WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Tucked away in what is considered the Bridge District, at 630 3^rd Street in West Sacramento is a quaint little café called Tree House Café. Located on the corner of 3^rd and G Streets sits a little dark brown house with an incredible story. In 1939 between the two bridges sat 5 mansions. In one of those mansions lived a very racist judge. A young couple Bonifacio Ulatan and his wife were of different nationalities. They had bought a house not far from the judge’s mansion. The judge would not allow a couple of mixed race live near him and forced them out of their home.

When the judge passed away the couple moved into their home. Mr. Ulatan planted many fruit trees that still thrive today. The young couple had a daughter named Monica. Monica grew up in the quaint little house and she is the person that current owner, Fro Davis, bought the house from. She sold him the property with the condition that the history of the property be preserved and honored. That is exactly what Fro is doing.

“It is my mission to honor the history of this place,” said Fro Davis. “We are not a coffee house with food, we are a great café with killer coffee,” he said. In addition to your favorite latte flavors, they offer a unique food menu that includes something for everyone, including vegan, keto and gluten free items.

“We try to cater to people’s allergies,” said Manager Sydney Ledesma. Menu prices range from around $6 - $14 with about 20 items on the menu, plus specials that change regularly. Once you receive your order in this kind of walk through style business, you can take your meal, coffee, beer, wine, or variety of other drinks outside to sit at one of the family and pet friendly tables that are located in the side and backyard.

Throughout the property you will see luscious fruit trees, as well as a thriving garden, that provide the chef with the fruits, vegetables and herbs that are used to create the fresh and creative menu items made by the very talented Chef E.B. Business hours are 8 – 4 on weekends and 7 – 4 on weekdays, but they book for after-hour events and catering is available.

Regular customer Emma Fullenwider noted, “I have held two events here and there was always exactly the right amount of food and it was very impressive.” The Tree House is in the process of establishing its liquor license and have plans to have an outside kitchen and bar in the future. This business and all of the employees are passionate about being “all about their community.”

This is by far one of the best tucked away businesses in West Sacramento. Be sure to say hi to Smokey the cat when you stop by. You will undoubtedly be a return customer, whether to enjoy a business lunch or relax on personal time.

Editor’s note: Tucked Away in West Sacramento is a recurring segment in the News-Ledger that is designed to highlight businesses throughout West Sacramento that are interesting, fun, and unique and that are tucked away or easily missed.

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