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    Tender Loving Coffee

    4.4 (107 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Southwest burrito
    Amanda O.

    While visiting friends in Chico, us vegans picked this place for a to-go brunch. Six of us ordered drinks & food, while the rest of the group waited outside. I tried their Lavender Latte, which was super delicious & I don't typically like coffee. We left two people to stay inside to wait for our food to be ready, while the rest of us drank our coffees outside. But once we had finished our drinks, our food was still not ready. I poked my head in a couple of times to check in, & it looked like there was only one stovetop used for making all orders. After 45 minutes, our first two dishes came out. By the time all of our food was ready, we had been there an hour, so of course some of our food wasn't as hot anymore. Their paper menu looked much more limited compared to their menu online, which was disappointing since we primarily went to try their Biscuits & Gravy. I ordered their special, which was a ricotta wrap. It had lots of veggies & sundried tomatoes, but I could barely taste the ricotta. My husband ordered a Southwest Burrito & said it had pretty good flavor, but by the time we got to eat it, it was fairly cold. I was super excited for an all vegan restaurant in Chico, but wasn't super impressed with the service & the lack of food options.

    Simple biscuit (egg, cheeze, tempeh bacon, biscuit). All vegan!!!
    M L B.

    Great food. Tasty coffee! All vegan so no worries about getting any animal products by accident. Very friendly service. A family favorite for brunch.

    Cortado

    Loved this place for the past two years! The food is really great and the ambiance is nice to go enjoy a book. The people who work there are friendly as well. However I'm a little disappointed as the last 5 times i've went my coffee has been burnt every time. It's sad to go to a place I love and get sour coffee. Great food though!

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    Vanessa V.

    I've been searching for an all vegan coffee shop in Chico. Finally found one that has amazing coffee and great food options. I've been loving the vanilla latte with lavender syrup and their savory treats! The simple biscuit is delicious but wish it was a little bit bigger. Not to mention, their amazing customer service! My first time going there, they were so helpful. This place can get busy and the waiting time can be long but it's worth giving a try!

    Grilled Cheez with basil and tomato
    Jill K.

    The three cheez grilled cheez was the best I have had in years! I brought my carnivore Mom and she said she loved it and will get again. I also bought a brownie , it was luxurious and rich. The people who served us were very nice. Little hiccup, we waited a very long time for our food. We think there was a mishap with the new person. Dude it happens , I hope she's okay. Didn't see her after hearing a crash. The ambiance is loud"ish" coffee house normal. Upbeat staff. Food was so, unexpectedly, good. I'm always concerned about feeding non-vegans vegan cheez . If you're vegan, you know it's not exactly the same as dairy cheese, this combination was gooey, comforting and delicious. Great job! I would have loved to have the tomato bisque but it wasn't selling in the hot weather . When I come back to town in September, I hope they have it. Sounds amazing.

    Raspberry Almond Scone (top) and Blackberry Lemon Scone (bottom)

    Vegan breakfast for the win!! I have such a hard time finding vegan breakfast foods, so this was a real treat!! We had two scones - blackberry lemon and raspberry almond. They were perfect - soft and crumbly, great flavor. Gosh, it was nice to eat a sweet treat like that without having to worry about my dairy allergy! We also shared the Southwest Burrito and The Classic sandwich. Both were delicious, but the sandwich blew me away. Great flavor combination, so creamy. I would definitely order that again! We also tried the Love Bug latte and a chai latte. I love that they use oat milk. Both drinks were great - not too sweet. Service was friendly, though a little slower than we're used to. We're on vacation so it didn't matter.

    Sweet little coffee shop

    Hands-down one of Chico's neatest coffee shops! Chico is a city with a coffee option on nearly every corner. We love our Java. And I'm not just talking Starbucks, either - one can find myriad mom-n-pop shops all over. Few offer the charm that TLC does, though. This shop is in a cute older part of downtown, smack dab in the coveted Golden Triangle neighborhood. It's near a small theater and is only a few blocks from the Saturday morning farmers market. The sweet facade with its whimsical hand-painted signage and bistro tables called me in. The venue was warm and toasty on the cold winter morning I paid it a visit. The interior is just as charming with benches to sit and a long bar area to order. I ordered an americano and an amazing pastry which I believe was vegan. Both items were amazing and hit the spot. I look forward to coming back here again.

    Spice grrl and simple biscuit. Both yummy
    Aurora D.

    Nice little spot with a few tables in front and a dog friendly patio in back as well. Everything was tasty! We'll go back tomorrow to try more things!

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    The environment is really friendly! Not to mention the good and coffee is amazing. Definitely coming back.

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    Best coffee, kind service. Great environment! Can't wait to try other things on the menu!

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    Fresh Twisted Cafe

    4.4(627 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $

    This is easily one of Chico's most pleasantly surprising spots. From the outside, tucked beside a…read moregas station, it doesn't hint at how fresh and flavorful the food truly is. But step inside and you'll find an impressive variety of wraps, smoothies, juices, tacos, superfoods, warm dishes, pastries, espresso drinks and plenty of vegan options. Last winter, their chicken tortilla soup was outstanding--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. On my most recent visit (02/21/2026), I ordered a grilled chicken wrap loaded with alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, hummus, corn, and cayenne pepper. It was genuinely delicious--a word I don't use lightly for food in Chico. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, portions were generous, and prices were very reasonable. I also tried the "Monkey Power" smoothie with hemp seeds, white chocolate powder, peanut butter, and banana--wow, it was amazing. I truly appreciate the wide selection of vegetables, fruits, superfoods, and nourishing options they offer. Fresh Twisted Cafe has absolutely become one of my favorite spots in Chico.

    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

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    Interior with local artist items

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    The Banshee - Bahn Mi Taco

    The Banshee

    4.2(877 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The food, the service, the vibes of this establishment was best! My wifes' burger/fries was top…read morenotch! My Pho, been to Vietnam twice, took me back there...1st time there - not the last! 5 stars!

    I really liked this place. We were visiting Chico, and seeing what yelp had to say, and the…read morepub-plus-Magners-on-tap-plus-fun-looking-sandwiches made it a winner. We had kids with us, so we got there an hour before it became 21+. Everyone was friendly, the food came pretty quick relative to how hopping it was. We ordered: Pho-rench dip (w/fries)--I think this was a DDD sandwich, so it's not some hidden gem, but it was super tasty. You cannot go wrong. The slight lime-iness of the dipping broth really kicked it into turbo. Also, we all likes the steak fries--a note on that later. Chicken Cheese Steak (w/fries)--my wife loved it. I tried a bite, and it was great--a little mushroom-forward, but we like that. Mac and Cheese--do not be fooled by the slightly smaller bowl, it is very filling. My son can eat his birth weight in pasta, and he had to tap out! I tried a bite--it was creamy (not grainy at all), and was just the right amount of salty and cheese-funky. Grilled cheese and tomato soup (w/fries)--perhaps the least successful for my family, but only because my daughter prefers a smoky/spicy tomato soup, and this was more on the sweet side. The griled cheese was of the "crispy cheese on the outside" ilk, which my daughter thought was really good. So, totally would go again. IMPORTANT NOTE (to people traveling through Chico, or who don't want to take leftovers)--the sandwiches are pretty big, and the add-on fry order is also sizeable. If we were going again tomorrow, we would either order 1 fry instead of 3. Or split a sandwich. Very very good pub.

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    The Banshee - Bahn Mi style pork taco. I highly recommend!

    Bahn Mi style pork taco. I highly recommend!

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    The Pour House

    3.5(980 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    In Chico for a baseball game I drove by this nice outdoor patio restaurant with cute lights that…read moreyou could definitely see when you're driving by. So what I did the next game I told myself I'm definitely stopping there. Once inside it's super nice and very spacious. They have a beautiful restroom it's all pink with a huge wall art you could tell they payed attention to detail. Even the bathroom ceilings have wall art on the ceilings. Don't forget to look up next time . The inside consist of pretty much 3 areas. There is one big room. It looks like it was more like a private room. There's a little section on the way to the bathroom that has this beautiful tree with lights when I looked close enough there was a little monkey hanging on one of the tree branch . Then they have the other area once you first come in that it's near the bar overlooking the outside with the big windows . Last but not least you cannot forget about the massive patio with its own huge bar with a massive TV in the middle. It's just a very great space. The food was really delicious. Their menu is pretty massive. I was trying to decide what to pick.. I went with a Rancher burger cooked to my liking which was so perfect for me . I upgraded to the black truffle fries . For drinks my favorite was the lavender one so refreshing. They have a nice Happy Hour every single day pretty sweet right ? The service was excellent from the beginning to end . I could tell this is the locals hang out spot and I see why . The prices were very reasonable specially with the generous portions . Can't wait to go back when in the area .

    Their food leaves something to be desired, but it's beautiful inside (even in the bathroom lol) and…read morethe service was great. Their happy hour is pretty decent (3-6pm and 9pm-close). We ordered the Thai chicken flatbread from the happy hour menu and the peanut sauce was good (although not at all spicy as advertised), but the toppings were scarce. I ordered the Forest Truffle Burger medium rare, but it came out pretty much well done and dry. The truffle aioli, however, was tasty. The nachos loco dish was huge and they were super generous with the toppings on this one! I had made a reservation for a party of 9 on the day of Chico's graduation with no problem (they only take reservations for parties of 8+) and thankfully it wasn't too busy!

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    Wonderful drinks!

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