| Best Breakfast:
Gold Miner Cafe |
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| We should just
print up "Best of Folsom" awards for the next several years
because in the 4 years of this annual campaign, nobody's
really even come close! Gold Miner is the de facto standard
among Folsom restaurants - family-owned, good food, great
customer service. What else can we say? |
426 E Bidwell
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Folsom, CA 95630
916-983-0609 |
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Best Coffee Bar:
Bella Bru |
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Not many 4-peat's in this annual campaign,
but Bella Bru has done it again in a very competitive
contest. What gives them the edge? The dog-friendly outdoor
dining area, and our favorite - the crayons and coloring
paper for the kids - so you can read your paper in the
morning! |
1115 E. Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-4003 |
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Best European Food:
Bidwell Street Bistro |
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Bidwell Street Bistro is probably
one of the best little-known secrets within the city. It's tucked
away in a small strip center in the Target parking lot, but it's
one of those places that's greatest when you pop in for a bowl
of soup and glass of wine. Just because it's French doesn't mean
it will cost an arm and a leg, either... a good-sized Caesar
salad only costs around $7.
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1004 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-7500 |
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Best Pizza:
Chicago Fire |
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Chicago Fire has been making a name
for itself since the day it came in to town... with it's
legendary deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, or our personal
favorite - the paper-thin wafer pizza, the food, and ambiance,
is incredible. An easy choice for a reasonably priced dinner! |
614 Sutter St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-1528 |
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Best Desserts:
Ettore’s |
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| Ettore's is one
of the best options in town for a special cake or pastry.
One of our netizens proclaimed that the birthday cake
Ettore's made was the hit of the party... it's no wonder
they've won for three years in a row! |
510 Natoma Station
Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-3920 |
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Best Sandwiches:
Beach Hut Deli |
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| Beach Hut has made a name for itself in
Folsom... this small, quaint little deli in a strip mall is
now one of the most popular places to get a big (and we mean
big) hero sandwich. Hang Ten over to Beach Hut and order a 'Surfin
Cow'... it's epic! |
411 Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-0900
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Best Chain Restaurant:
BJ's
Restaurant Brewery |
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| Chain restaurants get a bad rap. Nobody will
stick up for them, yet they are always packed because people
know what to expect. BJ's is kind of the anti-chain. You
don't see it all over the place, but the food's impressive.
Our nod goes to the Buffalo Pizza, coupled with a pizzookie
for dessert. Yummy! |
2730 East Bidwell Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 404-2000 |
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Best
Mexican Food:
Q' Bole |
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Q'Bole picks right up where it left
off last year, with 2 "Best of Folsom" awards in its 2 years of
service. It's hip, it's classy, it's delicious! Sit on the patio
and down a Corona or margarita as the sun sets. Go ahead...
we'll wait for you!
Honorable Mention:
Sol Azteca |
705 Gold Lake Drive # 200
Folsom, CA 95630
916-357-5242 |
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Best Lunch Spot:
La Bou |
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| Both La Bou locations are a great place to
meet up with a friend or co-worker. Our personal favorite is
the soup & 1/2 sandwich... the rolls are always fresh,
and the
soups are always piping hot. The patio on Folsom Boulevard
makes it a treat during a cool lunch hour... a big reason they won for 2005
and 2006! |
13385 Folsom Blvd # 900
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 608-2288 |
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Best American Food:
Zinfandel Grille |
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"Z-Grille", as they call
themselves, is a great place to get a different range of food -
it changes all year long. Stop by for a glass of vino, or bring
an entire group in to their banquet rooms - it's very quaint,
yet upscale. Just make sure you make a reservation, as it can fill
up fast, especially on weekends. |
705 Gold Lake Dr.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-3321 |
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Best Ice Cream:
Snook's |
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Snook's is
perhaps most well-known for its homemade candy, but it's
also a very big ice cream store. It's not uncommon to head
in to Snook's on a humble Tuesday afternoon and see a huge
lie for their ice cream. It's delicious, and always a
welcome sight on these hot Folsom summers!
Honorable Mention:
Tasty Time (Prairie City) |
731 Sutter Street
Folsom, CA 95630
(800) 95-SNOOK |
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| Best New
Business:
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant |
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| Bienvenidos a Folsom, La Fiesta!!! La Fiesta
was popular before they even opened their doors. Already a
very popular restaurant in neighboring cities, this place
was a very welcome sight to those tired of driving to Citrus
Heights for some decent mexican food. Come for the mariachi
music, stay for their tacos and free chips & salsa! |
1008 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-1370 |
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Best Chinese Food:
Fat's Asia Bistro & Dim Sum Bar |
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first-class, from floor to ceiling. But never mind the
restaurant itself - the food is awesome. Bring your clients
in and sample some dim sum, or go for some of their more
popular dishes, like the mango ginger chicken. This place
definitely does not disappoint. |
2585 Iron Point Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-1133 |
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Best Fresh Mex:
Chipotle |
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Chipotle, what can we say - they
make an awesome burrito. The menu is amazingly simple, yet the
food is amazingly good, and a very attractive price, we might
add. Chipotle is always a great choice for lunch or dinner!
Honorable Mention: Rubio's,
Baja Fresh |
1001 E. Bidwell
Folsom, CA 95630
916-983-9374 |
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Best Cultural Cuisine:
Kabob
House |
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Though it's a newcomer to the Best
of Folsom, Kabob House has been serving up some great Greek food
since 1983. Get a little crazy and try out some food you can't
pronounce - like spanakopita, tyropita, or tzatziki! Yes, it's
quite a mouthful! (Literally!) |
648 E Bidwell St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-6619 |
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Best Sushi:
Aloha Sushi |
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| Aloha Sushi is
relatively new to Folsom, but it already has quite a
following. One avid Aloha customer raves about the Red Miso
Garlic Scampi, as well as the "Super Rainbow" roll! It's
worth checking out for any sushi aficionado! |
2791 E. Bidwell St. #700
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-3777 |
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Best Burgers: Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks |
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Folsom has been really lacking in
the burger department for a few years until Islands came to
town. They know how to make a mean burger, big enough for
two! Along with the fun atmosphere of the surfer-dude vibe
it's got going on, Islands is always an excellent choice for
a thick, juicy burger. |
2455 Iron Point Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-4092 |
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Best French Fries:
Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks |
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| Do you love french fries? You better, if you
plan on finishing up an order of Island's french fries. It's
freaking HUGE! You'll get a mountain of fries, seasoned to
perfection. Once you get over the shock of it's size, dig
in. It's heaven for those who love the spud with a passion.
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2455 Iron Point Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 983-4092 |
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Best Fast Food:
Wendy's |
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| Dave Thomas would be proud of Wendy's
legacy. The food is always very tasty, but Wendy's is great
because is provides so many options, like side salads, meaty
chili, and baked potatoes. Fast food doesn't have to be
unhealthy... Wendy's is proof that there are great options! |
2505 Iron Point Road
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 984-8554 |
