberal within its beliefs. Beautiful pipe organ as well.

Artworks 21

1812 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Chris B. writes: Great little artsy kitschy shop next to Streets of London on J Street.  Discovered this place on a Second Saturday Artwalk and just had to have a photographic montage of neon martini glasses.  I snapped up the art, which now occupies a hallowed spot…

Rulands Used Office Furnishings

215 N 16th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Justin T. writes: If you need office furniture for cheap this is the place to go.  They are extremely helpful and will work with on price if you buy more than one thing.  

It is tough to sell old stuff to them, because they've got a ton of stuff already, but I think…

Rusty Duck the

500 Bercut Dr
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kerri T. writes: Old-school wood-panel restaurants like this one that serve strong drinks AND edible food aren't as easy to come by as I'd like.  Secrets to successful drinking and dining at the Rusty Duck:

(1) Plan to arrive before sunset (around 6/7 pm).

(2) Upon…

Capitol Mall Courier Services

400 Capitol Mall
Suite 1100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Jennifer B. writes: These people are good people.

Brookman & Wroten

901 H St
Ste 200
Sacramento, CA 95814

Emily S. writes: I have the strangest story...

But I'll make it quick.  Husband bought me a Cadillac... five years... six years ago.  We drove to the DMV to pick up the plates... WHAM!!!  Out of fucking nowhere, this crazy ass bitch gets out of her turquoise ford…

Capitol Park Cafe

1119 9th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Lisa W. writes: Great little old-style diner.  I don't think this place has changed since the 60s, but their food is good, simple, and inexpensive.  They serve incredible breakfasts all day, a really yummy club sandwich, and even full sized dinners... tons of…

Delta King

1000 Front St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Keith Lowell J. writes: (Another installment in my "Punched in the Face" series.)

Okay, so this is unfair since I worked there about 15 years ago, but here goes.

This place was awful. The manager, Charlie Coin (sp?) had a stupid policy of not promoting from within. He…

Townhouse

1517 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95814

SHANNON A. writes: Best time EVER!!!  A few of us went here last weekend and danced our butts off.  Indie rock music upstairs and electronic downstairs.  Drinks were about 4$ and they were giving away free vitamin water, buttons, and CDs.

When we tried to leave the…

European Sports Car Garage

1929 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Erinn L. writes: A few months back I lost my mind and bought a MINI Cooper.  I'd intended to get a more appropriate car for work than my aging Nissan...you know like a silver sedan of the Volvo or Saab variety.  I just couldn't commit.  I had salesman chasing me as I…

California State Military Museum

1119 2nd Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

mike p. writes: God bless those old veterens in there that are volenteering time to run this museum.  Nice gift shop with some good stuff that will bring back good memories.  It is good that there is still a place in this state that honors veterens.  Was pretty…

Morton's

521 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Erinn L. writes: This Morton's location is very old school, clubby, rich woods and lush leather...very masculine and very comfortable.  I love when you're seated in a booth how they pull the whole table out for everyone to easily sit down, none of that completely…

Italian Importing Co

1827 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

David V. writes: This place is a little intimidating when you first see it, but is the best lunchtime value I've found in Midtown.

Their daily sandwich specials are incredible (except for the roast beef on Tuesdays...pretty boring), and inexpensive.

Sometimes their…

Peace Market

1801 O St
Sacramento, CA 95814

lacy b. writes: yay!  i'm the first to review the peace market!  this is probably due to the fact that none of the previous patrons have had the luxury of the internet...
but i can guarantee you that they each have a 40 oz'er.   i think they may have special lay-away…

Rumpelstiltskin

1021 R St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Michelle L. writes: Love the selection of yarn in this place.  Took a class here and learned how to knit.

I have found the staff/owner to be very nice.  I've seen the reviews here on Yelp that have said otherwise, but that hasn't been my experience.  In fact, the owner…

California Fat's Steakhouse and Asian Grill

1015 Front St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Joe S. writes: Recently, this place has been changed to California Fat's Steakhouse and Asian Grill.  I don't know if they still serve dimsum, but the new steakhouse element is certainly well done....*waiting for applause*....*crickets chirping instead*

So this…

SPCA Thrift Store

1517 E St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Katie T. writes: Larger than it appears from the outside, the SPCA thrift shop in midtown has several rooms full of newer and vintage clothing and accessories, and a decent selection of household goods.  Everything is pretty crammed in and I didn't actually make any…

Body Shop the

545 Downtown Plz Ste 2085
Sacramento, CA 95814

Buster P. writes: The only thing more fabulous than these fantastically-fragranced, fair-trade, fresh face and body treats are the wonderful and informative staffers who populate this little outpost of self-indulgence. The people who work here truly enjoy their…

Grebitus & Sons Jewelers

511 L St
Sacramento, CA 95814

FATMAN .. writes: I had a pretty good experience here today, the lady that helped me was named Chris and she was friendly and nice and didn't try to sell me anything. (I HATE when sales reps do this as I usually already know what I want) though I was disappointed that…

OneWebHosting.com - Web Hosting

1900 O Street
Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95814

Tony B. writes: Great Tools, excellent support!

I signed up with OneWebhosting.com about 7 month's ago. I found them in PC Mag, they have great small business tools (web promotion, Super easy to use web site builder, urchin etc.) and great support. I have hosted with…

Hosteling International - Sacramento

900 H St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Marisa L. writes: Clean, comfy, and within blocks of the Sacramento train station and Sac's Old Town/downtown. Of course, that also puts it w/in spitting distance of the Sacramento County prison (which I unwittingly discovered while waiting for the bus outside of the…

The Melting Pot

814 15th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Robo h. writes: roll a fatty and hit up the melting pot!!! if you like dipping shit in cheese, you'll love it!!!

Hot & Spicy Cafe New Orleans

117 J. Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Charles B. writes: This has to be my favorite place in Old Town.

Before eating here, the only thing 'cajun' I'd ever eaten was prepared by my ex, and that was certainly unintentional. However, I was drawn in by the friendly, open atmosphere, and the good blues on the…

Broadway Hardware

1708 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Amanda B. writes: If I can go to Broadway Hardware and get what I need there instead of Home Depot, I do! The couple who runs the store are super nice and helpful.  And they will cut glass to fit your window. If you should drop the dang thing while working on it.

Felicite-Aveda Concept Salon

3401 Freeport Blvd Ste 5
Sacramento, CA 95818

Amanda B. writes: There is only one hair stylist worth visiting in this fine city and her name is Sarah McKenzie.  She works at this salon.  Book her soon and show up to your appointment because she is in high demand.

You won't be sorry!

Records

1618 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

William B. writes: Records' move to Broadway is still apparently news to a lot of folks. According to Kevin, the owner, they have gotten a lot more people walking in to sell record collections simply because having a parking lot makes it easier to bring in crates of…

New Station Restaurant

1800 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818

Buster P. writes: Late-night delights of the Chinese persuasion are to be found in this great greasy spoon. The dining rooms are typically less inhabited in early evenings, and feel a bit lonely in their spartan, dingy decor. Midnight is apparently the witching hour…