Guidebook for Reno

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Dottie & Tim ~ !!
Guidebook for Reno

Essentials

Our go-to market, other than the very nearby (walkable distance) Great Basin Food Co-op.
39 locals recommend
Raley's
1441 Mayberry Dr
39 locals recommend
Our go-to market, other than the very nearby (walkable distance) Great Basin Food Co-op.
Just down the hill on California (West), drug store and Rx; eggs, bread, milk, some groceries - and everything else. Check out the (great) Espresso Coffee Kiosk in the parking lot, behind the 76 Station.
11 locals recommend
CVS
1695 Robb Dr
11 locals recommend
Just down the hill on California (West), drug store and Rx; eggs, bread, milk, some groceries - and everything else. Check out the (great) Espresso Coffee Kiosk in the parking lot, behind the 76 Station.
Speaks for itself
Dollar Tree
1141 California Ave
Speaks for itself
Usually has great fresh flowers
20 locals recommend
Save Mart
195 W Plumb Ln
20 locals recommend
Usually has great fresh flowers
A must-visit if you are cooking meals. 7:30-9p Daily. Very reasonable prices. Flint and Court Streets, stone's throw from Wingfield Park. Upstairs is a wonderful cafe. Same hours.
34 locals recommend
Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St
34 locals recommend
A must-visit if you are cooking meals. 7:30-9p Daily. Very reasonable prices. Flint and Court Streets, stone's throw from Wingfield Park. Upstairs is a wonderful cafe. Same hours.
For all your yummy must-haves.
22 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
5035 S McCarran Blvd
22 locals recommend
For all your yummy must-haves.
Very reasonable since Amazon bought it.....
30 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
6139 S Virginia St
30 locals recommend
Very reasonable since Amazon bought it.....

Food Scene

Late night drinks also. Great tapa like dishes. Front windows open to the street even on brisk days. Quiet spot but can be lively. A bit pricey.
22 locals recommend
Centro Bar & Kitchen
236 California Ave
22 locals recommend
Late night drinks also. Great tapa like dishes. Front windows open to the street even on brisk days. Quiet spot but can be lively. A bit pricey.
48 locals recommend
Hub Coffee Roasters
727 Riverside Dr
48 locals recommend
Our go-to's are their fabulous bagels and Black Velvet coffee. Try the Swiss Onion with Loks. Yummmmy.
12 locals recommend
My Favorite Muffin
340 California Ave
12 locals recommend
Our go-to's are their fabulous bagels and Black Velvet coffee. Try the Swiss Onion with Loks. Yummmmy.
They're sometimes not open when you think they should be... but definitely try to catch them. Hearty, nourishing meals and good coffee. Kicked-back, soothing environment.
6 locals recommend
Daughters Café
97 Bell St
6 locals recommend
They're sometimes not open when you think they should be... but definitely try to catch them. Hearty, nourishing meals and good coffee. Kicked-back, soothing environment.
Yummy traditional (and non-) breakfasts. Closes mid-afternoon. There may be a wait.
35 locals recommend
Two Chicks
752 S Virginia St
35 locals recommend
Yummy traditional (and non-) breakfasts. Closes mid-afternoon. There may be a wait.
HEARTY breakfasts, worth the wait. You can alternatively eat in the saloon amid the multiple TVs running all the latest sports. Closes mid-afternoon.
11 locals recommend
PJ & Company
1590 S Wells Ave
11 locals recommend
HEARTY breakfasts, worth the wait. You can alternatively eat in the saloon amid the multiple TVs running all the latest sports. Closes mid-afternoon.
Typical American breakfast spot. There can be a wait.
26 locals recommend
Peg's Glorified Ham n Eggs - S Sierra St
420 South Sierra Street
26 locals recommend
Typical American breakfast spot. There can be a wait.
And dinner to 9p. Great sandwiches, soups & salads. Acoustics can find it noisy even when it's not crowded. Nice patio. Locally owned.
32 locals recommend
Süp
669 S Virginia St
32 locals recommend
And dinner to 9p. Great sandwiches, soups & salads. Acoustics can find it noisy even when it's not crowded. Nice patio. Locally owned.
Eat on the patio or snuggle up inside. Locally owned by the owners of iconic 'Adele's' in Carson City.
47 locals recommend
The Stone House Cafe
1907 S Arlington Ave
47 locals recommend
Eat on the patio or snuggle up inside. Locally owned by the owners of iconic 'Adele's' in Carson City.
Long-time local owners. GREAT food, nice wine menu. Wine & gift shop included.
8 locals recommend
Napa Sonoma
7671 S Virginia St
8 locals recommend
Long-time local owners. GREAT food, nice wine menu. Wine & gift shop included.
A real go-to spot. See the inside hostess for seating on the patio. Farm-to-fork meals including great gourmet pizzas. Nice wine menu. Some high-top tables are family style. Occasional events on the patio. Park in the 6 story parking structure just west of Sierra on First Street. They will validate tickets.
37 locals recommend
Campo
50 N Sierra St
37 locals recommend
A real go-to spot. See the inside hostess for seating on the patio. Farm-to-fork meals including great gourmet pizzas. Nice wine menu. Some high-top tables are family style. Occasional events on the patio. Park in the 6 story parking structure just west of Sierra on First Street. They will validate tickets.
Great onsite brews. Outdoor seating option, pets on the outside most tables. Occasional live local acoustic music. Park in the 6 story parking structure next door on First Street. They will validate tickets
8 locals recommend
The Silver Peak
135 N Sierra St
8 locals recommend
Great onsite brews. Outdoor seating option, pets on the outside most tables. Occasional live local acoustic music. Park in the 6 story parking structure next door on First Street. They will validate tickets
Great onsite brews. Outdoor seating option on the rooftop patio. Occasional live local acoustic music. The original Silver Peak (formerly Bailywick's).
11 locals recommend
Silver Peak
124 Wonder St
11 locals recommend
Great onsite brews. Outdoor seating option on the rooftop patio. Occasional live local acoustic music. The original Silver Peak (formerly Bailywick's).
Upscale Italian in the Eldorado Casino. Outstanding food, nice wines... though a bit pricey. Reservations recommended.
La Strada
345 N Virginia St
Upscale Italian in the Eldorado Casino. Outstanding food, nice wines... though a bit pricey. Reservations recommended.
Great upscale locals spot for breakfast and lunch. Love their Sport Tea. Original local owners. They cater.
7 locals recommend
The Cheese Board
247 California Ave
7 locals recommend
Great upscale locals spot for breakfast and lunch. Love their Sport Tea. Original local owners. They cater.
All dishes we've tried are really great - full meals or tapa-like. Try the potatoes. Nice beer & wine menu.
38 locals recommend
Midtown Eats
18 Cheney St
38 locals recommend
All dishes we've tried are really great - full meals or tapa-like. Try the potatoes. Nice beer & wine menu.
Great onsite brews, nice wine menu. Delicious meals. Two bars,m rooftop and outdoors drinks/eats in good weather. Owned by the same team that operates Saint James Infirmary (bar only), upstairs on California.
32 locals recommend
Brasserie Saint James
901 S Center St
32 locals recommend
Great onsite brews, nice wine menu. Delicious meals. Two bars,m rooftop and outdoors drinks/eats in good weather. Owned by the same team that operates Saint James Infirmary (bar only), upstairs on California.
Nice local coffee shop.
11 locals recommend
Truckee Bagel Company
538 S Virginia St
11 locals recommend
Nice local coffee shop.
The BEST~!!! May be a wait. Typically local Asian clientele.
Pho 777
102 E 2nd St
The BEST~!!! May be a wait. Typically local Asian clientele.
Great food, though one of the few Indian restaurants in town. Satellite TV from India.
Naan & Kabab
2740 S Virginia St
Great food, though one of the few Indian restaurants in town. Satellite TV from India.
Nice local eatery.....
38 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
650 Tahoe St
38 locals recommend
Nice local eatery.....
GREAT vegan and GF menu - and just good foods. Local farm foods, salads. Very pleasant, casual environment. Lots of tables but they do have a wait at lunch/dinner prime times. Gino the Soup Man owns the place and makes all 18 types from his, or old family recipes. Sold also at Great Basin Co-Op on Flint near Wingfield Park, and at Whole Foods Market (So. Virginia at Del Monte).
45 locals recommend
Great Full Gardens
555 S Virginia St
45 locals recommend
GREAT vegan and GF menu - and just good foods. Local farm foods, salads. Very pleasant, casual environment. Lots of tables but they do have a wait at lunch/dinner prime times. Gino the Soup Man owns the place and makes all 18 types from his, or old family recipes. Sold also at Great Basin Co-Op on Flint near Wingfield Park, and at Whole Foods Market (So. Virginia at Del Monte).
Local brew menu, outdoor patio. We hear it's good.
14 locals recommend
Old Granite Street Eatery
243 S Sierra St.
14 locals recommend
Local brew menu, outdoor patio. We hear it's good.
Just down the street at California and Arlington. Small local brewery and eatery. Outside patio option.
32 locals recommend
The Brewer's Cabinet
475 S Arlington Ave
32 locals recommend
Just down the street at California and Arlington. Small local brewery and eatery. Outside patio option.
Great eats, great drink menu. Long-time local brewery off the beaten path in the historic Depot building.
18 locals recommend
The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery
325 E 4th St
18 locals recommend
Great eats, great drink menu. Long-time local brewery off the beaten path in the historic Depot building.
Long-time establishment, great menu.
10 locals recommend
Sushi Pier Midtown
10 locals recommend
Long-time establishment, great menu.
Long-time establishment, great menu.
Sushi Pier
1290 E Plumb Ln
Long-time establishment, great menu.
Off the beaten path but great sushi. Try the mussels.
Rickshaw Sushi
7485 Longley Ln
Off the beaten path but great sushi. Try the mussels.
West of town, same location for over 40 years, great authentic Italian. Gianni is no longer with us. :-( Nice bar/lounge.
9 locals recommend
Johnny's Ristorante Italiano
4245 W 4th St
9 locals recommend
West of town, same location for over 40 years, great authentic Italian. Gianni is no longer with us. :-( Nice bar/lounge.
Nice food and wine menu. Wine bar next door.
The Grill At Quail Corners
6520 S McCarran Blvd
Nice food and wine menu. Wine bar next door.
Hidden spot. Charming Italian........ been around many years.
Zozo's
3446 Lakeside Dr
Hidden spot. Charming Italian........ been around many years.
Off the beaten path. Hearty breakfast, omelet menu to die for. Expect to wait. Worth the wait. Sister restaurant to the one in Truckee (the original).
6 locals recommend
Squeeze In
5020 Las Brisas Blvd
6 locals recommend
Off the beaten path. Hearty breakfast, omelet menu to die for. Expect to wait. Worth the wait. Sister restaurant to the one in Truckee (the original).
Yummmmmmy.
House Of Bread
1185 California Ave
Yummmmmmy.
Godfather's Pizza
645 Booth St
Our go-to spot for take out.
Round Table Pizza - Temporarily Closed
801 W 4th St
Our go-to spot for take out.
Historical, old-time cafe. Typical American breakfasts. Locals bar on the west side of the building.
8 locals recommend
Gold 'N Silver Inn
790 W 4th St
8 locals recommend
Historical, old-time cafe. Typical American breakfasts. Locals bar on the west side of the building.
15 locals recommend
Starbucks
720 S Meadows Pkwy
15 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Starbucks
720 S Meadows Pkwy
15 locals recommend
MUCH MORE on the menu than pizza! Hidden spot! Greek Chef, great meals, great wine and beer selection. Relatively new - busy but there's always a red/white checkered table for you.
Opa Pizza
530 W Plumb Ln
MUCH MORE on the menu than pizza! Hidden spot! Greek Chef, great meals, great wine and beer selection. Relatively new - busy but there's always a red/white checkered table for you.
JoStella Coffee Co.
701 S Virginia St
jüs
740 S Virginia St
51 locals recommend
Coffeebar Reno
682 Mt Rose St
51 locals recommend
Small, intimate.
Joe's Good Java
1 E 1st St
Small, intimate.
There are numerous small bars, coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques between Arlington and Virginia, on California. Blue Moon Pizza, yoga, 1841 bar, shoes, Newman's Deli..... optometrist.
California Avenue
California Avenue
There are numerous small bars, coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques between Arlington and Virginia, on California. Blue Moon Pizza, yoga, 1841 bar, shoes, Newman's Deli..... optometrist.

Parks & Nature - TAHOE - Rideout Community Center

TAHOE - Rideout Community Center Recreation Center and Showers $4/all day https://www.placer.ca.gov/facilities/facility/details/Rideout-Community-Center-36
It's an Island~! Beach and/or rock sitting by the river. Tubing. Various bridges take you from one side of the island to another. A stone's throw from the events on Virginia Street - and part of the Reno River Walk. Numerous events - both under the amphitheater - and across the street--- particularly during Artown month... July every year. Checkout artown.org Movies in the park Friday nights, in summer. Duck races in early August. Kayak races in June, in the sculptured rapids. Tour de Nez international bike races (all ages) in June.
25 locals recommend
Wingfield Park
2 S Arlington Ave
25 locals recommend
It's an Island~! Beach and/or rock sitting by the river. Tubing. Various bridges take you from one side of the island to another. A stone's throw from the events on Virginia Street - and part of the Reno River Walk. Numerous events - both under the amphitheater - and across the street--- particularly during Artown month... July every year. Checkout artown.org Movies in the park Friday nights, in summer. Duck races in early August. Kayak races in June, in the sculptured rapids. Tour de Nez international bike races (all ages) in June.
Rose garden, outdoor public pool and Friday afternoon Food Trucks
45 locals recommend
Idlewild Park
2055 Idlewild Dr
45 locals recommend
Rose garden, outdoor public pool and Friday afternoon Food Trucks
Lots of events held here.... Good spot to watch July 4th fireworks from.
41 locals recommend
Sparks Marina Park
300 Howard Dr
41 locals recommend
Lots of events held here.... Good spot to watch July 4th fireworks from.

Arts & Culture

Great bistro cafe on the ground floor, on Hill Street side. Check out the view from the rooftop venue - Reno and Mount Rose views. They will let you go up there without entry fee - if you promise to go up and come right down. Check out their schedule for live music / wine events, either in the lobby, or on the upper level patio.
100 locals recommend
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W Liberty St
100 locals recommend
Great bistro cafe on the ground floor, on Hill Street side. Check out the view from the rooftop venue - Reno and Mount Rose views. They will let you go up there without entry fee - if you promise to go up and come right down. Check out their schedule for live music / wine events, either in the lobby, or on the upper level patio.
A MUST See for auto enthusiasts.
57 locals recommend
National Automobile Museum
1 Museum Dr
57 locals recommend
A MUST See for auto enthusiasts.
Green and shady. Across the street from the Riverwalk that leads from Wingfield Park, to Idlewild park. Just west of Hub Coffee Roasters. Often has special events, watch the sign on Keystone, at First. 'Feed the Camel' food truck parks under the Keystone Bridge, on Wednesday (summer) afternoons.
McKinley Arts And Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr
Green and shady. Across the street from the Riverwalk that leads from Wingfield Park, to Idlewild park. Just west of Hub Coffee Roasters. Often has special events, watch the sign on Keystone, at First. 'Feed the Camel' food truck parks under the Keystone Bridge, on Wednesday (summer) afternoons.

Drinks & Nightlife

Unique outdoor venue, play bocce ball while the sun shines. Local bands.
33 locals recommend
The Eddy
16 South Sierra Street
33 locals recommend
Unique outdoor venue, play bocce ball while the sun shines. Local bands.

Shopping

8 locals recommend
Meadowood Mall Circle
Meadowood Mall Circle
8 locals recommend
Yoga Pod Reno
13981 S Virginia St
Bus 6 on Arlington will take you there.
23 locals recommend
Meadowood Mall
5000 Meadowood Mall Cir
23 locals recommend
Bus 6 on Arlington will take you there.
Sports equipment and apparel. Resides in the outlet mall off Vista Way (I-80 East) 3 stories, it's a pretty amazing sight even if you're not shopping.
15 locals recommend
SCHEELS
1200 Scheels Drive
15 locals recommend
Sports equipment and apparel. Resides in the outlet mall off Vista Way (I-80 East) 3 stories, it's a pretty amazing sight even if you're not shopping.
Sports apparel and paraphernalia of all types - and all your exploration 'must have's'. Lots of experts on hand.
REI
2225 Harvard Way
Sports apparel and paraphernalia of all types - and all your exploration 'must have's'. Lots of experts on hand.
13 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2200 Harvard Way
13 locals recommend
Used books in good condition. Once in a while they have a 'back warehouse' sale, 99 cents each.
Grassroots Books
660 E Grove St
Used books in good condition. Once in a while they have a 'back warehouse' sale, 99 cents each.
Great thrift store. Clean. Organized. Benefits MS & Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Savers
3800 S Kietzke Ln
Great thrift store. Clean. Organized. Benefits MS & Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Fabrics and crafts
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
3750 Kietzke Ln
Fabrics and crafts
They have it all~! Be sure to peruse downstairs.
Carter Bros Ace Hardware
1215 S Virginia St
They have it all~! Be sure to peruse downstairs.
The UPS Store
550 W Plumb Ln
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1501 S Virginia St

Entertainment & Activities

15 locals recommend
Cinemark Reno Summit Sierra
13965 S Virginia St
15 locals recommend
Right on the River Walk
28 locals recommend
Century Riverside 12
11 N Sierra St
28 locals recommend
Right on the River Walk
Century Park Lane 16
2040 Century Way
Great to peruse. Check out their events calendar, they host evening events, open houses, films, etc. w beer/wine and snacks. Great place to meet people, get local tips on the Reno / Tahoe area.
9 locals recommend
Patagonia Outlet
130 S Center St
9 locals recommend
Great to peruse. Check out their events calendar, they host evening events, open houses, films, etc. w beer/wine and snacks. Great place to meet people, get local tips on the Reno / Tahoe area.