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This is such a cute chocolate shop!…read more We arrived around 5:45pm on a Wednesday night, right before closing. This place has everything you could ever want - old timey chocolate bars, ice cream, truffles, sodas, chocolate candies, caramel apples. And the list goes on and on. All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

If you need your sweet tooth satisfied, Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe is the place to look at! It…read morehas that nice old-fashioned shoppe feel to it once you walk in. The decor is wall-to-wall sweets! They have inside seating and one table outside. No public restroom in view. They have old school nostalgic classic candies you enjoyed as a kid like candy/bubble gum cigarettes, salt water taffy, wax lips, and miners gold bags. Check out their chocolates, caramel apples, and fudge. If your looking for a different sweet treat, they have a variety of flavored ice creams with hot fudge or caramel sauces and soda pop. The store owners are nice and friendly. Support your local business!

Ice Cream Flavors

Picked up some fun sodies for brother!

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Various Ice Cream Flavors (there are many more flavors)

The Truffle Shop

4.2(29 reviews)

0.0 mi

A family group overnight jaunt to Nevada City yielded lots of time to stroll around Sunday evening…read moreand Monday until mid-day. By the time we arrived Sunday, shops were starting to close up. Glad that The Truffle Shop was open on Monday when I stopped in looking for some shade an a cooler spot to be for a bit. The collection of hand-crafted truffles was not only beautiful and wildly unique with its flavor profiles, but complimented by the artistic space of the petite shop. It was all a visual delight, before even getting to choosing the chocolates. As it was a warm day, I didn't order as many as I might have otherwise as I was sure that the truffle treats would melt before we could enjoy them properly - savoring each tasty bite. I did get a dark chocolate/cherry one for me, and Matcha tea flavor for Dear Hubby, who wasn't with me at the time. I had a nice chat with the gentleman running the shop. He may have been the owner, coming from the back with a tray of more truffles to fill out the display cases. Thankfully on a warm afternoon, they had chilled bottled water for sale, too. After making my purchase and taking a few photos of the whimsical interior, I sat and enjoyed my truffle at the little bistro table in the outside hallway. It was a perfect little respite before more strolling on Broad Street again.

The Truffle Shop is tucked away in with other businesses. It might be easy to miss, but don't do…read morethat! You'll miss out on some lovely handmade truffles that taste delicious and are beautiful too! The artist who makes these treasures will most likely be the man behind the counter in this lovely little shop.

Truffles

Rudy the owner is the nicest guy ever!

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Island Oasis truffle

Treats

4.7(279 reviews)

0.2 mi

There's something magical about wandering the old Gold Rush streets of Nevada City. Me and the boy…read morewere strolling through the historic downtown, poking our heads into little shops, when we stumbled across Treat. Talk about perfect timing. The sun was out, we'd done our fair share of walking, and an ice cream cone sounded like just what the doctor ordered. I grabbed a fresh waffle cone loaded with some kind of almond fudge mocha masterpiece don't ask me the official name because I was too busy enjoying it! The boy got something different, and judging by how fast it disappeared, I'd say he approved too. The waffle cone was fresh, the ice cream was rich and creamy, and every bite hit the spot. It's one of those little places that fits Nevada City perfectly simple, welcoming, and exactly what you hope to find while exploring an old mining town. If you're strolling through downtown on a warm afternoon, do yourself a favor and stop at Treat. Cool off, grab a cone, sit on a bench, and watch the world go by. First class all the way. After all... they didn't name it Treat for nothing. Go ahead treat yourself.

Came to explore Nevada City and came across this ice cream shop. The place is so cute and super…read moreclean. Friendly staff. They have Vegan options made in house. They have both ice cream made in house and out. The mint chip is soooo good. Their vegan ice cream is good well. They have inside sitting areas. Will definitely visit again.

Double sundae: double chocolate and oreo cookie

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CoCo's Candy and Creamery

4.4(17 reviews)

1.8 mi

Incredible ice cream. The young man that helped was…read moreuncommonly helpful for such a young guy. He deserves a raise! The place was spotless. I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in town.

We stopped here due to the urge for ice cream. Glad we stopped…read more The shop took me back to my childhood. There's So much to choose from , all types of Ice cream. Loads of chocolate treats and adorable trinkets. Much much more to see. Check it out. Ps They also have a spot for birthday parties.

Chocolates

Assortments

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Heartwood Eatery

4.4(270 reviews)

We stopped in for salads before our hike and we were so pleased with our dining experience! The…read moresalads were really good, healthy ingredients, and reasonably priced. They also came with a piece of homemade bread, which was super good! There's also an 'add on' menu to customize what you want with your meal. Staff were friendly and helpful. The place is in a cool, old building, and had a lot of plants and cool artwork on the walls. I would stop again when visiting the area.

It's difficult to write anything negative about this place, because we had a really nice meal here…read more The menu is small but has a good variety, we got two pizzas and a salad (two adults and a kid), two sodas and water. Everything tasted excellent, the service was good, the location feels vibrant and modern, and is very family friendly. But... how on earth do they charge $100 for a meal for two and a half people. A meal you order at the counter. Afterwards, you are expected to bus your own table. Even if it is good. $100 is just crazy!!!

XO amazing

Salmon bowl

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Beverages

Three Forks Bakery & Brewing

4.0(680 reviews)

Coming to three forks was such a treat being able to get something yummy that's also locally…read moresourced. We ordered a house sausage pizza and to add the salami to the pizza which was a great choice loved the pizza we watched it get made right in front of us and their bacon and cheddar melt. I personally though the bacon and cheddar melt was fine I probably wouldn't order it again looking back on it just simply on the fact it was $21 and the pizza was $23 it just felt very boring and overpriced in comparison to the pizza. I do love the sustainability of this place but find it odd the water cups are plastic after all the effort put into reusable, sustainable, organic, and farm fresh It definitely eat here again especially with the fact the menu is always changing the pastries here were a hit every other table had something from the bakery or a pizza. This is a great spot to come on a date or with a bunch of friends. I haven't tried the brews here yet but I'm looking forward to it. The staff here are very sweet and food comes out quickly. Parking is right outside of Three forks and plentiful even on a Sunday afternoon.

I stopped at Three Forks during my lunch break from jury duty because it was close and convenient…read more I ordered a BLT and a small iced mocha and was honestly shocked when the total came to $34. I paid because I only had an hour for lunch and needed to eat. I got my mocha and sat down to wait for my sandwich. As I waited, I noticed several people who ordered after me receiving their food while I was still sitting there. About 15 minutes later, I finally received my to-go sandwich. When I opened the container, it was obvious it had been sitting there for a while. The sandwich was sweaty, and half of it was soggy. Apparently, they had forgotten to bring it to me. By that point, my mocha was already gone before I had even started eating. The BLT itself was made on regular-sized sandwich bread, and the tomatoes and bacon were good. But $34 for a basic BLT and a small iced mocha is outrageous, especially considering the wait and the condition of the sandwich when I finally received it. I will not be going back. The prices are simply far too high for what you get.

Counter.

Good selection of pastries

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Close-up of the Trombetta Squash & Genovese Pesto Pizza

Panadería Matilija

4.5(13 reviews)

The cutest little shop perfect for a light lunch!…read more They were open on Sunday for the Christmas market but had a limited menu so we ordered pork tamales and veggie tamales, which were so fresh and tasty! The pork was much heavier than the veggie so choose according to hunger. We also tried the rye oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (hearty and rustic) and a unique masa cookie with hibiscus glaze, which is one of the most interesting desserts I've eaten recently. The subtle earthiness of the masa was offset by the hibiscus tang and sugar glaze Logistics: - one table for 4 inside only, there might have been a back patio but unclear - limited street parking nearby - I think tamales and masa cookie were gluten free but double check

This has to be one of my favorite bakeries ever! I love this place so much that a two and half hour…read moredrive is worth it. I adore here with all my heart as they offer delicious small batch handcrafted and seasonal desserts with fresh organic peaches from twin peaks for their peaches n cream brioche donut, for example, to their cakes, Mexican pastries such as a wide variety of conchas, cookies, savory buns, tacos, and much more! Everyone is very kind and knowledgeable about every item! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them and you may be impressed and amazed but their responses. Panadería Matilija also has a beautiful outdoor space to sit and enjoy! I recommend getting your pastries for here because every item comes on a beautiful unique dishware and glassware that I adore very much! So much love goes into this place and it really shows! I can't wait for my future visits!

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Communal Cafe

4.0(132 reviews)

Best maple latte ever! I was so pleasantly surprised by it. Amazing, no notes. My blueberry lemon…read morescone was also 10/10. Not to mention this is just a cute space for breakfast that's clearly a community hot spot for gathering on a Sunday morning.

Stopped in for lunch, what a great find, really healthy options, the seating up front is family…read morestyle, food was fresh extremely delicious and plentiful, I had the BLTA, bacon lettuce tomato with avocado, the sandwich was delicious, my wife ordered the Chicken gyro sandwich and it was maybe a tad bit more tasty than mine, I'm lucky I had the opportunity to finish her last quarter of her sandwich.

Interior

Fabulous Potato bowl!

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Outer Heaven Espresso

4.5(33 reviews)

0.8 mi

A favorite for local coffee lovers. Small space, no WiFi, and the best espresso in town. The cold…read morebrew is also excellent, and bold as hell. They take their coffee seriously here; no drip coffee, no desserts-in-a-cup. Just quality coffee, along with some small bites and pastries.

We stopped in on our way through town based on the other good reviews. The place is quaint and has…read more2 barista bros slinging good coffee. We tried the cold brew and hot americano, both of which had very good flavor. They sell some pastries and a couple food options, but we did not have any of these this time. I'd def recommend this place for a more local coffee shop vibe over the touristy coffee spots a couple miles north in town.

Barista Rico

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Lola

4.2(233 reviews)

We ordered the shareable tomato + peach app with whipped feta and flatbreads.. SUPER good. Both the…read moresteak frites and ribeye (ordered medium) came out overcooked (medium well or more), but they still had good flavor and didn't ruin the meal. Cocktail menu was unique and we enjoyed both of our drinks. The place seats a lot of people and seemed pretty booked, so I'd def recommend making reservations in advance. The interior decor is well thought out and curated, while preserving history of the old, original building. They had a live jazz band, which created a cool ambiance, but I will say it was quite loud inside. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and would recommend it to others.

The food was delicious at this hotel restaurant, but other aspects left a little to be desired. We…read morehad a reservation for 4 at 6pm and had requested a booth in the bar. In all honesty, the hostess staff told us they could not guarantee a booth. However, when we arrived, we were told that all the booths were full, and we were seated in the main dining room. I walked into the bar to take a look at the booths and one was completely empty. Disappointing. The menu was creative and had something for everyone from meat eaters to vegetarians and vegans. Shout out to server Sierra, who was friendly and happy to make recommended and answered all of our questions with a smile. The setting is open and a little loud, but being in the National Hotel, the aesthetic flowed well with the hotel decor. The disappointing part of my party's experience was the fact that service took sooo long. We ordered an appetizer which came out with our main entrees. And drinks that we ordered before any of the food came out, came long after our meal had been served and only after we we asked what had happened to them. We were told that the bar was very busy and that's what delayed our drinks. However, with such a popular hotel, you think they would plan for this in advance. Overall, I would dine here again, but not during the busy dinner service. I would come during off hours only or be seated for dinner at 5 PM before the rush.