My favorite breakfast place in Chico, but terrible customer service towards college students. Yes I understand the stereotype, but I have served in restaurants for 3 years, therefore I always tip. I find it very unprofessional that every server I've had when with my peers assume that we will be rowdy or not leave a tip, therefore they will treat us poorly. Servers are not there for tips, they are there to provide great customer service and give guests a lasting impression. However, when I've been with my parents, they treat our table great. I absolutely love the food, and it is worth dealing with the poor customer service if I get to have their coda Benedict and a maple latte! read more

Cafe Coda - My absolute favorite latte in the whole wide world, the Maple Latte - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

Wow, I never thought I'd find a place like this in Chico! Not only are there PLENTY of vegetarian options, but the food is amazing!! Every time we go to Chico we usually got to Sins of Cortes, but this time I decided to do a little Yelp research and saw all the positive e reviews of this place and so we gave it a try. I cannot believe I haven't found this place before!! Let's just say that this will be my go to spot in Chico when I visit. On to the food: We started off with coffee which was amazing, it comes from Santa Cruz. Then we split a piece of the nutella waffle w/ banana, YUM! I would suggest sharing it as an appetizer because there are so many other tasty things to try! The sis and I shared the veggie with corn tortillas (good suggestions by our waitress) which was a very generous portion. My only complaint was I would have liked to have had the tofu more like a scramble instead of big chunks. I was expecting something different, the big pieces of tofu mixed in with potatoes didn't come together for me, but the flavor was there. Overall, this place is great and I will be back! read more

Cafe Coda is really a great breakfast spot. My boyfriend had the Applewood Sausage Hash. The best part was the sausage, which came from one of our favorite places to get sandwiches, the Chico Meat Locker. Both were really good, but the Coda Benedict was really the star. It came on top of house made parmesean crusted foccacia with spinach, ham, and poached eggs smothered in a bearnaise sauce. I was slightly surprised to see the use of a bearnaise sauce than the traditional hollandaise sauce, but I was not disappointed. The bearnaise was wonderfully herby and flavorful. If you go to Cafe Coda, I definitely recommend the Coda Benedict. They also have some great teas there too. Can't wait to go back! -We went a second time and my boyfriend got the Fat Boy and absolutely loved it. He loved how all the flavors of ingredients complemented each other. Although next time he wants to try to substitute the bacon for chorizo. To sum it up- I LOVE THIS PLACE. If I want to go out to breakfast, I go here. No questions asked. It is by far the best breakfast I have had in Chico. Update: Tried the chicken pesto sandwich for lunch, and it is AWESOME. Got it with the soup of the day, the first time they had tomato soup which paired great with the sandwich. The second time was a baked potato soup, which was tasty, but felt a little heavy with the sandwich. The sandwich itself is huge for me, I usually take half of it home. Just a great sandwich with bacon, chicken, pesto, mozz, and shallot aioli. Now it's a really hard choice of lunch or breakfast. Oh and lunch is only served on the weekdays. read more

See all

DELICIOUS FOOD!!! A little on the hipster side, but oh so so very good! The food not only looks amazing, but tastes amazing! Their service is great too. Be sure to know that you have to ask for water or they won't give it to you. read more

See all

Still a go-to place for me. Went on Memorial Day 2014. Service good to great. Had 2 egg dishes split 3 ways plus French press coffee and one tea. I go here whenever I can. Had the Chilaquiles and the Pesto 3 eggs dish. Next time I'll have the eggs benedict or Florentine instead of Chilaquiles. Our bill was about $30. The food was good to excellent. Evidently, Cafe Coda has expanded to a second room with carpet,,,, That room was more quiet than the front room which has, I believe, cement floors. Chair to table height in the back was odd, nothing felt comfortable. Either too high or too low, but a minor point, I felt like Goldilocks...didn't find my just right fit. Still, Cafe Coda is one of my top 5 spots for breakfast in Chico. read more

This restaurant had good intention, but the food missed the mark for me. We tried the: -lemon poppyseed pancakes: beautifully plated, but the flavoring was just blah for me. And I like my pancakes to be a bit less soggy. -oatmeal: disappointing and sort of dry, but I rarely expect oatmeal to be good at restaurants. I just had a particular craving that day, so I thought I'd give it a try. -the fruit bowl: good!! It was a bit expensive, but you get your money's worth. Nicely cut fruit with a good variety. Although, the kiwis weren't ripe yet. -Coda Benedict: Served on delicious bread, this Benedict is much better than your average! The potatoes were okay, but some of them were really UNDERCOOKED! That's unacceptable. Just because they have a sear on them, does not mean they are cooked through! That's a careless mistake. I liked that the coffee was french press, but it also limits how much you're able to consume. You don't get endless refills like at other brunch places. read more

See all

As somebody in my party said: "Damn, those hipsters know how to cook!" This place is a charm in Chico! Went here one morning...well, afternoon...for brunch with a group of friends and every dish we ordered was delicious! I know this, of course, because I enjoy sharing plates with others, whether or not people agree to it :) This restaurant is a music club in the evenings and looks like a really cool place to play or watch a show. Our pancakes were adorned with a cute lil Treble Clef made of some sort of rasberry sauce (Refer to my photos). The service was great and it had kind of a San Francisco-esque feel to it minus the heinous waiting time and the overly-pretentious hipsters (these hipsters were not pretentious) Food Run Down: Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes: Nice and fluffy, with a zing to it. I liked them because they were unique, but my friend Jay wasn't a fan--try em out and see for yourself :) Chilequiles: AMAZING--good large serving, full of flavor. Coda Benedict: Cafe Coda's take on eggs benedict, except they had theirs on Foccacia bread and "bearnaise" sauce, which is kind of like hollandaise sauce except with an herb-y essence...This whole dish had an herb-y essence, which worked for me! (We later decided that these "herbs" were directly contributive to our euphoric feelings following our trip here...take that how you wish.) Banana Nutella French Toast: Travis got just one slice of this (which came out in two slices) and it was amazingly delicious and exremely rich, so I don't recommend getting anything more than a single serving of this to share because it is suuuuper rich/sweet. Good for a bite or two. Breakfast sandwich: It was good--your typical eggs, cheese, avocado on cheesy bread--it was bland compared to the rest of our intense-ly flavorful meal but it was only $5 so hey, not complaining Cheers to Chico-ian hipsters with great personalities and amazing skills in the kitchen. Will be returning. read more

See all

5 stars for food, 1 star for service and silly additional charges. This weekend I ordered a $13.50 egg and potato based breakfast that has corn and green sauce. The green sauce was minimal so I asked for a side of sauce. When the bill came it had a 75 cent charge for green sauce. I asked the waiter about it (who cares about 75 cents??!) just out of curiousity. The waiter thought it was a good idea to have a full discussion with me about why he was well within his rights to charge for the side of green sauce...blah blah blah...I did not engage in a retort as I'm sure it was not the place to argue... All I was thinking is that $13.50 for an egg and potato dish with no meat should cover, a little extra the sauce is all. Seemed simple and straight forward to me?! Bummer, now I have a waiter to avoid! read more

As a recent chico state grauate I was surprised I had never heard of this place! I walked in and instantly knew I was in for a good experience. They have french pressed coffee and a very nice selection of teas. My waitress recommended an awesome tea to me and I love it. I ordered the coda Benedict and it was amazing! Awesome vibe, awesome food and awesome staff. This has quickly become my place to go whenever I visit Chico. If your in Chico for breakfast this is the place to go read more

This fantastic restaurant is now open again seven days a week! They are highly popular on weekends, but now weekdays are available, too! The food and service remain high quality, and it is very nice to see it getting solidly on its feet again! read more

My daughter attends Chico State and my mom and I moved her into her new apartment last weekend (Senior Year!). I've eaten at quite a few places in Chico but only a few for Breakfast since it's generally free at the hotel. But we were heading back to San Jose so I wanted to take my baby girl out before we left. I've had Café Coda Bookmarked for forever but the last time we were in town we went to Mom's and I was really disappointed. Café Coda is easy to miss but worth the search. YUM! Comfy cozy place with friendly service and great food. Here's what we had: Mom: Banana Walnut Pancakes with a side of vegan sausage. Sausage was not that great but the Pancakes were HUGE and fluffy and oh so yummy. Daughter: Take Five which is your basic breakfast of eggs, potatoes, bacon and toast. She got the wheat toast and it was amazing. Truly AMAZING. Me: Little Donkey which is sort of like a deconstructed Huevos Rancheros. Very fresh and flavorful. The tortilla were great and filled with cheese so that was a pleasant surprise. Over all we left full and ready for the 4 hour drive home. The only thing I didn't care for was their coffee. It comes in a French press and it's way to strong for my taste. But I'm sure there are many folks who just love it. Already looking forward to bring my hubby here on the next visit. read more

#fatjared say...if you are a cafe/coffee shop and you don't have the option of a cold brew that is NOT ok! I have been going to a different breakfast spot/coffee shop every week as a fun way of leaving my current city of Chico CA at the end of the year! Cafe Coda is more known for it's food. I have been there for the food and I remember it being above average! This review is focused on the coffee though! My complaint is the fact that there is no option of a cold brew! It's a must these days IMO. The service was def good! I was able to go to a different line just to get coffee. I was forced to get the iced Americano. I would give 3 stars, but I gotta say, the americano was one of the better ones I've had! It had a very distinct flavor, a bit stronger hit afterward, and a great smell as well! Whatever bean they are using stood out to me, and for coffee that is important! I so suggest going here. The food is great. Cute little spot. Easy to get to. Good service. Nice a quick. Fun local spot with merch, really not a lot of bad to say! BUT gotta get a cold brew option! If that happens someone let me know, and I'll be back. For now, not perfect without that! Highly suggest though! Well done! read more

Anytime I come here, I'm super glad that I did! I love their food and friendly customer service. It's a little compact some mornings because it's popular. I try to get something different each time I come. I don't have a favorite dish because it's all yummy. It's always hard to decide what to try next. I love that they bring you a little French press of coffee! read more

Cafe Coda - Small French press of decaf. Perfect for two or one if you really love coffee. - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

I would give this place a half star or more....But I haven't been there enough. The coffee is really good...They serve it in a french press and if you are patient...it is excellent. I love breakfast potatoes...and these are ok....but they are not as freshly prepared or served as hot as Sin of Cortez, which is our standard. The Eggs Benedict are like any other you will find in Chico....Lame ham....english muffin not completely toasted...hollandaise saice just like Knorr made. The fresh fruit portion is lame for the price I like this place and will see where it leads. Not a disappointment....Hopefully a discovery. read more

Very good. Stumbled across this place on yelp due to the current location feature & was not disappointed. Very cute and hipster cafe. The place as full, but the wait wasn't bad at all. Lots of seating/waiting space. The service was good & food came out surprisingly quick. The servers aren't overly involved which I like aside from needing refills. The food was flavorful and fresh. They have a vegan menu and many items on regular menu can be substituted to be made vegan. The portions are rather large, which was a relief given the kinda pricey menu. Would like to come back and try more of their menu items. Overall great little breakfast spot! read more

First time here, very very good food, portion was just right. The place is not built as a restaurant, or it was some sort of bar/nightclub turned into a restaurant. Odd arrangement. Front door comes right into dining area. Hallways and side rooms abound. Enough on environment/ambience. I had Chilaquiles and my wife had a hash of some kind. Both were excellent! My wife had fresh baked brioche which was also top shelf. Coffee was very good but small carafe was not adequate for two people, maybe enough for one shy coffee drinker. Recommend the large carafe for starters. Noise was an issue for me. May have been two ladies next to us who didn't realize how loud they were. Or maybe it's just how loud you're entitled to be when you eat here. Either way for me it was too loud. I'd like to go back for the food but it'll probably be a third choice behind Moms and Morning Thunder due to the noise. But based on food alone it would be a #1 contender for me. read more

Love the vegan menu! It made dining out for us (which should feel like a treat) not feel like work and that I can still "belong" and enjoy the food scene without the dairy and meat. We were celebrating our anniversary and loved the outdoor patio. Initially we missed the "Little Donkey" (veganized) on the menu, but instead thoroughly enjoyed the vegan tofu burrito without the chorizo. And the soy latte was one of the best I have had ever! As always, it was worth the wait! Thank you! read more

OMG.. this food was so good! Plus they had something for everyone. We went for mothers day. I am the only vegan in the group and it was really nice having vegan options available on the menu.. and really good options at that. We all enjoyed the food and the service was on point. Ambiance is so nice, very clean and spacious seating. We have vegan tofu bowl, the wise guy, nutella french toast and chilaquiles!! everyone was very happy. We will be back!! read more

For a small diner, they have amazing food including (shocker!) vegan options (yay!). Review with photos here: http://hungryhungryhippie.com/2011/01/02/the-start-of-something/ read more

Major fan of this place! Their food is delicious, they have friendly employees, the atmosphere is perfect for brunch, their menu has a lot of different options & is very customizable, and it's all for a pretty reasonable price! Today definitely won't be my last time coming here . read more

Cafe Coda - Eggs Benedict with bacon instead of ham. Yum! - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

Came in said 40 min wait , waited n hour and a half. We sat without drink refills the entire time we ate our food. Didn't get a refill till they brought us our bill to pay. Food does come out fast, and is pretty good ! read more

Places like these are what keeps Chico, Chico! I'm not a fan of chain restaurants (except Starbucks) so if you enjoy fresh cooked food, this is your place. I went with the Greek Egg Plate and it was just what I was after. It came with eggs, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes - really good and not greasy. It also came with soft pita bread and the potatoes. Potatoes were excellent - not greasy with a nice crunchy exterior and soft creamy interior. The pancakes are light and fluffy and don't have the bisquick taste. They even serve you warm syrup. They do details right here! Lemon poppy seed pancakes w/a flavorful butter are also delicious. Prices were in keeping with quality. The latte was much better than Starbucks. Others ordered the Nutella French toast, I had a few bites and it was very good. I do want to note that we ordered the Nutella FT on an earlier visit and they brought us 5 orders of the orange/cranberry french toast instead of the Nutella ordered and they took it back to the kitchen and just spread nutella and bananas on it - which wasn't good at all! Awful mix of flavors. The place was crowded but they should have remade the FT so that is a big minus but other than that experience- excellent reviews all around. They have some great art on the walls of places in Chico at unbelievable prices! Don't miss it. Go with the pressed coffee, it is excellent. Service is very good and friendly (with the exception above). Cool hip staff. Menu and food reminds me of Sin of Cortez. Which is fine because this town is big enough for both! Shop and eat local! read more

Cafe Coda - Greek Breakfast Plate - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

What a great find! Doesn't look like much from the outside but super nice on the inside. Friendly staff and our breakfast was very good.

My favorite brunch spot in Chico. I always question why people have never been here because it's a Chico staple. My favorite is the Eggs Blackstone! Delicious food, perfect portion sizes. Price is a little up there but I don't mind since it's always a treat to go. The wait is usually around 25 minutes, which is not fun but the food is always worth the wait. Another complaint of mine is the noise level, it's hard to have a conversation, but it's understandable since the restaurant is very popular (especially on weekends). Love this place. Hope it never closes. Would 10/10 bring family or friends here that are visiting Chico. 100x better than Morning Thunder, Jacks, or Moms. read more

Best breakfast and coffee in Chico....love the vegetarian options! Great service. Been a patron since the day they opened....love the new patio area and can't wait to experience it in the spring/summer. read more

I was super bummed today because cafe coda has traditionally been my favorite place, but it was hard to enjoy because the service was just bad. The waitress was okay, but the overall experience was just really disappointing. We were told 25 minutes to be seated and it took an hour, which was fine because that happens. But then we got in and took them another hour to serve us. A table of 10 was seated after and served before us in addition to another table of 2. When our food finally did come it wasn't hot anymore and one of our dishes was wrong and several of our requests were forgotten about - and how long it took made the food hard to enjoy. We felt frustrated and unprioritized and left to see the entire dining room was empty. I know things are taking some adjusting with reopening, so hopefully I can go back soon and have a different experience. read more

I went here on a recent trip to Chico for breakfast with a few girlfriends. One of the girls found it on yelp, so we decided to try it. We were pleasantly surprised. We were there on a Sunday morning, and were seated right away. We must have just beat the rush, because as soon as we sat down, several parties came in. It seemed like a pretty popular spot. Once we got our food, we understood why!! We skipped the mimosas this time, and opted for coffee. They brought a french press to the table, and the coffee was great! I've only recently become a coffee drinker, but I really enjoyed theirs. There wasn't a single complaint about the food. I had buttermilk pancakes that were delicious, two of the girls had the nutella and banana french toast, that I had to try...so good!!! And my last friend had some other specialty pancakes that I can't seem to remember now...but everything tasted great! The only complaint we had was the restroom. One of the girls went in and said it was extremely dirty. She said that someone had thrown up in the sink and it hadn't been cleaned. Now to give the staff the benefit of the doubt, maybe it had just happened and they were still unaware, but it was still pretty gross. Overall, Cafe Coda was great, and I will definitely go back next time I'm in Chico! read more

Cafe Coda - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

My favorite breakfast in Chico. I'd practically visit just to eat here! Four of us shared the plates (Breakfast Burrito, Fat Boy, Coda Benedict, Poppyseed Pancakes) and all agreed that everything was fresh, flavorful and delicious. One dish I won't order again is the poppy seed lemon pancakes unless they add lemon or raspberry curd as a topping instead of maple syrup which just masks the fruity taste. I do always love the French press coffee! A large pot is very large! read more

The food was unique and delicious. We shared the Maple Bacon French Toast and the Coda Benedict. The espresso drinks were tasty. We were sat inside, close to the front and our service was prompt for the most part. Overall it was a really nice experience. Try it! read more

Excellent service, a great place for breakfast. Nice unique breakfast offerings. Quality food at fair (not low but fair for the quality) prices. Good French pressed coffee. A nice feeling restaurant. Have been there maybe 6 times and never left dissatisfied. read more

Best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Patio dining was amazing. They're taking all precautions to keep everyone safe. read more

Eggs Florentine!! Honestly, every item on the menu is a win. The coffee steals the show in a French press but the drip is equally satisfying. The option of half Benedict order is only $2 cheaper but if your trying to control yourself it's worth it. Best breakfast/brunch in town. read more

So glad I finally made it to this restaurant. I've only heard good things about it and I had a great experience there. Their chilaquiles plate is amazing and their specialty waffles and pancakes are always great if you're looking for a sweet option. Great coffee and overall cozy and welcoming environment read more

Cafe Coda - Chilaquiles - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

See all

Coda Benedict is worth the drive from twice the distance you are. Come and enjoy the food, coffee, people, and ambience.

Whenever I travel to Chico Cafe Coda is at the top of my list. I love everything on the menu! read more

Cafe Coda - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

See all

I love cafe coda food don't get me wrong, but why list a phone number on every platform - their own website included- if they never intend on answering it ?? Simply wanted takeout and after calling 10+ times with no answer, not worth it. read more

Came here at recommendation from the airport staff. Was a bit of a drive from the airport, but totally worth it! We got the Athens and the Coda Benny. Both were amazing. The Coda Benny was particularly good, the smoked ham was perfect, the eggs were perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was great too. Perfect combo of flavors. Highly reccomend this place! read more

Cafe Coda - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

See all

Food isn't very tasteful and there's a specific waitress that's always so rude. Her presence makes it hard to eat so my family and I stopped going. read more

food was great. waiter spent about five minutes picking a zit on hie face then grabbed my mimosa and served it to me with out washing his hands. totally grossed me out. had to leave with out finishing my brunch and did not even touch my mimosa. read more

Decided to try a new place for breakfast, Cafe Coda is going to be our new spot! Great service, very affordable, wide variety(including kids menu), and most of all amazing food!! read more

Cafe Coda - Small French press of House Coffee.. nice and strong, more than enough for two people. - Music Venues Near Me - Chico, California

See all