Sacramento nightlife has a way of persuading people to go to the same few spots every weekend where “everybody knows they’re name,” and the Limelight is no exception.

Located just a short drive from Sacramento State on J St. and Alhambra, the Limelight is a great place to unwind after a long day of work or school. With a big screen TV, a couple pool tables and plenty of places to sit, the Limelight has something for everyone and every mood. On a Friday or Saturday the bar is so crowded it can take a few minutes just to get in the door. But once inside, one of the bartenders will pour you a long cool glass of the best on tap, Sacramento Brewing Company’s Red Ale, or fix something a little more exciting like a Midori Sour. Either way, you can’t beat the prices.

However, it’s not the drinks, the music, or even the atmosphere that has kept me going back, it?s the people I’ve met there. Really, where do college students go to meet people other than class? And I’m not talking about the drunken one-night-stand thing (although that probably works to), but people to actually have a nice conversation with. Every time I have been to the Limelight I have met amazing people who are eager to make new friends and have a good time. The variety of wardrobe ranges from flashy divas to down-to-earth darlings, and it all works.

For those of you who want to fill up after “tying one on” the night before, the Limelight offers some of the best breakfast dishes in town according to customer, Melissa Johnson. “The eggs benedict is phenomenal and unlike other places downtown. On a Saturday you don’t have to wait for a table, you may have to wait for a server, but there are plenty of places to sit,” she said.

So for those of you who are looking to meet, eat or just treat yourself to a good time, the Limelight is a great place for everyone.