Matt & Nat's Guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
These are all of our favorite spots to eat!
Great pub food and drinks! You have to try their Trashy Street Tacos and their Duckfat fries. So good!
36 locals recommend
B Street Public House
117 Broadway StGreat pub food and drinks! You have to try their Trashy Street Tacos and their Duckfat fries. So good!
Perfect for a hearty bowl of ramen on a rainy day. We recommend the Chico Bowl, the Pan Fried Noodles, and the pork belly bao.
9 locals recommend
Momona
330 Main StreetPerfect for a hearty bowl of ramen on a rainy day. We recommend the Chico Bowl, the Pan Fried Noodles, and the pork belly bao.
Always has a great selection of beers that are not sold in stores. Also, you have to try the soft pretzel with beer cheese as an appetizer.
83 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1075 E 20th StAlways has a great selection of beers that are not sold in stores. Also, you have to try the soft pretzel with beer cheese as an appetizer.
Hudson's Gastropub
2760 EsplanadeBest burger in town!
Farm Star Pizza
2359 EsplanadeGreat pizza and unique flavors!
Perfect place to eat for the 'special occasion' that you might be celebrating.
39 locals recommend
5th Street Steakhouse
345 W 5th StPerfect place to eat for the 'special occasion' that you might be celebrating.
Favorite Coffeeshops
Since our coffeeshop isn't yet open, these are the places we would recommend for great coffee.
Brave Coffee
615 Mangrove AveAmazing staff and great coffee. What more could you ask for?
Bidwell Perk
664 E 1st AveHomey vibe and friendly staff.
Naked Lounge
118 W 2nd StMore of a grungy vibe, but still great coffee
Things to Do
Check this list out if you need something fun to do!
One-mile is a great place to check out if you are in the mood for a picnic. There's also a great public swimming pool that is a part of the stream that runs through town. There's also the best playground in town located inside of Bidwell Park called Caper Acres.
78 locals recommend
Bidwell Park One-Mile
300 South Park DriveOne-mile is a great place to check out if you are in the mood for a picnic. There's also a great public swimming pool that is a part of the stream that runs through town. There's also the best playground in town located inside of Bidwell Park called Caper Acres.
Upper Bidwell Park
Old Chico Canyon RoadGreat spot for hikes and mountain biking!
If you have kids with you, definitely check out the Children's Museum! Our girls especially love the ball pit in the "quiet room".
8 locals recommend
Chico Children's Museum
325 Main StIf you have kids with you, definitely check out the Children's Museum! Our girls especially love the ball pit in the "quiet room".
Only a 15-20 minute walk from our house. Ride your bike or walk there.
20 locals recommend
Chico Saturday Farmers Market
Wall StreetOnly a 15-20 minute walk from our house. Ride your bike or walk there.
I believe there are two different tours, but we have only taken one. It was an hour long and had a free beer tasting at the end!
7 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Big Room
1075 E 20th StI believe there are two different tours, but we have only taken one. It was an hour long and had a free beer tasting at the end!