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Mulberry Music Station
Brewery with a built-in venue; the Thursday swing social is a Chico original worth seeing once.
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200 places, 142 with a photograph of the place itself.
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The Commons Social Empourium
Rotating local music most nights with food a step above typical bar fare — a reliable Friday or Saturday anchor.
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Aca Taco
The short answer to 'where should we eat before the show' on any Friday downtown.
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Barajas Birrieria
Birria done properly — the consomé alone is worth the trip.
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Big Hot Crab
Specific craving, specific answer — when you want it, nothing else will do.
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Basque Norte
Dinner before Black Uhuru — hearty, no-fuss, and close enough to Sierra Nevada that the timing works.
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Farmers Brewing Restaurant and Taproom at Meriam Park
Brewery restaurant and taproom offering food, drinks, and outdoor concert experiences at Meriam Park.
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Lunar Market Chico
Year-round indie pop-up market held monthly on the Saturday nearest the full/new moon, featuring 50+ local artists, makers, musicians, and food vendors.
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Ramble West Brewing
Local taproom with rotating food trucks on-site; friendly neighborhood spot for craft beer and casual dining.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Big Room Venue)
Chico craft brewery with event space hosting music festivals, live performances, and community gatherings.
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Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
Award-winning restaurant and taproom at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. serving wood-fired pizzas, smash burgers, seafood, and locally-brewed beers with patio seatin…
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Your Local Marketplace
Pop-up market organizer hosting seasonal vendor markets with handmade crafts, local food, and live entertainment at various Chico venues.
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Burban Kitchen
Trendy New American restaurant with open kitchen concept featuring locally sourced, organic ingredients at 1925 Market Place.
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Cafe Coda
Locally-rooted breakfast cafe open 8am-2pm daily with inventive menu, locally roasted coffee, and covered patio seating.
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Cafe Maria
New Chico cafe on Fifth Street drawing steady customers with fresh coffee and local pastries since recent opening in 2026.
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Cal Java Coffee Roasters
Established 1989, Chico's longest-running specialty coffee roaster with multiple locations serving hand-roasted small-batch beans.