Waiters were really nice, the menu looked really good, the food was tasty and the location was nice.read more

I came here based on a friend's recommendation and messaged her a huge THANK YOU as soon as I was…read moredone. Great local spot with a significant following of regulars. (Make sure to ask one of the employees about the hanging coffee mugs!) What really stood out was the service. The servers worked together seamlessly, refilling drinks, topping off coffee, bringing requested extras, and checking in with guests. Definitely a well-oiled machine! As a solo diner, I had the opportunity to sit back and observe, and I was genuinely impressed. Every interaction seemed friendly, heartfelt, and professional. What a great combination! The restaurant itself is a sweet, unpretentious little diner. Pretty packed for a Tuesday morning, but I happened to arrive at just the right time and was seated without a wait. Coffee wasn't great but I did drink two cups so I probably shouldn't complain. :) On their menu, it states "We are proud of our large servings, so sharing a meal with an extra plate +.75. Half portions of omelettes and scrambles are available, price varies." Great option for me but pricewise, it's only $1.50 less. Something to consider. I ordered the Mexican Omelette, filled with green chiles, tomatoes, green onions, and Jack cheese, then topped with salsa and sour cream. The salsa was delicious and full of flavor, although a wee bit overpowering. It became the dominant flavor, and I found myself missing the green chiles and melty Jack cheese that I was looking forward to. That said, everything worked well together, and I'd absolutely order it again, just with the salsa on the side! Perfectly crispy hash browns and toasty English muffin rounded out this hearty breakfast. Delicious diner breakfast and incredible service!

This is a fantastic spot!…read more It ended up being near our hotel, so it wins for convenience, and it's downtown location. We didn't realize we were in for such a treat here though. They have an extensive menu, and it is set up so you can choose your own adventure, and put together exactly what you want, but I ended up going for the Rib Eye special breakfast which ended up being a great choice! Chicken Fried Steak and their Omelettes also looked like they were very popular. They also offer great mimosa specials, and if you order three (for $13?) they will let you share them among multilpe people! Had a couple of great breakfasts here and loved the old school diner vibe - service was super friendly as well! Great spot!

Excellent service, clean restaurant, awesome huevos rancheros as well as fair prices.read more

Looking for a place to stop and eat after camping at Almanor all week.... Money! Lots of cheese…read more... See pics... burgers were made to order and cooked perfectly.... Will remember this place and try to stop by again.... Definitely recommend!!!!! Chicken taco was excellent!!!!

What we got was ok. The workers were not happy to be working. Not even a hello. Inside was tiny…read more Somebody said something about new management. I don't know if the previous people were better. We ordered a Nobby burger, Petit burger, Fries and Onion rings. Cheese skirt was good. Happened to be in town and stopped by. I probably wont be back. Maybe the visit was a one off? At least the food satisfied my burger craving though. Private lot in back.

Farmers breakfast: they'll ask how you want ur eggs done, and ask sausage links sausage patty or…read morebacon. Scrambled eggs not seasoned (hard to pick with fork), potatoes with skin still on no flavor, watermelon and orange were cool. Watermelon had a orange flavor while orange was super juicy almost orange juice flavor. But both were super small one slice. My favorite part was actually the biscuit, just shows how low the bar is. It was just a regular biscuit with a shiny gold top. But many might like the bacon the most. It was crunchy and hard. Not my preferred texture. If you eat it all in one bite, will be better but still hard as plastic to chew. Flavor is good ofc. Sauce, idk what this is but was delightfully surprised. Was a sweet thick sauce. Might be applie pie sauce or smth. Had the apple sauce flavor. Meal was not filling. Yes I slowed down with my last bites but the fact I finished it without needing takeout was upsetting for the price. Extra Saturday 12pm U get on a list so theres waiting outside to be seated but not a long wait. Asked for recommendation, she recommended gnarly scramble, chico scramble, they make a good corned beef hash, most popular is farmers breakfast, and they said their bacons lovers benedict is really good too) Waiter was kind, refilled out cups a lot. Asked for drinks to start With the bill, waiter immediately asked if we wanted to split or together which was nice Free lolipops Beautiful interior As someone who isnt a breakfast guy, The meal was average to below average honestly. I was at least slightly satisfied after eating. The one saving grace is the interior is pretty nice and I was at least slightly full. And for that I'll give it a 4/5

At breakfast with the family after moving in our sibling in the dorms. There was a bit of a wait,…read morebut was still seated promptly. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious! Completely finished everything on our plates. Definitely an old school, comfy place to eat.

Ordered the English toffee mocha half sweet; it was still quite sweet. I asked the waiter to add…read moresome extra coffee inside which did the trick! Vegetarian burrito sounded skeptical at first, but was actually really good; good size portion as well. Decent size to share. At first, it took us quite some time to get seated, but it was worth the wait.

Skip this place. Seriously. We arrived at 1:28 pm on Monday, September 7 2026. The sign posted on…read moretheir glass door stated they were open until 2 pm. and the red OPEN light was still on. We held the door for an elderly couple leaving as we entered, so for the sake of argument let's say we crossed their threshold at exactly 1:30 pm. "Hostess" ( college girl with messy hair under a baseball cap) immediately informs us they are CLOSED. No hello no greeting at all, just and abrupt , "We are closed." Huh. Sign says 2 pm?!!! She kinda shrugs us off with a parting comment, "we stop seating at 1:30." News to me, we've been coming here for five plus years and always between 1:30 and 2:00 pm. Never ever had a problem or had anyone tell us about this 1:30 pm seating rule. Ok. But I show her my phone. "it's 1:30 now" and she just shrugs and says sorry. Disappointed, we cruise over to The Farmers Skillet located a few miles away in Chico on Rio Lindo. We strolled in at 1:50 pm, noting they also close at 2 pm. I ask politely if we are too late even though our hostess already has two menus in her hand and a smile on her face. "Not at all," she exclaims and then says "Welcome". Service there was warm, and unhurried. The Roost could learn a lesson here. If your 24/7 policy is to stop serving half an hour prior to closing then it should be posted, and door locked maybe? I know Deja Vu (also in Chico, on the Esplanade) closes at 2 pm and they have the CLOSED sign up with door locked at 1:45 pm. We shan't be returning. Very disrespectful and unnecessary. IF in fact that IS the policy of this diner and not just the whim of a lazy student/hostess then we should still have been seated. It was 1:30 pm as we entered. Shame on management. Know your staff and make sure they are operating with YOUR agenda and priorities, not theirs.

Awesome family restaurant and the perfect spot for breakfast! The customer service was great, and…read morethe atmosphere was clean and welcoming. We tried the sweet cream pancakes, and they were delicious soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. The grits and biscuits were delicious as well. Nice portion sizes, plenty of parking, and a great overall breakfast experience. Definitely a place I'd visit again!

After driving 6 hours to be a little early for my husbands dental appointment we chose to go to…read moreblack bear for breakfast. We both got the same thing, corned beef, hash, and eggs, but I got fruit. He got home potatoes. We had rotten potatoes throughout our corned beef, hash, and the fruit even though being in season was either hard as a rock or rotten.. we have eaten at black bear a numerous times and this was definitely the worst breakfast I've ever had here! Still paid full price left hungry

This was our first visit to CJ's Last Chance Diner. It is located on the far north end of Chico…read moreclose to where we are staying. I had reviewed the menu online and it made my mouth water so I had a pretty good idea. We were going to enjoy it. Indeed we did. I ordered the onion burger, and my wife ordered the jalapeño cheddar burger. We advised The server that we would be sharing our burgers when she brought them out. She had them arranged nicely for us as is shown in the photo I am posting. Both burgers were absolutely excellent. My wife and I were both totally impressed. We especially liked that. They have a condiment bar where you add your own extras. It's a good one too! Besides the burgers, we ordered sweet potato fries and a peanut butter cookie. The sweet potato fries were excellent. We ate every single one. The peanut butter cookie was out of this world. It even had little peanut butter cups on it. Fortunately, we split it otherwise we would both be totally ashamed of ourselves. The service was absolutely spectacular. Our server and the manager or owner open, parentheses not sure which) parentheses made a point to come by our table and make sure everything was to our liking. The friendliness is a big issue for us. The diner is decorated in a very attractive way. It is perfect for where it is located. I should have taken more photos of the inside. They had some fun music playing also. The prices were quite reasonable we will definitely be back.

Checked in today for lunch. My son and daughter asked me where I wanted to eat and I said, CJ's…read moreLast Chance Diner. My son and I got the Tri-Tip sandwich and my daughter got her usual, Tri-Tip salad. We really enjoy their food, service, and down home, country atmosphere. We've been going to CJ's for the last 15 years or so we have become good friends with Rebecca, the manager, she's been the one constant there since we've been going. Thank you for your great food and service.

My go to for business lunches. Casual, cool atmosphere. Love me some Philly Cheesesteak.read more

Had the Philly cheeesteak and it's the best one I've had in years. We'll definitely be coming…read moreback. Their fries were great too

Stumbled in and so happy I did…read more Gluten Free and Dairy Free options for the win. Was so nice to get some pastries I could eat!

The food is fresh. The people are nice. Coffee is good. What more can you want?…read more You have salads, wraps, and sandwiches to choose from all that you build yourself. So you get your food exactly the way you want it. They have yummy vegetarian, gluten-free items available in addition to a regular menu, so no matter who's in your party they can find something to eat Fresh baked muffins. Yummm

Everything was amazing! The staff, the food, the speed, and the atmosphere! It feels like a classic…read morediner and I can't wait to come back soon! Definitely recommend the pancakes and the specials and the ham scramble was yummy!

Fast, friendly service in Chico, CA. Right next to the Double Tree hotel, convenient for travelers…read morewho don't want to pay the exorbitant breakfast rates at the hotel. The food was reasonably priced and tasty. Glad I stopped by.