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    Sierra Country Store - Lake nearby (we ate our sandwiches before taking a picture)

    Sierra Country Store

    4.5(14 reviews)
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    I was going to stop for lunch down the road in Downieville, but the town was absolutely swamped…read morewith people, because of a big bike race this weekend. I'm glad it actually worked out that way, because this place was absolutely amazing! Such a cool little country store. Groceries, drinks, beer, snacks, some hardware, toiletries a small wine/liquor section in the back, and a great little deli. There were cute signs all over the walls. I decided to try a cup of "luau Larry's. not so famous homemade chili." The very nice and friendly lady working in the store said that "luau Larry" is her husband. Let me tell you, he makes an amazingly fine chili.... For a 'cup" of chili, it was huge! I enjoyed it very much. I found out that the chili is made with ribeye! It was delicious. It was Hearty, it had a deep rich flavor, and it had a nice little "kick" to it. Well, within what I like for spicy. The lady in the store did tell me that Larry "tweaks" the recipe a little bit from time to time, but she says it's always a great chili. I do not doubt that at all. She asked me if I wanted cheese and onions, and I said, of course! I love fresh purple onions. They are both sweeter and milder than the white or yellow onions. They really added to the chili, as did the cheese. The chili and a soda ran me about 11 bucks. A little bit high, sure, but this is a tiny town up in the middle of the mountains. I get it. Besides, for the quantity and quality, it was worth every single penny. I would come back just for another cup of that chili. Thanks.

    This is a great hidden gem deep in the Sierras. Local one man operation. Steady people in and out…read more Warm and welcoming while you wait. I got a grilled cheese w/Avocado and a cup of the rib eye Chilli. Everything hit. The spot perfectly small home town feel with a lot of love.

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