I'm sorry Quackers! We cheated on you for brunch today. You will always be our favorite neighborhood bar with so many friends but our new favorite brunch spot is now Panamas. Kyle made the best scrambled eggs. He calls them his velvet scramble. i had them with a side of arugula salad...chef's kiss and Jocko ordered the eggs benedict. So good. Kyle also brought out a sample of his biscuits and gravy. Let me remind all who know me I am the queen of b's and g well Kyle is a very second runner up. Best i've ever had in a restaurant. Hillary and Rueben were the bomb. The place looks great Rob Mowry and Romeo. LOVE the living wall. Definitely worth a visit. And they still have all their famous teas read more

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Checked out the updated restaurant. Reminds me of old Panama's but with new stuff. Service was good. Food was good, nothing special to write home about. Was middle of the day so I didn't have a tea but will review based on last time, smaller than 10 years ago and a bit more expensive but still hits the spot. read more

Panama Bar Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Great service for a large group of us. Bar tender and waitress were super attentive. Drinks tasted great and came out quickly. The food was so good!! Cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu because everything looked good. Pricing was so reasonable. The renovations look great too. Highly recommend! read more

After going out to all the bars in Chico, I wanna say this is one of my favorites. The $5 teas are so good and even one of them actually gets you feelin TIPSY. I recently tried the food, I got the mango habanero bowl and my roomate got the burger. They were both really good! Bartenders are very nice also :) read more

Panama Bar Cafe - Jamaican Tea on the left and Polynesian Tea on the right - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Best kept secret in Chico. Food is delicious, large portions, small prices, and fun teas. Not to mention, wonderful staff and bartender. The spot is pretty chill, until college students arrive. Love this spot. read more

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Panama is such a fun spot. The atmosphere is lively, the food is great, and the drinks are a standout. They have a huge menu of different Long Island Iced Teas -- we each tried a different one, and every single one was excellent. The staff is friendly, attentive, and really keeps things moving. Whether you're there for a meal or just to explore their LIIT menu, Panama delivers. Highly recommend. read more

The food was absolute garbage for the price the service was even worse. If you charge 14 bucks for an appetizer and 20 bucks for a sandwich that shit better be good at least and it was not. Not even close. Sandwich was dry, flavorless and overcooked. I got seasoned fries with it and the fries were far from seasoned. This is the worst restaurant in Chico do not go here. read more

Another amazing brunch at Panama's!!! Jenny's service was outstanding and delightful! Kyle's food was perfection! Such a deal at less than $20per person, including a free glass of champagne!!! Can't wait to go again!!!!!! read more

Amazing food and service! The atmosphere was lovely as well. Beautiful living wall gives a cool vibe.

Had brunch here. Food was delicious. Our server Jenny was very friendly and high energy. Love the remodel open space very inviting. Definitely recommend read more

Probably the best salad I have had in Chico since Pluto's...Panamas hot honey butter chicken salad. Ordered it to go, fed me 3 meals for $15. Have ordered door dash & pick up & doesn't disappoint. Love the salad so much it's hard to try something else but everything on their menu looks phenomenal. Excited for them to open back up fully. read more

Tried Panama Bar and Cafe for the first time Friday night, kicking off Restaurant Week in Chico. Were a bit put-off to find only a barebones patio (inside dining evidently under construction but hostess told us it wouldn't be done for another year) Several small tables. Very minimal, but clean. But the food made up for the poor first impression. We ordered the$20 chicken piccata to split between the two of us. The waitress kindly split the accompanying Caesar salad and divided the entree into two good sized heated dinner plates. Most delicious food we've had eating out in Chico for a dozen years. The chicken breast was served in lemon and caper sauce accompanied by delicious pasta primavera. It was plenty for our nonagenarian palates. Would encourage all you other elders to overlook the rudimentary setting and try this amazing cooking. read more

Great service tell the bartender girl with glasses I say hi from Sacramento- I had three drinks there all delicious yet I haven't drank there since I was 21 and I'm 31 and cannot handle GIN! The drinks r cheap but I can no longer handle well drinks . I can't do too much GIN and I have to do top shelf if I'm planning to get buzzed or drunk. One of the ingredients was GIN and I didn't read the fine print till I was drunk from my third drink and it said gin Included ! Ooooops - great buzz but I fell I'll and eventually vomited. The red Manhattan clam chowder w garlic bread hit the spot. Very nice service polite people the tall young man with black curly hair is cute read more

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The daily drink specials are fantastic. The food is good too. Panamas is a Chico landmark and is worth the stop. I'm only giving it 4 stars because it is currently under renovation. read more

Lunch March 2019: If you're a beer lover like I am this isn't the bar for you as they don't have any beers on tap. None! With our meals we ordered a bottled beer ($5.25) and was brought the bottles without a glass. The burgers were pretty good. The "special side of the day" was a tortilla soup and it was excellent. read more

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Get absolutely hammered for 6 dollars and 50 cents. The bartender is awesome and is always making conversation. The bartender is also making sure there will be football on the projecter as soon as possible. read more

They charge you 5$ to go hit vape outside and come back in, there is no other option, the bar is always dead and medicore and now there is no valid reason to go here over anywhere else. Do yourself a favor and never go here. read more

Last night I took my family from out of town to Panamas. I knew they have recently updated their menu and wanted to try something new and they were ready . I ordered the Cajun chicken jerk and it was one of the best meals I have had ! The flavors were so amazing for my palate ! The rest of the group enjoyed their meals as well and we were served by Kelly and Ro and they were both attentive and kind ! Kudos to the new menu ! read more

Came here to eat and of course enjoy some awesome drinks, had the white cheddar nachos, slider trio , and the coconut jerk chicken rice bowl. All around an amazing experience by the beautiful and vivacious Katie. Will definitely be back! read more

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Unfortunately Panama Bar & Cafe was busted and convicted on several charges last year for having installed cameras in the restrooms of their establishment. I will never go there again. It was all the news and also in the Chico ER newspaper if anyone needs to verify this info. How comfortable are you being filmed in this manner? Yes, they do have excellent Long Island Ice Teas in a wide variety of flavors. read more

This place is a-maz-ing. I used to come to Panama's back in 2005 back in my undergraduate days, and it was just as amazing. Back then, however, I didn't know that they had food haha. The entire experience was great. First, our waitress greeted us quickly. She had great customer service; she immediately brought us our menus. The waitress was kind and patient with my fiancee -- she explained the house's best drinks and each ingredient thereto. For appetizers, we ordered a 9-piece chicken wings plate. Great wings, the buffalo sauce was perfect. The wings were fresh and came out HOT. It was great. We loved the wings. Our food -- burgers -- were a-maz-ing. My fiancee had the California Burger and I had the Mushroom Bacon burger. Each were absolutely huge and delicious. My finacee had the Orange Julius and I had the Gorilla, these teas were fabulous -- and for $4 each! Are you serious? Amazing. Overall, I wish I could revert to my days at SJSU, but it's all just a memory now. Today, I walked in (happy) with my fiancee, but the nostalgic feeling was just as intense as 2005. Thank you, Panama's. Goooo Gammas! read more

We found ourselves in downtown Chico, super hungry, and looking for something interesting. Of course, we checked Yelp first. Decided on a Mediterranean place downtown that the app said was open, but when we got there they were closed. Bummer... But, right next-door was this place, panama bar café. So we go win, and it was pretty cool... definitely a local hang out kind of place. It was taco Tuesday, and they had this crazy good special: two tacos and whatever variation of Long Island Iced Tea you would like, for like nine dollars. How do you not love that? We heard that the burgers were really good too, but we had had burgers the night before and were ready for something else. If I remember correctly, they have 31 different burgers and 31 different variations of the long island tea. So you could mix-and-match until you can't remember anymore. We had a blast, and would happily go there again next time we're in Chico. read more

Panamas has the best late night munchies ever!! Honestly, come here and have the best Chicken Quesadilla of your life. Idk if it's because I've been drinking, but let me Tell you it was cheesy, big, and fresh! Oh, and don't forget the Teas they are as strong as the bartender serving you read more

Panama Bar Cafe - Chicken Bacon Wrap! - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

I love this place, I love this place. I love their food, I love their drinks, I love their staff. Never had a bad experience. Their Tea menu and Burger menu are amazing - never tried anything I didn't like even. Comfortable to walk in at lunchtime, happy hour time, 11pm, or whenever... and you can;t expect that very many places. Tell me a place in Chico that you can get buzzed so fast for so cheap and with so much variety of drinks read more

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!! first time last night. their long islands are amazing. but be forewarned that they dont taste like much alcohol and it will creep up on you! my goal was to try and bunch of different ones. heres the one i tried in order from MOST to LEAST liked. 1. Wash Out 2. Orange Julius 3. Hawaii 4. Tropical 5. Gorilla 6. Blackberry overall, super awesome. great drinks. i plan to become a regular. only lost a star because im not a huge fan of the smoking area. read more

We had a great time at panamas until the bouncer Jermaine starting talking about drugging a friend and getting his way then my friend flips him off and he proceeds to follow her out saying he has "freedom of speech", when a friend comes up asking why he denies the conversation then kicks her out as well. The bartenders asked if we were okay and told us he treats the coworkers like that too. The bartenders apologized and were so nice to us and we appreciate them. But the bouncers are rude as fuck. Fire Jermaine rape is not something to be joked about. Very unprofessional. read more

The Burgers are unreal and they have 31 different kinds! I have tried a couple now and the peanut butter one is my current favorite. So worth going for lunch, especially if you are really hungry! read more

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Best Nights: Thursday (80's Night! & no cover (unlike LaSalles) and Friday (Request night!) Saturdays are too crowded to really enjoy the atmosphere and back room... The palm fans at the main bar are amusing and useless. The Teas are cheap and fantastically delicious. There is always some cheap deal, whether you want shots or somethin super sweet for your sweety, you'll get good and wasted at Panamas... I like to sing PAANAAMAAAAS, PANAAMAA-HA-Has super loud as I'm walking down the street before I come inside. It gets the crowd pumped up. read more

Who wants a big ass long island iced tea? I DO I DO!!! Who wants to pay like $3.00 for said iced tea??? I DO I DO Who wants to get rally smashed off of 2 iced teas???? I DO I DO I DO This place is amazing...my ALL TIME FAVORITE PLACE IN CHICO!! I keep coming back again and again....I love it. There are 30 something Long Island Ice Tea flavors to choose from....like razzmataz to the Texas (Which only has more booze). You are guaranteed to get hammered, and they will sneak up on you. On top of that, the food is rally really good too!! I always go with the club, never let's me down. The fries are to die for....my mouth is watering right now actually. read more

The used to be $2, now $3 dollar teas are ridiculous. My friends used to start with 4 each to begin the night for $8 a head. How can you beat that? The place gets really crazy however and it's been seen in the heyday where the bartenders were taking so many orders that they were just throwing their tips over their shoulders. That's crazy madness! read more

Panama's updated their menu and it is exquisite!!! The burgers were bomb before, but the new menu has blown me away!!! Highly recommend the house salad, with candied walnuts and cranberries and gouda califlower soup and garlic bread for just $10!! I can't wait to see the patio remodel this spring either!!! read more

Don't go there!!! They don't take passports on the weekends. Only during the week (my passport looks different during the week you know). I'm hella mad at this place cause honestly this is nothing else than discrimination. Anywhere else in Chico I can go and be fine but at Panamas, Ubar and the beach, I'm not welcome because I'm not an American citizen. Thank you guys. #discrimination read more

This place is dangerous in an oh so good way. The only reason I go here is for the teas. I only allow myself 1-2 and it has to be at the beginning of the night. I also must have eaten a large dinner or else I may die cause they are so strong. All the flavors are serious. I think the Orange Julius is the best but everyone finds the one they like the most. Prepare yourself for sardine-like surroundings, but the bartenders move pretty fast. Minus one star for the bathrooms situation. In no case should a bar only have one to two stalls for men and women to share. read more

It's all about the teas! Gotta try em all! Only a single stalled bathroom in either room and there is almost always a line. The bartenders are good when it's not too crowded but when the bar is packed they really get distracted and don't move around as much. Fries are good and the place is pretty clean for Chico. read more

I went Chico bar hopping for the first time ever last night, as a mid twenty something! I didn't buy one drink so I was sober my entire experience here. I was amazed at how many sequins were being paraded by the girls and how much cologne stinged the air by the guys. Lots of douche-bros based on overheard conversations. But what else can you expect from a bar? read more

C, e$, H, MB, and I came here on for their happy hour (4-8pm daily). I had low expectations for the appetizers in the happy hour menu, but the veggie tacos were simple yet surprisingly savory and cheap ($5.25 for two)! This is very rare for vegetarian tacos. The ones here include vegetarian burger meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, and pepper wrapped in corn tortilla skin. I'd say they're one of the best tacos I've had in a while. The other subtle source of humor is their "tea" menu, which includes a vibrant selection of fruit-flavored alcoholic beverages. The -1 star is for the slow service. The waitress would not bring our check until we asked for it. To be fair, we did go on a Friday night, but that still doesn't excuse her from not checking in on her patrons every now and then. So my verdict? If you're craving vegetarian tacos and drinks, come here! read more

As everyone else has said, dozens of teas that all taste the same (especially after the fourth+ one), cheap, decent music. Wacky crowd on Saturdays, way too crowded in the back room. If you go on a Saturday or otherwise busy night order up front because there's a 30 patrons to 1 bartender ratio in the back room usually. You could literally order, then get in line again immediately and finish your drink before you get to the front of the line. Totally uncalled for in Chico. read more

Hey lets go get some teas at Panama! My response was no way, not sipping down early grey in this Chico heat. Well no early grey awaited us, more Long Islands and many variations of them. Served in giant plastic glasses with huge straws. You can pick from a variety of different teas. All of which are brightly colored and serve the same function: getting you drunk. And for those who have spent time in Chico getting drunk and doing it cheap are deeply cherished town virtues. No science to picking one of the 15+ teas, although the Orange Julius tasted good enough for me to slurp down three. And promptly pass out in Bidwell Park. read more

Yes it's all right. Except that, now that it is connected to the Beach and U-bar... they doesn't accept passeport anymore.. what is not very allowed / fare / logical. Foreign student aren't allowed anymore except on thursdays. The good think about Panama café is there tea-cocktail which are good. My favourite being Long Island! The back-yard dancing area is nice with a 2nd bar, the music depends on the night... but it's usually all-right. read more

This place sort of sucks. It's crowded as heck on a weekend, which makes everything sweaty and icky feeling. My teas were super watered down and tasted like I was just drinking ice water. Dance floor was so loud and crowded it made me nauseous. Plus, there's the whole bathroom scandal... Why bother? read more