Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

1039 2nd St
Sacramento, CA 95857

Alice C. writes: This place has been there forever.    This is the my favorite part of walking through the tunnel between downtown plaza and old Sacramento.  A friendly chocolate and caramel apple store to greet you once you've reached the other side.  I've developed…

The French Hen

3200 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Diana A. writes: I would give this quaint shop 5 stars if it weren't so pricey.  I went in today, on a whim with my hubby.  Of course, he is usually unimpressed by frou-frou and he didn't care for the perfumey smell of the place, but even he found a few things that…

New Home Building Supply

5310 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Amanda B. writes: I can fix it, but I don't always know what the hell the supplies are called that I need to fix it.  No matter, take the thing to New Home and they will help you find its replacement.  Like I said, I can measure, but I can't figure linear or board…

Philipp's Bakery

3300 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Greg B. writes: My wife and I picked out a couple of tasty treats from Phillips Bakery today. The lady who owns the place said, "voted best cupcake in Sacramento Magazine." My wife loved the strawberry cupcake with frosting. I got a very messy chocolate eclair. I'm…

La Bou

2428 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95857

Mattie P. writes: A decent lunch at a reasonable price:  that's all I expected the first time I ate here,  and that's what I got.  It was an experience worthy of three stars.   Over time, however, I've found new and interesting menu items (including vegetarian…

Red Rooster Waffles

1927 L St
Sacramento, CA 95857

Chris B. writes: I stumbled upon this fire-engine red cart during a slightly chilly Second Saturday Artwalk.  I was expecting a hot dog cart, but then I got a whiff of vanilla and frying batter.  I had to investigate further!  The cart is actually a tidy, fancy,…

Muay Thai Thai Boxing

2850 Norhtgate Blvd
Ste #2
Sacramento, CA 95857

Tae C. writes: This review comes from someone who actually trains at the gym (smiles but elbows out the guy below).

Forget any sort of glitz or UFC-like production and glory one might expect from training at Sacramento's most legitimate Muay Thai facility. What…

Performance Bicycle

919 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95857

Elijah F. writes: THIS PLACE IS FUCKING AWESOME!
First off, Performance and Nashbar are the low price/good quality leaders in the cycling world.  If you are anything less than a sponsored professional cyclist, you should be buying all you basic gear from either …

The Sharper Image

561 Pavilions Lane
Pavilions Shopping Center
Sacramento, CA 95857

Scott T. writes: Sharper image is alright. They have a lot of interesting gadgets in there (I suggest the giant robotic monkey head with controlled facial expressions) and the service is pretty good. However, that being said, everything in there is extremely…

The California Museum for History, Women & the Arts

1020 O St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Trina E. writes: I headed to downtown Sac to check this place out during New Year's weekend after reading about it in the January '07 issue of Sunset magazine.  It's a pretty neat place, if a bit small--very "rah-rah California!" for all the inspirational heroes and…

Mama Kim Cooks

5764 Antelope Road #B1
Sacramento, CA 95857

Kristen Q. writes: Every day I thank Creation for bringing Mama Kim into my life, and specifically, my wedding.  She is a hands-off type of caterer until the last week till your wedding, when she is all yours- but nitpicky control-freak brides will not get along with…

Famous Burgers

6500 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Nicky M. writes: So, as my co-workers and I were discussing lunch destinations, there was mention of Famous Burger.  After having a meal there, I can not say that I am dissappointed.  

The thing that I like the most about the place is that on the "Famous Burger" they…

East Lawn Cemetery

43rd St and Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95857

Paul C. writes: In Memory of a G.B. - Gone but not forgotten....

"I promised Mattie P. that I'd Yelp about this. East Lawn Memorial Park is one of the most intriguing cemeteries anywhere: forget the historical significance; forget that William Land is entombed there…

Sutter Lactation Station Sacramento

5271 F Street, Building C
Sacramento, CA 95857

Tiffany S. writes: The Lactation Station has been my absolute savior for the 4 months I've been breastfeeding (and still going strong!).  There is so much support there, and I would recommend to pregnant women in Sacramento to go check it out before having the baby…

Mary Lubecki

Sacramento, CA 95857

ian l. writes: The story unfolds as does Mary's massage table and I notice all these signature of athletes, rock stars, politicians, and the like.
There were so many sometimes you don't know where they start and stop. So I figure this will be good...and it was!!!…

Cabana Club

1200 K St
Sacramento, CA 95857

Kristin W. writes: Cabana gives me the things my soul craves, a chance to wear my newest forever 21 dress, a nice cold vodka cran, 80's blended with old school (1999) rap favorites, and pretty shiny lights that get me distracted.

Cabana is not for the tight wad such as…

White House/Black Market

1689 Arden Way
Arden Fair Mall
Sacramento, CA 95857

Wendy L. writes: My absolute favorite store! Its stylish and sophisticated.  Unlike forever 21..your clothes will last after the first wash..and it dosen't make you look cheap.  I love the style and the service.  They also have a membership card that you can join, it…

Notary by Jennifer

Mobile Notary / Loan Signing Agent
Sacramento, CA 95857

Will K. writes: If your looking for a notary or loan signing agent call Notary By Jennifer. She is trustworthy, reliable, thorough and very professional. The best mobile notary I have ever used. I highly recommend her services.

Cafe La Boca

2600 Fair Oaks Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95864

kendyce m. writes: Edit: May 11, 2008 -- They need some new CDs.

I have come to Cafe La Boca a half-dozen times, but silly me it's always when I haven't had coffee in awhile. I never plan these coffee boycotts, it just happens. But every now and again I'll say to…

Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant

3516 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95864

Sarah G. writes: TAKE ME TO MOROCCO! NOW!

When I think of some of my best dining experiences this place is definitely on that list!!

Romantic, great group dining and FUN FUN FUN! I mean come one you sit on the floor to eat on really plush pillows and eat with your…

Swabbies

5871 Garden Hwy
Sacramento, CA 95857

Greg B. writes: Swabbies is a slice of what's best about living in the river city. A 4th of July celebration with friends, and a sweet delta breeze made the outside area under the trees nearly perfect at Swabbies. We love this place!

Excellent beer selection on tap.…

L' Orchid

2100 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95857

Cam H. writes: I have enjoyed this more than any other Vietnamese place in town.
I went with a group and we had: spring rolls, shaking beef, lemon grass beef rolls, catfish clay pot, and crepes. Everything was outstanding. The beef was so tender and flavorful and…

Mother's Support Network

2460 Avalon Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95857

Amy P. writes: I gave this place 4 stars because I love the concept, but for total review purposes, I give it more of a 3.

Still, it's a neat project, so I am upping it again.  

Mother's Support Network is a smallish store/community center in an older tract mall over…

Black Angus Restaurant Stuart Anderson's

1625 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864

Mattie P. writes: I had a darn good dinner here tonight.  My friend invited me out for Thanksgiving dinner and he wanted the traditional turkey with all the trimmings.  I did my best to steer him away from Lyon's, but our other options were limited (non-chain…

Race Place Motorsports

3130 Bradshaw Rd
Sacramento, CA 95867

Chris T. writes: RPM as it is also known as is pretty nice, I also like the sock that you have to wear under the helmet, we had four colors we could choose from, the facilities are amazing, and the staff seemed really nice.  There was this 1 year membership fee that…

Bathroom Ettiquette

Sacramento, CA 95857

Amy P. writes: I really, really, really hate it when I go into a restroom to do my business (which is often since I was prego for 10 months and I also drink tons of water) and there is no soap.  I can handle it if there are paper towels, but I can't handle No Soap.…

Sacramento Underground Tunnels

Sacramento, CA 95857

Amy P. writes: This is my favorite part of Sacramento.

The grid part of Sacto was raised to accomodate flood waters, because, you know, that's smarter than raising levees.  If you are in Old Sacramento, and take the stairs down to the basement shops, you will be…

K St. McDonalds RIP

Sacramento, CA 95857

Protex P. writes: The first time I ever cam to Sacramento was as a 17 yr old via Yolobus.  I ended up very near K St. McDonalds. While I was eating, a man screamed at the workers, "I will kill all of you with an AK-47." Turning to me, he said almost demurely, "You are…

The Sampler

Sacramento, CA 95857

Irene S. writes: i was lucky enough to meet marie, Sampler Goddess Extraordinaire, when she ran her own little crafty shop above the clothing store where i used to work in berkeley. instead of stocking, pricing and cleaning, i'd sneak up and peruse her handmade…

Safeway.com

Sacramento, CA 95857

Mike R. writes: IT BEATS GOING OUT IN THAT WEATHER! I've never thought of using the internet to buy my groceries. But I've been without a car for the past few weeks, due to it completely breaking down on me. I mean literally breaking down. It fell, causing one of my…

Beets

Sacramento, CA 95857

Amy P. writes: Oh Beet, how I love thee.

Beets rock my world.  I think I've consumed 2 lbs this week.  If I didn't know any better, I'd think I was pregnant.  When I was pregnant, I craved salad.  I have such a thing for beets, it's unnerving.  Basically, I dream…

folex carpet spot remover

Sacramento, CA 95857

Melanie I. writes: Last night-Mother-in laws white carpet...............
Blackberry dropped and then stepped on.......
She always knew her son could have married better.........
But then, Folex carpet spot cleaner to the rescue. Squirt it on, agitate with fingertips, blot…

Tivo

Sacramento, CA 95857

Melanie I. writes: How did I ever live without Tivo ? Enter programs you like, by title, and it records them for you. You don't need to know what time they come on, or even what channel. Just enter the title !!
Fast forward through those pesky commercials. While…

Science Homework

Sacramento, CA 95857

Matthew W. writes: Question:
How does Newton's third law explain the forces involved when a car hits a concrete barricade.

Answer:
When the car hits the barricade, the car pushes on it, but, then the barricade says, "Excuse me!" and pushes back just as hard to make the…

Janice Wheeler Photography

Sacramento, CA 95857

Jen H. writes: Janice was amazing!  She takes wonderful photo's and was incredibly helpful.  I have been getting such wonderful compliments on my wedding photos and albums.  I could not ask for a nice or more professional photographer.  She took over 700 photos…

Hello Kitty

Ambiguous Post
Sacramento, CA 95857

Amy P. writes: I love all things Hello Kitty.  Although the DVD player has played itself to death.

Oh Hello Kitty toaster, I miss you. You toasted my toasts with adorableness.  I despise the jerks who stole you from the garage I was keeping you in while I found a…

National Public Radio-NPR

Sacramento, CA 95857

Sabrina F. writes: I would like to rank NPR 6 out of 5 stars for it's total awesomeness. I don't watch the news because it's depressing and unnecessary. I don't need to know about all the stupid fights occurring on the school busses. I want to hear about what's going…