Best of the Burbs 2014: Best of Elk Grove readers’ picks

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1. Thai Chili Restaurant

8696 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 5 in Elk Grove; (916) 714-3519; www.thaichilielkgrove.net

2. Boulevard Bistro

8941 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 685-2220, www.frontiernet.net/~boulevardbistro

3. Todo Un Poco

9080 Laguna Main Street, Suite 1A in Elk Grove; (916) 684-7774; www.todounpocobistro.com

Best place to get a burger

1. The Habit Burger Grill

7400 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 683-3551, www.habitburger.com

2. Jimmy's Superb Subs

8259 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 647-4180, www.facebook.com/jimmysuperbsubs

3. Brick House Restaurant & Lounge

9027 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 714-0840; www.brickhouse-eg.com

Best sandwich

1. Baguettes Deli

9380 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 685-4587, www.baguettesdeli.com

2. Bravo's Soup and Sandwich Shoppe

9160 E. Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-1111, www.bravos99.com

3. Jimmy's Superb Subs

8259 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 647-4180, www.facebook.com/jimmysuperbsubs

3. Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

7419 Laguna Boulevard, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 683-3099; www.mrpickles.com

Best breakfast or brunch

1. Mel Dog's Cafe

9766 Waterman Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-4615

2. Stagecoach Restaurant

4365 Florin Road, (916) 422-9296

3. The Original Mike's Diner

9139 E. Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-8488, www.originalmikesdiner.com

Best sushi

1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

8525 Bond Road in Elk Grove, (916) 714-2112, www.mikunisushi.com

2. Suki Sushi

7311 W. Stockton Boulevard, Suite 130; (916) 681-6688; www.sukisushirestaurant.com

3. Satori Sushi and Teriyaki Grill

8451 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 5 in Elk Grove; (916) 683-5608; www.satorisushiandgrill.com

Best pizza

1. Old Town Pizza & Tap House

9677 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-6655, www.facebook.com/oldtownpizzeria

2. Fat Mike's Pizza

8970 Grant Line Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-8543, www.fatmikespizza.com

3. Pizza Bell

8591 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 685-1560, http://elkgrove.pizzabell.net

Best Chinese

1. Golden Dragon

8470 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 683-9828, www.goldendragon.info

2. Rose Palace

5109 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 683-2661, www.facebook.com/rosepalaceelkgrove

3. Happy Garden

9081 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-3939

Best Mexican/Latin

1. Plaza Del Sol

8523 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-1550, www.plazadelsolrestaurant.com

2. El Jardín

9385 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-0386

3. Dos Coyotes Border Cafe

8519 Bond Road, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 687-3790; http://doscoyotes.com

Best coffeehouse

1. Tapioca & Tea

9105 Bruceville Road, Suite 3A in Elk Grove; (916) 478-2583

2. It's a Grind Coffee House

9620 Bruceville Road, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 714-5720; 9385 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 714-2725; www.itsagrind.com

3. Tea Culture

8433 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 688-7177, www.facebook.com/teaculture88

Best bakery

1. Terri Does Desserts

6616 Laguna Boulevard, Suite 120 in Elk Grove; (916) 691-0870; www.terridoesdesserts.com

2. JR's Donuts

9170 Elk Grove Florin Road, Suite F in Elk Grove; (916) 685-9413

3. The Cookie Jar

9624 Bruceville Road in Elk Grove, (916) 685-6767, www.cookiejar-elkgrove.com

Best spot for a cocktail

1. Bob's Club

9039 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 685-2064, www.bobsclubeg.com

2. Brick House Restaurant & Lounge

9027 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 714-0840; www.brickhouse-eg.com

2. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

8525 Bond Road in Elk Grove, (916) 714-2112, www.mikunisushi.com

3. Silva's Sheldon Inn

9000 Grant Line Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-8330, www.silvassheldoninn.com

Best place for a beer

1. Old Town Pizza & Tap House

9677 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-6655, www.facebook.com/oldtownpizzeria

2. Bob's Club

9039 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 685-2064, www.bobsclubeg.com

3. Bull Wings Bar and Grill

9625 E. Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 681-9464, www.bullwingsbarandgrill.com

3. The Wrangler Bar

8945 Grant Line Road in Elk Grove, (916) 714-9911, www.thewranglerbar.com

Best spot for family fun

1. Surf Xtreme

3443 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 676-4747, www.sxsac.com

2. Elk Grove Park

9950 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, www.yourcsd.com

3. Laguna's Awesome Party Palace

3147 Dwight Road in Elk Grove, (916) 422-4244, www.awesomepartypalace.com

Best place to get your hair lookin' good

1. Elizabeth's Casa Bella Salon

9152 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-8819

2. True Salon and Spa

9044 Elk Grove Boulevard inElk Grove, (916) 686-6733, www.truesalonandspa.net

3. Eklips

8469 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 4 in Elk Grove; (916) 509-9565

3. Scarlett Salon & Spa

8958 Elk Grove Boulevard, Suite 100 in Elk Grove; (916) 686-8448; http://scarlettsalon.com

Best shopping destination

1. The Red Door Antiques, Vintage & More

9056 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-0619, www.thereddoorelkgrove.com

2. It's a Rack

9120 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-1384, www.elkgroveupscaleconsignment.com

3. Pomegranate Gifts for the Home

9084 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 686-8223

Best yoga spot

1. Bikram Yoga Elk Grove

9384 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 714-9642, www.elkgroveyoga.com

2. California Family Fitness

8569 Bond Road in Elk Grove, (916) 685-5555; 3443 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 233-1300; www.californiafamilyfitness.com

3. Laguna Creek Racquet Club

9570 Racquet Court in Elk Grove, (916) 684-8855, www.sparetimeclubs.com

3. My Yoga Room

8737 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-7337, www.myyogaroom.net