Gunther's is hands down my favorite ice cream spot in Sacramento. Whenever I'm craving ice cream,…read moreGunther's is the first place that comes to mind! My 10/10 orders: * Thai tea & lemon custard * 50/50 Guava & Raspberry Fruit Freeze with vanilla inside I always come here to catch up with my friends. One of my favorite things to do is grab our ice cream and go for a walk nearby while we chat. It's become one of my favorite Sacramento traditions, and a spot I never get tired of visiting.

If you find yourself wondering whether the line outside is worth waiting in, the answer is yes -…read morewithout a doubt. I'm not usually one to find myself waiting in long lines for popular restaurants, I'm so glad I did for Gunther's. In their decades of popularity, they've gotten service down to a science. It's truly impressive how quickly the line moves, without making you feel rushed when it's time to order. You're even welcome to ask for samples! I do recommend pulling up the menu on your phone while outside - you'll be up to order soon once entering. Once inside, you get to enjoy a retro ambiance that pays homage to their 1940s roots. As far as the ice cream and fruit freezes go, I absolutely understand why Gunther's has been a staple for so long. Their ice cream is thick and creamy, and their freezes are packed full of flavor with a delightfully smooth texture. I loved the vanilla ice cream and raspberry/guava freezes, but I really can't imagine you can go wrong ordering here.

Heard Rick's Dessert Diner was a Sacramento classic, so I had to check them out during my final…read moredays in Davis. The moment you walk in, the retro 1950s diner ambience immediately transports you back to classic Americana dessert culture. They've apparently been serving Sacramento for over 37 years! - Hot Fudge Sundae -- made with Gunther's vanilla & chocolate ice cream, topped with whipped cream, pralines, and a candied cherry; beautifully presented with warm hot fudge drizzled all over - Lemon Raspberry Cake -- moist sponge cake layered with lemon, raspberry, and whipped cream; balanced sweetness with buttercream-coated sides The red booth seating and vintage Americana decor really complete the nostalgic vibe. Service was friendly and quick, and the overall ambience was cozy, retro, and diner-themed. Rick's Dessert Diner definitely feels one-of-a-kind, I'll have to stop by again next time I'm passing through Sacramento.

I must confess, I had written off Rick's a long time ago when they were still at their original…read morelocation. We used to go a lot after a night of bar hopping or clubbing. Rick's was the only place open late that had actual desserts. I mainly ate their cakes. They looked amazing. But I really did not enjoy them. Too dry. Just not good, compared to other bakeries in town. Over the years, Rick's remained a Sacramento staple, and when they opened up their new location in Midtown, the dessert community welcomed them back and embraced their sweet offerings, bigger space, and late night hours. I never went til just a couple weeks ago. Around 9pm on a Friday night I was craving banana cream pie and the husband wanted cherry pie. On Yelp search, Rick's came up as the top choice that was open. So we went and stood in the long line. The place was crowded and loud. Lively and busy vibe. Line moved at a good pace and the staff helping were nice but hurried. So we took our lil pies to go. We both liked our chosen pies. Now I know what to order if I go back to Rick's. Pies over cakes. Every time.

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!

5/22/26 7 of us…read morestopped by at 8:15pm on a Friday after having dinner next door and apparently beat the dinner rush on this warmer night. This parlor is apparently known for ice cream puffs (which none of us tried to be fair) . I believe it's a slightly warm donut with ice cream in the middle and what they are named after... The parlor had limited ice cream flavors (nothing traditional that I would usually go for - or settle for s simple as strawberry by itself) and while a couple flavors sounded interesting, they missed the mark for me. I ended up with the Thai tea and vanilla and the Thai tea flavor was extremely light. My son liked his strawberry cheesecake milkshake. My friend liked her pina colada ice cream scoop with coconut shred topping. The others seemed to like their one scoop ice creams but we all took time to decide. The establishment is small. A couple of tiny tables inside and a bench seating inside. There are also a couple of tables and a bench seating outside. The line started forming at 8:30 with about 5 people behind us and 2 workers behind the counter so we didn't have time to get pictures without lots of people on the background. :(

Their ice cream is delicious and Bri was really friendly and patient when helping us out!read more

After having a delicious burger a few doors down, decided to stop by and get some dessert at Salt &…read moreStraw. I've been to this spot before last December and liked their ice cream offerings. Although it's a small place, it is very clean and well maintained inside. There is patio seating outside but no tables inside. Ordered the cinnamon snickerdoodle in a cone which was very delish! Hmm I think I got the same thing at the last visit Lol The staff were efficient as there was a short line and service was very good. Will for sure visit again.

The Icecream here was amazing it tasted so good and the coffee icecream was the best here we go…read morehere every year we're out here

June 5, 2026: I ordered Rainbow Sherbet and Mocha Royale to go . . . Yet, Leatherby's menu was…read moreenticing then, I paused reviewing the menu, i.e., HARD PASS. Nope~I'll just purchase the ice cream.

A fun, locally-owned shop, Licked was on my agenda yesterday after trying them once during a Yelp…read moreevent last year. The flavors have creative names and there were a few flavors that are allergy/diet sensitive, such as the vegan black cherry flavor. I had a matcha flavor during my 1st visit and was drawn to the latte flavor this time. Both flavors were on the mark, and my only regret both trips was not taking some more flavors to have on hand at home. The atmosphere is playful, with cute stickers available for purchase and a huge ice cream cone sculpture out front. Worth a trip, and it could easily be a short walk away if you have lunch or dinner at the neighboring restaurants/cafés, like I did yesterday in my quest to support local. Thanks!

Didn't get to try but I went over to website & google & Yelp to check hours only to find this on…read morethe door.

Gluten free donuts!! I found this spot on a brief visit recently and had a craving for a pastry. I…read morehad to try it! My eye was first drawn to the churro, I haven't been able to have one in years, I was so excited. It was everything I ever wanted in a churro. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and coated with cinnamon sugar. I could have polished off a dozen of them! The apple fritter was also on my must try list. I grew up loving apple fritters and since having to go GF, it is my most missed donut-adjacent treat. This one was smaller than a normal one, but that was fine because I could actually enjoy it without it being too big. Perfectly fluffy with apple pieces and spiced just right, it was delicious. The cruellers were nice and crispy on the outside and just sweet enough. Glazed with chocolate or regular icing, they are a perfect donut. I have recommended this spot to others that are GF, they need to experience the joy of a prefect GF donut!

For a vegan ice cream and donut spot, this place offers some really great, unique flavors and the…read moreproduct tastes good! I was able to taste the blueberry cobbler and the chunky monkey. Both tasted very good but slightly different without dairy. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the flavor and textures. My friend ended up with the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie which was also great. I love a crunch or different texture mixed in. She did mention that the Rocky Road tasted a bit off because of the lack of dairy and the texture was a bit unusual. The staff were polite and patient and the place didn't seem that crowded for a Thursday around dinner time. I suppose with Ginger Elizabeth's and Rick's Dessert Diner all on the same strip, there is a lot of competition for dessert places here. We were happy to try something new. Everything was fairly clean and there was plenty of bar seating as well as a few tables. I believe there were also tables outside.

froyo - amazing. i don't eat dairy and they had a non dairy option!!!…read more toppings - phenomenal! the granola was amazing and the strawberries were sweet and fresh. service - perfection. the man working here was kind and heartwarming. he even played his flute for us, blowing us away through the power of music- who knew art and froyo could be so connected? music- the mix of the eminem and the flute was beautiful. he even played some ed sheeran as he played his flute and our family loved it. overall- this froyo was amazing! i totally recommend. 10/10.

Very limited selection of terrible yogurt. The owner is rude and yelled at my 6 yr old niece. Find…read moreanother option please.

Osaka-Ya is such a classic spot for mochi!…read more The mochi here is delicious, fresh, and perfectly sweet--not overly sugary, just balanced and satisfying. You can really taste the freshness in every bite. They also have frozen mochi options, which are great if you want to take some home for later. Street parking can take a little patience, but it's worth the stop if you're craving quality mochi!

Ran out of mochi and ice cream 3 hrs before closing on a Sunday, and with only 4 people ahead of us…read moretook almost 40 minutes to get served Good shaved ice- but could have better managed

my sister and i went and we ordered takeout. it was ready within ten minutes. there were lots of…read morefun games to play while we waited, like foosball. i got a veggie burger and fries. the veggie burger wasn't great but the fries were perfectly crispy and had really nice texture! we also got a hot fudge and vanilla shake, which was pretty mediocre.

If I'm going here, I need to remember to only have a lettuce wrap with no bun, and have no sauce…read more The squishy bread ruins the whole burger :/ In-N-Out is better and closer, more convienient for me--and ok I'll say it--West Coast! I went again and tried the KBBQ burger. Pretty good yet I was disappointed how there was no lettuce. Good anyways! I also tried some onion rings with a friend and it was pretty big. The whole burger felt a bit heavy so I'm not sure when I'll return but it makes for fun bougie fast food in a nice midtown location!