Shakey Jake’s: A Cheerful Earful

There are times in life when all you want is to be left alone, to simply enter an establishment, purchase your foodstuffs and be on your way without fuss, without conversation and without complications that might interrupt your terribly important inner thoughts about what Dee from “What’s Happening” might be up to these days.  If that’s the kind of mood you’re in, then, by all means, stay away from Shakey Jake’s.

The garrulous proprietor of The ‘Shake (Since I don’t know his name, let’s just call him “Jake.”) is not one to let you walk in and out without engaging in some sort of verbal interchange.   Jake is a very nice man, one who seems to feel comfortable talking with just about anyone on just about any topic.  In my few visits, we’ve talked about philosophy, education, the geography of North America, the bathroom etiquette of pirates, public policy, and Neil Gaiman.

This is not to say that Jake doesn’t know how to make a sandwich, because he does.  While his choices are limited (ham, turkey, roast beef and sometimes tuna) his ingredients are quality and the conversation is top rate.  He also might just have the spiciest spicy mustard in town, so be warned.  If you’re in the greater Richmond Grove neighborhood and feel like a side of Nietzsche with your turkey, drop on in to see Jake.  If you’re lucky he might just show you his pirate pictures.

Shakey Jake’s Caffeine Express- 1515 R St, Sacramento

Food*** Ambeince* Service****