Readers’ picks: Food & Drink

Best affordable eats

1. Chando's Tacos

863 Arden Way, (916) 641-8226, http://chandostacos.com

2. Willie's Burgers

2415 16th Street, (916) 444-2006, http://williesburgers.com

3. Jimboy's Tacos

1420 29th Street, (916) 452-6451, http://jimboystacos.com

Best baked goods

1. Freeport Bakery

2966 Freeport Boulevard, (916) 442-4256, https://freeportbakery.com

2. Pushkin's Bakery

1820 29th Street, (916) 376-7752, www.pushkinsbakery.com

3. Ettore's European Bakery and Restaurant

2376 Fair Oaks Boulevard, (916) 482-0708, https://ettores.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. MoMo's Meat Market

5780 Broadway, (916) 452-0202, www.momosmeatmarket.net

Best brewery

1. Track 7 Brewing Co.

3747 W. Pacific Avenue, Suite F; (916) 520-4677;https://track7brewing.com

2. Oak Park Brewing Co.

3514 Broadway, (916) 660-2723, www.opbrewco.com

3. Bike Dog Brewing Co.

2534 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 110, in West Sacramento; (916) 572-0788; www.bikedogbrewing.com

Best brunch

1. Bacon & Butter

5913 Broadway, (916) 346-4445, http://baconandbuttersac.com

2. Tower Cafe

1518 Broadway, (916) 441-0222, http://towercafe.com

3. Fox & Goose Public House

1001 R Street, (916) 443-8825, https://foxandgoose.com

Best burger

1. Burgers and Brew

1409 R Street, (916) 442-0900, www.burgersbrew.com

2. Broderick Roadhouse

1820 L Street, (916) 469-9720, www.broderickroadhouse.com

3. Pangaea Bier Cafe

2743 Franklin Boulevard, (916) 454-4942, www.pangaeabiercafe.com

Best Chinese

1. Frank Fat's

806 L Street, (916) 442-7092, https://frankfats.com

2. Journey to the Dumpling

7419 Laguna Boulevard, Suite 180, in Elk Grove; (916) 509-9556; http://journeytothedumpling.com

3. Teacup House

1614 21st Street, (916) 448-6212, www.teacupcafesacramento.com

Best cocktails

1. Shady Lady Saloon

1409 R Street, (916) 231-9121, www.shadyladybar.com

2. The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar

2718 J Street, (916) 706-2275, https://theredrabbit.net

3. Jungle Bird

2516 J Street, (916) 476-3280, http://thejunglebird.com

Best coffee

1. Temple Coffee Roasters

2200 K Street, (916) 662-7625, https://templecoffee.com

2. Old Soul Co.

1716 L Street, (916) 443-7685, www.oldsoulco.com

3. Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

4749 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 451-5181,www.chocolatefishcoffee.com

3. Naked Coffee

1500 Q Street, (916) 442-0174, www.nakedcoffee.net

Best dive bar

1. Mercantile Saloon

1928 L Street, (916) 447-0792, www.facebook.com/themercantilesaloon

2. River City Saloon

916 Second Street, (916) 443-6825, http://therivercitysaloon.com

3. Pine Cove Tavern

509 29th Street, (916) 446-3624, http://pinecovetavern.com

Best doughnut shop

1. Marie's Donuts

2950 Freeport Boulevard, (916) 444-5245

2. Bakers Donuts

5880 Florin Road, (916) 392-8466, http://bakersdonuts.bigcartel.com

3. 16th Street Donuts

1601 F Street, (916) 443-6689

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. Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

1801 L Street, Suite 60; (916) 706-1738; https://gingerelizabeth.com

3. Vic's Ice Cream

3199 Riverside Boulevard, (916) 448-0892, http://vicsicecream.com

Best Indian

1. Bombay Bar and Grill

1315 21st Street, (916) 441-7100, www.bombaybarandgrillsacramento.com

2. Kathmandu Kitchen

234 G Street in Davis, (530) 756-3507, http://kathmandukitchendavis.com

3. India Oven

6511 Truxel Road, (916) 249-0205, www.indiaoven.com

Best Italian

1. Il Fornaio

400 Capitol Mall, (916) 446-4100, www.ilfornaio.com

2. Biba

2801 Capitol Avenue, (916) 455-2422, www.biba-restaurant.com

3. Lucca Restaurant & Bar

1615 J Street, (916) 669-5300, www.luccarestaurant.com

Best Korean

1. Oz Korean BBQ

3343 Bradshaw Road, (916) 362-9292, http://ozkoreanbbq.com

2. Blue House Korean BBQ

1030 Howe Avenue, (916) 646-2004, http://bluehouseus.com

3. Iron Grill

2422 13th Street, (916) 737-5115, http://irongrillsacramento.com

Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern

1. Petra Greek

1122 16th Street, (916) 443-1993, http://petragreek.com

2. Opa! Opa!

5644 J Street, (916) 451-4000, www.eatatopa.com

3. The Kabob House

648 E. Bidwell Street in Folsom, (916) 983-6619, www.kabobhousefolsom.com

3. Cafe Morocco

1221 Alhambra Boulevard, (916) 731-4637

Best Mexican

1. Tres Hermanas

2416 K Street, (916) 443-6919, www.treshermanasonk.com

2. Midtown's Cantina Alley

2320 Jazz Alley, (916) 970-5588, https://cantinaalley.com

3. Zocalo

1801 Capitol Avenue, (916) 441-0303, http://zocalosacramento.com

Best new restaurant

1. Midtown's Cantina Alley

2320 Jazz Alley, (916) 970-5588, https://cantinaalley.com

2. Pushkin's Restaurant

1820 29th Street, (916) 376-7752, www.pushkinsbakery.com

3. Sauced BBQ & Spirits

1028 Seventh Street, (916) 400-4341, http://saucedbbqandspirits.com

Best outdoor patio

1. Der Biergarten

2332 K Street, (916) 346-4572, http://beergardensacramento.com

2. Tower Cafe

1518 Broadway, (916) 441-0222, http://towercafe.com

3. LowBrau

1050 20th Street, (916) 706-2636, www.lowbrausacramento.com

Best pho

1. Pho Bac Hoa Viet

3110 Bradshaw Road, (916) 361-3888,http://phobachoaviet.com

2. Pho King II

6830 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 180; (916) 395-9244

3. Pho Saigon Bay

6458 Stockton Boulevard, (916) 594-9395,http://phosaigonbay.com

3. Star Ginger Asian Grill & Noodle Bar

3101 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 231-8888, www.starginger.com

Best pizza

1. Chicago Fire

2416 J Street, (916) 443-0440, https://chicagofire.com

2. Hot Italian

1627 16th Street, (916) 444-3000, www.hotitalian.net

3. Zelda's Gourmet Pizza

1415 21st Street, (916) 447-1400, http://zeldasgourmetpizza.com

Best place for breakfast

1. The Waffle Experience

4391 Gateway Park Boulevard, Suite 650; (916) 285-0562; https://thewaffleexperience.com

2. Awful Annie's

490 Lincoln Boulevard, (916) 645-9766, www.awfulannies.com

3. Cornerstone

2326 J Street, (916) 441-0948

Best place for late-night eats

1. Ink Eats and Drinks

2730 N Street, (916) 456-2800, www.inkeats.com

2. Burgers and Brew

1409 R Street, (916) 442-0900, www.burgersbrew.com

3. Uncle Vito's Slice of N.Y.

1501 16th Street, (916) 444-3699, http://unclevito.com

Best place for meat-free eats

1. Mother

1023 K Street, (916) 594-9812, www.mothersacramento.com

2. Pushkin's Restaurant

1820 29th Street, (916) 376-7752, www.pushkinsbakery.com

3. Sunflower Drive In

10344 Fair Oaks Boulevard, (916) 967-4331

Best place for something sweet

1. Rick's Dessert Diner

2401 J Street, (916) 444-0969, www.ricksdessertdiner.com

2. Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

1801 L Street, Suite 60; (916) 706-1738; https://gingerelizabeth.com

3. Freeport Bakery

2966 Freeport Boulevard, (916) 442-4256,https://freeportbakery.com

Best place to get a beer

1. Der Biergarten

2332 K Street, (916) 346-4572, http://beergardensacramento.com

2. LowBrau

1050 20th Street, (916) 706-2636, www.lowbrausacramento.com

3. Burgers and Brew

1409 R Street, (916) 442-0900, www.burgersbrew.com

Best place to sip wine

1. Old Sugar Mill

35265 Willow Avenue in Clarksburg, (916) 744-1615, http://oldsugarmill.com

2. 58 Degrees & Holding Co.

1217 18th Street, (916) 442-5858, www.58degrees.com

3. The Rind

1801 L Street, Suite 40; (916) 441-7463;www.therindsacramento.com

Best place to watch sports

1. Firestone Public House

1132 16th Street, (916) 446-0888, http://firestonepublichouse.com

2. Coin-Op Game Room

908 K Street, (916) 661-6983

3. Clubhouse 56

723 56th Street, (916) 454-5656

Best spot for happy hour

1. Coin-Op Game Room

908 K Street, (916) 661-6983

2. Shady Lady Saloon

1409 R Street, (916) 231-9121, www.shadyladybar.com

3. The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar

2718 J Street, (916) 706-2275, https://theredrabbit.net

Best spot for sandwiches

1. Dad's Sandwiches

1310 S Street, (916) 448-3237. www.dadssandwiches.com

2. Beach Hut Deli

2406 J Street, (916) 442-1400, https://beachhutdeli.com

3. The Sandwich Spot

1630 18th Street, (916) 492-2613, www.thesandwichspot.com

Best steakhouse

1. The Firehouse Restaurant

1112 Second Street, (916) 442-4772, www.firehouseoldsac.com

2. Jamie's Broadway Grille

427 Broadway, (916) 442-4044, http://jamiesbroadwaygrille.com

3. Iron Grill

2422 13th Street, (916) 737-5115, http://irongrillsacramento.com

Best sushi

1. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

1530 J Street, (916) 447-2112, https://mikunisushi.com

2. Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

3135 Folsom Boulevard, (916) 551-1559, www.krurestaurant.com

3. Lou's Sushi

2801 P Street, (916) 451-4700, www.lousushi.com

Best tacos

1. Chando's Tacos

863 Arden Way, (916) 641-8226, http://chandostacos.com

2. Taqueria Jalisco

330 16th Street, (916) 446-4834, www.eatataco.net

3. Jimboy's Tacos

1420 29th Street, (916) 452-6451, http://jimboystacos.com

Best Taproom/ Bottleshop

1. Pangaea Bier Cafe

2743 Franklin Boulevard, (916) 454-4942, www.pangaeabiercafe.com

2. Capitol Beer & Tap Room

2222 Fair Oaks Boulevard, (916) 922-1745, www.capitolbeer.com

3. Roco Wine and Spirits

2220 Lake Washington Boulevard, Suite 115; (916) 760-8135

Best Thai

1. The Coconut Midtown

1110 T Street, (916) 822-4665, www.coconutmidtown.com

2. Thai Basil

2431 J Street, (916) 442-7690, www.thaibasilrestaurant.com

3. Orchid Thai Restaurant & Bar

1609 16th Street, (916) 476-3681, www.orchidthai916.com