Visited March 20 2026. See my receipt as always…read more This is a great stop to unwind and take your puppy out to the enclosed grassy area! This place is classy inside. Fresh sandwiches and juices plus tons of coffee options. I wanted to get a salad but they had none so I got a couple macaroons to go ( watermelon and Kona). Wow...those melt in your mouth! YUM! I bought fried chicken next door for the drive which is always good. They have a nice selection of wines and they even carry Farmer's Brewing beer ( El Toro is my favorite). Great sauces and nuts as well. Nice decor for your home! They have counter seating and inside patio seating. There is also outside seating. They are busy but well staffed! Bathrooms were clean. Fun to look around and shop! There is a shell gas station in same parking lot as well. Always fun to see one of a kind things around in this unique place!

Jut picked up sunflower seeds and a pastry. Did not have the chili-like flavor I prefer, so went…read morewith Flamin' Hot Limón. Close enough. Checkout was quick and friendly. The store is clean with a wide range of options for food and merch. My first stop here, have passed it by many times. Now on my list as a great location.

Visited May 12 2026. See my receipt as always…read more I love coming here when I am in Williams! I have gotten so spoiled with their fresh food that I can't find elsewhere..even in Grass Valley! I ordered the lunch special which was beef with vegetables and comes with rice and soup. The portions are awesome and the food was delicious. Get their fried rice...Best I have ever tasted! Meat was tender and soup had a great consistency! I also ordered the shrimp appetizer which was really good and had a great crunch to them! They serve beer and wine as well. Impeccable on the cleanliness and service! The owner is wonderful and puts pride in what she serves! If you are in Williams or traveling on highway 5 this is a must stop! Tons of leftovers with reasonable prices! Ps..nice and cool inside!

I will have to say moving from a large city to a smaller remote county. I was not expecting to find…read morethis little hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. Upon entering, you will find a large Buddha stacked with offerings. I ordered the sesame chicken dinner combo and I will say the dinner portion is large enough to feed two adults at least in my household! This has become our weekly takeout spot since moving to the area. My only reason for giving them four stars is because they're only open Tuesday through Sunday.

My husband, our little girl dog and I stayed at this Spark by Hilton in Williams, California for…read morethe last leg of our road trip. We picked this hotel because it is dog friendly (two pets up to 30 lbs each for a non-refundable fee of $50 per pet, per stay) and within a reasonable distance of driving from Oregon for us to eventually head back home to LA County. And because this hotel is highly rated on Yelp (an overall rating of 4.9 stars with 19 reviews), I decided to take a chance and book a night's stay here. We arrived last Friday evening, around 7 pm. We checked in with an employee at the front desk named Michael. He was friendly and very welcoming. The room was very clean. I liked that there were charging pads on both of the dresser tables on either side of the bed and also one on the desk. I also liked that there was liquid hand soap by the sink (way better than the bar soap that dries out your hands) and also products in the bathtub/ shower (body wash, shampoo and conditioner). Our room also had a microwave and mini fridge (but no freezer in the mini fridge). Free breakfast was from 6:30- 9:30 am and is a continental breakfast (meaning it is a light breakfast with few offerings. The only protein available were eggs and dairy). Overall our stay was fine for one night but I wish that the hot water that was available on the night we arrived was hot. Michael did tell us when we checked in that there was coffee and hot water available behind the wall (which is where the dining area for breakfast is). After we unloaded our luggage and settled in for a short while, we decided to head back to the dining area for some hot water to make some tea. But the water wasn't hot and just barely warm. It also tasted like coffee so we decided to pass on the water. If you are passing through the area and looking for a no fuss, affordable stay that is clean, then staying at this Sparks by Hilton would work.

We are a band traveling on the way to Portland, OR, and had a great stay at the Spark by Hilton in…read moreWilliams, CA. Parking was super easy and the front desk staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Special shoutout to Kyle for accommodating and making our stay so much more enjoyable! Our rooms were spotless and brand new! The beds were extremely comfortable and the bathrooms were just as clean! We'll definitely be staying here again as we travel consistently up the coast. The location is a perfect rest stop for us in a great area. We highly recommend it to anyone passing through! Thanks again! #socialmediainfluencer #socialmediapromo #spark #sparkbyhilton #hilton #williams #california #travel #lifestyle #cleanhotel #hospitality

Visited April 26 2026 See receipt on bag…read more Just a quick stop to get some cheap grub before getting back on the road. I always use the App to order and of course get points. Pro tip: check in first on the app before ordering for even more incentives! Food is consistent for a fast food place. Clean inside and clean bathrooms!

Bathroom was out of toilet paper, staff doesn't even look up when you walk in the store and up to…read morethe counter to pick up your mobile order, so you have to wait for someone before you can even check in--better to use the drive thru, food is as expected but so slow to come out.

This was my second stay here while traveling to the Pacific Northwest, and once again it was a…read moregreat experience. The town of Williams may be small, but it has several solid restaurant options along with fast food and pizza spots--and even DoorDash delivers right to the hotel, which is a nice bonus after a long day of driving. The hotel itself has been fully renovated, and it really shows. You can tell the ownership genuinely cares about both the property and their guests. Everything feels clean, updated, and well maintained. Amenities are excellent for a stopover or short stay. There's a swimming pool, a grill for cooking, and even a small gym. Parking is plentiful, and most of the time you can park right outside your room, which is great if you're traveling with a car full of belongings or just want peace of mind. In the morning, they offer a basic continental breakfast with hard-boiled eggs, cereal, milk, orange juice, coffee, hot chocolate, muffins, danishes, and yogurt. There's no indoor dining area, but you can easily take it back to your room or enjoy it by the pool. The rooms are well stocked with soap, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, and a shower cap, and I really appreciated the extra space heater in addition to the standard AC/heater wall unit--such a thoughtful touch. The internet is free and good signal. Pro tip: Book directly through the hotel's website. It's cheaper than Booking.com or Hotels.com (I saved $8), and the price difference more than makes up for any points you might earn elsewhere. It's also cheaper than walking in to book, and they do fill up quickly--when we checked in, only a couple of rooms were left. I've been very happy with both of my stays and will absolutely continue stopping here on future trips. Highly recommended!

My kind of lodging. A small motel from 100 years ago. Nicely maintained. Clean. Affordable. This…read morehits what we look for dead center! Good air conditioning. Coming back home we came here again, skipping Expedia and ended up paying $12 more! I got a thank you from the owner thanking us for the nice review of our first stay and suggesting we book direct and get a better rate. Maybe because we walked in and announced that we were returning customers. Not helpful. Be sure to use Expedia. I am removing one star.

Drove into Williams today. Visited Dec. 29th..see receipt…read more This is a very popular stop for travelers on highway 5 because its easy to get to and it's inside Loves which accommodates big trucks and trailers. I got 2 of their personal pizzas ( one combo and one hamburger) to go which were both deep dish. Wow -- loaded with toppings and delicious! So surprised as to how good it was! They also have large pizzas (see pic) if you want to feed a large family! They have inside dining and takeout. It was quite busy with tourists heading home from the holidays! Enjoyed the pizza with leftovers! Ps. This location does not honor the Godfather app to save $$

Tacos la Barca is just off the freeway in a little strip mall. When we drove up about 6:30 PM, the…read moreparking lot was mostly empty, but many neon signs in the window announced warmly that they were open. For a moment we hesitated because of the lack of cars, but trusting the reviews we walked in, and we were not disappointed. The tacos were absolutely bomb! Little tortillas slightly fried were so good. We tried both the Carnitas and the Carne Asada. Both were excellent, but the Carne Asada was over the top good. All the toppings, including the salsa were beyond. Looking forward to the next time, we are driving through on the 5!

Visited October 3rd. See my receipt as always…read more First of all the name is also known as "Velazquez Tacos La Barca" not Tacos La Barca in Williams! I came in for an early lunch before I hit the road. I love mexican food and ordered the tacos with carne asada. Although they were street tacos they had plenty of meat and I always enjoy the peppers and onions and radish on the side. No fatty pieces of meat! Very good and it was super wallet friendly!! The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh and the salsa had a hint of lime which was delicious! They have indoor and outside seating and have a good selection of beer and soft drinks as well. Leslie was very kind and polite! For me I had a great experience!

I don't understand why this Gem has not received reviews left. The heart of a business especially…read morefood service or catering is the workforce behind it. When a business is built on treating individuals with dignity and showing love for the customers as family now that is truly remarkable and it comes out in their delicious foods! They make Sushi Rolls on Fridays, Juice Bar, Teriyaki bowls. I haven't commented in a while and I am going through rough patch in life with Family not understanding how ADHD affects emotion well I tell you this place treated me like family and for the amount of time I was their I felt true care from the establishment and I have eaten at many places expensive and hole in the walls (I am impartial) and my experience tells me this is probably the most truly genuinely caring place it deserves more reviews and more than 5 stars and I don't say that lightly in a world so selfish at moment (2 Tim 3:1-5)

Authentic Mexican Food! Very reasonably priced. Good seating and parking. You can call ahead and…read moreorder and pickup. They serve great burritos and have breakfast burritos served all day. If you're passing by on I-5 would be a good place to stop and take a break OR order ahead swing by 3 min of highway. Very friendly staff. Please don't get me wrong there are other Mexican restaurants in Williams that are good but if you're looking for ALL homemade and fresh this is your place. Fresh bakery items too. lunch for 4 with drinks $50. Give it a try you will not be disappointed!

If you're looking for good food along the highway five you are probably aware of Granzella's…read more Everyone seems to go there. And it's great. However, there are other great restaurants off the same offramp. Including La Fortuna bakery. The name bakery is a bit of a misnomer. While they do have one in the back, it is in the back through three or four different rooms before you get to it. Between the street and there you will find a full market and in the very front is one of the best quick grab and go Mexican restaurants. That's what this review is about. Call them ahead of time, so it's ready when you pull through to pick it up. Excellent food. Consistent throughout. And friendly service.

One of those places you gotta stop at driving in and out of LC to Sac…read more This place has to be top 5 taco truck in Cali and I grew up in Oakland, Modesto, and spent a lot of my life down in SD/TJ. Tacos de tripa are my go to. Gotta have at least 4 of them. Tortillas are handmade fresh. Quesadilla de masa with asada is an automatic order as well. Don't have those at your average taco joint. Burrito's are good size and perfect meat to filling ratio. Rice and beans are solid. Salsa is legit and not runny. They have pollo asado on Fridays I believe. Haven't been able to try that yet, but that's next on my list. Phone order ahead when your about 15 mins out and they'll have it hot and ready to go so you can eat your grindz on the go!

I had a pretty legit super burrito with cabeza here as my brunch meal on a long drive…read more The truck is set up near a big enclosed area so you can get out of the sun or rain depending on the weather. There are also port a potty bathrooms, although they were locked. The location is basically at the end of a road behind a liquor store. Isn't that where the best tacos always are, somewhere off the beaten path? So before ordering, I did see a sign which I interpreted as "extra salsa costs money", which I find kind of annoying. Depending on how the salsa is, I may want to douse every bite in it, so I was hoping that at least what they did give was good. As it turned out, I didn't need to worry, since the sign actually means "no salsa included - at all". So that's kind of lame, what kind of place doesn't give you any salsa at all? Onto the burrito - despite no salsa, this was a very good burrito. A bit greasy, with a fair amount of oil leaking out, but that's normal for fatty braised meat like cabeza. Some salsa verde would have been welcome though. Size-wise it was totally worth it, the ingredients were well integrated, and the tortilla was chewy and held together to the last bite. The wrapping job was also good, so aside from the grease overflowing from my big bites, there were no leaks. I live nowhere near this place so I can't imagine when or if I'll be back, but as far as a good pit stop on I5 this place delivers.