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    Morning Thunder Cafe

    4.1 (461 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Lauri L.

    We stopped in on a Tuesday morning for breakfast. There was no wait about 9 am and we were told to pick our seat. The waitress stopped by quickly and I I opted for the huevos rancheros with the refried beans. Overall our visit was good. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. That said, I would not order the huevos rancheros again. I was caught off guard with the amount of Mexican rice and how it was incorporated into the dish (not as a side). And the knife cuts on the green onion could be much improved. Small slices of green onion are better than chunks. Overall, it was a good experience. But that particular dish could be refined.

    California Egg Sandwich
    Christopher V.

    I really enjoyed the food! It's a busy, cozy little diner with a great vibe. The service was okay, but the overall experience was classic and welcoming.

    Zuly R.

    We went to try this place in Quincy and it had great reviews. Great breakfast, had an all American dish with a side on pancakes. Great food, clean and quality meal. The coffee was great and tasty. Service was great and the ambiance was fun.

    Half AVOCADO, BACON & CHEESE Omelette; gluten free Waffle
    Karin F.

    Came back for late breakfast after 10 years away. Just as good as always and fresh great service, which is a signature of this establishment. As many meals as I have enjoyed here over the years, the service is remarkable every time. They have cracked the code of the perfect meal. From the Bidwell Egg to the gluten free waffles, Morning Thunder for the WIN! Although I'm too old for Java shakes these days, their selection of iced teas surpasses expectations; especially since they're right across from T Bar! So many great things to say about one of my favorite Chico breakfast spots!

    St Thomas omelet with hash browns and toast
    TK N.

    Great diner ambience. Friendly and efficient service. We ordered the two eggs breakfast with a side of a beef patty, the St Thomas omelette with hash browns and toast, and the Gluten Free French Toast with berries. The food was good with plentiful portions.

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    Hashbrowns are good. Burrito is meh. Everything is else is meh. But the hash browns are good

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    I like their 2-2-2 as you get to choose what you want. Their coffee is the bomb! The service is spot on and love the vibe of the place.

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    The staff is friendly. The food is good. I wish it was a little more refurbished but it's pretty good in a pinch.

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    Great breakfast experience! Really nice retro diner environment. Outdoor patio is great too. The servers were attentive and personable.

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    The food the service is amazing! I love the outdoor seating. The staff is friendly and professional. It's a favorite spot of mine

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    Red Tavern

    Red Tavern

    3.9(384 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$$

    An absolute gem in Chico. Third dinner in Chico and was hands down the best!…read more They stars of the evening was the cocktail list and the service. Food was also very good but didn't stand out quite as much. We came in on a Tuesday night in large part because Crush was closed which was our first choice for the third dinner in Chico. We had already eaten as 5th St Steakhouse and the Sierra Nevada Taproom on earlier nights and I would only pick Sierra Nevada over this place because it's such an institution if you've never been there before. Otherwise this is my current top pic in Chico. Our server was really great. Checked in often and accommodating to ask about minor modifications to cocktails (mostly light syrup requests). When I see a restaurant cocktail menu I usually see 1-2 things that sound good but they have a great cocktail list where half sounded great. Started off with a Passionfruit Porto Sour and they accommodated a request for 1/2 simple syrup on it. It was good. My dinner mate got a Pomegranate Ginger Martini which was good enough to order a second later. We also were able to squeeze in a couple of happy hour apps. The Roman artichokes and shrimp gambas were good and easy to share. They also start you off with a little biscuit amuse bouche with compound butter but it was a miss. Very dense and not super flavorful or right out of the oven. The compound butter wasn't good enough to salvage it either. That bite was probably the worse of the night which is a positive. I got eh ribeye with salsa verde, broccolini and fingering potatoes which was good. They were a little heavy handed for my taste with the salsa verde but was ok because it was thick enough to scape partially off and it wasn't too salty and tasty. Just too much covering the steak. The steak itself was ok and already cut into strips but not a standout. The steak at 5th Street was better cut and cooked piece of meat. The broccolini was fine as well but the best thing on the plate was the fingerling potatoes and I'm not a potatoes person. They were partially smashed and cooked well enough to have some crispy outside. Dinner mate had the grilled petite tender which was a filet with a nice fruit glaze and they liked it but I didn't try. I ordered a second cocktail in the form of a coffee Negroni which I had never had before and was eager to try but was told they ran out because they pre-batch it. I got an east side instead off menu and it was solid. We followed up with a chocolate martini and a penicillin (1/2 honey) which was a nice end. Friendly attentive service, great drinks and solid food. We ate on a nice outdoor patio which was nice in the warm weather but there were a lot of flies and the table tops have ridges which made the cocktails on there dicey. Overall strongly recommend!

    Apparently this is one of the better restaurants in Chico. It is a bit upscale with both indoor and…read moreoutdoor patio seating. I found the interior to be somewhat dark and gloomy. The carpet in particular is somewhat outdated and very dreary. We were seated right away with an evening reservation. Our server was the most delightful, helpful as well as professional person. She definitely made for an enjoyable experience. The menu is nicely broad with some very good and interesting selections. For an appetizer I selected the Alsatian Tarte Flambe. With the description of a "tarte" plus "puffed pastry" I was somewhat surprised when what looked like a flatbread arrived. Although somewhat true to the description I expected something like a cup shaped pastry. It was delicious enough so no complaints over the ingredients and flavor. If anything it tasted a bit top heavy with vinegar, yet still enjoyable. I washed it down with a Schramsberg Prosecco which was a perfect accompaniment. For an entree I choose the Grilled 6oz Petit Tender (medium rare) with asparagus and scalloped potatoes topped by a red wine and berry sauce. It was excellent, flavorful with the meat very tender. I was very pleased. It was an abundant portion so I was quite full after consuming it. My dining companion had the grilled meatloaf with ground filet mignon and pork sausage. It is baked and then grilled. I tried some and it is EPIC. It has to be one of the best meatloaf preparation I ever tasted. Bravo on this dish! We shared a bottle of Tempranillo to accompany it which was perfect. For dessert we shared a nice and refreshing mint chocolate chip ice cream which was generously comped as we were there for a special occasion. Thank you! I would definitely return and try other dishes, although the meatloaf is a must standout. Overall a very good experience.

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    Red Tavern - Somewhat subdued and dark interior.

    Somewhat subdued and dark interior.

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    Farwood Bar and Grill

    4.4(522 reviews)
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    We did not have a reservation on a Friday night but were able to be seated quickly. We just love…read moreyour FarWood restaurant and always look forward to returning. We recommend FarWood to our family and friends. It's a great meeting place. The staff are so amazing.

    Visited July 9 2026. See my receipt as always as proof!…read more I have been wanting to go here as one of 2 places ( The Hive) that My girlfriend recommended. First time in Orland. Its a casual yet classy place for lunch and dinner. They have a shaded patio in front as well ( dog friendly). I love smaller towns! Relatively no traffic or crime! My boyfriend and I ordered off the lunch specials menu. He ordered the smash burger and chose macaroni salad. I ordered the grilled shrimp on a skewer with brown rice and spicy coleslaw. We always try each other's food! The smash burger was juicy and the macaroni salad was good! My shrimp had a nice grill on it and the coleslaw was delicious. The brown rice was alittle dry for my taste buds. It has a full bar with tvs to watch sports. There is quieter seating on the other side of the bar area. Overall it was a good experience! Great menu with plenty of speciality cocktails along with some craft beers! Staff is professional!

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    Farwood Bar and Grill - Farwood's carved oak bar. It's an  antique! Crafted in England and first used in San Francisco, it made it's way to Orland in 1916.

    Farwood's carved oak bar. It's an antique! Crafted in England and first used in San Francisco, it made it's way to Orland in 1916.

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    Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower

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    The Roost Cafe

    4.0(300 reviews)
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    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.

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    Interior

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    County Benedict

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