Dave's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.4 (523) • $$

"Yes, I can have a deep fried vegetable sammich (vegan) with zero spice, as a treat. Fancy that. My buddy told me about their Not Chicken (cauliflower) and No Spice option (it's my tummy's fault) last week, when we were contemplating where to have dinner before going to a movie. He said, "I thought it was funny: Not Chicken." You can tell we've been close since high school, because that is exactly my type of humor. I thought, sounds good to me. And it turned out to be pretty good, too.IDK who Dave is in this case, but I appreciate him. This place has a simple concept: walk up to the counter and order. The menu is easy to read and has minimal choices. Chicken, Not Chicken, slider, nuggies, or strip. Side of fries, Choose your spice level. Soft drinks. I think they had shakes too? My order took a good 15 minutes to make, but I didn't mind too much as it came out fresh and hot. It's fast food yes, but it is made to order, and hasn't been sitting around. I may not come here in a rush to get anywhere else, but I try not to be in a rush ever so, yeah.I was really hungry so I did a Not Chicken slider and Not Chicken strip combo with crinkle cut fries. This turned out to be almost too much food. I would probably just have one slider next time. The flavors blend wonderfully in sammich form. By itself, the Not Chicken strip tastes more fried than anything else, and needs some sauce and pickle to compliment. This combo costed about $18 plus the $2.50 small soft drink, which does not come with a combo. Their special sauce tastes yummy, too. Similar to Raising Cane's. Nice to see No Spice means No Spice. Sure wish I could have Spice. No, the movie we were seeing this time was not Dune Tu. Would have been funny if it was. Anyway. Fries were nice and crispy, lightly seasoned. Yummy fat dill pickle slices came with. The Not Chicken was pretty good, but heavily breaded.There is a medium sized dining area inside, and we didn't have trouble finding a table for two. It was on the busy side when we were there, but it was dinner time and pouring outside. Overall I liked this place, especially for having the options I am looking for in my digestive nightmare of a life. I'll be back.Their hotness scale from what I hear really means what it means, for the spice craving individuals. I can't vouch for that, but hoping to bring my Dave here so I can report back on it. Can't report on bathrooms as I did not use them. The Not Chicken is vegan, and so are the fries. Chicken is made in a separate fryer."

Chick-fil-A

★★★★☆ 3.6 (592) • $$

"I've pre-ordered and I've waited in line at this location. They are always so fast and efficient. As a trainer I always recommend Chick-fil-a to clients when they are on the road or in a time crunch. Their grilled chicken sandwich and grilled nuggets are very macro friendly. Their breakfast sandwich with grilled chicken and egg whites is also a great option. At this location they have different lines which makes it easier to order quickly. And they usually have someone directing cars which makes rush time easier to navigate."

Angry Chickz

★★★★☆ 4 (389) • $$

"Lunch today at Angry Chickz. Grabbed food to go for the office. The hangry fix bowls are amazing at medium spice. Highly recommend if grabbing food at any of the Angry Chickz locations in Sacramento."

Bawk! by Urban Roots

★★★★☆ 4 (388) • $$

"My family and I checked out Bawk! last night for dinner for the first time!They offer happy hour from 4-6pm so we ordered the Chicken Wings, Cauli Bites, Loaded Mac and the Kids Chicken Tenders with Fries. The food took a bit longer than I anticipated to come out, but it was all hot when it arrived. I really liked the Cauli Bites -- the batter was nice and crispy and had a hint of spice as well. The Loaded Mac had some good flavors too, but the Chicken Wings were just okay. The Chicken Tenders were actually a pleasant surprise as well. I'm not sure if they make their own hot sauce in house or not, but it mostly just tasted like any bottled one you'd get at the store. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you - which is fine, but when our food was brought to our table, we asked if we could have some silverware and the guy said "yes, they are over there" and had us get our own. I just thought it was weird that they didn't give us some with our food and instead we had to get up and walk across the restaurant to get them ourselves -- water is also a self-serve thing too.Staff was fine, nothing stood out. They only come over and ask if they can clear your plates. The inside is split into 2 rooms with booths on one side and the bar area with shared tables on the other - it's definitely has a dive bar feel to it as well. The Roost speakeasy is also located inside as well - which I highly recommend! Not sure if I'll be back to Bawk! though as I wasn't too impressed, but maybe we just ordered the wrong items."

Ttobongee Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (236) • $$

"Exterior signage still says Ttobongee, but the window menus, outdoor A-Frame, and inside, there is lots of branding as "Manna" or "MANNA BUNSIK," but I'll post this review on the Ttobongee business page on Yelp for now. Located next door to SOMI SOMI. Previous visits I've tried the Yang Nyum fried chicken special set (with rice, japchae, mandu), ham & cheese Korean corn dog, dduk bok gi (spicy!), and Korean drinks like Binggrae banana milk, or Soon Hari soju. This time, I got the Kimchi Spam Fried Rice (fried egg on top) with added Cheese, a Kimbap with Bulgogi, and a complimentary cup of soup (bone broth?). Both orders were delicious! The kimchi wasn't too spicy and the portion was filling for one person, definitely add the cheese on top. Every bite was yummy. The kimbap I believe is all-veggie and egg, or can add tuna or bulgogi for additional charge. The kimbap came with 10 pieces/slices and made fresh-to-order. Great service, extremely friendly and attentive.Open from 11:00AM until 8:30PM Sunday-Wednesday, and 9:30PM closing on Thursdays-Saturday."

The Melt

★★★★★ 4.5 (164) • $$

"First time at melt and the experience did not disappoint. I did come here for a special elite Yelp experience and got to try their double Swiss shroom burger, garlic Parmesan fries and mini Mac. This location is fairly new so everything looks new and modern and you can order up front or use one of the electronic kiosks to order your meal. I went here with my husband during peak lunch hour and my food was ready within 5 minutesI love that you can choose how well done you would like your beef patty. Medium was cooked perfectly and it was nice and juicy with every bite and had a great beefy taste which I loved. There was plenty of cheese and perfectly melted and paired very nicely with the burger. They also give you a spear of dill pickle which is nice The garlic Parmesan has tons of garlic value but it was a bit too oily for me. The mini Mac was delicious and classic Mac and cheese for me. It wasn't heavy or salty and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Overall, definitely worth a try and feels more upscale than your typical burger joint. Try their burgers for sure and get something with cheese inside. Next time I'll have to try their melted cheese sandwiches"

Flame-N-Chickz

★★★★☆ 4.1 (185) • $$

"Solid hot chicken sandwich spot and also available on DoorDash. I've dined in and done DoorDash, good both times but of course you can't beat fresh. The chicken is tender, flavorful and not dry even tho it seems it's mostly white meat? I enjoy the medium spice level, it has a manageable kick. They have crinkle cut fries dusted with seasoning that are also good. Staff are friendly, helpful with questions and our order came out quickly as well. There's a lot of indoor seating and TVs mounted on the walls as well."

Sam's Grill House

★★★★☆ 4.3 (140) • $$

"We went to Sam's Grill House for lunch on Saturday. The location is right on a corner and easy to find with plenty of parking. The restaurant is clean and spacious, featuring some very interesting art on the walls.We ordered the beef/lamb plate and a chicken gyro. The plate was well-loaded with meat, rice, salad, pita, hummus, and tzatziki sauce. The gyro was packed with marinated chicken. The service was pretty fast; we ordered at the counter, and the gentleman who took our order was very helpful. We decided to substitute regular fries for tater tots, which was the best move!Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely recommend Sam's Grill House for a satisfying meal."

China House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (173) • $

"We had dinner for 13 last night from China House in Citrus Heights. We have been eating here or ordering out from here since 2013 or 2014. We have never been disappointed. The food is always delicious and the staff is friendly. I would highly recommend China House to anyone who really likes Chinese food, cooked to perfection."

SacVille Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (99)

"The seasoning on the strips was spot on delicious. Now if they would just add this seasoning to the wings....the wings would be their top seller. Or make a ranch sauce using that seasoning. Fried pickles were average but good. The breakfast burrito was a 9/10!"

Skip's Fish & Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (125) • $$

"Came in last week to have a quick lunch with my husband and it did not disappoint!! I will start by saying I'm not much of a fast fried food kinda girl but I 100% will keep coming back to this restaurant for just that! We went shortly after they opened so the restaurant was very clean, there was a few people there before us but the young lady at the front was quick to service us. I ordered the loaded fries and my husband the catfish. I was only able to eat half of mine and was grateful to be able to bring some home for later. Ever since we went last week I've been craving it and can't wait to go back.To the young lady in the front thank you for your great customer service and to the cook in the back thank you for making everything so delicious and fresh !"

El Pollo Loco

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (170) • $

"Food portion was perfect! Food was hella good! Clean restaurant. Employees were nice. Definitely coming back !"

DQ Hawaiian BBQ & Chicken

★★★★★ 4.7 (41)

"Hawaiian comfort food and more [Sacramento CA]We dined here with a couple of friends during the week and sampled many of their specialties. We met owner, William, who was very nice and generous to our party of 4. A Hawaiian BBQ restaurant that serves tacos? Heck yes! Beef, Pork, Chicken and Shrimp taco... so good! A Hawaiian BBQ that offers fried chicken? You know it! We tasted the best fried chicken... juicy and most flavorful golden crispy chicken. The BBQ Mix Combo Pack included a combination of succulent beef, chicken, and short ribs. The Seafood Combo included fried shrimp and fish fillet... all flavorful and delicious. Let's not forget the Chicken Katsu, French fries and the pork lumpia. And what's a Hawaiian meal without scoops of macaroni salad, yes please. Oh man, we were stuffed. Luckily, we all had a second stomach because we had desserts after that... chocolate milkshake, hot fudge sundae (for me) and our friends each had a banana split. JR and I enjoyed the company of Michael and Vince while we indulged in Hawaiian comfort food and then some... wish they had a location in Roseville because their fried chicken is fire! Review #3470"

Nash + Tender Elk Grove

★★★★☆ 3.8 (43)

"Looking for something a little different so decided to give this place a try. Quite an interesting vibe with this place. It wraps around a corner with a front and side entrance but still able to fit ample seating. The service was good and no frills. They took my order and it was pretty quick all things considered. We were the only people in at the time so your mileage may vary.What really made this a great choice was the food. I decided to try out the Nasharito (not on the menu), was an interesting and awesome tasting sandwich. I expected a mess but it was well made and all the ingredients actually worked pretty well. The Mac and cheese was really a highlight. Only issue is that the medium is not really hot at all. I recommend atleast the hot if you enjoy the heat.Everyone else loved their food and definitely have this place on my must visit again list!"

popeyes

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (60)

"This has been the nicest location I've ever entered! Due to it being new to the area, at least a year or so old, would explain why it's still so appealing and clean. Why can't all locations look this great? Lol. My husband and I specifically came to Popeyes to take advantage of his bonus points in his app he had recently just earned. Well... get this. The restaurant does not have the scanners installed to scan the app allowing customers to use their points. NONE in the Sacramento area do. Awesome job, Popeyes. Sure hope you get it together because you're going to lose a lot of business if you don't get those scanners installed ASAP. Since we were already here my husband ordered his usual meal, chicken tenders and popcorn shrimp. Food is always stellar, crisp and juicy tenders along with flavorful and crispy shrimp as well. Can't forget their Cajun fries too! Those are a must. I highly recommend to everyone not privy to Popeyes is to download the app and order from there!!! You will save a tremendous amount rather than paying the price in the actual restaurant. I kid you not, prices for a lot of stuff are nearly doubled."

Nash & Proper -Roseville

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (32)

"Nash & Proper in Roseville!I placed an order through their app during my lunch hour and ordered the Jumbo Wings with fries. Pick up time was earlier than estimated which was great! I was greeted by Marcus who handed me my order. I also had a chance to meet Derrick, GM. It was nice to chat with them for a bit. Nash & Proper is a Sacramento-area original. The meal came with 3 jumbo chicken wings and you can choose your level of heat as you place your order. The wings were huge! I included house made fries with it too. It had sprinkles of "red stuff" seasoning and I was afraid it would be spicy but it wasn't at all and was good. I really liked the crispness of the crinkle fries. I chose heat level naked for the wings which was zero spice. The wings had little seasoning or none at all. For those of us who don't do spicy I wish they'd add more flavor to the chicken even just adding a little salt to it for taste, otherwise, everything was good. The ranch helped add flavor.Nash & Proper is one of the five restaurants in Local Kitchens. 3.5 Stars at best.Review #2548"

Shinwari Market & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (19)

"I am afghan and i know what home food taste like. Let me tell you!!!! this place is the place you want to go if you want real taste of afghan food. We have Kabli palaw every Friday with Lamb shank under the rice. LORD it is soooo danm goood. The kabob wrapped in the bread. LORD JUESUS CHRIST. HEAVEN!!!My mom is jealous because we now go to the restaurant."

Nash & Proper | The Line

★★★★☆ 3.5 (8)

"This is the place to go for Nash and proper now we had a less than great experience at the food truck recently and the downtown location Doesn't seem to be keeping set hours anymore. Just had three sandwiches some of the best we've ever had from Nash and prop today, I do think they have dialed down the spice. The hot today tasted more like five years ago medium and I think I should upgrade it to the extra hot or clucking hot. Fries were better at The Line too.Tl; DR go up 1 level of spicy than you would normally order.Sadly they only have to go here nowhere to sit besides 1 table with umbrella."