My husband is a huge diner guy. So he's always wanting to go here. Recently I've tried the popular…read morebrined chicken and I must say it's probably the best fried chicken I've ever had. It's the only place I'll go for chicken now. If you decide to go definitely try the chicken. I haven't tried the pies yet but they look amazing. The staff of nice, the menu is large and the place is clean. You won't be disappointed.

The food we had was actually good. Tasty and everyone left full. Standard breakfast prices of about…read more$15-20/pp. The downside was that we had an allergy at our table. When we were asking if certain things would be safe, the waitress responded "it's not my job to know that, I just serve the food." Our flabbers were ghasted. I wouldn't recommend going if you have allergies or sensitivities with servers who have such flippant attitudes and a blatant unwillingness to actually perform customer service.

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

Their food is so meh IMO. I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I don't get the hype. The…read moreservice is super friendly though, and their diner-y vibe is nice. The food is just nothing to write home about - I could make it myself without much effort, for a much lower price, and just better. It used to be worth it to come in every now and then because their prices were so low, but just like everywhere else now, the prices are high and not worth it. A rave: I got food poisoning recently, NOT at Morning Thunder, but they were a contender. When I called to let them know, they handled it extremely well. They were surprised but said they would look closely at everything to make sure everything was safe and sanitary. (And yes, I did call to let them know when I confirmed it was not them.)

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!

Nice stop for breakfast on a Sunday morning. This restaurant does not have all of the bells and…read morewhistles but it is cozy and welcoming. Staff was nice and on point when it came to service. Food was not great but good. Portions were good. Good veggies but a little seasoning could have been helpful. Price was good. The high yelp review got us in and I can not see any reason not to go back when we are visiting Chico again.

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.

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!!!!

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.

Moms is a very popular locals place. It was very busy when we arrived but luckily we were on the…read moreWait List. We were sat down immediately. The inside is unique and cute. It has a very comfortable feeling about it. Our server was prompt, friendly, and made us feel Welcome. I had breakfast and my wife went for lunch. Her Cobb Salad was very big. It had fresh ingredients and was very tasty. It was too much for her to eat it all, so she took leftovers home and it still tasted great the next day. My breakfast scramble was very good. I especially enjoyed the biscuit.

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

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.

CJ's is worth stopping in! Love the vibe in this place and always cheery staff! Reading the signs…read moreand one fun thing is look for the pic of the rabbit! Every time we go it's delicious and we can say whatever you try will be yummy! Pastrami was my go to but I've been trying to stray from my standards and explore menus - pulled pork is delicious! The wraps are wonderful and man gotta always love the sweet potato fries!

Regular Kitchen closes at 10pm. Late night menu 10:30-12…read moreWed - Sun. Great spot. Highly recommend

Food was good. Interesting, eclectic menu. I had a fish…read moretaco and a pork bahn mi taco, both very good. My companion had a California burger and they enjoyed that as well. So if I was basing they review on food alone it's an easy 4 to 4.5 stars. Service was lacking. I arrived first and took a small table in the very back corner. When the waiter came by I let them know I was meeting a friend I hadn't seen in over a year and we were planning a long lunch. It was a Saturday afternoon and not busy. My guest arrived and the sever didn't come back for at least 10 min. But ok. No biggie. We ordered a soda and an iced tea. When those arrived we ordered food. My tacos came quickly and then we sat, looking at my food while we waited for the other entrée, the burger. 10 minutes later it shows up served by another server, no explanation or even acknowledgement that it took 10 minutes between me being served and my companion being served. Anyway our server was MIA for the rest of our stay. No offer of a refill for our beverages, no asking if the food was ok. Nothing. We stayed about 2 hours total and my normal policy is to double the tip because I have taken a table for about twice as long as normal. Unfortunately service was sub par. Oh and tea was incredibly strong not in a good way.

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