Friendly staff breakfast all day good food and a nice bookstore connected. I will def return.

This is the best food in the area!!! Try the corned beef, it's our family favorite! They also have gluten-free options. You can order gluten-free pastries ahead as well. read more

Best in northern Ca !!!! We drive from Susanville once a week for breakfast or lunch. Best tomato basil soup ever!!!

My wife and I ate here yesterday, upon our return back to our vacation home. As always the food and service was outstanding! Each item is truly prepared with fresh produce, protein and satisfying the customer with the best product. Service is top notch, always with a smile and food delivered quickly ( even on busy days & if short handed), which was there case today. We've never been rushed or waited very long. This is the go to spot in Chester. Treat yourself and try it, you'll love it! Cute inside with great little bookstore attached to restaurant. Enjoy! read more

Great food! Sweet little local spot! The coffee is amazing every time! Breakfast Burritos with sausage and avocado are the best! Corn beef hash is my husband and daughters favorite. The country gravy is not the best- pass on items with it. Sandwiches are always delicious. Also for a small place they have the best Chai Lattes! In my opinion beats Starbucks. Service is good, weekends and summer are busy. Locals come early in the am. Larger parties can be overwhelming w/out a reservation so if there are a bunch of you call ahead. Otherwise always a lovely experience. read more

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The food is amazing and the people there are even better. We called them to place a togo order during Covid and they were very prompt in the service. We have been there before and plan to return again when we visit the area. read more

I give Cravings five stars for the good coffee and good food too. The outside of the building needs attention, but inside it is very nice, including a book store and gift shop with many interesting items, not junk. We just ate there two morning in a row. The staff is friendly and cares about the customers. If felt covid safe as well: The tables were spaced out and all staff wore face covering (Not true for other eateries we visited in the area over the weekend, but hey, it's a mountain town for sure.) This morning the restaurant filled up by the time we left. It's good that folks already know it is good place. I would rather have good food then new paint outside. read more

Visiting from San Luis Obispo, found this spot. Really good breakfast, great service, outdoor seating next to a running stream didn't hurt.

Stopped for breakfast on our way out of town - delicious! Charming little restaurant and patio area, food was solid. Don't think twice and stop for breakfast. read more

Could give them five stars for effort. Hustling place that provides excellent service. Food quality and presentation were a three though. Stop for coffee and browse the book and gift shop. read more

What a cute little cafe! My friends and I really like our food and the vibe here. I should have got the burger because it looked so super good! Next time... read more

Heath and Christi are wonderful, amazing, talented restaurant owners. They are perfection on a plate. Their creative food palette is exceptional. The fresh choices and gluten free options are great. The coffee bar and home cooked recipes can't be beat. You definitely won't regret a meal here and you'll leave completely stuffed. read more

What a great find in the town of Chester,CA! Really enjoyed the 'half' size breakfast. It was just enough and very enjoyable. Great menu selections for both breakfast & lunch. Camping nearby for the next month and very happy we found this place. Very friendly service and great outdoor seating. Dog friendly too! Great beer and lattes selections too! read more

We love the food and ambiance at this cute place. The combination of cafe and bookstore is charming and inviting. The one thing that keeps us from giving a five star review is that the service is spotty. Some of the waitstaff are wonderful, while others act a bit like they're doing you a favor and are a little grumpy. We recently visited with a party of six and, while there were several smaller open tables, the hostess just shrugged and told us to "figure it out" (we ended up splitting 4+2, which was OK but less than ideal and she made no effort to help find a better solution). Overall, it's a cozy spot for incredible homemade pastries or creative dining - especially for groups of 4 or less. read more

My innards are still churning from my sub-par evening meal and dining experience at this slop house. My wife and I were joined by another local couple at what appeared to be, based on reviews, an above average establishment. With the exception of a decent view from uncomfortable chairs and tiny table overlooking a stream, my wife's and my experience was poor at best. There was absolutely no value in the menu items we were served. A bread bowl starter was ordered that contained a few dry cornbread muffins seemingly from a box and I couldn't bring myself to sample the included scones after choking down a muffin. My wife ordered an overpriced starter salad and their tacos, I their Rigatoni Red as the main course. The tacos were heavily spiced to the point of being inedible, too spicy to even take home for the dogs. My Rigatoni Red was mushy noodles in a brown gravy with slippery vegetables. My wife mentioned her food being too spicy to one of the waitstaff, no remedy was offered. Our friends ordered a shrimp dish and steak dish. The steak was satisfactory but the shrimp dish was heavily spiced to the point our friends wife's repeated request for a taste, were denied due to the fire in his mouth. We were offered desert, no takers. Capping our evening, while still chewing our last bites we were approached by a waitstaff person named Logan who curtly instructed us to leave our table as quickly as possible in order to seat more people. There was an empty table behind us and two occupied tables around us with folks that were there when we arrived and still there as we were given the "Bum's Rush". read more

Delicious, simple homestyle food. Definitely worth the turn around we made to eat here when we passed it.

Great breakfast and lunch. Kind and attentive service as well. Not to be missed when in Chester/Lake Almanor! Recommend: The SoCal omelette, spinach and goat cheese omelette, bacon blue burger. And the pastries! read more

Gluten free, vegan...and great burgers. Responsive staff. Nice locale. Excellent coffee. Reasonably priced. What more do you want? read more

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5 star by far! Great employees and Amazing food. Just love this place!!! If your in Chester, ca you have to stop at cravings for food, coffe or just reading a book as there is bookstore interlinked. read more

A real gem in Chester, CA. Stopped by for lunch after comparing our options in town. Was not disappointed. Good food, good service and a pleasant atmosphere. Outdoor seating on the patio next to the creek. They even offered my dog a water dish. I would definitely go back to try one of the other numerous menu items. read more

Highly recommend a stop to see Christi and her husband if you're in Chester! Their food is incredible! If top notch flavor in chef prepared goodness makes your tummy grumble, check out Cravings. The name says it all! Charming atmosphere, friendly staff, great eats, custom coffees, great vibes.... You won't be disappointed.. Unless it's rush hour and you have to wait for a table. Yes, they're usually busy. There's a reason for that. read more

This place is always on our dining agenda whenever I visit my friend who lives in town. Such a nice, cozy place, where the locals know the staff by name, "Mayberry" feel to it in that way. The staff is always so nice and personable, food is good and there is a cute little bookstore adjacent to the restaurant. There is also a little stream that runs along the side, very pretty. read more

The food was delicious and the service was outstanding and friendly. Clean restaurant and bathroom, always a good sign. Definitely recommend! read more

Excellent breakfast. Friendly efficient service. The best breakfast in Chester. Lovely setting.

A really great breakfast place in Chester. We liked the vibe of the coffee house and bookstore. Great omelette in a nice atmosphere.

Always delicious! I think I've hit just about everything on the menu and it has all been good. The settlers breakfast is amazing!

Well all things change and unfortunately Cravens is changing. Charging for an English muffin with a breakfast? Hall of shame! Bad enough the prices have gone up but to charge extra on a breakfast is too much. Probably won't eat here much or ever. read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch. Great tomato soup and salads. Great customer service. Go to place in Chester for consistently good meals read more

Really cute place off the Main Street in Chester. It seems to be run by a husband/wife team and they are doing a fantastic job! We arrived right at 7am and were the first people there, but the restaurant quickly filled up. They have coffee (mocha's, etc), house made pastries, and then a full sit down menu as well. Most menu items offered full or half sizes, which I thought was a nice touch as sometimes you don't want a huge meal. My husband got biscuits and gravy, my dad got an omelette and my mother and I both got a classic egg and hash brown breakfast. You could tell that the cook really takes pride in his work - everything was delicious, and he came out to check on us a couple times. Our coffee and water was always full, and everyone enjoyed their breakfasts. For four people with coffee, it set us back about $50. We were all very full and contented! read more

Wonderful family run restaurant in downtown Chester. Restful setting that includes a walkthrough bookstore. Great BLT and homemade soup.

I really love this place - we drive in from Quincy when we're looking for something different. Food is always fresh and service is friendly. Also nice that they moved into a bigger location and they share with a book store which is cool too. Highly recommend this place. read more

I have been here twice now and I am sold. The food here is fresh and the couple that owns the place puts their heart into everything. The baked goods are delicious and are made fresh daily. Both times I have been here I have gotten breakfast. On the last trip my wife ordered the Settlers Scramble and I ordered the French toast. The French toast was great but my favorite was the Settlers. I am glad my wife shared with me. My wife also ordered the Girl Scout cookie latte and raved about it the whole day. For a small town this is a great find. I can't wait to get back up to Lake Almanor so we can come back and eat here. read more

My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. We both had the Eggs Benedict. It was amazing. The eggs were perfectly done. There was a nice thick slice of ham. The sauce was perfect, you could taste just a hint of lemon. Even the fruit salad was special. It was very refreshing having fresh sliced strawberries, apples, oranges, and grapes in the middle of winter. We will be going back Tuesday. I highly recommend Cravings. read more

What a find! A family owned and well managed eatery. It is clean, friendly, serves quality fresh food and the staff is fun. What else does one need? Oh yeah, one can order half portions. What a refreshing café. Thank you for being in Chester. read more

This place is as good as you can get considering the neighboring cities. It more or less resembles the breakfast/ lunch back in the Bay Area. Pancakes are amazing though. read more

I'm quite happy to go here for breakfast. I've eaten here twice and every one was happy with their meals both times. The coffee is good and the service is great. Kudos to the owners for hiring good help. read more

We were visiting Lassen and stumbled upon this restaurant for breakfast and we are so glad we did. So far we hadn't really liked any restaurants around Lassen and in Chester. So we did not have much expectations. We ordered Egg Benedict with soy chorizo and hash browns, a cajun chicken sandwich with house slaw, a french toast and a coffee. Every single thing was outstanding. The egg benedict with soy chorizo over cut toasted biscuits, sauce and hash brown was the best. The cajun chicken was very flavorful and their house slow complimented it really well. We were so glad we ordered the french toast as it was one of the best french toast we had. They put fresh fruits with the french toast, the chicken was juicy, the sandwich buns were soft. Everything looked and tasted fresh indicating they don't cut corners. We have great American breakfast places where we live but this one surpassed our expectations and set a new benchmark for us. The servers were super helpful and nice. They are maintaining proper COVID-19 guidelines which shows they care for their customers and each other's safety. If you ever go to Chester, make sure you pay a visit at Cravings. If you don't go to Chester, then go to Chester just to eat here! It's that good. read more

Went to Cravings for the first time today. I got the shrimp Po'boy sandwich which was a featured special. It was fantastic!! It was as good as any I had while on vacation in New Orleans and the coleslaw I got as a side was excellent!!! I will definitely be back! read more

Exceptionally good food -- truly handmade, hearty, and very flavorful. Friendly people and a pretty setting. Perfect for breakast (yes, there is an espresso machine) and lunch. Plus, attached to a shop containing unusual gifts. Do not go through Chester without stopping here! read more

Amazing food, service and environment. The beautiful owner and her husband the chef were constantly checking to make sure we were satisfied. I'm very picky when I order food and she had no issue making adjustments for me. We didn't get dessert but only because we try to stay away from sugar but everything looked fresh and so delicious! Only thing I might slightly complain about was the plates clank on the table when you go in for a bite, I think some cloth placemats would take care of that, also the door to open the pastry display made a lot of noise each time a customer would request one it was like a mini earthquake lol but I am sensative to noise when eating so I doubt those tings would bother the average person. read more

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