Welcome to Chico, California, a vibrant city with a population of 114,417, nestled in the scenic Sacramento Valley. Known for its lush Bidwell Park, Chico’s thriving food scene has seen its share of culinary comings and goings. This page highlights the closed-down restaurants that have shaped our local dining landscape, including those that shut down permanently or are temporarily closed, celebrating the stories behind these once-beloved establishments.
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Sutter Cafe – Chico – 521 Legion Ave
521 Legion Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
The Graduate Sports Bar – Chico – 344 W 8Th St
344 W 8Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
House of Bamboo – Chico – 163 E 2Nd St
163 E 2Nd St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Tres Marias Restaurant – Chico – 1020 Main St
1020 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Quiznos Sub Sandwich Restaurant – Chico – 2471 Cohasset Rd #120
2471 Cohasset Rd #120
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
McDonald’s – Chico – 2044 Forest Ave
2044 Forest Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Chinese Gourmet Express – Chico – 1950 E 20Th St Apt 213
1950 E 20Th St Apt 213
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Paulo – Chico – 642 W 5Th St
642 W 5Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Quiznos Sub Sandwich Restaurant – Chico – 2471 Cohasset Rd #120
2471 Cohasset Rd #120
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
McDonald’s – Chico – 2044 Forest Ave
2044 Forest Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Chinese Gourmet Express – Chico – 1950 E 20Th St Apt 213
1950 E 20Th St Apt 213
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Cafe Paulo – Chico – 642 W 5Th St
642 W 5Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Sbarro – Chico – 1950 E 20Th St # 221
1950 E 20Th St # 221
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
HomeTown Buffet – Chico – 2021 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
2021 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Grilla Bites – Chico – 196 Cohasset Rd # 150
196 Cohasset Rd # 150
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Noodles and Company – Chico – 1910 E 20Th St
1910 E 20Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Chicago’s Pizza With A Twist – Chico – 1008 W Sacramento Ave
1008 W Sacramento Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Chico – 2485 Notre Dame Blvd Suite 380
2485 Notre Dame Blvd Suite 380
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Chico – 722 Mangrove Ave
722 Mangrove Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
IHOP – Chico – 2040 Business Ln
2040 Business Ln
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Outback Steakhouse – Chico – 1990 E 20Th St
1990 E 20Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
The End Zone – Chico – 250 Cohasset Rd Ste 10
250 Cohasset Rd Ste 10
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Ricos Tamales – Chico – 900 Cherry St
900 Cherry St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Casa Ramos – Chico – 2490 Fair St
2490 Fair St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
TOGO’S Sandwiches – Chico – 241 W Ave
241 W Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Poke N Dumplings – Chico – 243 W 3Rd St
243 W 3Rd St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Lobster – Chico – 2010 Business Ln
2010 Business Ln
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
TOGO’S Sandwiches – Chico – 2009 Forest Ave
2009 Forest Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Peeking Chinese Restaurant – Chico – 243 W 2Nd St
243 W 2Nd St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Beach Hut Deli – Chico – 146 W 2Nd St
146 W 2Nd St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Two Twenty Restaurant – Chico – 220 W 4Th St
220 W 4Th St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
China House – Chico – 951 Nord Ave #3
951 Nord Ave #3
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Forcella – Chico – 1600 Mangrove Ave
1600 Mangrove Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
DEmilios Deli and Bakery – Chico – 138 Main St
138 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Italian Cottage Restaurant – Chico – 2525 Dominic Dr B
2525 Dominic Dr B
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Urban Fresh Fuel – Chico – 301 Main St
301 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Kona’s Sandwiches | Downtown – Chico – 138 Main St
138 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Brew Kettle Taproom + Bottle Shop – Chico – 995 Nord Ave #150
995 Nord Ave #150
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Japanese Blossoms – Chico – 2995 Esplanade #104
2995 Esplanade #104
Chico, CA 95973
Status: Closed Permanently
Bill’s Towne Lounge – Chico – 135 Main St
135 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Om on the Range – Chico – 301 Main St
301 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Leon Bistro – Chico – 817 Main St
817 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Fresh Cove – Chico – 14 W Eaton Rd #160
14 W Eaton Rd #160
Chico, CA 95973
Status: Closed Permanently
Inday’s Restaurant – Chico – 1043 W 8Th St Ste B
1043 W 8Th St Ste B
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Son of a Wich – Chico – 1008 W Sacramento Ave Suite H
1008 W Sacramento Ave Suite H
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Rallo’s West – Chico – 234 W 3Rd St
234 W 3Rd St
Chico, CA 95928
Status: Closed Permanently
Sambo’s – Chico – 1910 Esplanade
1910 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Status: Closed Permanently
Sambo's was located at 1910 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. It is now a Starbucks.