Anytime you get advice from a Firewatch guy - itd be wise to seek it through. We met Dave at his tower on top of the Mt. Harkness Trail and he told us about this comfy little eatery in "downtown" Chester. Large menu, good pastries, and super nice staff & locals. Opted for the Settlers breakfast courtesy of Dave's tip, and all in all everything was just what we needed at the perfect time - thanks! read more

The BLT I had was delicious - the bacon was amazing. Get it with avocado. And the coleslaw was something special. read more

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I've been coming here a few times on my day off. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The food is so good and fresh! It is decently priced and comes out in a timely manner. Their coffee is great as well. Thank you Cravings for a great experience each time! read more

Great little place with good homestyle food! Sunday morning was clearly busy but we got a table to accommodate our party of three. My boys were eager for pancakes like they usually have on Sunday mornings but with no pancakes on the menu, they split the Belgium waffle. The kitchen graciously accommodated my request to split the waffle, berries and whip cream into two plates for my little guys since there is no kids menu either. Served with warm syrup, they ate almost every bite. And cold chocolate milk was the perfect drink to wash it down. The menu had lots of seemingly great options, including a breakfast burrito I will try next time, but I had surveyed the Cravings Facebook page before our visit and discovered a secret menu option to ask for. And it was awesome! I won't ruin the secret concept. You can go and research for yourself. But I will say, great sausage gravy. Yum! As a fountain soda junkie, I was disappointed with the can of soda I was served but I got over it. I also never got my toast. But I didn't leave hungry. The portion was very healthy. Every table was full and there seemed to be only one person taking orders and one person cooking but the time it took to get our food is what I would expect at any busy restaurant on a Sunday morning. The selection of baked goods looked awesome but with two rambunctious boys eager to run around I forgot to grab something to go as I was herding them out. Next time. I love a good breakfast and this one met the goal even with a few challenges for this local restaurant with new owners and a new name. We will be back! read more

We were a birthday party of 5 looking for a passable lunch. Cravings turned out to be so much more! Each of our 5 orders was scrumptious, perfectly prepared and presented. Cajun shrimp P.O.' oy was divine and we are chatting tonight to go back tomorrow for more! Thank you for such a wonderful meal and a highlight of our holiday in the area. read more

Cravings offers excellent meals combined with excellent service. Their omelettes and Eggs Benedict are properly prepared and delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Outdoor seating is great. I love this place! read more

My favorite vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant. Excellent for meat eaters too. The staff and owner are friendly and gives great service. Love the food and have a hard time deciding which dish is my favorite. All dishes with soy chorizo are excellent. read more

Stopped in here a few weekends back for lunch. It was OK except for a few misfires which lower the rating. To begin with the dining room is the size of an average living room and was being worked by at least two servers. I sat at the counter and was invisible apparently for a full ten minutes and actually contemplating walking out when someone asked me if I had been helped yet (I assume the lack of a menu, silverware, drink etc. would be the tip off). Once they realized I had not been waited on they apologized several times but I still don't get how they could have missed me. Strike two when the waiter recited the list of several items they were out of for the day, one of which was the chorizo burger. Now I would not have a problem with this except I specifically drove into town to try this burger because I LOVE chorizo in a burger. Oh well it was not to be. Instead I ordered the special which was a Ruben sandwich. For my side I chose the cole slaw. Hmm. It sure looked tasty when it came out so I dug in. Flavor was good but I was irked that each time I took a bite the pastrami all pulled out of the sandwich. I think it was either a tad too tough or could use a thinner slice to prevent this. Still as I said the flavor was good. Ditto with the slaw. It was not your average slaw. In addition to (or maybe in lieu of) cabbage there were several other vegetables including what looked like slices of Brussel sprouts. The flavor of the dressing was good and tangy, but the texture threw me off. I like the idea of a fresh and healthy slaw not overly dressed and this was going in that direction, but maybe shredding the sprouts would do something for the overall experience. It just was too chewy. I will try this place again and the fact that it was packed with people tells me they are doing a good job. I am looking forward that chorizo burger so hope it is still on the menu when I get back up there next time. read more

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Great cookies, decent coffee. New owners who obviously care. Small cozy place. Very noisy when their coffee grinder is going (happened twice during our 45 minute stay ... we couldn't hear each other talk while the grinder was going). Corned beef hash was good. It's different than almost everywhere else in that unlike most places who serve it moist this corned beef (as stated in their menu) was dry. I liked it. The side potatoes were a bit undercooked. While we 4 were discussing that the owner came by and asked us how everything was. We told him about the undercooked potatoes and he said that he'd make sure from now on they'd cook them a bit longer. Fast service, nice people. read more

Went for a day trip to Chester and so happy we stopped by this place. The lady that helped us was so sweet and personable. Had the breakfast burrito and a blended drink and was very impressed with both. Definitely coming back! read more

This little cafe is quite small but has a killer brunch. I did not get to try the pastries but another woman raved about them to both of the owners. The breakfast burrito was pretty oily I have to say but tasty overall. My sister got the fruit parfait and it looked like it was taken straight off of a food blog page. It was beautiful and tasty. The fruit looked extremely fresh and ripe. This is probably be best brunch place in the area. Cravings has refreshing and delicious food not to forget the variety of coffee options and flavored foamed milk. I highly recommend this place for anyone craving a delicious brunch and a good cup of coffee. The price isn't so bad either. ;) read more

I just had the BEST Chorizo Eggs Benedict ever!!! And my hubby completely enjoyed the Yogurt Parfait and a White Mocha. We will be coming back just for their breakfast even though it's 3.5 hrs from our home. Oh and the atmosphere and service was great too! read more

Spent a couple of days in Chester/Lake Almanor recently, went to Cravings on consecutive days. Great spot for breakfast and lunch. Food is very good and fresh. The place can get busy, but it is worth the wait. Have a nice outdoor patio. My only gripe is the service can be slow. Like really slow. Staff is professional and friendly, would definitely go back next time we are passing through. read more

Always excellent service and wonderful food. They are doing their best to serve and support the community during this pandemic. Glad to see that they are noting the mask requirement for their customers. It's a tough position to be in. I'm glad they value my health enough to make the hard calls and point out the county order for facial coverings even though they lose those few customers when doing so. Thank you Cravings! read more

My daughter and I came for breakfast while visiting the Lake Almanor area. The staff and owners were very friendly! We have been visitors to the area for years and are so happy we have a great breakfast spot to go to. My daughter had the breakfast burrito- she loved it! Huge portion, with great sausage and salsa. We saved the second half and my husband ate the leftovers at home. My fruit bowl was beautifully presented, and very fresh. Plus, the soy latte I had was creamy and had great flavor. Will definitely visit again! read more

Perfect! Food was delicious. We ordered a Club, tomato soup, and turkey sandwiches. The bacon was thick and wonderfully cooked. Loved the bookstore too. read more

Enjoyed both breakfast and lunch entrees there. Food was very good. I would recommend when you are in Chester, CA.

This place is great! Not only do they serve tasty food - we had a variety of pastries - and coffee drinks, but they also share space with an excellent, independent bookstore. Well worth a stop. read more

Heard nothing but great things about Cravings since I moved into town. Finally went and got breakfast this morning, and tried their biscuits and gravy and a breakfast burrito. I was extremely impressed by the presentation of the restaurant, the friendliness and courtesy of the staff, including who I think was owner/chef. As for the food, I got it to go and ate it about 30 minutes after I left the restaurant. Not only were both items filling, they tasted fantastic with fresh ingredients in both respectively. I would imagine they would have been even better had I sat down and ate them immediately, which is saying a lot since I thought they were fantastic. Thanks to everyone involved at Cravings for doing what you do to make people feel at home. read more

Excellent food, excellent service! My family has been enjoying breakfast and lunch for years and have been eagerly awaiting a dinner menu. We were not disappointed. From the Seared Trout to the Creole Shrimp with collard greens all was delicious. read more

Got stuck waiting at Cravings back in May 2020. They offered me a cup of coffee. I'm glad I did not pay for that coffee it was the worst coffee I've ever had I dumped it as soon as I got outside..................................Hope the food is better........................................ read more

Since my last review, Cravings has moved down the road with the book store. The building is beautiful and I really hope both businesses thrive with their collaboration. The food is still amazing as is the wait staff. read more

Delicious!!! Lots of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options if needed/desired. We got the soy chorizo omelet and the breakfast burrito. Great portion sizes and great flavors! Service was quick and courteous. The ambience is great too! I definitely recommend this place! read more

This place is beyond yummy. I didn't even mind that floor squeaks or that they spilled an entire iced tea all over my husband and I. (Ok I mind a little or else I wouldn't mention it let's be honest but I'm not taking off stars here) I had a waffle and the hubs had an omelette both were hot and fresh. Good sized portions. Would definitely return and not just because this is Chester and your options are limited. read more

The best place to eat in Chester. The menu is ambitiously eclectic and creative and the dishes are well executed. I like the outdoor seating area next to the creek that flows through town. The restaurant is attached to a coffee stand and book store and is decorated with paintings and ceramics from local artists, giving it a friendly, community feeling. read more

We have been coming to the Chester, Lake Almanor area since 1985. We hadn't been here in a couple of years so when we saw this new restaurant we were eager to give it a try. We stopped in for breakfast and what a great place. We were greeted immediately and seated. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. My wife had the hash and I had ham and eggs. The hash was freshly made, the potatoes were excellent and the ham was very tasty. The owner/chef came to our table to ask is everything met our expectations and was very friendly and genuine in his desire to provide a great dining experience. We were very pleased and look forward to returning. Stopped by again today for breakfast. Same great service and food. read more

They are amazing, Their food is fresh, Service is excellent! I enjoyed my breakfast, I got the Belgian Waffles and Eggs Benedict, it was fabulous probably the best food I've ever eaten. read more

Craving has the best breakfast and lunch hands down in this town! The grilled shrimp po' boy is my favorite!

Great breakfast spot. Try the corned beef hash. To die for. I have heard the pastries are good too but I haven't had them. Coffee was good.

The service is usually fast and friendly. Occasionally there is a long line during peak times in the summer months, and it's not always perfect but it seems to work. I love how they use freshly corned beef in the hash. The sandwiches are ample and the fries have always been fully cooked and good. The eggs Benedict is always spot on. Anything with an avocado has always been good. Everything about the food is great, well, except for the coffee. Coffee is bottomless and inexpensive, so it's not reasonable to expect it to be stellar. Still a 5* place to me. read more

Cravings is now open for DINNER! We were there last night and the food was fantastic. I recommend the trout appetizer, the red bell pepper and coconut milk soup. Our main courses were cooked to perfection, short ribs with sweet mashed patato and collard greens, the Creole shrimp and rice as well as the tomato pasta with sausage. The staff was very polite and attentive to us throughout the entire meal. In my opinion this is the best resturant in Plumas County!!! read more

The staff is friendly and the food is very good. They could use a few more tables during peak hours but they still manage to serve the food quickly. read more

Super good food! Stopped here after a camping trip which might just be a new tradition!

This is a great brunch place. Freshly made breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, espresso and much more!! Check the hours during my visit in June they are closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Love it read more

Just had a fantastic brunch at Cravings in Chester! We ordered the Fried Chicken and Waffles special. They are super gluten free friendly and very accommodating. They offered to make the Fried Chicken and Waffles gluten free and that was a fantastic choice! The chicken was craggy and perfectly seasoned, which is rare. It was served with a honey mustard sauce and syrup and it was amazing. Also ordered the Reuben Sandwich on gluten free bread. It was loaded full of tender house made corned beef, sautéed onions, sauerkraut, house-made thousand Island dressing, and melty swiss cheese. It was one of the better Reuben sandwiches I've had! Also ordered a warm salad full of sautéed veggies which was also delicious. Chester is generally a pretty dismal town when it comes to dining, so we are delighted to find a spot that is creative, delicious, and where things are homemade! Can't wait to come back! read more

The cappuccino was smooth and delicious. The environment was perfect for lounging, socializing, or getting some work done. We only spent an hour there but next time, I'd relax for 2! read more

Enjoyed a late lunch here on March 20 with my sweetheart. We each had the Corned Beef Reuben - he with the Tomato Basil soup side and I with the coleslaw side. Not only was it nice to be seated by the window but the service was very good. The food had the attention to detail that makes for recommendations from this foodie. While the sandwiches were a bit messy, they were well worth it with their sauteed onions, generous meat and flavorful sauce balanced with the sauerkraut. I enjoyed the addition of a pepperoncini and dill pickle spear. I hesitated to order a side of coleslaw as too often it is packaged slaw with sad bottled dressing. I was pleasantly surprised by the kale and cabbage slaw and the dressing was savory. We were blessed to receive 3 pastries on the house. When in town, I will return to this business - they know what they are doing. read more

Excellent newish breakfast/lunch place on the north end of Chester. It is run by a friendly but professional husband/wife team. He has an extensive culinary background, running restaurants in several more urban areas. She grew up in town, adding the local touch. They make most items from scratch, including their own corned beef, which is excellent. I am not always a fan of cole slaw but theirs is one of my favorites. Perfect tang and not mayonnaisey. The pastries are very good also, the standout being the scones, which are very moist yet still clearly a scone. Burger was solid, being cooked to order. Bun was soft and fresh yet held together. Bacon was perfectly cooked, being chewy and caramelized. The place is small and cozy so it can fill up. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. read more

The food is good, the proportions are generous and the prices reasonable. The waitresses need to work on their customer service skills, they are a little curt. The building is nice. read more

We were 3 couples that stumbled on to this restaurant because another had a power outage. Everyone of us had an outstanding meal. Try the Ruben. It was the best I have ever had. The tomato basil soup, the pastries,breakfast burrito; they could not have been better. Kieth the owner was personable and very helpful as well. WE BE BACK! read more