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A clean and tidy, many-windowed chain alternative for coffee (several different roasts daily) and pastries, Bidwell Perk also serves full breakfasts and light lunches. Bagels, French toast, quiche, and croissant sandwiches in the morning give way to small plates, salads, panini, and sliders as the day moves along.
664 E. 1st Ave., Chico, California, 95926, USA
Known For
- Beer and wine selection
- Outdoor patio
- Well-crafted espresso drinks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Many Reddingites consider this softly lit restaurant with black-linen-topped tables and artworks for sale adorning the walls their town's best fine-dining option. The menu tilts heavily Italian (gnocchi, lasagna, chicken Marsala) and American (braised short ribs, pan-seared fish, an elk burger), but the chef ventures across the Pacific for dishes that might include a pork-belly appetizer or Thai coconut curry entrée.
1270 Yuba St., Redding, California, 96001, USA
Known For
- Baked Brie starter
- House-made meatballs
- Many organic ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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Dining at the Highlands Ranch Resort’s contemporary roadhouse restaurant is in a stained-wood, high-ceilinged indoor space or on an outdoor deck with striking views of a serene meadow and the hillside beyond. Among the few sophisticated eating options within Lassen Volcanic National Park's orbit, the restaurant serves updated pasta, fish, chicken, beef, and lamb dishes.
41515 Hwy. 36, Mill Creek, California, 96061, USA
Known For
- Craft cocktails, beer flights, wines by the glass
- Small plates and burgers in the bar
- Inventive sauces and preparations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. (no lunch Thurs.) Nov.–late May
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Travelers mingle with locals at this downtown spot for microbrews and pub fare that includes vegetarian-nut, elk, and ½-pound Angus-beef burgers, along with pesto-cream mussels, duck tacos, and smoked-salmon and classic BLTs. The house brews range from pale ale to a porter, with growlers available to go.
5701 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, California, 96025, USA
Known For
- Outdoor patio
- Warm pretzels, house-made beer cheese bread
- Clam chowder Fridays
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. (sometimes Tues.) early Sept.–late May
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A homegrown variation on the Panera theme, this extremely popular operation (as in expect a wait at peak dining hours) serves pastries, eggs and other hot dishes, and good coffee drinks, juices, and smoothies for breakfast. The chefs whip up a diverse selection of wraps, panini, sandwiches, burgers, rice bowls, and soups the rest of the day.
2650 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, California, 96002, USA
Known For
- Pork breakfast tacos
- Pies and other baked goods
- Several other locations (two drive-through)
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Tap into the spirit of 21st-century Weaverville at this mellow café that serves breakfast (all day) and lunch, in winter specializing in hot soups to warm body and soul. Expect all the usual suspects at breakfast, along with Country Cheesy Potatoes (topped with green chili) and sausage between two biscuits topped with homemade sausage gravy; a spicy club wrap and several vegetarian sandwiches are among the lunch offerings.
490 Main St., Weaverville, California, 96093, USA
Known For
- Hometown vibe
- Good soups
- Espresso drinks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. (but check). No dinner
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The chef-owner at this light-filled restaurant in a strip mall 1½ miles southwest of downtown incorporates seasonal organic produce, free-range meats, sustainable line-caught fish, and cage-free eggs in his cuisine. Staples include salads, fish tacos, pasta dishes, and burgers (standard, veggie, or teriyaki mushroom Swiss) for dinner daily and lunch except on Sunday, when buckwheat pancakes, French toast, and two variations on eggs Benedict headline the brunch menu.
3425 Placer St., Redding, California, 96001, USA
Known For
- Organic produce
- All-day bistro menu
- Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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The famous brewery's high-ceilinged, heavy-on-the-wood taproom bustles day and night with patrons washing down well-conceived gastropub grub with the best-selling Pale Ale and smaller-batch offerings, some only available here. The open kitchen turns out sandwiches, burgers, wood-oven pizzas, and fish-and-chips (the fish's batter made with Pale Ale) with remarkable speed.
1075 E. 20th St., Chico, California, 95928, USA
Known For
- Pretzel with white-cheddar beer cheese and mustard
- Wings and salads
- Draft beers
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This convivial neighborhood pub stands out because of its abundance of shaded patio seating (and full horseshoes pit) in the landscaped backyard. After a long day of hiking and exploring, the restaurant is a reliable bet for hearty comfort fare—sandwiches, half-pound burgers, fish-and-chips, and tacos, plus a daily special or two.
669 Main St., Chester, California, 96020, USA
Known For
- Chicken wings, mac-and-cheese bites, and fried pickles appetizers
- Decadent "Sidewinder" spiral fries with cheese, pulled pork, creamy Sriracha, and sour cream
- Beer selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch Wed. and Thurs.
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Craft brews, from pale ales to stout, and food that's a cut above the expected have made this brewpub with a cavernous industrial interior a hit. The cheese-curd and chicken-wing starters and burger and grilled-chicken sandwich are among the best sellers.
301 Main St., Weaverville, California, 96093, USA
Known For
- Community feel
- Outside patio
- Garlic fries with secret sauce
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Patrons of this comfort-food haven across from downtown's 1935 Cascade movie palace wash down elevated pub grub with classic and craft cocktails and wines and beers from California and beyond. The fare includes salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, a locally revered mac-and-cheese, truffle burgers, fish-and-chips, and a few heartier entrées.
1790 Market St., Redding, California, 96001, USA
Known For
- Patio dining
- Poke appetizer with jalapeño wonton nachos
- Artisanal spirits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations not accepted
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Beloved on social media for its sticky buns, addictive two-cheese tater tots, and bacon-jalapeño and other 100% grass-fed burgers, this festive, brightly painted joint wins most diners' hearts with its house-made ingredients, dozens of beers, and upbeat staff. You'll pay more than expected but will likely leave feeling you got your money's worth.
4917 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, California, 96025, USA
Known For
- Pastrami sandwiches
- A few meatless burgers
- Yaks Shack in downtown Mt. Shasta
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The northern sibling of the Yaks on the 5 restaurant in Dunsmuir begins the day serving breakfast burritos and sandwiches, staying open until mid-evening for lunch- and dinner-oriented burritos and Buddha bowls along with burgers overflowing with ingredients that might include bacon, avocado, pickled jalapeños, crispy onion strings, and one or more cheeses. Smaller than the original Yaks but similarly enlivened by colorful murals and pulsating to indie rock, the Mt. Shasta iteration benefits from zealous staffers aiming to please.
401 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, California, 96025, USA
Known For
- Garlic Parmesan fries
- Coffee and tea offerings
- Local and West Coast seltzers, ciders, ales, stouts, and porters