Everything was amazing! The staff, the food, the speed, and the atmosphere! It feels like a classic…read morediner and I can't wait to come back soon! Definitely recommend the pancakes and the specials and the ham scramble was yummy!

Fast, friendly service in Chico, CA. Right next to the Double Tree hotel, convenient for travelers…read morewho don't want to pay the exorbitant breakfast rates at the hotel. The food was reasonably priced and tasty. Glad I stopped by.

Ordered the English toffee mocha half sweet; it was still quite sweet. I asked the waiter to add…read moresome extra coffee inside which did the trick! Vegetarian burrito sounded skeptical at first, but was actually really good; good size portion as well. Decent size to share. At first, it took us quite some time to get seated, but it was worth the wait.

Skip this place. Seriously. We arrived at 1:28 pm on Monday, September 7 2026. The sign posted on…read moretheir glass door stated they were open until 2 pm. and the red OPEN light was still on. We held the door for an elderly couple leaving as we entered, so for the sake of argument let's say we crossed their threshold at exactly 1:30 pm. "Hostess" ( college girl with messy hair under a baseball cap) immediately informs us they are CLOSED. No hello no greeting at all, just and abrupt , "We are closed." Huh. Sign says 2 pm?!!! She kinda shrugs us off with a parting comment, "we stop seating at 1:30." News to me, we've been coming here for five plus years and always between 1:30 and 2:00 pm. Never ever had a problem or had anyone tell us about this 1:30 pm seating rule. Ok. But I show her my phone. "it's 1:30 now" and she just shrugs and says sorry. Disappointed, we cruise over to The Farmers Skillet located a few miles away in Chico on Rio Lindo. We strolled in at 1:50 pm, noting they also close at 2 pm. I ask politely if we are too late even though our hostess already has two menus in her hand and a smile on her face. "Not at all," she exclaims and then says "Welcome". Service there was warm, and unhurried. The Roost could learn a lesson here. If your 24/7 policy is to stop serving half an hour prior to closing then it should be posted, and door locked maybe? I know Deja Vu (also in Chico, on the Esplanade) closes at 2 pm and they have the CLOSED sign up with door locked at 1:45 pm. We shan't be returning. Very disrespectful and unnecessary. IF in fact that IS the policy of this diner and not just the whim of a lazy student/hostess then we should still have been seated. It was 1:30 pm as we entered. Shame on management. Know your staff and make sure they are operating with YOUR agenda and priorities, not theirs.

This is a fantastic spot!…read more It ended up being near our hotel, so it wins for convenience, and it's downtown location. We didn't realize we were in for such a treat here though. They have an extensive menu, and it is set up so you can choose your own adventure, and put together exactly what you want, but I ended up going for the Rib Eye special breakfast which ended up being a great choice! Chicken Fried Steak and their Omelettes also looked like they were very popular. They also offer great mimosa specials, and if you order three (for $13?) they will let you share them among multilpe people! Had a couple of great breakfasts here and loved the old school diner vibe - service was super friendly as well! Great spot!

Nice stop for breakfast on a Sunday morning. This restaurant does not have all of the bells and…read morewhistles but it is cozy and welcoming. Staff was nice and on point when it came to service. Food was not great but good. Portions were good. Good veggies but a little seasoning could have been helpful. Price was good. The high yelp review got us in and I can not see any reason not to go back when we are visiting Chico again.

Husband and I tried this place recently - the pastrami sandwich was phenomenal. The pasta salad was…read moregood, but nothing special. My husband got the club sandwich with a Cesar salad and it was delicious. We got the shrimp bruschetta appetizer and that was so good, would definitely get again. The service was incredibly slow, one server for the whole place, but she was very sweet.

These sandwiches are so yummy, staff is friendly, and if you can get a seat by the window while…read moregetting a nice view of downtown Chico, you have to do it! Again the food is delicious and our server was great, offered a lot of recommendations and answered all our questions with a smile. I wish I could remember his name, long wavy black hair.

The age old statement of not judging a book by its cover applies to this place. The outside does…read morenot begin to tell the story that is about to unfold. Once you enter through the door you immediately catch the friendly and cool vibe of this place. The beer and drink list is deep so take your time. The food was incredible I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts, the crispy pork bowl and the trashy tacos. Our server was quick, as well as very friendly and accommodating. The prices are fair as well.

Came in after bonfire storytelling among 30-40 others. Drinks and food came out quickly. Hunter was…read morevery attentive and checked on us multiple times at appropriate intervals. Best service we've received in a while!

I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before eating here, I would have driven right by. We were…read morevisiting from out of town and just googled restaurants nearby. This came up. It was Thursday at 2pm. Not very busy. This is an old school diner. Myself and a friend had the chicken club sandwich, very good. Other friend had the French dip, also very good. I'm picky about French fries, these fries were hot & crispy, not greasy, so yum! Didn't catch our servers name, she was very attentive and asked if we needed this & that. If we weren't on the road I would have had a piece of pie to go. Please tip generously!

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.

I was greeted and helped right away. everywhere inside was clean, everyone on shift was working…read morehard and orderly together, I asked the cashier what her favorite thing on the menu was and it was spectacular. The sand which was well balanced and very good! They played good music and overall had an amazing experience

Look at the bacon that was served in my sandwich... I was so grossed out - not crispy or cooked…read morejust fat .

Had breakfast here last weekend after hearing about it for months! Let me just say it did not…read moredisappoint! The food was amazing! But the best part of our breakfast was meeting Boyd the owner and self-taught chef. What a delight he was. He let us sample his sausage gravy and it tasted like my southern grandma's. He was so excited about his upcoming plans for the menu and bursting with creativity and joy. Do yourself a favor and make this short trek off the beaten path and have a meal here. You WONT be disappointed!

I visited The Foodie Cafe once and ordered two takeout meals that came to $53.36: a brisket…read moresandwich with cheese fries and an Asian chicken salad, also with cheese fries. THE HIGHLIGHT for me was the atmosphere. It felt lovely and pleasant, and the live, relaxing background music on the weekend was genuinely beautiful--that alone made the visit worthwhile. My husband enjoyed the brisket sandwich. My Asian salad, though, was a bit of a letdown--thick, nearly tasteless noodles with only a faint hint of ginger dressing. The fried chicken on top was okay, but the batter was too thick and the chicken turned out soggy rather than crispy. The cheese fries seemed to come straight from a frozen bag, a little too salty, with just a single slice of cheese melted on in what felt like a microwave. Trusted friends had spoken highly of the place, so I arrived with high expectations. I may give it another try to make sure I'm not missing out on their stronger dishes.