MY sister and I were walking through the midtown farmers market when she got hungry. She had her…read moreservice dog with her, so we picked a dog friendly place to eat... that lead us to Jack's Urban Eats. I was surprised it was not busier. As we walked up, we liked that there was outdoor seating available... bc we like to people watch, and the midtown farmers market was definitely buzzing. When we walked in, it was very clean. There were tables and booths available next to the big bright windows. We checked out the menu on the wall and while she used the restroom, I ordered our food. She got the bbq chicken sandwich, and I got the turkey club. I paid at the register then grabbed our number, which you put on the end of the table so they can deliver your food to you. We first decided to sit inside at a booth next to the window, but the tables were pretty close to the benches, and they couldn't be adjusted. Our food just happen to be brought to our table, so I picked up our plates and we easily found a spot to sit outside. I'm not sure if you buy something from the farmers market and then allowed to sit here and eat, but there were others bringing their food from the over to eat. My sister enjoyed her bbq chicken sandwich. The bbq sauce was good and they put crispy onions on it. I am not a fan of the turkey club. I felt like the bread is too thick. The turkey was pretty thin and bland. Not enough mayo or avocado. Zero seasonings. I boxed it up and gave it to my sister, who also boxed the rest of hers up. I may not be a fan, but if there's something on the menu that you recommend, let me know.

We decided on Jacks for dinner as my pregnant sis was craving a salad. Jacks is a fast casual…read morerestaurant offering farm fresh carved meat plates, sandwiches and salads. As we were ordering, I noticed a special item of the season, the Heirloom BLTA. Within 10mins of ordering, I heard my name being called and my sandwich was being placed on the counter. Each employee seemed pleasant and helpful. On the very first bite, the garlicky aioli and spicy arugula stood out, while the toasted sourdough had a great chew along with thick slices of maple glazed bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and avocado. This sandwich was made fresh to order for $12.95 This location is very spacious with plenty of indoor seating and a large patio. It was a windy evening so we decided to sit inside. Parking may be an issue since the area is so busy, but you can find parking usually within a block a two.

We stopped in the day after 4th of July for breakfast. I had always seen a big sign off the freeway…read morewhen I was little that always made me want to try. Anyway the sign is gone but the restaurant is still here. We were waited on by Iris or Isis - she was the nicest server ever. Had lots of regulars coming in as we were eating but she always stopped by to make sure we were good. He got the big breakfast with everything and I got the BLTA on a croissant. Everything excellent. Perfect hangover food. We will definitely be back when we are up that way again.

I've always wanted to visit Eppie's as I remember seeing the big sign back in the day. This Eppies…read morein West Sacramento is at a former Denny's location. The outside is a little old and the restaurant is a bit hidden away in the back, but the inside has been kept relatively clean. I also found the servers to be extremely friendly and welcoming. This is a diner in all the traditional senses. I came here for a good 'ol fashioned bacon, sausage, and egg breakfast and that's what I got. I got a great deal on it as I came before 10am and they had a special. Even with the deal, I found the menu prices to be very reasonable. The food is exactly what you would expect from a diner such as this. But what was a little surprising was that it wasn't super greasy. The bacon and sausage were well cooked and my over-medium eggs were just right. The flavors weren't upscale in any sense, but they do the job for what it is. If you're looking for a very traditional American diner experience that doesn't break the bank, you can't do much better than Eppies.

This place is an absolute hidden gem in West Sacramento…read more It's a cool, divey spot in a pretty terrible location, but like a good cannoli... it's what's inside that counts. And trust me, it's epic. The pasta is handmade, the waitresses are delightfully bossy, the cocktails are spot on, and somehow even the Diet Coke just hits different. We ordered the giant appetizer assortment without really knowing what we were getting, and it ended up being one of the best decisions of the night. Bonus points for serving spumoni ice cream. You just don't see that very often anymore. We'll definitely be back... next time wearing sweatpants.

Took my boy with me on a Friday, we wanted clam chowder. We both got clam chowder, and I ordered a…read moreside cesar salad with calamari fingers. Chowder wasn't very good, was very runny, consistency of water, and had too much oregano, overpowered it. Salad, was great! Had freshly grated parmasean, good stuff. Calamari fingers blew me away, they were the largest I had ever seen. Very good flavor and crunch, devoured them. Service was fine, no complaints. But I do believe we'll stick to their staple next time....Italian.

BREAKFAST IS BACK!…read more The breakfast options are kind of unreal and under $5. I always splurge and add bacon. The portions are big too. Only downside is you have to order using a very annoying app and you have to order ahead or else expect to wait around for at least 20 mins. The brekkie options: $4.79 breakfast burrito with egg, potatoes and cheese $4.79 breakfast croissant with egg and cheese Overall, this is a decent cafeteria. Reasonable prices especially for the area, especially compared to anything on R street.

No longer serving breakfasts, just kiosks for grab and go. It's not really a cafeteria, more like…read morean airport shop.

I've called his place my kitchen for over 2 months while I wait for my dad to recover. There is…read moresurprisingly good food here, I've never said that about a hospital before. I've probably tried everything on the menu, from wraps, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, hot food area, cookies and pastries. All are a level beyond good. All items use fresh ingredients. For example, their burgers and chicken sandwiches (freshly grilled) come with a container of fresh produce. Their salads have equally fresh produce, zero wilting. Their chilis are super flavorful. The chicken marsala sauce is a delicious flavor bomb. The kouignn amann is delightfully sweet and salty, as are the ginger snap cookies (made by Bella Bru in Natomas). I appreciate that all items are reasonably priced, less than $10, and desserts less than $5. Fresh strawberries pack is only $1! Overall you can have a tasty healthy quality meal for less than $20. There are plenty of tables to sit and enjoy both indoors and outdoors. I'm impressed. Keep up the great work!

I was definitely feeling overzealous about multicultural food the first time I reviewed this place…read more While this cafe does go to applaudable lengths to serve meals outside the box of conventional hospital food, the actual execution and taste often miss the mark. It's possible I'm just desensitized to the food here after frequenting this place so much for lunch, but I'm looking at several of the photos I uploaded to this page about a year ago -- it feels like the overall quality has decreased significantly since then. They also narrowed down their menu. I miss the lamb shawarma, Mediterranean grilled chicken, and Asian mushroom chicken that they no longer serve. Seems like every dish they serve now is either a variation of unappetizing salad or subpar Cal-mex food. There are some satisfactory aspects of this cafe that have stuck around. The chicken gumbo that they serve once a week as the soup of the day tastes pretty decent. The overnight chef always serves a killer chicken quesadilla and is worth the 15 minute wait. It also helps that the staff have always been courteous as well. Is it still better than average hospital food? Kind of... depends on what you're looking for. Taste? Not really. Cultural variety? Eh, some days. 2 stars versus 3. I thought of giving 3 since in all fairness, anyone would be tired of hospital food after the 50th time, but I genuinely think of skipping meals some time while in this hospital.

Went here again today for lunch during work. I took my coworker and it was his first time as well…read more I ordered the chicken teriyaki plate, which comes with rice and salad. The price is still great ($11), but I feel like the portions were a lot smaller. I also asked for extra teriyaki sauce, which I did not get. I'll probably get to watch for it next time. But for how the economy is going, the inflation here is still affordable and getting a full meal for $11 is rare now. My food cake it fast, but my coworkers sandwich took just over 10 minutes to get. Service is fine as well. There is still inside and outside seating and customers were coming in and out. I'll probably get a different plate next time.

I came because I was looking for someplace close while on jury duty…read more Heard about the teriyaki chicken and figured I'd give it a try. It was the daily special, so it was nice to have an affordable plate that tasted good and got a decent amount of food. The sauce is good because it isn't super sweet, which unfortunately most teriyaki leans into. Got here early during lunch rush, so I had the place to myself for a bit, quiet, about a dozen tables indoors and a few outside. It could be super loud if the room was full. After I ordered I saw they also had bulgogi, if I'm back in the area, I'll have to give that a shot. I recommend for fast affordable lunch when serving jury duty.

I loved coming here with my dad to have a cheeseburger back when we used to take each other to…read moreappointments. He was the one that convinced me that hospital food was actually pretty good! Today, I brought a family member in for their surgery. Finding where we needed to go was like walking into a maze. Although we were given good directions on paper... the staff we ran into in the way was so helpful. They didn't have to help, but we were always pointed in the right direction, or taken right where we needed to be. After checking her in and she was taken into surgery, I headed for the cafeteria. Making my way there was still a little difficult, and again, the hospital staff and security was there to help give me great directions. The cafeteria is located in what would be considered the basement of the hospital. It is below the main level/entrance. You can take stairs or an elevator to get there. Once there, I was a little intimated by the staff... only because I am not here often and they don't welcome you or greet you. They don't even acknowledge you. You fill out the order slip and drop it in their box not too far away. I should have written my name on it, but my nerves made me fill it out quick and hurry to get it dropped off in the box. There were other food options available like a chicken sandwich, fries, garlic fries, and tater tots. I did notice pre-cooked burger patties ready to be put on buns... as long as my food is hot, I'm happy. When my food was done, they set the slip on top and I pretty much had to figure out of that was my order our not (lol, my fault.) Whole the burger was cooking, the salad station looked so yummy, I had to get a salad, too. There was Romain and spring mix available. So the salad veggies you can think of, and I liked that there was garbanzo and kidney beans at their salad bar. One of my favorite salad toppings is sunflower seeds and raisins and they had them!! Yay!! There were protein options like chicken and tuna salad for your salad. After you gather your food items, you walk to the register. The salad is paid for by weight, so take out your dressings. They knew I had a cheeseburger, but they didn't look inside the box. I was honest and let them know I had a double cheeseburger and fries. The woman at the register was smiley and pleasant. After you pay, there is an area before you sit down to grab utilsils, napkins, plastic ramekins to put your dipping sauces like ketchup (and mayo for me, lol.) My salad was wonderful! Most of the toppings were fresh, I may have found an old cucumber in the midst, but no biggie. I even started eating it without their delicious ranch. Yes, they have great ranch! My double cheeseburger (oh did I forget to mention I ordered a double? Lol) was warm since I started on my salad first. It tasted good! The fries were piping hot! They weren't quite cooked all the way through, but I think they are battered seasoned fries and I am a fan... and since I am a mayo freak, I added that onto my double cheeseburger... and yes I dip my fries in mayo!!! Since I have good memories here with my dad, I will always order myself a cheeseburger. If I want to try anything else, I will add it onto my cheeseburger and fries like I did today.

Hidden gem alert on L Street…read more I'm honestly baffled that Cafe on L isn't constantly mobbed, because this place quietly delivers way more than you'd ever expect from a cafeteria setting. First things first: the Phở. Yes--real Phở. Deep, aromatic broth that tastes like it's been simmering all day, generous portions, fresh herbs, and noodles done exactly right. This is not an afterthought or a token menu item--it's legit comfort food that rivals stand-alone spots around town. Then there's the fresh grill, which somehow manages to be both fast and genuinely good. Everything tastes freshly made, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared--perfect for when you want something hearty without feeling weighed down afterward. You can tell there's real care behind the food here. But here's the little-known secret that most people completely miss: the farm-fresh style snack and sweets selection. Tucked away is an incredible assortment of chocolates, candies, and treats displayed in small boxes--almost like a farmers market or bulk shop vibe. It feels curated, fun, and surprisingly upscale for a cafeteria. It's the kind of thing you grab "just one" of... and somehow leave with three. What really makes Cafe on L special is the combination: comforting hot meals, fresh-grilled options, and those charming little indulgences--all in one place. It feels approachable, unpretentious, and quietly excellent. If you work nearby and haven't made this part of your regular rotation yet, you're missing out. And if you have been coming here without telling anyone... I get it. Some secrets are hard to share--but this one deserves way more love. Highly recommended.

My first review of 2025!…read more Sunshine Cafe is located on Stockton Blvd and about a block away from where I work so I finally checked it out today for lunch! I called ahead to see if they could make my order so it was ready when I arrived (30 minute lunch) and the lady who answered was super nice and helpful. We ordered the Japchae Noodle Dish with Beef and it came with white rice, pot stickers, kimchi and a side sauce. It was sooooo good and packed with flavor! The dish is massive - I ate half there and took the rest to go. I also have never tried glass noodles before, but I am definitely a fan now. The beef was nice and tender and the kimchi was spicy as well. The inside is tiny with a few tables and bar stool area that faces the outside windows - it's definitely a hole in the wall, but it is worth a visit for sure! They also offer other Korean dishes, burgers, sandwiches, salads and coffee! I've worked down the street for almost 2 years and drive by the Sunshine Cafe every morning and can't believe this was my first time! They made a regular out of me - I will be back very soon!

Sweet mom-and-pop shop with an excellent salad. The dressing is amazing and pairs perfectly with…read morethe salad--it's definitely the standout item here. I've tried a few other dishes as well; they were good, but didn't quite stand out the same way. Very convenient if you work near UC Davis Medical Center, making it an easy and reliable lunch spot.