Blue Ox Cafe

This is a cute family owned business with a variety of breakfast options. I was impressed with the…read morehuevos rancheros and the soy chorizo eggs Benedict. There's an adorable bookstore attached to it so you can browse while you wait for your food to arrive. There may be a small wait on busy holiday weekends.

You have to bring you and the family to Cravings! The food is delicious and the service is spot on…read morewhat you want. The pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy hit the spot for our family! Thank you to the kind chef/cook that came and made sure our meal was good. The restaurant is friendly and quaint!

Attached book store

Heath's No-Holds-Barred Clam Chowder

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Courthouse Cafe

4.1(228 reviews)

20.5 mi

Typical cafe with great food. Good prices. On the Main Street. Would return when in the area…read moreagain.

Amazing service, even with a dance and song! The restaurant was very busy as it was noon, but…read morestill clean! Wonderful food, we both enjoyed it! I sent an picture to my son who ordered street tacos for him! We will be back

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California burrito

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Burros n Churros

4.6(35 reviews)

0.1 mi

The staff is beyond amazing!! The food is sooooooo fantastic! I've never had anything I didn't care…read morefor. Love the new soft serve ice cream!! I can't rave enough about the quality of service and food It's a must try because there's something for everyone

This place is awesome. Food and service were both great. The owners are so nice, they even grilled…read moreup a little surprise for our dog who was waiting in the car. Will definitely make this a regular stop when we're in town.

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Lola's Family Restaurant

4.4(61 reviews)

12.2 mi

Great choice for breakfast . We chose one of the six Benedict choices and it was excellent with a…read moregood size portion. Service is very friendly and attentive. We will visit again whenever we are in the area.

We were a party of three who went here on a Tuesday afternoon. Our server, a young man with dark…read morehair was professional and engaging. We liked him a lot. He gets five stars. The restaurant seems to pride itself on being dog friendly, yet my friend's dog was never offered water or the treat they say they offer. The food is a two star at best. The fries were not crispy, and they were lukewarm as were the onion rings. I did eat them only because I was very hungry and the cheese burger was not good. It was unseasoned, overcooked, bun was stale, and the grilled onions included the outer tough onion layer. Normally I would say something, but if they couldn't even serve a burger on a fresh bun, what would have been the point? My husband who isn't picky and will eat most anything wouldn't eat it. As I don't like to waste food, I took it home and fed it to the chickens. Also, make sure there is toilet paper before using the ladies room. I had to use a paper towel. When I let a worker know, she barely acknowledged me and never said a word, much less an apology. As a visitor to Chester with family there, I will not be agreeable to frequenting this restaurant in the future. Response to owner comments: Your postings next to the outside tables state that water and treats are available for patron's dogs. You should train your servers to offer those when they see a guest has a dog. How was your non English speaking employee able to understand and relay my concern about the toilet paper if she doesn't speak English? Why would I reorder a burger that I know is unseasoned, on a stale bun, etc. knowing I would receive another that is just the same? A line cook can't be retrained in a few minutes. I got what you gave me, it wasn't good. Now is your chance to improve your food for future guests. Quit making excuses, (nothing irritates me more), and make improvements.

Sign inside of Lola's Family Restaurant.

The carnitas burger is so good! We had to come back again for more carnitas!

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More goodness-I'm trying the Chorizo Chili Relleno Burrito

Patti's Thunder Cafe

4.3(188 reviews)

25.4 mi

Went twice for breakfast while in town. Had 2 eggs over easy with bacon and sourdough toast one day…read moreand waffle (regular, not Belgian) the next. Generous serving of bacon. Great service. My son had fresh muffins both days which were outstanding. Others in our party enjoyed their meals too. They wet so accommodating and friendly with repeated coffee refills. Would definitely go back.

We were in town to bury my father in law, a lifetime Greenville resident. Thinking it would be a…read morenice break, we took our mother in law out to breakfast. We asked for a table outside because she can't hear well, and the cafe was bustling and loud. The staff seated us, but had to move tables around outside. The hostess and a "regular" of the cafe said things like "this is what we do in a tourist economy." "We have to accommodate the tourists." As if we were a bother and they were bending over backward to accommodate us. Because my mother in law was there, and she is emotionally raw right now, I avoided conflict. So I'll say now, what I wanted to say to those snarky, rude employees Thursday: My husband's family has had a plot in the Taylorsville cemetery for longer than those two ladies been alive -- combined. His grandmother had 2 restaurants in Greenville. His mother is a fixture in the community, living through the Dixie fire and coming back to rebuild her life. Now she'll bury her husband there. My sister and brother in law worked in public service in Quincy for decades. We aren't tourists. And even if we were, you were incredibly unwelcoming. You made a sad day worse. The food was fine.

Flowers & bees out front

Patti's Thunder Cafe - Mushroom spinach Swiss sausage omelette with Country, potatoes and English muffin muffin And the two eggs and hamburger patty breakfast.

Mushroom spinach Swiss sausage omelette with Country, potatoes and English muffin muffin And the two eggs and hamburger patty breakfast.

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Wally Beanz

3.8(18 reviews)

6.7 mi

This is a tiny place but I enjoyed my coffee…read more I ordered a large plain black coffee The coffee was hot and strong. For those that like more sugary coffees,I would imagine it may be wise to ask for less strong coffee However I loved my caffeine and appreciated the morning wake up! I will be back to try a mixed drink and see how they compare Staff was friendly and I received my coffee in under 1 min

Summer time and the milk shakes are fine…read more Don't get sticker shock when you look at the menu board. These milkshakes are big and rich, like the country stars. They use a lot of ice cream, premium flavored syrups, and milk. Pretty straightforward and simple! We split a large chocolate shake three ways, and still couldn't finish it. Staff was super friendly (even if we couldn't find em at first) and made short work of the shake. They have a fantastic outside deck to sit and relax. It's surrounded by beautiful flowers buzzing with bumble bees and just the right amount of sunshine. If you're hungry for more, Wally's Market is next door and they've got burgers, sandwiches, beer, wine, booze and a whole grocery store to choose from. This is a fun little stop at Almanor!

Looking at the lake from the deck!

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Coffee at the lake

The Ranch House

4.1(123 reviews)

12.5 mi

With not many places to eat in Chester, I came across The Ranch House and, after reading the…read morereviews, knew I had to give it a try. I'm so glad I did--it ended up being the best food I had during my entire week-long vacation! I had the recommended French dip, and my father ordered the cheeseburger. Both were absolutely delicious, and we went with the standard fries, which were cooked perfectly. We also ordered wine, and I have to give them credit for the generous pours--they definitely didn't skimp! The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions, and the whole experience was fantastic. If you're staying in Chester or simply driving through, I would HIGHLY recommend stopping at The Ranch House. You won't regret it!

Way better than I was expecting it to be!…read more Highly recommend the French dip and mac & cheese bites. Very tender. The fries were great as well! Also recommend the outdoor seating as the inside is very cramped and loud. The menu is full of fried options, not many selections for a healthy meal.

Fried Pickles.

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Manhattan on the rocks and Icky IPA

Plumas Pines Bar & Grill

3.8(103 reviews)

10.7 mi

One of my favorite summer spots! It's fun to drive the boat across the water, and park at their…read moredock. I recently ordered the Asian chicken salad. The serving is HUGE. The dressing was perfect. The tuna was fresh. The staff is friendly too!

Loved eating at the establishment on the water! I got a great salad with refreshing fruit. Great…read moresize and wonderful service! I will be back. Beautiful location right on the water, and I love you can boat up to the restaurant. I will be back!

The view from the patio

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Koninkrijk Koffiehuis

4.8(138 reviews)

12.0 mi

I would come up to Lake Almanor just to get these freshly baked pastries y'all. They are DIVINE! I…read moremean I truly have only had pastries on this level a few times in my life. We met the owner who baked everything by hand in the back of the shop. We could see her prepping more pastries. She was so sweet, just a lovely person. You can't help but want to support her business. And then the pastries themselves were just so good, I would gain so much weight if I lived up there year around because I would eat there everyday! My dad and I shared the Ham and smoked Gouda calzone and oh my goodness was it good! Flakey crust, perfect fillings. It was delectable. I had the chocolate and banana turnover and absolutely loved it. Again, great pastry crust? And the proportions of banana to chocolate were perfect! I also loved my apricot and cheese danish. The flavors really complemented each other, and again - perfect crust! My dad tried the berry and cheese danish and the chocolate croissant and he loved them both! I don't think you could go wrong with any of the pastries here. We took our order to go and ate them the next morning and they were still delicious. It's an inviting shop, with limited seating inside along with plenty of seating outside, so it would be a great place to have a bite to eat as well!

This is the bakery you need to stop by if you're staying near the area for your trip to Lassen…read moreNational Park. They have wide & unique selection of European pastries. I did notice the cute interior Dutch decorations and realized the coffee shop name is in Dutch! This is such a cute find in a small town. They have microwaves for you to warm up your pastries yourself if preferred. The lady is friendly and will give you recommendations if you are having trouble deciding what to get. I was a little disappointed as there was barely any chicken in the chicken pesto calzone. However I recommend all the cake and sweets there.

Sitting area

More pastries. If it looks sparse, it's because Rachelle is in the kitchen baking.

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Chavelita Mexican Restaurant

4.7(29 reviews)

7.0 mi

Celebrated my birthday this was the perfect choice Wow staff…read morewas wonderful gracious and generous food was fresh and delicious A must for your next visit to Lake Almanor Turkish coffee Hummus and falafel the best

this is now a Mexican restaurant, not Mediterranean. The food was amazing, reasonable priced, and…read morewe got it to go, and they used the good cardboard containers, not plastic or styrofoam! Highly recommend!

Manti

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Zoe U.

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2

0

7 years ago

Absolutely ADORE this place! Super well branded, beautiful mural and artwork inside. The owners are very professional and helpful when choosing drinks. Great variety of flavors! Beautiful pastries and other goodies. I can't say enough good things about this place! Plenty of seating, games for use, and even a meeting room in the back for groups. Their different coffees also support different causes, and one even sends funds to missionaries! The later hours are great too! Our shops in Chester are open til 3 at the latest so 6 is so great! The only downfall is that it's not in Chester! But completely worth the drive into Westwood for great coffee. 5/5 stars easily!! read more

Alia G.

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7 years ago

Totally impressed. As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of small coffee shops this one gets five stars. First of all, the environment and staff are warm and inviting. It is large enough for groups, but has so many different seating areas that you can feel alone among many. The variety of baked goods is impressive and what can I say about a coffee shop that uses all their coffee to support a cause? Whether it be veterans with the Black Rifle coffee, Hope coffee where 100% of proceeds goes to support missionary work in Honduras and Mexico ,or Rusty Roof whose coffee roasting company is local. read more

Holly G.

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2

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7 years ago

What an adorable coffee shop!! I was in town for the week and needed a good place to get some coffee and do some work, and the cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for studying or reading. There's even a little conference room you can reserve if you need an even quieter space to work. The drinks were great, and the staff was very friendly, too! I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a good place to get some work done over a few cups of coffee, or if you're just passing through and need to refuel for your roadtrip. read more

Kim F.

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4

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7 years ago

Wonderful coffee shop! I have lived in Westwood for over 20 years and have always hoped that someone would open up one. Great atmosphere and excellent customer service. The owners love the kids in town and do a lot to support them. Thank you so much! I WILL be back. I could go on and on but I hate reading long reviews read more

Harper H.

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3

4

3 years ago

incredible fine dining, nicest people, best customer service. they have an amazing breakfast and lunch menu! definitely recommend everyone come here. read more

Robert R.

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1

3 years ago

Every time I come here, it gets better and better. Coffee is terrific. Food is terrific. Service and ambiance is also great. Highly recommend. read more

Ventura S.

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3 years ago

Such a great place to hit when in Westwood ! Great food and wondetful staff!!! Creative menu! Charming environment ! Fun,fun,fun!! read more

Coral C.

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5 years ago

Delicious coffee, nice play area for the kids and the owner was super friendly. Will definitely come back when we're in the area.

Julian F.

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1

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7 years ago

I like it a latte. Highly recommend

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