Highest-rated restaurants in Chico by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Chico, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#29. JT's Oven
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1380 East Ave. Ste 120 Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Spiteri's Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 971 East Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (396 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1354 East Ave. Ste P Chico, California
- Categories: Barbeque, Hawaiian, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Maki Japanese & Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2201 Pillsbury Road Ste 110 Chico, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Vietnamese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Fresh Twisted Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 156 Eaton Road Ste East Chico, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Project Tea
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1008 West Sacramento Ave. Ste H Chico, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Priya
- Rating: 4.5/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2574 Esplanade Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Habanero's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2156 Pillsbury Road Chico, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Bun Burger
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 230 West 3rd St. Chico, California
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Grateful Bean Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6 West Eaton Road Chico, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Tender Loving Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 365 East 6th St. Chico, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ali Baba
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 138 Broadway St. Chico, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Monstros Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 628 West Sacramento Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tacos El Paisa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Walnut & West 2nd St. Chico, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Gnarly Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Chico, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Great Harvest Bread Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1223 Mangrove Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Aztlan Grilled Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 2599 Esplanade Chico, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Country Morning Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2625 Aztec Drive Ste A Chico, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Allies Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Broadway Ste 130 Chico, California
- Categories: British, Salad, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Tacos El Limon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1385 Longfellow Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Oshio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 501 Main St. Chico, California
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Lili's Brazilian Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 142 Broadway St. Chico, California
- Categories: Brazilian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Meze Moon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 163 East 2nd St. Chico, California
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Mulberry Station Brewing Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 East 20th St. Chico, California
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Deja Vu Breakfast Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3221 Esplanade Chico, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pho Bonsa
- Rating: 5.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 221 Normal Ave. B Chico, California
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bootleg BBQ And Catering
- Rating: 5.0/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1184 East Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sofi'z Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 Broadway St. Chico, California
- Categories: Pakistani, Bars, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Equilateral Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1710 Park Ave. Chico, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
