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

Best restaurant

1. Silva’s Sheldon Inn

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

2. Boulevard Bistro

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

Best place to get a burger

1. The Habit Burger Grill

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

2. Silva’s Sheldon Inn

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

Best sandwich

1. Baguettes Deli

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

2. Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop

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

Best breakfast or brunch

1. Mel Dog’s Cafe

9766 Waterman Road, Suite B in Elk Grove; (916) 686-4615; www.facebook.com/pages/Mel-Dogs-Cafe/156201231075544

2. Bert’s Diner

8972 Grant Line Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-6622, www.bertsdiner.com

Best sushi

1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

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

2. Kintaro Sushi Bar

8355 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 684-6933, www.facebook.com/pages/Kintaro-Sushi-Bar/108132279228108

Best pizza

1. Old Town Pizza & Tap House

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

2. Fat Mike’s Pizza

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

Best cheap eats

1. Super Taco Mexican Restaurants

various locations, http://supertacomex.com

2. Baguettes Deli

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

Best coffeehouse

1. It’s a Grind Coffee House

various locations, www.itsagrind.com

2. Peet’s Coffee & Tea

8234 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 683-7191; 4900 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 683-0700; www.peets.com

Best bakery

1. Above & Beyond Cakes

9372 Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 672-2259, www.aboveandbeyondcakes.com

1. The Cookie Jar

9624 Bruceville Road, Suite 101 in Elk Grove; (916) 685-6767; www.cookiejar-elkgrove.com

Best grocery store

1. Trader Joe’s

9670 Bruceville Road in Elk Grove, (916) 686-9980, www.traderjoes.com

2. Nugget Markets

7101 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 226-2626, www.nuggetmarket.com

Best place for a drink

1. The Wrangler Bar

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

2. Bob’s Club

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

Best date-night destination

1. Palermo Ristorante Italiano

9632 Emerald Oaks Drive in Elk Grove, (916) 686-1582, http://palermo-ristorante.com

2. Old Town Elk Grove

Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, www.oldtownelkgrovefoundation.org

Best spot for family fun

1. Elk Grove Park

9950 Elk Grove-Florin Road in Elk Grove, (916) 405-5300, www.yourcsd.com

2. Pins N Strikes

3443 Laguna Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 226-2695, www.pinsnstrikes.com

Best place get your hair lookin’ good

1. Elizabeth’s Casa Bella Salon & Spa

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

2. Studio 3 Salon

9589 Second Avenue in Elk Grove, (916) 879-2075, www.studio3hairdesigners.com

Best yoga spot

1. Bikram Yoga Elk Grove

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

2. My Yoga Room

8737 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-7337, http://myyogaroom.net

Best place to shop

1. The Clothesline

8962 Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove, (916) 714-4883, www.facebook.com/clotheslinefashion

2. Pomegranate Gifts for the Home

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