Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice…
There are hidden edible gems all over Chico, waiting to be discovered. Yet, how do you discover them when most are only open for take-out? To guide you in the right direction along your path to foodie nirvana while in the midst of home delivery, the following delicious pointers are full of local knowledge and insight into the Chico food scene through a delivery service.
This isn’t a mirror of Yelp reviews or top-ranking restaurants on DoorDash, but rather a unique plate piled high with joys you might be missing since you no longer drive through town wondering where to pop into.
Grab your comfiest sweatpants, your phone or laptop, and get ready. Prepare yourself for a pallet-pleasing ride through the streets of Chico without ever leaving your front door.
Brunchin’ It
This one’s for the lovers of second breakfast, the up all-nighters, the faithful elevensies, and those with a taste for some serious eggs and bacon. Below are three options, each as perfect as the next, and all can be delivered straight to your door.
Mom’s
A local favorite, Mom’s offers both the Eggs Benedict Loyalist and the Pancake Princess a seat at their delivery table. This nostalgic breakfast queen delights with diversity, including killer Chilaquiles.
Recommended Items: Green Eggs & Ham (Eggs Benedict with Pesto Hollandaise), Chilaquiles, Buttermilk Pancakes.
Order Through: DoorDash or GRUBHUB
Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works
Craving a simple coffee with the addition of a delicious bagel with a cream cheese spread? Maybe you’re wanting a good ole bagel breakfast sandwich! Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works has all you need to start your morning off right from your own kitchen without dirtying any dishes.
Recommended Items: Bagel & Spread and The Super
Order Through: DoorDash, GRUBHUB
Roost Café
As a local kept secret, the Roost is best described as a familiar, home-style diner that warms your heart and fills your belly. With all the modern infusions in our restaurant world, the Roost reminds us that pure bliss is found in simple authentic flavors.
Menu Must Haves: All items, because the Roost gets it right, every time.
Order Through: ChicoEntreeExpress.com, GRUBHUB
Sushi
If all food genres were categorized into academic disciplines, Sushi would be the fine arts. A visually pleasing experience that challenges your pallet and creativity, delights your senses, and wows your stomach. With sushi, food is fun. Be brave! Try new things. Add a bit of risk and a kick of spice.
Three fine establishments that stand out in Chico:
Izakaya Ichiban / Big Tuna
Sister restaurants, either is perfect place for beginners, families, and foodies on a budget.
The absolute first thing you must do, is add a Japanese Taco to your order. Why you ask? Because it is the most amazing hybrid cross of spicy Tuna or Crab, spicy mayo, green onion, cheddar cheese, and sriracha all nestled in a golden fried tempura eggplant shell. It is so delicious, you may not believe it until you see it. Plus it’s only $3.25, a college student’s dream.
In addition, this classic menu offers the novice an easy introduction to the world of sushi rolls. They also have ramen and other traditional Japanese food that is sure to satiate diverse groups of food goers.
Order Izakaya Ichiban Through: DoorDash, ChicoEntreeExpress.com
Order Big Tuna Through: DoorDash, ChicoEntreeExpress.com
Gen Kai Japanese
A bit of crunch, a drop of sriracha, layered with flavor, and all rolled up into a mouth-watering bite so perfect that you close your eyes. Known for their refined expertise in delivering rolls covered in color and dipped in delight.
Bring out the adventurous spirit for this fresh find and savor the flavor! Rock n’ Roll your way onto your app and scroll down to Gen Kai this weekend!
Roll Recommendations:
Jamie: A tempura fried, green onion laced, cream cheese filled, spicy bite of brilliance.
Saturday Night Fever: Rich, crunchy, and tinged with the torch, this eel topped roll will remind you that good things come in small packages.
Suave Javi: This bad boy is not on the menu, but the chefs know it by heart. With crispy wonton strips layered above buttery tuna, rice, spicy mayo and more, this roll is a crowd-pleaser.
Tuna Delight: Enough said.
Order Through: DoorDash, GRUBHUB
Favorites for Fun Loving Foodies
Food=Love. The best part of about food is sharing it with others, joining together with your most favorite people to enjoy life and its bountiful goodness. Yet, with COVID it’s not as simple to share a meal with a friend, even when you live in the same town. Luckily the delivery apps allow for you to order multiple times and send it to different locations!
Schedule a time with friends on Zoom and order food ahead of time so everyone can be eating from the same place as you take the time to connect, relax, vent, and savor.
Here’s a list that covers all the bases of Chico’s favorites available for delivery right to your door through ChicoEntreeExpress.com:
- Italian Cottage – with a combination of delicious pizzas along with tasty hot sandwiches everyone will find something they love on the menu!
- La Hacienda – known for their tostadas, just pick your meat!
- Sierra Nevada Brewing – Tasting the Beer Cheese Pretzels at Sierra Nevada Brewery is an absolute must. Of all the beautiful, wonderful things this revolutionary institution has brought to our lives, this appetizer is among the richest. That's the thing about Sierra Nevada, whatever they set out to create is not only crafted to perfection, it’s a bit of pure magic.
- Smoking Mo’s – You can never go wrong with barbecue! From their finger licking ribs to their classic shredded pork sandwich.
- Upper Crust Bakery – Grab yourself a fancy sandwich to celebrate your day being halfway over then tack on a refreshing iced tea.
- Crush – You are missing out if you haven’t tried their Bruschetta yet! Make it an elegant dinner for two with an appetizer and then for your entrée Bolognese, Short-rib “Stroganoff” or a Brick Oven Pizza.
Treats for Your Sweet Tooth
Let’s keep this short and sweet! Pun intended.
Order Through: GRUBHUB
- For warm and gooey cookies with a side of milk, order some Insomnia Cookies!
Order Through DoorDash
- Feeling like a cupcake? Look through and pick this month’s cupcake options at Lovely Layers Cakery.
- Get your ice cream fix and remain on the couch when you order Baskin-Robbins. Pick your traditional scoops in a cup or go all-out with one of their premium sundaes!
- Nothing is better than having a box of assorted chocolate laying out on your coffee table when the chocolate craving hits! Virtually visit See’s Candies and just decide which assorted chocolate box you want.
Order Through GRUBHUB or DoorDash
- Don’t have anything in the cupboard to make cinnamon rolls? Don’t fret, you can order Cinnabon and decide which cinnamon roll combo you want!
- Switch up your dessert one evening and give it a Mexican flare! Order from La Flor De Michoacan and figure out why Mexican ice cream is such a hit for yourself.
Bon Appétite!
Wow, that was a mouthful!
Hopefully one of these delicious recommendations has inspired you to order something new from your phone instead of just Chipotle. Find your own favorites, share it over Zoom with friends, and explore local flavor without leaving your home.
