I really love this place - we drive in from Quincy when we're looking for something different. Food is always fresh and service is friendly. Also nice that they moved into a bigger location and they share with a book store which is cool too. Highly recommend this place. read more

Went to Cravings for the first time today. I got the shrimp Po'boy sandwich which was a featured special. It was fantastic!! It was as good as any I had while on vacation in New Orleans and the coleslaw I got as a side was excellent!!! I will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. We both had the Eggs Benedict. It was amazing. The eggs were perfectly done. There was a nice thick slice of ham. The sauce was perfect, you could taste just a hint of lemon. Even the fruit salad was special. It was very refreshing having fresh sliced strawberries, apples, oranges, and grapes in the middle of winter. We will be going back Tuesday. I highly recommend Cravings. 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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This place is as good as you can get considering the neighboring cities. It more or less resembles the breakfast/ lunch back in the Bay Area. Pancakes are amazing though. read more

I'm quite happy to go here for breakfast. I've eaten here twice and every one was happy with their meals both times. The coffee is good and the service is great. Kudos to the owners for hiring good help. read more

We were visiting Lassen and stumbled upon this restaurant for breakfast and we are so glad we did. So far we hadn't really liked any restaurants around Lassen and in Chester. So we did not have much expectations. We ordered Egg Benedict with soy chorizo and hash browns, a cajun chicken sandwich with house slaw, a french toast and a coffee. Every single thing was outstanding. The egg benedict with soy chorizo over cut toasted biscuits, sauce and hash brown was the best. The cajun chicken was very flavorful and their house slow complimented it really well. We were so glad we ordered the french toast as it was one of the best french toast we had. They put fresh fruits with the french toast, the chicken was juicy, the sandwich buns were soft. Everything looked and tasted fresh indicating they don't cut corners. We have great American breakfast places where we live but this one surpassed our expectations and set a new benchmark for us. The servers were super helpful and nice. They are maintaining proper COVID-19 guidelines which shows they care for their customers and each other's safety. If you ever go to Chester, make sure you pay a visit at Cravings. If you don't go to Chester, then go to Chester just to eat here! It's that good. 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

Exceptionally good food -- truly handmade, hearty, and very flavorful. Friendly people and a pretty setting. Perfect for breakast (yes, there is an espresso machine) and lunch. Plus, attached to a shop containing unusual gifts. Do not go through Chester without stopping here! read more

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!