Quickly

2100 16th Street

Sacramento, CA

Bubble milk teas and a nice warm day is the perfect refreshing combination. Quicky’s offers a selection between milk teas, teas, slushies and snows. You might get a little lost with all of these options, but just remember that they are exactly what they sound like. Milk tea is tea containing milk, offering a creamy texture with whatever flavor you choose out of the many that they offer. The slushies are a chunkier texture just like your average slushi, but the snow is much smoother. Add some pearls or bobas for a fun and chewy tapioca experience. For the adventurous: try the popping boba and every bite will lead to a delightful explosion in your mouth and cool chills down your spine.

Doughbots

2226 10th Street

Sacramento, CA

Donuts seem to be the staple of American treats. Yes many people eat them for breakfast, but what is so great about them is they can be eaten any time of the day. Doughbots is a hole-in-the-wall with a unique variation. Vegans are in utopia with a good selection that ranges between lemon, vanilla and chai. Among the regular donuts lay some exotic choices such as dulce de leche and s’mores. The real treat is the maple bacon donut. Yes, you read that correctly – a donut with bacon. It is sweet and salty and it really does not get any better than that. This is the best way to start off the day.

Rick’s Dessert Diner

2322 K Street

Sacramento, CA

Rick’s has been open for almost 30 years and it seems to never get old. It carries a selection of classic cakes such as strawberry cake which is moist and sweet in a foolproof blend. The glaze is just right not overpowering the cake. Not only do they offer cake, but also pies, cheesecakes and ice cream. With the vintage-inspired murals of stars on the walls, Rick’s is a real experience. The 1950’s was over half a century ago, but walk in to Rick’s and you’ll be transported to another time.

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates

1801 L Street #60

Sacramento, CA

This small boutique in midtown is like a sweet escape into a space of delicacy. Ginger Elizabeth offers high-class chocolates, cakes and truffles. Chocolate being her specialty, Ginger Elizabeth’s is a perfect reflection of how chocolate can be aesthetically pleasing and superior in taste. The variation of macarons change flavors with the seasons which creates excitement when current flavors such as mango passion fruit jam are only available for a limited time. But the salty caramel macaron is always in style and pairs well with the Oaxacan Spicy Hot Chocolate for the ultimate delicacy. And for the summer days coming up, every Second Saturday Ginger Elizabeth’s will also be bringing back its very popular ice cream sundaes which are made out of different flavored ice cream abd locally grown fruits.

Devine Gelateria & Cafe

1221 19th Street

Sacramento, CA

It doesn’t take a genius to know that Italy isn’t anywhere near Sacramento, but Devine invites us to visit a little bit of Italy. You can go there for sandwiches or even cannolis, but what they’re known for is gelato. The array of colorful, cool gelato is impressive. It can be difficult to dicifer the difference between ice cream and gelato. When you take your first bite you notice that gelato is smoother than ice cream, and dare I say even better. Each flavor seems to be churned to perfection. The pistachio gelato is a classic flavor of traditional Italy and you know what they say, do as the Italians do.

Wendy Aguilar can be reached at [email protected]