Sherwood Test Prep

400 Capitol Mall
Eleventh Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

eileen b. writes: After getting a mediocre GMAT score four years ago, I needed to redeem myself. Last fall, I was ready to retake the test, but needed help getting motivated and focused on studying. I knew a class would give me that, but I wasn't ready to drop $1000+.…

Tsakopoulos Library Galleria

828 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Faith C. writes: I'm only dumping one of the stars b/c the event staff traded out coordinators on me without letting me know.  Which, if you've ever been a bride, can be a tricky situation.  But, whatevs...

My wedding could not have been better at this location.…

State Capitol Museum-Tours

State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

Fannie S. writes: The tour was great.
Informative and interesting!  
Nice walking tour with a great tour guide, we had Phyllis, who had so much love for the place, it was obvious in her voice!
Love the history in the place....rare in our country!

Washington Mutual

801 K Street
Suite 110
Sacramento, CA 95814

mariza r. writes: good location, a block from the mall
try to avoid going around lunch time because there is a wait, regardless of the day of the week

and i do believe that they can validate your parking from the mall if you need it

East Bay Restaurant Supply Inc

522 N 12th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janet S. writes: This is a cook's wonderland.  Rows and rows of kitchen supplies; dishes, utensil, serving ware, cookware, pots and pans.  Great for the home chef who likes to entertain the masses.  Professional grade appliances abound.

Wells Fargo History Museum

400 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kitty C. writes: This was basically some stage coaches and the accompanying story and regalia of the period. Still, it was fun.

Juice it Up

1809 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

April G. writes: Strangely, I never see anyone in here. I don't know why, because it's really good! I like it much better than Jamba Juice, though their menu is similar. Their smoothies are much simpler, and have a fresher flavor. I'm not sure why, but it seems like…

Tortugas

18th and Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

Erinn L. writes: Considering this place is part of the Evil Ernesto Empire (EEE) I'm surprised I like it.  In fact, I'm surprised it has flavor.  I find its neighbor to be a pretentious over-priced meat-market (and not the good kind) with blah over priced food...but…

William Glen Gifts & Collectibles

2651 El Paseo Lane
Town & Country Village
Sacramento, CA 95821

Vanessa G. writes: I used to LOVE this store until today.  They get three stars because they have the most kick ass stuff.  I love Swarovski and Waterford and all that beautiful stuff to decorate your home.  Today, however, brought this review from a 5 to a 3.  I went…

Crazy Sushi

3100 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821

Michael M. writes: Saw the reviews and had to try it. Who'd have ever believed a sushi bar would have 8 tables and about 8 chairs at the sushi bar and be any good. Was I ever wrong!! The best service in any restaurant to which I have dined. Yes! It was that good. The…

Buggy Whip Restaurant

2737 Fulton Ave Ste 208
Sacramento, CA 95821

Greg B. writes: Ironically I think our blue-haired waitress is actually from the horse and buggy days. I could also see her chain-smoking at a bingo parlor all night while waiting to yell "Bingo". Both are good things in my mind. I prefer old school. The Buggy Whip…

Yamazaki Daihachi PHD Lac

3430 Balmoral Dr
Suite 3
Sacramento, CA 95821

Johnna P. writes: First of all, let me say that I'm very afraid of needles. Very. Very. Afraid.  You would be, too, if you've had 2 lumbar punctures in the past 18 months.

Dr. Yamazaki came highly recommended by my physical and speech therapists, so I finally made an…

Sampan

2813 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Cara K. writes: This is my favorite Chinese food place of all time!!! I go here on a regular basis.  The owners are great and the place even won 2nd best Chinese food restaurant a couple years back. Its not to expensive but well worth every penny! The food has the…

U Bead It

2525 Yorktown Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

emi s. writes: I really like this shop.

The reason that I like them so much is that they have a lot of stone beads that aren't available in the other stores. Their seed bead section is awesome, but weirdly, it has a lot of the same colours, just in different sizes.…

Esoteric Records Cd's & Dvd's

3413 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821

Mattie P. writes: Esoteric is a tiny, cramped store in a run-down strip mall across the street from a monstrous Wal-Mart.  And that's the only bad thing I can say about it.  Everything else is good.

While some independent used record and CD stores flaunt their hipness…

Carousel Toy & Party

2924 Fulton Ave
at Marconi
Sacramento, CA 95821

Knit P. writes: 3-28-08:  Business CLOSED - so sad.  
This is my go-to place for cake decorating supplies -- who knew?!  This store is jam-packed with all the must-have toys for the kids ... and, I don't know the history, but they also have a large cake/candy making…

Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop

3645 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Cathleya G. writes: Theyve got everything, and you can take it all out to the driving range.  SWEET.

Discovery Museum and Challenger Learning Center

3615 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95821

Melanie I. writes: Good, educational entertainment at a low, low price.
I took my 8 year old here yesterday, looking for something to do on a rainy day. Apparently I wasn't the only one who had that bright idea, since the place was packing them in.
We saw live animals,…

Capital Confections Chocolates & Gelato

2605 El Paseo Ln
Town & Country Village
Sacramento, CA 95821

Inigo M. writes: 5 stars for the bittersweet dark chocolate 'ribbons' (more like nuggets), used as key ingredient in their confections, but now available by itself. A bit pricey but worth it (~$7 a pound).

Worlds Best Comics

2608 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 95821

Tiffany T. writes: This cute comic book store right next to the local bowling alley is pretty sweet. They have a good selection of comics and a good collection of cute action figures! They also have nice Japanese graphic novels and anime stuff. I have also picked up…

Chateau by A Shot of Class

2627 Town and Country Pl
Sacramento, CA 95821

Chris B. writes: I have had some of the best meals of my life at this restaurant.  My neighbor used to be a sous chef there, so we were always treated to front-row seats at the open kitchen.  Chateau is the restaurant for the catering company A Shot of Class, so they…

Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps

PO Box 22297
Sacramento, CA 95822

Bruce R. writes: The Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps is an historically Asian American drum corps that helps build up young people through the awesome youth activity known as Drum and Bugle Corps.

I started marching about 25 freakin' years ago (Gasp . . . just a minute,…

Ritz Progressive Hair Salon

5770 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Winnie R. writes: I hate to give my secret away in fear of sabotaging myself of not getting a hair appointment from my stylist Van at a sooner time.  But i owe it to her because she's awesome and i want to bring her more business.  If you're interested in the japanese…

Citibank West F S B

5618 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Ceci L. writes: Good customer and bilingual services... Excellent and experienced Financial Executives to help you invest and plan your retirement...

B & T Upholstery

1600 Kitchner Rd Ste B
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: I was referred to B & T by the guy who owns X-21 to fix a 50's era lounge chair that I had been holding off on for years.  I was too scared to have anyone actually look at it because I thought it would cost a bajillion dollars, and I don't have that…

Giovanni's Pizzeria

5924 S Land Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822

WendySue R. writes: We're in the midst of moving to the 95822 area and needed some pizza so we could have a picnic dinner in our new place.

I called in an order to Giovanni's and went to pick it up.  I ordered an extra large with 3 toppings, a medium with 1 topping, and…

Swiss Buda

2342 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: I kind of liked the Buda.  I like that it's really super divey and has gigantic caribou-type animal heads on the wall, seemingly staring at me while I downed endless greyhounds.  I have no idea what being Swiss and Buddhist have in common, but…

Waldorf School Camellia

5709 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

nutmeg T. writes: We LOVED this little school.  You'd never know from the strip mall you pull up into, there is a small farm behind the school that the children tend to.

The staff is very supportive of parents and we had a wonderful experience in this small Waldorf…

Futami Japanese Restaurant

5609 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Ally D. writes: Futami's is my go to place for simple Japanese food in Sac. It's a no-frills mom and pop establishment. Don't go there looking for mayo-soaked rolls, sake bombs and rock-n-roll sushi...it's not that sort of place. However, I've been going there for…

Kobasic's Candies

5324 Riverside Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Man of Leisure M. writes: I frequently drive by this nondescript industrial storefront while running errands but never stopped in 'til yesterday evening.  Apparently, they've been around forever and must have a large enough customer base to have lasted this long.  A quick…

Cook Realty

4305 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822

Dane H. writes: I never thought I'd ever write a review, especially a 5-star one, for a real estate person--I've found most of them to be self-absorbed, " only-interested-in- their-commission" mercenaries. (Think Annette Bening in "American Beauty".

But when I came…

Swansons Cleaners

4821 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: Coupons!  Quick service!  Nice people!  Cheap alterations and pants hemming for short people like me!  It costs less than $10!  It's 2 minutes from my house!
What more can you ask for in a dry cleaner?

Land Park Leader Pharmacy

4404 Del Rio Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Gretchen S. writes: Update 4.21.08 -- received a letter that LP Pharmacy will be moving into the renovated Rite Aid on Freeport (next to Oto's). They've been at the Del Rio/SLP location for 53 years. I'll still go to the new site but am quite curious what will replace…

Rentals Arrow

2601 Fruitridge Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Sarah S. writes: Are you like me?  Do you love having parties but hate cleaning up after them?  Do scads of sticky, beery plastic cups everywhere give you the heebie-jeebies?  Does the thought of more red plastic in the landfills make you sad?  If so, then get your…

Land Park Veterinary Hospital

4227 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822

Genie M. writes: We took Sadie to get her SO long nails clipped and ended up having a full check up.

+ again, in the hood.

+ clean and room-y waiting room

+ friendly staff --- that you could tell love animals.

+ DR. K. RAWKS --- very loving and patient w/ sadie.…

Tapioca Express

5131 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

miika m. writes: Tapioca Express is another little gem of a drink store contributing to the current drink craze involving bobas.

Located right off the crazy street of Freeport Blvd, it is located in a nondescript strip mall sandwiched between a nail salon and a…

Ho Chin Food Co

5069 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Jeanie O. writes: Old school Mom & Pop Asian grocery store.  The way things used to be In  Sac before SF Market came into town.  Though it's small, they have pretty much everything you need:  frozen/dried/canned foods, sauces, fresh veggies, drinks (oh yeah! Schwepp's…

Kline Music

2200 Sutterville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822

Gretchen S. writes: A musician's candy store. My inner band geek reawakens every time I set foot in here. They have just about every possible traditional band, orchestral, percussive instrument you might want to play; from harmonicas to harps. Guitars and amps, but…

Tea Cozy

1021 R St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Janine P. writes: Cute little place right next to Rumpelstiltskin's. Nice selection of loose leaf teas.  I'm an oolong and black tea drinker mainly and I buy my Yunnan here.  They also have a good selection of English tea and tea-time goodies, biscuits (really cookies…