Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Sacramento actually eats.

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Frank Fat's

Order The banana cream pie, which you can also pre-order whole.

Frank Fat's on L Street, near the State Capitol, is a James Beard America's Classic that has brought Sacramento's movers and shakers together since 1939.

OneSpeed

Order A California-style pizza with a thin, chewy crust, or one of the daily specials.

OneSpeed is a neighborhood pizza joint on Folsom Boulevard from Rick Mahan of The Waterboy, making California-style pizzas with organic DiNapoli tomatoes.

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Bacon & Butter

Order Michelin's inspectors point to classics from flapjacks and French toast to oversized breakfast burritos.

Bacon & Butter on Broadway has served award-winning California farm to fork breakfast, lunch and brunch since 2012, cooked from scratch and made to order.

Empress Tavern

Order Whatever the current kitchen takeover is serving, from the incubator's emerging chefs.

Empress Tavern beneath the historic Crest Theater on K Street is Alchemist CDC's culinary incubator, with rotating kitchen takeovers and pop-ups.

Tank House BBQ and Bar

Order The brisket and ribs, with a craft beer from the wide array on offer.

Tank House on J Street pairs a full bar and classic BBQ, including brisket and ribs, with craft beers and a patio by midtown's 1881 water tank house.

Burgers and Brew R Street

Order The BnB Cheeseburger with cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and onion rings.

Burgers and Brew on R Street has made burgers since 2007, each a 1/2 pound of all-natural Niman Ranch beef, alongside over 50 taps of craft beer.

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Petra Greek Midtown

Order A gyro with tzatziki, tomatoes, onions and fries inside, and beef and lamb, chicken or pork.

Petra Greek's flagship store on 16th Street, blocks from the State Capitol, serves a menu fusing traditional Greek family recipes with local products.

Vic's Ice Cream

Order A sundae or a cone of the small-batch ice cream, in the classic Vic's flavors.

Vic's Ice Cream on Riverside Boulevard has been a Sacramento tradition since 1947, making handmade ice cream in small batches alongside diner favorites.

Elsewhere

Elsewhere is a brunch and bar at 2326 J Street in Sacramento, open from 7am every day and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, with a calendar of events.

Buddha Bowls and Rolls

  • ★ 4.5
  • Asian-American

Order A build-your-own spring roll with a fresh-pressed sugarcane drink or a Vietnamese coffee.

Buddha Bowls and Rolls, from Full Tilt Hospitality, serves build-your-own spring rolls, noodle bowls, rice bowls and sandwiches with sugarcane drinks.

Pho Saigon

Order Charbroiled Pork with Vermicelli, or the Honey Walnut Shrimp.

Pho Saigon on Stockton Boulevard serves Vietnamese cuisine at affordable prices for dine-in or take-out, from charbroiled vermicelli plates to clay pot fish.

Asian Cafe

  • ★ 4.7
  • Asian

Asian Cafe serves Asian food for pickup only at 2827 Norwood Ave in Sacramento, and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.