Guidebook for Folsom

Zen Hoster
Zen Hoster
Guidebook for Folsom

Food Scene

The best of the best in Folsom!
Made-to-order Poke Bowls!! One of our favorite places for a consistently fresh healthy meal.
Fishology
2784 E Bidwell St
Made-to-order Poke Bowls!! One of our favorite places for a consistently fresh healthy meal.
Coffee, Tea, Bakery, Breakfast & Lunch! Indoor & Outdoor seating. Go for a walk along the river after your meal and/or around the Sutter Street shops. Walking distance from both my rentals. Local's favorite!
20 locals recommend
Karen's Bakery
705 Gold Lake Dr
20 locals recommend
Coffee, Tea, Bakery, Breakfast & Lunch! Indoor & Outdoor seating. Go for a walk along the river after your meal and/or around the Sutter Street shops. Walking distance from both my rentals. Local's favorite!
5 min drive. Fantastic coffee + breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Gets busy!
Coffee Republic
6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd
5 min drive. Fantastic coffee + breakfast and lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Gets busy!
Locals favorite. Walking distance from both my rentals!
6 locals recommend
Pizzeria Classico
702 Sutter St
6 locals recommend
Locals favorite. Walking distance from both my rentals!
Less than 4 miles away. Solid Greek food. Great to walk around before or after.
6 locals recommend
Petra Greek
230 Palladio Pkwy
6 locals recommend
Less than 4 miles away. Solid Greek food. Great to walk around before or after.
Only THREE of these currently exist and one of them is here! Great food, wine and of course coffee.
The Kitchen at Barnes & Noble
280 Palladio Pkwy
Only THREE of these currently exist and one of them is here! Great food, wine and of course coffee.
Voted one of the best doughnut shops in California! Just a little over a block away!
B J Cinnamon
402 E Bidwell St
Voted one of the best doughnut shops in California! Just a little over a block away!
Solid very casual, mainstream type Mexican food with great endless salsa bar, fast service, good portions and reasonably priced. Breakfast available all day. Large patio for outdoor dining. Happy Hour 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Just one mile away from both our rentals!
La Fiesta Taqueria | Folsom
1008 E Bidwell St
Solid very casual, mainstream type Mexican food with great endless salsa bar, fast service, good portions and reasonably priced. Breakfast available all day. Large patio for outdoor dining. Happy Hour 3-5pm Mon-Fri. Just one mile away from both our rentals!
The name says it all! Healthy foods, juices & (great) smoothies earthy ambiance, cool swing chairs for Instagram photo op ; )
Vibe Health Bar
2770 E Bidwell St
The name says it all! Healthy foods, juices & (great) smoothies earthy ambiance, cool swing chairs for Instagram photo op ; )
Although a chain, this place is very good! Open late, vast menu, TWO happy hours Mon-Fri 3-6pm & 9pm-Close Sun-Thur (bar & patio only). Large restaurant with lovely outdoor seating and firepit. I am a member here and get a 10% discount on take-out/delivery, message me for the code!
8 locals recommend
Lazy Dog | Restaurant & Bar
300 Palladio Pkwy
8 locals recommend
Although a chain, this place is very good! Open late, vast menu, TWO happy hours Mon-Fri 3-6pm & 9pm-Close Sun-Thur (bar & patio only). Large restaurant with lovely outdoor seating and firepit. I am a member here and get a 10% discount on take-out/delivery, message me for the code!
For many years this was the only Vietnamese restaurant in town until recently. It is consistently good with a large menu and great prices. One of our go-to places for sure. They also have Chinese food as well. Walking distance from both my rentals.
6 locals recommend
Pho ABC
602 E Bidwell St
6 locals recommend
For many years this was the only Vietnamese restaurant in town until recently. It is consistently good with a large menu and great prices. One of our go-to places for sure. They also have Chinese food as well. Walking distance from both my rentals.
Love Italian? This is THE place to go in town. 3 miles away!
7 locals recommend
Visconti's Ristorante
2700 E Bidwell St
7 locals recommend
Love Italian? This is THE place to go in town. 3 miles away!
Not your average taco spot + full bar. Just GO and see why ; ) Less than 10 min drive!
18 locals recommend
Mas Taco Bar
450 Palladio Pkwy
18 locals recommend
Not your average taco spot + full bar. Just GO and see why ; ) Less than 10 min drive!
Not only amazing coffee, but offers pour over and more unique selections such as rose vanilla latte and london fog. Our FAVORITE coffee shop in town. Do yourself a favor and order for here, not to go. You will want to stay awhile. Only 10 min walk!
World Traveler Coffee Roasters
603 E Bidwell St
Not only amazing coffee, but offers pour over and more unique selections such as rose vanilla latte and london fog. Our FAVORITE coffee shop in town. Do yourself a favor and order for here, not to go. You will want to stay awhile. Only 10 min walk!
Sports Bar with EXCELLENT food! Our favorite place for pizza and only 1.5 miles away from our rentals.
Corner Tavern and Grill
700 Glenn Dr
Sports Bar with EXCELLENT food! Our favorite place for pizza and only 1.5 miles away from our rentals.
Healthy juices, acai bowls & smoothies. Vegan friendly! Only 1.2 miles from our rentals.
Nekter Juice Bar
900 E Bidwell St
Healthy juices, acai bowls & smoothies. Vegan friendly! Only 1.2 miles from our rentals.
Our favorite Thai spot in Folsom. Order the Massaman Curry! 6 min walk from our rentals.
The River Thai Cuisine
424 E Bidwell St
Our favorite Thai spot in Folsom. Order the Massaman Curry! 6 min walk from our rentals.
Upscale Asian, delicious food. Only 10 minute drive from our rentals.
8 locals recommend
Fat's Asia Bistro, Folsom
2585 Iron Point Rd
8 locals recommend
Upscale Asian, delicious food. Only 10 minute drive from our rentals.
Locals favorite, seafood dining experience + vegan menu & drinks and only 15 minute walk from both our rentals!
10 locals recommend
Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
824 Sutter Street
10 locals recommend
Locals favorite, seafood dining experience + vegan menu & drinks and only 15 minute walk from both our rentals!
Only one mile from both our rentals! Mainstream style Chinese food. On the pricier side, but definitely better quality and taste. Deemed the "best Chinese food in Folsom."
6 locals recommend
Folsom Aquatic Center
1200 Riley St
6 locals recommend
Only one mile from both our rentals! Mainstream style Chinese food. On the pricier side, but definitely better quality and taste. Deemed the "best Chinese food in Folsom."
One block away from both of our rentals! Authentic Mexican restaurant, bakery & market with full bar! Serves breakfast 8am-12pm. Amazing margaritas! Happy Hour 3-6pm.
Brissa & Co.
409 Natoma St
One block away from both of our rentals! Authentic Mexican restaurant, bakery & market with full bar! Serves breakfast 8am-12pm. Amazing margaritas! Happy Hour 3-6pm.
If you're needing a fast-food Mexican drive-thru early in the morning for breakfast burritos (served all day) or late at night munchies for 1:30am super nachos this is the spot. Only 15 minute walk from both our rentals!
Adarberto's Mexican Food
706 East Bidwell Street
If you're needing a fast-food Mexican drive-thru early in the morning for breakfast burritos (served all day) or late at night munchies for 1:30am super nachos this is the spot. Only 15 minute walk from both our rentals!
If you are from out of state, have never been here or neither and just love some In-N-Out you're in luck.. there is one only 4 miles away from both our rentals! Open late until 1am. My favorite is a double double animal style with chopped chiles. You're welcome!
In-N-Out Burger
225 Placerville Rd
If you are from out of state, have never been here or neither and just love some In-N-Out you're in luck.. there is one only 4 miles away from both our rentals! Open late until 1am. My favorite is a double double animal style with chopped chiles. You're welcome!
Quick, quality meal. Fresh ingredients. Beer & wine available. Short drive from both rentals.
41 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Eats
4730 Natomas Boulevard
41 locals recommend
Quick, quality meal. Fresh ingredients. Beer & wine available. Short drive from both rentals.
Our family's favorite Mexican spot in Folsom! Beautiful ambianceand, friendly staff & fantastic Happy Hour 3-6pm DAILY - we love the Blackberry Margarita (all their margaritas are made skinny). Only 3 miles from both our rentals!
Zócalo Folsom
2739 East Bidwell Street
Our family's favorite Mexican spot in Folsom! Beautiful ambianceand, friendly staff & fantastic Happy Hour 3-6pm DAILY - we love the Blackberry Margarita (all their margaritas are made skinny). Only 3 miles from both our rentals!
Great selection of bagels! Less than 10 minute drive from both of our rentals.
Noah's NY Bagels
7423 Fair Oaks Blvd
Great selection of bagels! Less than 10 minute drive from both of our rentals.
Great breakfast & lunch spot with very fun drinks! Brunch seven days a week and over 30 different flavors of mimosas 🥂 Less than 4 miles from my rentals.
Friends With Benedicts Mimosa House
2201 Francisco Dr
Great breakfast & lunch spot with very fun drinks! Brunch seven days a week and over 30 different flavors of mimosas 🥂 Less than 4 miles from my rentals.
Authentic quick & casual style Vietnamese sandwiches, soup, boba, eggrolls and much more. Less than 1 mile from both our rentals.
Huong Lan Sandwiches
811 Wales Drive
Authentic quick & casual style Vietnamese sandwiches, soup, boba, eggrolls and much more. Less than 1 mile from both our rentals.
UKRAINIAN OWNED: Gorgeous European style cafe with crepes, pastries, quiche, desserts and more. Definitely dine in and stay awhile. Less than 10 minute drive from both my rentals!
Chant’el Cafe
1750 Prairie City Road
UKRAINIAN OWNED: Gorgeous European style cafe with crepes, pastries, quiche, desserts and more. Definitely dine in and stay awhile. Less than 10 minute drive from both my rentals!
Just outside of Folsom and only a 15 minute drive from both my rentals. This is the place to go for an excellent fine dining meal without trekking all the way to Sacramento.
17 locals recommend
Hawks
5530 Douglas Blvd
17 locals recommend
Just outside of Folsom and only a 15 minute drive from both my rentals. This is the place to go for an excellent fine dining meal without trekking all the way to Sacramento.
KFC!! Korean Fried Chicken - less than 4 miles away.
Ttobongee (또봉이) Chicken @Folsom
2791 East Bidwell Street
KFC!! Korean Fried Chicken - less than 4 miles away.
GREAT Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6. Wed Night Trivia. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. BOGO Shooter Thursdays 6-10 and more! 1 mile from my rentals!
University of Beer - Folsom
1009 East Bidwell Street
GREAT Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6. Wed Night Trivia. Kids Eat Free Tuesdays. BOGO Shooter Thursdays 6-10 and more! 1 mile from my rentals!
This is a MUST when you are in town. I'd be so bold as to say it might be some of the best baked bread you've ever had in your life! Walking distance from both of my rentals.
Faria Bakery Folsom
604 Sutter Street
This is a MUST when you are in town. I'd be so bold as to say it might be some of the best baked bread you've ever had in your life! Walking distance from both of my rentals.
Tao‘s HotPot & Shabu
Order the Veggie Sampler! .8 mile from both our Folsom rentals!
Zest Mediterranean Cuisine
Order the Veggie Sampler! .8 mile from both our Folsom rentals!

Essentials

1.1 miles. Could walk, definitely bike!
6 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
850 E Bidwell St
6 locals recommend
1.1 miles. Could walk, definitely bike!
Because everyone loves Target : ) Only 1.2 miles away!
Target
430 Blue Ravine Rd
Because everyone loves Target : ) Only 1.2 miles away!
The BEST gym, it's a health resort really, in town! Yoga, pilates, cycle, barre, state-of-the-art everything. $35 day pass or free with any spa/salon service. A place you can literally spend the whole day. Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) cafe with bar.
Life Time Athletic Folsom
110 Healthy Wy
The BEST gym, it's a health resort really, in town! Yoga, pilates, cycle, barre, state-of-the-art everything. $35 day pass or free with any spa/salon service. A place you can literally spend the whole day. Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) cafe with bar.
The BEST yoga studio in town! 40 days for $39 intro. Many classes offered throughout the day and wide variety of teachers/styles being offered. You will not be disappointed.
Leap Yoga
1725 Iron Point Rd
The BEST yoga studio in town! 40 days for $39 intro. Many classes offered throughout the day and wide variety of teachers/styles being offered. You will not be disappointed.
Wholesome Organic Foods closer than Whole Foods without the Whole Foods price tags.
Sprouts Farmers Market
905 E Bidwell St
Wholesome Organic Foods closer than Whole Foods without the Whole Foods price tags.
Surprisingly great selection of Organic, Gluten-Free & Vegan foods at bargain prices! It's a fun treasure hunt and definitely one of our favorite grocers.
6 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
671 E Bidwell St
6 locals recommend
Surprisingly great selection of Organic, Gluten-Free & Vegan foods at bargain prices! It's a fun treasure hunt and definitely one of our favorite grocers.
Although this is not our favorite grocery store, it is the only one in the area that stays open late until 2am.
6 locals recommend
Safeway
2207 Francisco Dr
6 locals recommend
Although this is not our favorite grocery store, it is the only one in the area that stays open late until 2am.
Marshalls, Ross, World Market, Bath & Body Works, Chik-fil-A & more! Less than 5 miles from both rentals.
Broadstone Plaza
2791 E Bidwell St
Marshalls, Ross, World Market, Bath & Body Works, Chik-fil-A & more! Less than 5 miles from both rentals.
Eco-shop & refillery
Earth + Plant
Eco-shop & refillery

Shopping

Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, H & M, Victoria's Secret, Nordstrom Rack, 2 Movie Theaters, Restaurants & Desserts. Live music concerts Wednesday nights in the summer. Driving/Uber distance. Less than 4 miles away.
9 locals recommend
Palladio Parkway
Palladio Parkway
9 locals recommend
Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, H & M, Victoria's Secret, Nordstrom Rack, 2 Movie Theaters, Restaurants & Desserts. Live music concerts Wednesday nights in the summer. Driving/Uber distance. Less than 4 miles away.
Saturdays 8am-1pm year-round. If you are staying in one of my rentals on a weekend this is a MUST : )
Farmers Market - Folsom Station Plaza
915 Sutter St
Saturdays 8am-1pm year-round. If you are staying in one of my rentals on a weekend this is a MUST : )
Sutter St has several little shops in addition to restaurants. It's a great way to spent the afternoon and is only 3 blocks away from us in Historic Folsom.
9 locals recommend
Sutter Street
Sutter Street
9 locals recommend
Sutter St has several little shops in addition to restaurants. It's a great way to spent the afternoon and is only 3 blocks away from us in Historic Folsom.

Drinks & Nightlife

There are 2 Gekkeikan factories.. one in Japan and one in Folsom! Tastings are free! 1.7 miles away.
Gekkeikan Sake USA
1136 Sibley Street
There are 2 Gekkeikan factories.. one in Japan and one in Folsom! Tastings are free! 1.7 miles away.
Chill spacious atmosphere. Great food, corn hole & bocce ball. Very short drive or better yet - bike there!
8 locals recommend
Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten
13407 Folsom Blvd
8 locals recommend
Chill spacious atmosphere. Great food, corn hole & bocce ball. Very short drive or better yet - bike there!
Walking distance!
Red Bus Brewing Company
802 Reading St
Walking distance!
If you are looking for a more elegant quiet setting this is the place. Wine flights and light bites. Food is not amazing but certainly not bad. Get the $45 special for two: 3 appetizers, a dessert and 2 glasses of wine. The often have live music.
8 locals recommend
Citizen Vine Folsom
609 Sutter St
8 locals recommend
If you are looking for a more elegant quiet setting this is the place. Wine flights and light bites. Food is not amazing but certainly not bad. Get the $45 special for two: 3 appetizers, a dessert and 2 glasses of wine. The often have live music.
A very large full sports bar inside of the bowling alley. Open late and serves food. Pool tables, darts, and even a casino with blackjack and poker. Very close! Definitely walking distance.
FLB Entertainment Center
511 E Bidwell St
A very large full sports bar inside of the bowling alley. Open late and serves food. Pool tables, darts, and even a casino with blackjack and poker. Very close! Definitely walking distance.
Best wine tasting experience in town! Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. Less than 20 minute walk from both our rentals!
Willamette Wineworks
824 Sutter St
Best wine tasting experience in town! Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. Less than 20 minute walk from both our rentals!
Locals favorite open until 1:30am every night. Typically a younger crowd most nights, strong reasonably-priced drinks and frosé! Less than 20 minute walk from our rental or look for a golf cart "FREE SHUTTLE" roaming around the neighborhood to give you a lift.
City Slickers
705 Gold Lake Drive
Locals favorite open until 1:30am every night. Typically a younger crowd most nights, strong reasonably-priced drinks and frosé! Less than 20 minute walk from our rental or look for a golf cart "FREE SHUTTLE" roaming around the neighborhood to give you a lift.

Getting Around

Folsom is an ery bike-friendly city with several miles of bike trails! 7 min drive.
Folsom Bike
7610 Folsom-Auburn Rd
Folsom is an ery bike-friendly city with several miles of bike trails! 7 min drive.
With more than 95 scenic trail miles, Folsom is an ideal place for any cyclist or runner to visit! Multiple access point just a few blocks from both my rentals 🏃🏼‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️
11 locals recommend
Johnny Cash Trail
200 Stafford St
11 locals recommend
With more than 95 scenic trail miles, Folsom is an ideal place for any cyclist or runner to visit! Multiple access point just a few blocks from both my rentals 🏃🏼‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️

Entertainment & Activities

Our favorite movie theater in town. Full bar, full service. Food is great! $5 Tuesdays and $8 unlimited popcorn every day.
6 locals recommend
Palladio Luxe Cinema
400 Palladio Pkwy
6 locals recommend
Our favorite movie theater in town. Full bar, full service. Food is great! $5 Tuesdays and $8 unlimited popcorn every day.
A fantastic place to catch an intimate production by our very fine locals of all ages. Walking distance and won't break the bank. Highly recommend!
10 locals recommend
Sutter Street Theatre
717 Sutter St
10 locals recommend
A fantastic place to catch an intimate production by our very fine locals of all ages. Walking distance and won't break the bank. Highly recommend!

Desserts

THE place to go for desserts. The owner/pastry chef was featured on Cake Wars and Food Network's Guilty Pleasures. They even have a crepe happy hour!
Julian's Patisserie and Cafe
6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd
THE place to go for desserts. The owner/pastry chef was featured on Cake Wars and Food Network's Guilty Pleasures. They even have a crepe happy hour!
Just a short walk from both our rentals. A local's favorite since 1963 with 3 generations of candy makers produced freshly in house.
6 locals recommend
Snooks Candies and Chocolate Factory
731 Sutter St
6 locals recommend
Just a short walk from both our rentals. A local's favorite since 1963 with 3 generations of candy makers produced freshly in house.
Korean-Style Desserts! Walking distance from rental.
Junni Desserts
711 East Bidwell Street
Korean-Style Desserts! Walking distance from rental.
A unique and delicious dessert featuring doughnut-like, freshly baked Hungarian pastries fill with soft serve ice cream. Delicious coffee too! < 15 minute walk from our rental to Folsom's beloved Sutter Street.
Sweet Dozen Cones
807 Sutter Street
A unique and delicious dessert featuring doughnut-like, freshly baked Hungarian pastries fill with soft serve ice cream. Delicious coffee too! < 15 minute walk from our rental to Folsom's beloved Sutter Street.
Locals favorite since 1945! Delcious homemade ice cream just don't be surprised if there is a long line. 4 minute drive from both my rentals!
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
1011 East Bidwell Street
Locals favorite since 1945! Delcious homemade ice cream just don't be surprised if there is a long line. 4 minute drive from both my rentals!
If you love gelato you will definitely want to stop by here! Less than 4 miles away from m rentals.
Cia di Gelateria
2784 East Bidwell Street
If you love gelato you will definitely want to stop by here! Less than 4 miles away from m rentals.