Big A Root Beer

I didn't have time to snap a pic because I wolfed my chocolates down. Friendly customer service…read morewith lots of helpful suggestions about what to get since the selection was overwhelming. I had a couple of truffles (amaretto truffle was to die for!), churro toffee (outstanding!!!), and a few caramel turtles (scrumptious!). You can't go wrong with anything you select. The chocolate was silky and smooth and fresh. Too much to choose from!! If you find yourself needing a detour up in gold country, please do yourself a favor and stop here. Super cute displays and impeccable chocolates.

Super cute chocolate and ice cream shop!…read more Stumbled upon this cute store while walking around Grass Valley. The employees were super helpful and friendly. Soooo much to choose from. Every type of chocolate you could imagine. And tons of ice cream flavors too! I loved the little seating area to be able to sit and eat your ice cream. I got a few different chocolates which were really good. We will absolutely be back when we are in the area.

Window display!

Dark chocolate covered cherry was divine!

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SO MANY CHOICES!!!

MeZe Eatery

Get the Shawarma plate. The presentation was strikingly…read morebeautiful. Paired well with the hibiscus tea. Thx to the staff As I wandered in and said "feed me".

We had a wonderful experience at Meze Eatery! We ordered the lamb and beef plate-- flavorful and…read morecooked perfectly. The food was fresh, satisfying, and full of flavor. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back again. Highly recommend Meze Eatery to anyone looking for great food!

Seating area

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

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Gold Rush Cookie Company

4.5(30 reviews)

0.7 mi

Hubby, our tot and I stopped by for an afternoon treat! We ordered 2 cookies, the Spicy…read moreGinger(molasses) and The Late Night(double chocolate.) My hubby LOVED the ginger one, ginger helped his headache too!! I thought the double chocolate had a nice melty center and decent flavor. This kosher exclusive bakery and espresso shop is run by a husband and wife team! The small business had some festive Hanukah decorations up and staff were sweet and helpful! SYOY! :D *Song Credit: Joyful Christmas Musician: SergePavkinMusic Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-joyful-christmas-116574/

Came in on 12/16/25 with my beautiful wife and adorable little daughter, Gold Rush Cookie Company…read moreis relatively quiet cafe with housemade drinks, cookies, and scones. We got the Ginger Molasses and The Late Night cookies. Ginger Molasses had a strong spicy taste for those who love crystallized ginger inside the cookie and I loved it.l! The Late Night is a double chocolate cookie made with bittersweet chocolate that tasted like midnight indulgence no one should know. Very good and we will be returning again

Guittard® semi-sweet chocolate and mint chips. Only the best for our customers!

We use only the finest ingredients including real crystallized ginger for our Spicy Ginger

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Our super tasty Toffee Chip with house made buttery rich toffee

Treats

4.7(279 reviews)

3.2 mi

There's something magical about wandering the old Gold Rush streets of Nevada City. Me and the boy…read morewere strolling through the historic downtown, poking our heads into little shops, when we stumbled across Treat. Talk about perfect timing. The sun was out, we'd done our fair share of walking, and an ice cream cone sounded like just what the doctor ordered. I grabbed a fresh waffle cone loaded with some kind of almond fudge mocha masterpiece don't ask me the official name because I was too busy enjoying it! The boy got something different, and judging by how fast it disappeared, I'd say he approved too. The waffle cone was fresh, the ice cream was rich and creamy, and every bite hit the spot. It's one of those little places that fits Nevada City perfectly simple, welcoming, and exactly what you hope to find while exploring an old mining town. If you're strolling through downtown on a warm afternoon, do yourself a favor and stop at Treat. Cool off, grab a cone, sit on a bench, and watch the world go by. First class all the way. After all... they didn't name it Treat for nothing. Go ahead treat yourself.

Before I say anything else, there's one flavor you need to at least try: Saffron Rose Pistachio…read more It's decadent and savory and a journey for your tastebuds. Their menu is super varied and they have something for everyone. My vanilla honey milkshake was impeccable. Love it!

Double sundae: double chocolate and oreo cookie

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J.W.Kirksey's Original ButterCrumb Pie

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

The cherry pie was exceptional. It was a big hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. We can't wait to try…read morethe other flavors. Highly recommend!

Cake Bakery & Cafe

4.3(130 reviews)

Cake made the most beautiful cake for my daughter's birthday! I sent over a mockup of what I had in…read moremind, and they recreated it almost exactly. Christine was so easy to work with, honest (and hilarious), and I really appreciated that she wasn't afraid to steer me away from decorations that looked pretty but wouldn't actually be pleasant to eat The cake looked **amazing** We got the strawberry cream cake with buttercream frosting and it was absolutely delicious. We had leftovers for three nights, and family even came back over two nights later for more! Beautiful cake, delicious, and such great people to work with. We'll definitely be back!

What a beautiful building and first class location in Grass Valley. Their desserts are top notch!!!…read moreWe love going here for a latte' and pastries. It's a WIN/WIN!!

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The Owl Tavern

4.1(161 reviews)

•$$$

Second times the charm!…read more Came in today Sunday for lunch while shopping with the fam and safe to say today's experience was top notch compared to our first a little while ago! The service was quick, we were seated in a timely manner and the food was so good! We sat closer to the bar and our server was on top of it! We ordered and had our food right away not even a 20 minute wait! We got the pulled pork sandwich, recommended by our server, the western burger, and the Mac and cheese for our little! It was all soooo good! The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Happy to see this business thriving! And glad to update our review to a positive one! Today was great! Cheers!

First off I do not frequent higher end restaurants very often. I wanted to take my girlfriend out…read morefor a nice dinner on my birthday, so we invited my brother and his wife. I made reservations for 4 of us for a Friday night at 5:00. We were seated in the dining area on time, however because of the time of day the sunshine that was reflected off the building across the street through the window was absolutely blinding. We moved a table back but there was no difference. I let our guests sit in the seats that were not facing this terrible reflection and just dealt with it myself. We should have actually moved completely but didn't want to make a big deal about it. This issue could be easily fixed with blinds (duh) So we ordered our food. Women ordered the ball steak (which is sirloin) my brother ordered fish and I ordered the filet. Well the ball steaks were absolutely horrible (tough as shoe leather) fish (salmon) was ok and filet was also good but undercooked plus they forgot my mashed potatoes. ($69 for a 8oz filet which was probably more like 6 oz ) you would expect much better. We pointed that out (which is quite unbelievable they forgot the potatoes) they eventually brought them on a separate plate ( they were just warm). The butter was still pretty much frozen in the little tin cup that they serve it in. So we pointed out the two ball steaks were like leather. Both of the women have ordered those before and they have been good, well not this time. For the kind of money you spend for these meals, it really is sad. They did remove the two steak dinners from the bill but that does not make it all good in my opinion. Oh yeah and 5 slices of tomato's with cheese on top ( that were not ripe ) at $18 are you serious) For one of the top restaurants in this area, they completely failed. IWaitress was very nice and apologized (like they should) but unfortunately we won't be going back.

Cool old Timey bar

Shrimp cocktail

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CoCo's Candy and Creamery

4.4(17 reviews)

1.2 mi

Incredible ice cream. The young man that helped was…read moreuncommonly helpful for such a young guy. He deserves a raise! The place was spotless. I'll definitely visit again the next time I'm in town.

We stopped here due to the urge for ice cream. Glad we stopped…read more The shop took me back to my childhood. There's So much to choose from , all types of Ice cream. Loads of chocolate treats and adorable trinkets. Much much more to see. Check it out. Ps They also have a spot for birthday parties.

Chocolates

Assortments

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Corvus Bakery

4.6(124 reviews)

We have been on a road trip for the past week and this was the first really good coffee we have had…read moresince we left home! Loved the Persiancake as well! Adorable spot and the lovely woman at the counter was not put out when we came in not long before closing. Thank you!

We love the community feel and GF goodies here, but the new layout feels cramped and keeps…read morecustomers from achieving what I assume is a mutual goal of getting a good coffee and a snack. The new arrangement has the feng shui of a bachelor pad. Get into the restroom feels like an imposition into someone's private space. While the service has never been speedy, it now feels like baristas are actively trying to avoid eye contact -- made all the more easy by the strange counter set up. This morning, I stood there for five minutes with no communication and finally walked out to a different café. We want this place to survive, but it I feel like I am going more out of goodwill than a quality experience. I'm hoping it's just the place getting its sea legs -- and that it might feel less like a sea cabin with some adjustments to the layout.

10.01.23 indoor seating area

Crazy good gluten-free cinnamon roll

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Diego's

4.2(762 reviews)

This is only the second review I've ever posted anywhere as we don't eat out that often. It was a…read morespecial get together with old friends and our group of seven had a large variety of different dishes including an appetizer and pitchers of sangria. Admittedly some of us had not eaten there in a few months but we immediately noticed that the sangria was very different and not nearly as tasty without the wonderful variety of fruits at the bottom of the glasses, as it did before. Disappointing! My husband suggesting eating at Diego's because he was craving his favorite dish, the grilled Mango Tequila pork chops on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes! It was actually his favorite meal in town. He thought it was that good! Sadly, that dish was no longer on the menu and instead a small dry flavorless pork skewer on white rice was offered in it's place. Needless to say he was more than extremely disappointed! I hope we can find something else there in the future he might like.

It was my first time at Diego's Restaurant yesterday, and I absolutely loved it! Everything was…read morewonderful from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious, and the drinks were excellent, large, and perfectly strong! The waitresses were amazing, very friendly, attentive, and fast. The service was truly excellent. I loved the atmosphere too. We were sitting out on the patio with our dog, enjoying the beautiful, relaxed setting. It was such a nice experience! To make the visit even more special, we met Diane, the owner of the restaurant. She was such a lovely and kind lady. She even came over to us and offered our dog some water. That little gesture really made an impression on us. Needless to say, Diego's is now one of my favorite places! I'm already looking forward to coming back. Great food, great drinks, wonderful service, a beautiful patio, and genuinely nice people. What more could you ask for?

Kid's taco

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Panqueque especial

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Ronny S.

12 years ago

my last visit to Big A before today was almost 2 years ago. heres why the lapse; on my only visit prior i ordered the corn dog. i dig corn dogs and am always excited to scope out new places that serve this sort of high end faire. finding a winner weiner is rare as hens teeth. on that initial visit i took a bite into the behemoth of a dog to taste the best corn wrapped on a doggie i ever had. however, after i got to the meat of my meal on a stick, my euphoria was sadly cut short. the hot dog portion was the poorest excuse for a weenie i ever had. ..dried out and just plain nasty. since that less than stelar encounter i never returned, ..until yesterday. i thought to myself; "self, dont be so stubborn, give Big A another try." so i did. i stepped up to the counter and sheepishly ordered the corn dog. after much trepidation i unwrapped the golden beauty and took a bite. first bite was wonderful, but i only bit off the corn. i knew the next bite was going to be make or break. i took the bite and was as satisfied as when OJ Simpson finally went to jail. side note; i tried the burger my wife ordered and im happy to report is now in the rare air of my top 3 hamburgers of all time list. yesterday i walked out of Big A's feeling redeemed and a better person because of an encounter with an unruly corn dog. via this corn dog adventure God clearly showed me two things; 1) give second chances. 2) by giving a second chance, the offender and the recipient can be equally blessed ! read more

lisa h.

15 years ago

I absolutely love this place! The new owners have done an amazing job bring this old fav back. It isnt a fancy pretencious place just a laid back burger joint. The rootbeer is obviously amazing, you will seriously start to crave it. The burgers are delicious, I get the chili cheese burger and they do not skimp on the chili! The zuccini wedges are the best Ive ever had and the onion rings are equally amazing. They also do breakfast and it is yummy! I got the mexican scramble burrito with chirizo in it and a delicious verde sauce on top AMAZING! Oh and did I mention it was like the size of my head, humungous. The best part the prices, amazing delicious food that wont cost you your first born! I highly recommend you give them a try if your looking for good food at good prices with a laid back atmosphere. read more

Tristen S.

2 years ago

Where do I start. This place used to be crazy good, talk of the town, best burgers around. Now it's ran by a bunch of COKE HEADS. They can't get a order right to save their life. Not only was my order wrong, burger burnt and cold how do you do that. Salad with no dressing, my large root beer is literally half full. My wife go back to try to get salad dressing and we need to ask multiple times, talk to multiple different employees and spend about 20 minutes waiting for these guys to get me SALAD DRESSING. All while they are (in my opinion) harassing my wife by moaning and talking in the back and still no salad dressing. This place needs new owners bad it's a joke. please don't go here. read more

Stephen F.

Elite 26

370

238

2 years ago

This burger bar is awesome! I had the Double Deluxe Burger and I couldn't even get my mouth around it! The fries were crispy and golden. All the staff are super friendly and helpful. Dine inside or outside. Extremely recommended! Best burger I've ever had! read more

Neil B.

198

9 years ago

The only reason this place is getting two stars is because the food is good but the little bitch behind the counter got attitude because she hates her job or her life read more

Jack H.

5 years ago

Found a whole hair in my burger! This place needs to have hair nets an have all employees clean shaved! Too man chefs with big nasty beards these days! read more

Chad M.

9 years ago

Burger was massive and delicious and the rootbeer was savory, felt like a little piece of heaven. Can't wait to go back!

Gideon H.

112

13 years ago

Fantastic burgers and great service. Super clean and fun location. Have had many years of great food. Thank you

K F.

10 years ago

One of my favorite places in town! Best root beer you will ever have and the burgers are very good.

Alex H.

5 years ago

This place is amazing, and the employees are nice and treat you well! Good food and quick service.

Kirsten F.

12 years ago

Big A's is absolutely delicious. I make trips to GV just to have one of their Root beer floats.

Tiffany M.

8 years ago

Excellent Food ... Hot ready fresh wonderful.... Happy people eat outside or in great music read more

Shannon H.

6 years ago

Great lunch place !! Great food! Huge portions!! Great service and very clean establishment

Lea H.

13 years ago

My favorite "fast-food" restaurant! They definitely have the best burgers around! 5 Stars!

kris g.

15 years ago

I loved it. Everyone loved their food. Everything tasted great. The best fries...

Ashlynn F.

200

9 years ago

Delicious! I had a rootbeer float and garlic fries. Everything was very fresh.

Brenda C.

9 years ago

Really good food. Excellent root beer three stars because of high prices.

Akreiss1 ..

5 years ago

Root beer floats like your Gramma used to love!

Chris S.

12 years ago

Excellent burger. Wear your eatin' pants.

Freddy N.

16 years ago

Over priced. Overcooked. And overated.

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