Best of Sacramento 2014: Food & Drink Readers Choice Poll Winners
Best chef
1. Michael Thiemann
Mother, 1023 K Street; (916) 594-9812; www.mothersacramento.com
2. Billy Ngo
Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine, 2516 J Street; (916) 551-1559; www.krurestaurant.com
3. Jason Azevedo
Mighty Tavern, 9634 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks; (916) 241-9444; www.mightytavern.com
Best food truck
1. Chando's Tacos
various locations, www.chandostacos.com
1. Drewski's Hot Rod Kitchen
857 Third Avenue, (916) 502-0474, www.drewskis.com
2. Krush Burger
1151 Galleria Boulevard in Roseville, (855) 578-7403, www.krushburger.com
3. Wicked 'Wich
(916) 365-3775, https://twitter.com/wichonwheels
Best spot for happy hour
1. Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R Street, (916) 231-9121, http://shadyladybar.com
2. Ella Dining Room & Bar
1131 K Street, (916) 443-3772, www.elladiningroomandbar.com
3. The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar
2718 J Street, (916) 706-2275, https://theredrabbit.net
Best Indian
1. Bombay Bar and Grill
1315 21st Street, (916) 441-7100, www.bombaybarngrill.com
2. Kathmandu Kitchen
1728 Broadway, (916) 441-2172, www.kathmandukitchen.com
3. Pooja Indian Grill
1223 Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento, (916) 375-8906, www.poojaindiangrill.com
Best spot for sandwiches
1. The Sandwich Spot
various locations, www.thesandwichspot.com
2. Dad's Sandwiches
1310 S Street, (916) 448-3237, www.dadssandwiches.com
3. Corti Brothers
5810 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 736-3800, www.cortibros.biz
Best baked goods
1. Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport Boulevard, (916) 442-4256, www.freeportbakery.com
2. Ettore's European Bakery and Restaurant
2376 Fair Oaks Boulevard, (916) 482-0708, www.ettores.com
3. Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J Street, (916) 444-0969, www.ricksdessertdiner.com
Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern eats
1. Opa! Opa!
5644 J Street, (916) 451-4000, www.eatatopa.com
2. Petra Greek
1122 16th Street, (916) 443-1993, www.petragreek.com
3. Anatolian Table
6815 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 105 in Rocklin; (916) 772-3020; 2319 K Street, Suite B; (916) 737-5767; www.anatoliantable.com
3. The Kabob House
1726 Fulton Avenue, (916) 485-0163, www.kabobhousefulton.com
Best Mexican food
1. Tres Hermanas
2416 K Street, (916) 443-6919, www.treshermanasonk.com
2. Zocalo
1801 Capitol Avenue, (916) 441-0303, www.zocalosacramento.com
3. Vallejo's Restaurant
1100 O Street, Suite 8; (916) 498-1744; www.vallejosrestaurant.com
Best tacos
1. Chando's Tacos
various locations, www.chandostacos.com
2. Taqueria Jalisco
330 16th Street, (916) 446-4834
3. La Fiesta Taqueria
1105 Alhambra Boulevard, (916) 454-5616, http://lafiestataqueria.com
4. La Favorita Taqueria 5940 Florin Road, (916) 391-5544
Best new restaurant
1. Mother
1023 K Street, (916) 594-9812, www.mothersacramento.com
2. Block Butcher Bar
1050 20th Street, (916) 476-6306, http://blockbutcherbar.com
3. Lou's Sushi
2801 P Street, (916) 451-4700, www.lousushi.com
3. Thai Canteen
1501 16th Street, Suite 109; (916) 382-9196; www.canteensac.com
Best outdoor patio
1. Tower Cafe
1518 Broadway, (916) 441-0222, www.towercafe.com
2. LowBrau
1050 20th Street, (916) 706-2636, www.lowbrausacramento.com
3. Der Biergarten
2332 K Street, (916) 346-4572, http://beergardensacramento.com
Best pizza
1. Zelda's Gourmet Pizza
1415 21st Street, (916) 447-1400, www.zeldasgourmetpizza.com
2. Hot Italian
1627 16th Street, (916) 444-3000, www.hotitalian.net
3. Chicago Fire
various locations, www.chicagofire.com
Best place to get a beer
1. LowBrau
1050 20th Street, (916) 706-2636, www.lowbrausacramento.com
2. Pangaea Bier Cafe
2743 Franklin Boulevard, (916) 454-4942, http://pangaeatwobrews.com
3. Burgers and Brew
various locations, www.burgersbrew.com
Best brewery
1. GoatHouse Brewing Co.
600 Wise Road in Lincoln, (916) 740-9100, www.goathousebrewing.com
2. Rubicon Brewing Company
2004 Capitol Avenue, (916) 448-7032, www.rubiconbrewing.com
3. New Helvetia Brewing Co.
1730 Broadway, (916) 469-9889, www.newhelvetiabrew.com
Best barbecue
1. Tank House BBQ and Bar
1925 J Street, (916) 431-7199, http://tankhousebbq.com
2. Sandra Dee's Bar-B-Que & Seafood
601 15th Street, (916) 448-6375, www.sandradeesbbq.com
3. Fahrenheit 250 BBQ
7042 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 476-4508, www.fahrenheitbbq.com
Best brunch
1. Tower Cafe
1518 Broadway, (916) 441-0222, www.towercafe.com
2. Fox & Goose
1001 R Street, (916) 443-8825, www.foxandgoose.com
3. Bacon and Butter
5913 Broadway, (916) 346-4445, www.baconandbuttersac.com
Best burger
1. Burgers and Brew
various locations, www.burgersbrew.com
2. Willie's Burgers
2415 16th Street, (916) 444-2006, www.williesburgers.com
3. The Squeeze Inn
1630 K Street, (916) 492-2499, www.thesqueezeinn.com
Best coffee
1. Temple Coffee
various locations, www.templecoffee.com
2. Old Soul Co.
various locations, www.oldsoulco.com
3. Insight Coffee Roasters
various locations, www.insightcoffee.com
Best dive bar
1. Mercantile Saloon
1928 L Street, (916) 447-0792
2. Q Street Bar & Grill
2013 Q Street, (916) 443-5555
3. The Hideaway Bar & Grill
2565 Franklin Boulevard, (916) 455-1331, www.facebook.com/sactohideaway
Best cocktails
1. Shady Lady Saloon
1409 R Street, (916) 231-9121, http://shadyladybar.com
2. The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar
2718 J Street, (916) 706-2275, https://theredrabbit.net
3. Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.
1630 S Street, (916) 442-4885, http://hookandladder916.com
Best place for late-night eats
1. Ink Eats & Drinks
2730 N Street, (916) 456-2800, www.inkeats.com
2. Burgers and Brew
various locations, www.burgersbrew.com
3. Willie's Burgers
2415 16th Street, (916) 444-2006, www.williesburgers.com
Best place for meat-free eats
1. Mother
1023 K Street, (916) 594-9812, www.mothersacramento.com
2. Sunflower Drive In
10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 967-4331, www.sunflowernatural restaurant.com
3. Andy Nguyen's Vegetarian Restaurant
2007 Broadway, (916) 736-1157, www.andynguyenvegetarian.com
Best place for something sweet
1. Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
1801 L Street, Suite 60; (916) 706-1738; https://gingerelizabeth.com
2. Rick's Dessert Diner
2401 J Street, (916) 444-0969, www.ricksdessertdiner.com
3. Freeport Bakery
2966 Freeport Boulevard, (916) 442-4256, www.freeportbakery.com
Best frozen treats
1. Gunther's Ice Cream Shop
2801 Franklin Boulevard, (916) 457-6646, www.gunthersicecream.com
2. Leatherby's Family Creamery
2333 Arden Way, (916) 920-8382, https://leatherbys.net
3. Vic's Ice Cream
3199 Riverside Boulevard, (916) 448-0892, www.vicsicecream.com
Best sushi
1. Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine
2516 J Street, (916) 551-1559, www.krurestaurant.com
2. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
various locations, www.mikunisushi.com
3. Lou's Sushi
2801 P Street, (916) 451-4700, www.lousushi.com
Best Thai
1. Thai Basil
2431 J Street, (916) 442-7690, www.thaibasilrestaurant.com
2. Siam Patio Thai Cuisine
9830 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Fair Oaks, (916) 844-2102, www.siampatiothai.com
2. Taste of Thai
1628 Broadway, (916) 444-5598
2. Thai Canteen
1501 16th Street, Suite 109; (916) 382-9196; www.canteensac.com
3. The Coconut Midtown
2502 J Street, (916) 447-1855, www.coconutmidtown.com
Best affordable eats
1. Chando's Tacos
various locations, www.chandostacos.com
2. Jimboy's Tacos
various locations, http://jimboystacos.com
3. Shoki Ramen House
1201 R Street, (916) 441-0011; 2675 24th Street, (916) 454-2411; http://shokiramenhouse.com
Best pho
1. Pho Bac Hoa Viet
3110 Bradshaw Road, (916) 361-3888; 602 E. Bidwell Street in Folsom; (916) 817-8588; www.phobachoaviet.com
2. Star Ginger Asian Grill & Noodle Bar
3101 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 231-8888, www.starginger.com
3. Harry's Cafe
2026 16th Street, (916) 448-0088
Best dumplings
1. Frank Fat's
806 L Street, (916) 442-7092, www.fatsrestaurants.com
2. New Canton Restaurant
2523 Broadway, (916) 739-8888
3. Dim Sum House
2631 Broadway, (916) 456-6688