Kyle and Sara absolutely love Downtown Chico! Some of our fondest memories are at the bars and restaurants throughout the downtown. Below are some food, drink, and shopping recommendations. All are located in the heart of Downtown Chico! Coffee & Small bites: • Stoble Coffee • Tin Roof Bakery & Cafe • Naked Lounge • Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe ( the best pastries!) • Starbucks Coffee Breakfast/Lunch: • Mom’s Restaurant • Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works • Parkside Taphouse • Madison Bear Garden ( a Chico tradition since 1976!) • Woodstock’s Pizza Dinner: • Crush Restaurant ( Italian Cuisine) • Parkside Taphouse • Burgers and Brew • 5th Street Steakhouse (one of our favorite restaurants!) • Tres Hombres Drinks/Bars: - All of the dinner recommendations also have phenomenal bars & drink menus. Otherwise we also recommend: • B street • Bella’s Sports Pub • Argus Bar • Madison Bear Garden Shopping: • Made in Chico • Upper Park Clothing • For Elyse Boutique
Sara & Kyle cannot help but share the college town must stop locations! All located a couple blocks from Downtown Chico! • Riley’s Bar: Since 1986 Riley’s has been THE College bar of Chico. In 2021 Riley's was voted "Best bar in the nation" by Barstool Sports! Stop by and order a kamikaze shooter! • Joe’s Bar: Right across the street from Riley’s - enjoy a beer, seltzer, or mixed drink! • Madison Bear Garden • Franky’s Bar & Pizza
If you are looking for a spot to get some local beer, cider, or food - Kyle & Sara highly recommend these establishments below: • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Everyone knows Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, but did you know Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was founded in 1980 in Chico, CA! Stop by for some delicious food and beer! • Farmers Brewing Restaurant & Taproom- great food & great local beer, you won’t regret it! • The Commons - The Commons is a taproom where the patron pours their own beverage. Over 20 beers on tap and a small selection of Ciders & Wine! The best thin crust pizza too!
Have some time to kill? Check out the Chico State Campus, Sara’s Alma Mater! Chico State is located directly in the heart of Downtown Chico. Go Wildcats!