Black Bear Diner Chico

Old school diner with close enough old school prices…read more If you're looking for a spot with that old timey feel and cuisine, this is the place for you. Prices are generally low. The vibe is... where you take your dad and mom for breakfast. The service is great. All the servers are seasoned and nice.

The food we had was actually good. Tasty and everyone left full. Standard breakfast prices of about…read more$15-20/pp. The downside was that we had an allergy at our table. When we were asking if certain things would be safe, the waitress responded "it's not my job to know that, I just serve the food." Our flabbers were ghasted. I wouldn't recommend going if you have allergies or sensitivities with servers who have such flippant attitudes and a blatant unwillingness to actually perform customer service.

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Morning Thunder Cafe

4.2(455 reviews)

1.9 mi

Gluten free waffles AND pancakes that are actually amazing? I almost cried. Not ashamed…read more The place is adorable but gets packed on weekends, so bring patience and arrive hungry, portions are huge, food comes out hot, and you will absolutely clean your plate. Best part? My gluten-eating family who could have gone ANYWHERE also loved their meals. No pity plates. Everyone won. Our college student requests this place every single time we visit which tells you everything you need to know. They don't have a car, so we are essentially their personal Uber and we are okay with it as long as we end up here. A rare and beautiful thing.

We were in town to bury my father in law, a lifetime Greenville resident. Thinking it would be a…read morenice break, we took our mother in law out to breakfast. We asked for a table outside because she can't hear well, and the cafe was bustling and loud. The staff seated us, but had to move tables around outside. The hostess and a "regular" of the cafe said things like "this is what we do in a tourist economy." "We have to accommodate the tourists." As if we were a bother and they were bending over backward to accommodate us. Because my mother in law was there, and she is emotionally raw right now, I avoided conflict. So I'll say now, what I wanted to say to those snarky, rude employees Thursday: My husband's family has had a plot in the Taylorsville cemetery for longer than those two ladies been alive -- combined. His grandmother had 2 restaurants in Greenville. His mother is a fixture in the community, living through the Dixie fire and coming back to rebuild her life. Now she'll bury her husband there. My sister and brother in law worked in public service in Quincy for decades. We aren't tourists. And even if we were, you were incredibly unwelcoming. You made a sad day worse. The food was fine.

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Jack's Family Restaurant

4.4(59 reviews)

1.9 mi

We finally went to Jack's earlier in this year and it immediately became a go-too place for…read morebreakfast. Each time we have gone, prices have been reasonable, portions good, service excellent, and the food great. It's an old mid-century diner (looks like an old Sambo's to me, similar to, but different from the classic Denny's buildings of that area) so has a great diner ambience. Service is friendly and very attentive. Chicken fried steak, huevos rancheros, and buttermilk pancakes are excellent (5 stars). Corned beef hash of very good (4 stars). They also offer a side of one pancake with some dishes instead of toast, and I really like that. Very few places still do that and they get extra points for that option. Chicken fried steak has a nice crispy coating and is nicely cooked. The buttermilk pancakes are particularly excellent. Not too big, nicely toasty on the outside, light on the inside.

Jacks has been around since I can recall! People drive by and think it's a shabby diner but in face…read moreit's a clean wonderful hometown establishment that deserves to shine! My honeys favorite thing is the pancakes with blackberry syrup in fact he always buys a cup to go because it's so hard to find (can't find it anywhere!! Accept Knotts Berry Farms) Recently took mom to lunch and we all ordered specials! Prices are amazing and they have a seniors menu and kids menu! Western burger - perfectly cooks the bacon was delicious and really the perfect amount of BBQ sauce! I was excited it had lettuce and tomato too. Came with a side salad and cup of chili and let me tell you! The chili is fire! Served super hot so don't burn your mouth but it is delicious. 12.99 Mom got the jacks classic burger on the senior menu and it came with a drink and fries or salad. She went with fries and added a cup of chili as well. The fries were perfect and absolutely wonderful when dipped in the chili! Didn't even need ketchup! Burger was well done as requested and a nice size - she got some mustard but didn't even add ketchup. 13 bucks I think! Honey had the three pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns and got bacon instead of sausage. Pancakes were perfect and he of course got the blackberry syrup which has just a simple wonderful flavor! If you are sitting with someone that has some chili grab a spoonful or two and add it to the hash brown and egg! Super tasty! 12.99 Great service both the waitress and manager were awesome and super attentive! Good conversation and smiles! The booths are comfortable and it's nice and warm which makes it nice when you are with people who always tend to be cold!! I fully support this place and love that they are still in business and have special hours! They aren't open late anymore and that's fine with me! Stop in and support locally owned long term businesses they deserve your support and are cheaper than a fast food meal!

Giant Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs & Hash Browns

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Nobby's

4.4(612 reviews)

1.5 mi

I love this burger. The cheese skirt is such a cool addition if you're a cheese lover. The location…read moreis super easy to each and they have a nice patio.

Fresh and yummy! It was great to see all the take out orders and have the inside to ourselves! It…read morewas a beautiful night and 4 parties were on the patio so you know that they do good business! Sauces on point Fries perfect and so tasty Fried pickles are still my favorite around! Mushroom burger with jack and grilled onions was perfect! Nobby burger with cheese skirt was on point! The buns are fresh and not too big! Burgers are juicy and cooked perfectly and the presentation! Yes we will be coming back!!

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This is my burger and it was delicious!!-

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Mom's Restaurant

4.0(882 reviews)

2.1 mi

Saturday morning breakfast at Mom's is a little chaotic walking in, but worth every minute of the…read morewait. The restaurant is super cute, the breakfast food came out hot and fast which was a problem, because I made the rookie mistake of bringing my college student. That plate was gone before I could say "how's school going." I ate my breakfast at a carefully guarded, leisurely pace from the far side of the table like a lioness protecting her kill. No heartburn. No regrets. Service was great, food was delicious, vibes were immaculate.

First time here. We were in town on a Sunday morning very early for a 9 am graduation and arrived…read moreearly enough to get some breakfast with a friend. Cute spot with booths all over and a friendly staff. We were greeted and seated right away. I ordered the breakfast sandwich which is on a croissant with smoked bacon strips, avocado, mixed greens, bacon jam and two eggs. Instead of the potatoes, I got fruit for an additional $3.49. The sandwich was ok and I usually like bacon jam but I didn't like how sweet it was on this. The fruit was a sliver of orange, a very soft and super thin sliver of flavorless watermelon, a few slices of strawberries, a handful of blueberries and a ton of thin sliced apple. It wasn't great and I gave the apples away. I would have preferred just berries and for the additional cost, it would have been worth it. Randy ordered The (Not So) Standard Benedict and said it was only ok. He didn't like the super soft potatoes that came with it so he didn't eat many of them. His very thin slice of watermelon on his plate was also soft and flavorless. Our friend ordered the French toast and said it was good. I don't think we'd go back but we really appreciated the attentive server we had.

Interior front room @ Mom's Restaurant.

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The Roost Cafe

4.0(295 reviews)

1.8 mi

We were super hungry after farmers market so we cruised for breakfast. A competitor was more…read morecrowded so my daughter said lemme introduce you to a new one. She drove to The Roost Cafe. I scoured the menu and was excited to find so many hash choices. I was moved by the Irish Burrito, but ordered Linda's omelette; while my daughter went with the eggs Benedict. In a town that takes its breakfast seriously, and where I've probably worked my way through more menus and reviews than I should admit, this one quietly climbed right to the top of my list. My omelette was exactly what you want when you order one. Fluffy without being dry, full of flavor without trying too hard, and cooked like someone in the kitchen actually cares about eggs. The ingredients were balanced and fresh, not just thrown together as filler. The hollandaise sauce was original, I couldn't find a lemon, cheese or any other overwhelming base, it stood out. The hash was perfect. My daughter's eggs Benedict looked like a postcard version of what that dish should be. Perfectly poached eggs, rich hollandaise that didn't feel heavy, and ham that actually tasted like ham instead of just salt delivery. One of those plates where you steal a bite "just to try it" and immediately understand the decision. The real surprise for me was the potato pancake I picked instead of the usual hashbrowns. Light, airy inside, crispy outside, and seasoned just right. Honestly one of the better breakfast potatoes I've had anywhere. If potatoes had a hall of fame, this one would at least get a nomination. The place itself has a warm, comfortable feel. Wood tones, rooster themes everywhere, a relaxed local energy where people look like regulars and first-timers feel welcome anyway. Service was friendly and efficient without feeling rushed. In a city full of strong breakfast spots, this might actually be my current favorite. That's not something I say lightly.

Ok how hard is it to cook eggs over medium - cooked whites but still have egg yolk ??? I asked for…read moremy eyes not to brown-

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CJ's Last Chance Diner

4.2(81 reviews)

7.3 mi

Cool little place! Had lunch here with a colleague. Place was decked out with Christmas decor! We…read moreordered the cowboy burger and the pulled pork! It's was delicious! Can beat the price of $7.99 for burgers and meal with soda and fries for $11.99! Love this place. Highly recommended!

CJ's is worth stopping in! Love the vibe in this place and always cheery staff! Reading the signs…read moreand one fun thing is look for the pic of the rabbit! Every time we go it's delicious and we can say whatever you try will be yummy! Pastrami was my go to but I've been trying to stray from my standards and explore menus - pulled pork is delicious! The wraps are wonderful and man gotta always love the sweet potato fries!

Lunch @ CJ'S!

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The Banshee

4.2(877 reviews)

2.1 mi

The food, the service, the vibes of this establishment was best! My wifes' burger/fries was top…read morenotch! My Pho, been to Vietnam twice, took me back there...1st time there - not the last! 5 stars!

I really liked this place. We were visiting Chico, and seeing what yelp had to say, and the…read morepub-plus-Magners-on-tap-plus-fun-looking-sandwiches made it a winner. We had kids with us, so we got there an hour before it became 21+. Everyone was friendly, the food came pretty quick relative to how hopping it was. We ordered: Pho-rench dip (w/fries)--I think this was a DDD sandwich, so it's not some hidden gem, but it was super tasty. You cannot go wrong. The slight lime-iness of the dipping broth really kicked it into turbo. Also, we all likes the steak fries--a note on that later. Chicken Cheese Steak (w/fries)--my wife loved it. I tried a bite, and it was great--a little mushroom-forward, but we like that. Mac and Cheese--do not be fooled by the slightly smaller bowl, it is very filling. My son can eat his birth weight in pasta, and he had to tap out! I tried a bite--it was creamy (not grainy at all), and was just the right amount of salty and cheese-funky. Grilled cheese and tomato soup (w/fries)--perhaps the least successful for my family, but only because my daughter prefers a smoky/spicy tomato soup, and this was more on the sweet side. The griled cheese was of the "crispy cheese on the outside" ilk, which my daughter thought was really good. So, totally would go again. IMPORTANT NOTE (to people traveling through Chico, or who don't want to take leftovers)--the sandwiches are pretty big, and the add-on fry order is also sizeable. If we were going again tomorrow, we would either order 1 fry instead of 3. Or split a sandwich. Very very good pub.

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Bahn Mi style pork taco. I highly recommend!

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Fresh Twisted Cafe

4.4(627 reviews)

5.1 mi

This is easily one of Chico's most pleasantly surprising spots. From the outside, tucked beside a…read moregas station, it doesn't hint at how fresh and flavorful the food truly is. But step inside and you'll find an impressive variety of wraps, smoothies, juices, tacos, superfoods, warm dishes, pastries, espresso drinks and plenty of vegan options. Last winter, their chicken tortilla soup was outstanding--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. On my most recent visit (02/21/2026), I ordered a grilled chicken wrap loaded with alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, hummus, corn, and cayenne pepper. It was genuinely delicious--a word I don't use lightly for food in Chico. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, portions were generous, and prices were very reasonable. I also tried the "Monkey Power" smoothie with hemp seeds, white chocolate powder, peanut butter, and banana--wow, it was amazing. I truly appreciate the wide selection of vegetables, fruits, superfoods, and nourishing options they offer. Fresh Twisted Cafe has absolutely become one of my favorite spots in Chico.

The food is fresh. The people are nice. Coffee is good. What more can you want?…read more You have salads, wraps, and sandwiches to choose from all that you build yourself. So you get your food exactly the way you want it. They have yummy vegetarian, gluten-free items available in addition to a regular menu, so no matter who's in your party they can find something to eat Fresh baked muffins. Yummm

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Farmers Skillet

3.9(105 reviews)

2.9 mi

Intimate breakfast place! The service is absolutely exceptional. Think of your classic Dennys or…read moreihop but small vibe feel. I would come here again.

We're so glad we went to Farmers Skillet for breakfast. What a great, downhome place with friendly…read moreservice, reasonable prices and delicious food. They have a big menu with everything you could want for a classic American diner breakfast or lunch, including a special discount menu if you order before 9 AM (including $1.99 bottomless coffee), and surprisingly inexpensive kids and seniors menus. Cheerful waiters frequently come around with pots of hot coffee in case you want to warm up your cup, and the whole vibe of this diner is very warm and welcoming. You'll leave with a smile! :)