I thoroughly understand the hype now. There is nothing like going to Gunther's on a summer night,…read morewaiting in that long line, and eating your ice cream al fresco with everyone else. Like you have to go there when it's dark too just to admire that retro neon sign they have. When I went, the line looked longer than it was. The team inside is very efficient. We waited in what looked like a 30 min+ line for only 10 minutes. I got the toasted almond and Thai tea (whenever I see Thai tea ice cream I have to get it). The toasted almond wasn't my favorite, but the Thai tea was really good. Their ice cream has a great texture too that you just can't get from store bought. They have a pretty large selection of flavors so I'll be trying something else next time for sure.

Finally took my first long awaited trip to Gunther's. Ordered the 50/50 Fruit Freeze. Mango Freeze,…read moreCoconut Pineapple Ice Cream, & Guave Fruit Freeze. Plus another with Pineapple Fruit Freeze, Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream, & Lime Fruite Freeze. Both were so delicious! Lots of outside seating around the front of Gunther's as well as the back which includes picnic tables and benches. Inside is mainly just an area to wait in line for the ice cream orders. Parking is street parking in the neighborhood. This place can get really busy with a line down the block. But when I visited no line outside and the line inside moved quickly. Friendly service.

Rick's Dessert Diner feels like stepping into a little slice of retro Old Hollywood. I love the…read morevintage vibe and décor, but the real stars are behind the dessert counter. The cakes, pies, cookies, and other treats are absolutely beautiful, seriously, some of them look like something you'd see featured on the Food Network. I tried the Black Forest cake, apple pie, and key lime cheesecake, and each one brought something different. The Black Forest cake was rich and decadent, the apple pie was classic comfort-food delicious, and the key lime cheesecake had that perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy. With a display case like this, choosing just one might be the hardest part! Rex Tip: They also serve Gunther's Ice Cream, so take that slice of pie à la mode! Add a scoop on the side and turn dessert into a dino-sized treat. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the dessert case, and good luck leaving without taking something extra home! 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

Just left the diner. Came in with my brother and niece. My niece was at the counter getting the…read moremilkshake she ordered. The person she was interacting with was Noel "the Manager. " He was making small talk with her and he asked her if we were her family. She asked him which one he thought was her "PARENT." He replied that he thought I was her grandmother. I'm 54 years old and have a 30-year-old daughter and my niece is 25. I don't even know how that would be possible. I was right next to them sitting at a table with my brother so of course I heard, and I got up and I said what's up with this grandma stuff, and he said that he answered her question and told her that he thought I was her grandmother. Honestly, I felt completely insulted like you're not supposed to say things like that to your customers or even about your customers. I felt myself getting ready to go completely off on him, so I walked away and went to sit back down. He had the audacity to tell my niece some people can't handle the truth. It's so baffling to me that a manager would say something like that. I know employees sometimes say inappropriate things, but he should know better!! This was supposed to be a nice family outing and he ruined my night. Luckily I have confidence in myself and his comment didn't give me a complex or make me like I look old. It was also disappointing because I went in there specifically to get an eclair, which is normally a decent size. For some reason, it was the half of the size and the same price.

I have to admit, I was not sold on the idea of ice cream inside a donut at first. A donut OR ice…read morecream already feels indulgent enough on its own, so combining the two sounded a little over the top to me. But my friend convinced me to give it a try at The Parlor Ice Cream ad Puffs and WOW O WOW!! I ended up getting an unglazed donut with coffee ice cream made and it was incredible. They have a great selection of Gunther's ice cream so you really can't go wrong with a flavor. The warm donut paired perfectly with the cold, creamy ice cream, and the coffee flavor worked so well with it all together. Definitely something I'll save for an occasional treat, but it's also something I have already been thinking about often now. The staff was also super sweet and welcoming. I'll definitely be back!

I don't think I've been to the Parlor Ice Cream Puff since they were popular on social media 10+…read moreyears ago, when they blew up for the ice cream donut sandwiches. If I remember, they had lines out the door during that era. Now, it's still a quaint little shop and serves mainly ice cream and a few goodies. We went here after eating next door at Saigon Oi. Inside is really small and has maybe one area you can sit in. They do have a decent selection of ice cream and it looks good. Like most other ice cream places, you can choose your flavors and toppings and eat it in a cup or cone. Customer service was great. The person serving us was really friendly and was great with my niece and nephew. The owner rung us up and was really friendly as well. I did not eat the ice cream, but the service and the way they looked makes me think it is decent ice cream. Great place overall and I may come back to try this if I go to Me's kitchen again.

Ice cream great but additional .75$ for TWO cherries? COME ONNNN. Toppings should be free, greedy…read moremuch.

Someone strolling down Ice Blocks on a random evening likely has two questions in mind: 1) Why is…read morethere a line out the door? and 2) What in the world are these ice cream flavors? For me, the line lives up to the hype. I can't think of a single ice cream parlor more creative than Salt and Straw. Some of the menu options sound absolutely absurd such as Melon + Prosciutto, Pear + Blue Cheese, and Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Despite the wackiness, they're doing something right with these flavors. I opted for their limited edition Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It has a salty crunch that brings out the sweetness of the strawberry ice cream. I also detected some cream cheese in there, which works really well! Can't wait to drop by again for their next lineup of limited edition flavors.

Diego was our server and he was very kind. We brought a friend who's never been to Leatherbys and…read morehe was very patient and explained the different options and even brought samples for her to try. He checked on us continuously even while the restaurant was packed and was overall a wonderful server.

Leatherby's, for me, has been a longtime family favorite, a reliable date-night spot, and one of…read morethose places that has become attached to a lot of good memories. I've been coming to Leatherby's for over a decade, so this place is basically part of my Sacramento-area lore. After moving out of California earlier this year, I've discovered that one of the things I miss most is being able to casually stop by Leatherby's for ice cream, caramel, fries + ranch, and a meal that will inevitably leave me in a food coma. Let's talk about the caramel first because it deserves its own paragraph. Their caramel sauce is SUPER good. It has the perfect level of sweetness and a creamy texture without being ridiculously sticky. I've had plenty of caramel sauces elsewhere, and nothing has really compared to Leatherby's. If you like caramel, get it. No hesitation. Their French fries are another must-have for me. When they're fresh, they're crispy, nicely seasoned, and absolutely perfect with their ranch. The ranch is an additional charge, but I will happily pay it because the combination is SO good. For an actual meal, my go-to is the crab sandwich. My old favorite was their liverwurst sandwich, but unfortunately that disappeared from the menu years ago. RIP to a real one. :( My husband and son also love their burgers and always find them juicy and filling. And obviously, the ice cream is the star of the show. Their portions are generous, so don't underestimate what you're ordering. I leave stuffed basically every single time. Around this time of year, they would also have seasonal flavors like pumpkin, which I absolutely love. I seriously miss being able to get my seasonal ice cream fix here. Leatherby's has been the perfect place for me for pretty much every occasion: date nights with my husband, friend hangouts, and family lunches/dinners. There's enough variety on the menu that everyone can find something they want, whether you're actually hungry or just showing up because you heard the word "ice cream." They also have a rewards/points system! I've gotten $5 off my bill from accumulated rewards more than once. Worth signing up if you visit regularly. As for service, it can vary depending on how busy they are. This place is frequently packed, and understandably, that can slow things down. We've had a rotating cast of servers over the years, but they're generally attentive. Every once in a while someone might forget to stop by our table, but it's been rare, and we've never had an experience so bad that it made us reconsider coming back. If anything, the biggest problem I have with Leatherby's now is that I moved somewhere out of state without one nearby. :( I just wish Washington had something similar!! I never expected to miss a restaurant this much, but apparently I was taking my unlimited access to Leatherby's caramel sauce and pumpkin ice cream for granted. I HIGHLY recommend visiting here at least once if you're in Sacramento. *Yelp Elite tip: Come hungry. Get the fries + ranch. Get the caramel. And save room for ice cream. Your waistband may disagree, but your taste buds won't.

Licked has been a regular spot for us since they first opened and I was so sad to hear they'll be…read moreclosing at the end of July. If you have the opportunity to go before they close you should. They offer scoops of ice cream, including some fun and unique flavors you won't find elsewhere. You can also order the ice cream as a sundae or a shake, or even a float combined with soda. I love all of the flavors, but the rainbow sherbet and chocolate flavors are always a favorite. On our recent visit they had a fun blue pop rock flavor and a mango sorbet, along with a delicious caramel ice cream. You can't go wrong with any of them. Since they're closing soon they are running out of certain flavors, so stop by quickly and don't be afraid to buy an extra cup to put in the freezer. We ended up leaving with extra rainbow sherbet, caramel, cookie dough, and pop rocks to put in our freezer at home and we'll be stopping in at least one more time before they close.

What a classy and upbeat message I just saw about Licked on IG. Congrats to the owner for bravely…read moresharing the sad news they'll be closing at the end of July. Best of luck to all of the employees and the owner who deserves props for such a great try to make a difference in her community. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DarEPgMzWiP/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Was looking for an ice cream place in the area, something that wasn't a big chain. Happily came…read moreupon Babes, which is in fact part of the Pushkin's family, a local franchise in Sacramento. All of their ice creams are coconut milk based instead and the three I tasted were SO.DAMN.GOOD. My man ordered the salted caramel and it was delicious, but not what I was in the mood for that night. I was on the fence between the blueberry cheesecake and the peach cobbler. I really wanted a scoop of both, but I just wasn't that hungry. I decided on the peach cobbler, and I'm still dreaming about it. The sweet peaches, the essence of cream, and that buttery slightly salty crust. From the street front this place doesn't look like much but when you go in, there are a couple tables and a counter you can eat at and then there is a massive kitchen in the back. The girl at the front explained to me that they ship a lot of their products to other businesses in town. We will definitely return to this business.

I love babes! Their ice cream is vegan but it seriously does not taste vegan. Super creamy and…read morerich. I've been twice but need to visit more regularly because every time I go I remember how good it is. They have limited seating inside, but the acoustics are horrible so it gets loud in there quickly lol.

This is my husband and my favorite yogurt place. It's always clean, it's open late, and the person…read morewho I'm assuming is the owner is always very kind and friendly. There is a good variety of flavors including a dairy-free vanilla that might be some of the best vanilla frozen yogurt I've ever had. My husband is very lactose intolerant and typically yogurt shops only offer a sorbet as a dairy free option, so he can actually get a flavor he likes. There is also a really good assortment of toppings. There are cookies, candies like Reese's, fruit, nuts, and my favorites, which are mochi and jelly. The only con is the parking situation. We live in the area so we just walk, but we used to live a couple of blocks over and parking is pretty awful. This is a very busy area where a lot of families visit to go to restaurants, so not only is it hard to find parking, but the drivers are a little wild because they're unsure of where they're going. If you can, I recommend parking a few blocks away and walking over. Once you're there, the location is great! There are really great places to eat and drink and shop. Overall I highly recommend this yogurt shop

Craving froyo on a hot day and walked by this place. Seating inside and out. Lots of fruity flavors…read moreand variety of toppings. Sadly didn't see cheesecake or birthday cake froyo flavors

I found this spot through Yelp while driving around the area. I stopped by just for the mochi! My…read morefriends don't care for mochi, but I really wanted to try it! They also sell shaved ice, ice cream, and other Japanese snacks. When you walk in, there's a display case with an assortment of mochi and manju with different fillings. I got there around noon, so most of the flavors were still available, but I bought the last coffee manju! I got so excited that I forgot to snap a photo of the inside of the shop! I was only 2nd in line, so I had to make some quick decisions on what I wanted to try! This is definitely a grab-and-go kind of spot, so there's no seating. I did notice their freezer having mochi and manju on sale, so this is freezable if you're unable to eat it all quickly! *** M Y P I C K S *** * PINK MOCHI WITH WHITE BEANS ~ soft and chewy mochi with lightly sweeten white bean filling. This is more traditional, but very good! 5/5 * COFFEE MANJU ~ I liked the coffee flavored filling but felt the dough was a little dry, although not as dry as some I've tried. Thankfully, it's a very thin layer, so you taste the filling more. 4/5 * MATCHA MANJU WITH RED BEANS ~ texture on the outside is like the coffee one, red beans are lightly sweetened. 4/5 * ASSORTED CUBED MOCHI ~ STRAWBERRY | BLUE RASPBERRY | ORANGE Obviously not natural flavoring, but the soft, chewy texture was perfect! If I were to choose just one flavor, I'd go for strawberry. 5/5 * GREEN CHUNKY PEANUT MOCHI ~ my favorite out of everything I bought! Crunchy peanut butter in soft mochi! Loved this one! A MUST-TRY item!! 5/5 If you're in the area and want a sweet, chewy treat, this is definitely the spot to check out! They don't have fresh fruit mochi like some shops, but everything was light on sweetness and the texture was on point! So glad I was able to stop by while I was in Sacramento!

Stopped by here to get some shaved ice & mochi. I love their peanut butter mochi. I usually have…read morethe small pieces of mochi, but I was surprised when I saw they can come stuffed with stuff. They have many flavors or mochi with bean inside. The shaved ice was massive if youre eating for one or sharing the extra small/small is enough. The condensed milk topping is a must have. I also like gunthers ice cream, so its nice you get the option of getting regular ice cream or shaved ice.

Great atmosphere & great food! I'm a sucker to shake shack & this one doesn't disappoint - tastes…read morelike just the other locations I've been to. I got a Double Shackburger (no cheese) and a single hamburger (as a side because, why not?). For the hamburger patty, I also had it cooked well done. I also came with a party of 4 on a busy Sunday. The tables available were clean for the most part, just had to wipe the table 1 more time (had a crumb or 2). The food came fairly quick, as quick as other locations I've been to in the state. The buns were amazing as always! The favor came through, and honestly, I ate my first burger too quick with how good it was. The Hamburger was also very good for how plain it was (I ordered it that way)! Ordering the patty well done also gave it an extra crisp, however, sacrifices some juiciness, but still wasn't dry. Overall, if it wasn't for having to wipe the table a bit more prior to getting my food, this place would've been 5/5 for me!

I've always seen Shake Shack around, but I could never bring myself to drive downtown just for it…read more Also, parking is limited. Earlier this year, I tried their Korean BBQ Burger in New York and absolutely loved it! Recently, I tried their Avocado Bacon Burger, and it did not disappoint. Their burgers are definitely on the pricier side and a little small, but they're not super messy, and all the flavors just melt together so well. Something about a good burger will always hit, especially after a long day!