So happy I could talk Katie into going out for Gunther's. I really felt like ordering something…read moredifferent than my usual chocolate chip. It was busy as usual with all tables taken and a line out the door. Got lucky with parking. The line moved pretty quick because they had a staffer taking orders from customers before they reached the counter. Katie got her usual chocolate chip on a waffle cone, but I tried the Swiss orange chip and espresso chip. One of my favorite candies is one my cousin brought back from Davos, Switzerland- orange rind covered with dark chocolate. That was what I hoped the Swiss orange chip would taste like. And it did EXACTLY! The espresso chip was amazing as well. The two together were sublime. What a great outing! Thanks Gunther's!

Update 09/05/2026: We visited again after 5 years and tried the Chocolate and Coconut flavors. Both…read morewere good, but the Coconut flavor was amazing and definitely our favorite! I especially loved that the coconut ice cream had shreds of coconut, which added a nice texture and made the flavor even better. Overall, a delicious ice cream stop!

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.

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 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.

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. :(

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.

Anytime I'm craving ice cream and see Salt and Straw as an option when traveling, I know they'll…read moreget me right! I got the Kid's Scoop of the Coffee and Love Nuts and almost wished I got the adult size because of how good it was! The coffee combination with the nuts was not too sweet, exactly how I liked it!

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.

Senior meal, 2 strip chicken meal, sundae & coffee. Special…read moreflavors today: Midnite cookie crunch, campfire ice cream, 4th of july. We ordered 2 kids meals, burger and chicken strips, and kids' sundaes. They love it here. Staff working hard, doing a great job. The place was packed, patrons appeared happy.

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.

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.

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

Came to try the mochi after seeing all the great reviews and social media hype, and it absolutely…read morelived up to it! The mochi was incredibly soft and chewy, and each filling was perfectly proportioned, making every bite balanced, flavorful, and not overly sweet. My favorites were the Chunky Mochi (chunky peanut butter with mochi) and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mochi. The crunchy peanut pieces added a great textural contrast, making the Chunky Mochi even more satisfying. The combination of salty peanut butter and chocolate created a delicious sweet-and-savory flavor that I loved. We originally tried four different mochi and ended up going back for more. Definitely worth a visit if you're a mochi fan!

The only thing that can save you on a hot day is something cold, and Osaka-Ya delivers just that…read more Somehow, I'd never been here despite living in Sac my whole life. The cool little snow cone window had quite the crowd, but the wait was short. As someone who doesn't usually love cold desserts, I really enjoyed the Tiger's Blood flavor and the ice had a really nice texture. I appreciated this one and the serving size, especially because I recently learned it is indeed possible to mess up a snow cone, but I won't name names. There's also a little market inside. Sadly, no onigiri on Sundays, but I'll definitely be back to try some. My girlfriend got a mochi and loved it. Very charming spot!

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!

I usually get a beef protein item here because they're so good but today I tried the West Coast…read morechicken sandwich, sour cream sauce, my attention. Although I still prefer their beef protein based items, this was quite good. The sour cream sauce was as good as it looked in the pictures and the chicken was juicy and crisp as you can see in the picture. Also, they give you a lot more lettuce inside the west coast chicken sandwich, which I appreciate. (I usually ask for extra lettuce on the side for the hamburgers, but I didn't need to do that for this item.) Definitely be back soon for some crispy smashed beef!