Best of the Burbs: Folsom readers’ picks
Congrats to Hop House! Our readers voted them best place to grab a beer in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills areas.
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1. Karen’s Bakery & Café
705 Gold Lake Drive in Folsom, (916) 985-2665, www.karensbakery.com
2. Selland’s Market-Cafe4370 Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills, (916) 932-5025, http://www.sellands.com
3. Great Harvest Bread Company850 East Bidwell Street, Suite 145, in Folsom; (916) 984-1830; http://greatharvestfolsomca.com
Best breakfast or brunch1. Sutter Street Grill
811 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 985-4323, www.sutterstreetgrill.info
2. Brookfields Restaurant11135 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 638-2046, http://brookrest.com
2. Early Toast Restaurant & Mimosa House2101 Vine Street in El Dorado Hills, (916) 934-0965, www.earlytoast.com
Best burger1. Relish Burger Bar
1000 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills, (916) 933-3111, www.relishburgerbar.com
1. Hop House4364 Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills, (916) 358-3977, http://hophouseedh.com
2. Famous Burgers3101 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 132, in Rancho Cordova; (916) 476-6192; www.famousburgerrancho.com
2. Brookfields Restaurant11135 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 638-2046, http://brookrest.com
3. Manderes1004 East Bidwell Street, Suite 600, in Folsom; (916) 986-9655; www.manderes.com
3. The Purple Place Bar & Grill363 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills; (916) 933-2313; www.thepurp.com
Best Chinese1. Folsom Palace
1169 Riley Street in Folsom, (916) 983-8880, www.folsompalace.com
2. Hop Sing Palace805 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 985-7309, www.hopsingpalace.com
3. Rice Express25004 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 115, in Folsom; (916) 353-1934
Best coffeehouse1. The Black Rooster
807 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 357-0115, http://theblkrooster.com
1. bella Bru Cafe & Catering3941 Park Drive, Suite 70, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 933-5454; http://bellabrucafe.com/eldorado.php
2. Coffee Republic6610 Folsom-Auburn Road in Folsom, (916) 987-8001, www.coffee republicfolsom.com
3. Nicholson’s MusiCafe632 East Bidwell Street in Folsom, (916) 984-3020, www.nicholson music.com/Home.html
Best Indian1. India House
2776 East Bidwell Street, Suite 300, in Folsom; (916) 817-4356; www.indiahouse-online.com
2. Mylapore Indian Cuisine1760 Prairie City Road, Suite 160, in Folsom; (916) 985-3500, www.mylapore.us
2. Curry Club Indian Bistro196 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom, (916) 353-0855
2. Ruchi Indian Cuisine601 East Bidwell Street in Folsom, (916) 983-2871, www.indianruchi.com
3. Peacock Indian Restaurant1870 Prairie City Road, Suite 500, in Folsom; (916) 351-9990; www.peacockrestaurants.com
Best Mexican/Latin American1. La Fiesta Taqueria
1008 East Bidwell Street in Folsom, (916) 984-3030, www.lafiestataqueria.com
1. Adalberto’s Mexican Food2202 Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 852-6865, http://adalbertosmexicanrestaurant.com
1. El Favorito Taqueria10427 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 362-3340, www.elfavoritotaqueria.com
2. El Puerto Mexican Restaurant10851 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 226-9726, www.elpuertomexicanrestaurant.com
2. El Pueblo Mexican Food6608 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 1, in Folsom; (916) 987-5797; http://elpueblofolsom.net
2. Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant1760 Prairie City Road, Suite 130, in Folsom; (916) 985-8888; www.felipesmexicanrestaurant.com
3. Mexquite25095 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom, (916) 984-8607, www.mexquite.com
Best pizza1. Chicago Fire
614 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 353-0140; 310 Palladio Parkway, Suite 701, in Folsom; (916) 984-0140, www.chicagofire.com
2. Pizzeria Classico702 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 351-1430, http://pizzeriaclassico folsom.eat24hour.com
3. Dominick’s NY Pizza & Deli187 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom, (916) 351-0900, www.dominicks marketdeli.com
Best place for a beer1. Hop House
4364 Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills, (916) 358-3977, http://hophouseedh.com
2. 36 Handles Pub & Eatery1010 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-3606, http://36handles.com
3. American River Brewing Company11151 Trade Center Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 635-2537, www.americanriver brewingcompany.com
Best place to get your hair lookin’ good1. Zinfandel Hair & Nail Salon
3101 Zinfandel Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 706-3758
2. Salon Capelli4540 Post Street, Suite 240, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 933-2511
3. Elly Hair Salon11099 Olson Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 858-8198
Best place to hear live music1. Powerhouse Pub
614 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 355-8586, www.powerhousepub.com
2. 36 Handles Pub & Eatery1010 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-3606, http://36handles.com
3. Folsom Hotel Saloon703 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 985-2530, www.folsomhotelsaloon.com
Best place to shop1. Folsom PremiumOutlets13000 Folsom Boulevard in Folsom, (916) 985-0312, www.premiumoutlets.com/folsom
1. Palladio at BroadstonePalladio Parkway and Iron Point Road in Folsom, http://gopalladio.com
2. Koreana Plaza10971 Olson Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 853-8000, www.koreanaplaza.com
3. Historic Sutter Street Best restaurant1. Sutter Street Grill
811 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 985-4323, www.sutterstreetgrill.info
2. Mints Euro-Asian Cuisine11088 Olson Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 635-2744, www.mintsasia.com
2. Aji Japanese Bistro4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 11, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 941-9181, www.aji-bistro.com
3. Rudy’s Hideaway Bar & Grill12303 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 351-0606, www.rudyshideaway.com
3. Sutter Street Steakhouse604 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 351-9100, www.sutterstreet steakhouse.com
Best sandwich1. The Black Rooster
807 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 357-0115, http://theblkrooster.com
2. Mama Ann’s Italian Deli & Bakery4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 108, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 939-1700; www.mamaanns.com
2. Beach Hut Deli411 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom, (916) 983-0900, www.beachhutdeli.com
3. Ruffhaus hot Dog Co.4355 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 114, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 941-3647; www.ruffhaushotdogco.com
Best spot for a cocktail1. 36 Handles Pub & Eatery
1010 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills, (916) 941-3606, http://36handles.com
2. Powerhouse Pub614 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 355-8586, www.powerhousepub.com
3. Hampton’s on Sutter608 Sutter Street in Folsom, (916) 985-4735, www.hamptonsonsutter.com
3. The Purple Place Bar & Grill363 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, (916) 933-2313, www.thepurp.com
Best spot for family fun1. Hagan Community Park
2197 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova, (916) 362-1841
2. Folsom Lake 3. Palladio 16 Cinemas240 Palladio Parkway in Folsom, (916) 984-7494, www.cinemawest.com
Best sushi1. Aji Japanese Bistro
4361 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 11, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 941-9181, www.aji-bistro.com
2. Wasabi Asia Bistro &Sushi Bar2371 Iron Point Road in Folsom, (916) 817-8887, www.wasabii.com
3. Sky Sushi2252 Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, (916) 852-8581; 3907 Park Drive, Suite 125, in El Dorado Hills; (916) 941-6310
3. Kanpai Sushi1013 Riley Street, Suite 100, in Folsom; (916) 983-7174
3. Taiko Sushi2700 East Bidwell Street, Suite 100, in Folsom; (916) 817-8525; www.taikosushi.com
Best yoga spot1. Spotted Dog Yoga
2780 East Bidwell Street, Suite 300, in Folsom; (916) 990-1720; http://spotteddogyoga.com
2. Zuda Yoga220 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 130, in Folsom; (916) 985-4428; www.zudayoga.com
2. Bikram Yoga Folsom1013 Riley Street in Folsom, (916) 984-9000, www.bikramyogafolsom.com
3. Leap Yoga1725 Iron Point Road in Folsom, (916) 608-5327, www.leapyoga.net
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