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Hours
| Friday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–2:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2396 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Phone: (530) 343-3968
Website: http://www.kalicokitchenchico.com/
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Reviews
Robin Cutler
Very friendly staff. My coffee was regularly filled even though the place was busy. Food came out hot and tasty. I even asked to sub a different meat in my omelet. Pleasantly surprised to see that I was not charged for it on the bill. Of all the places fimdimg reasons to upcharge customers, this restaurant did not. My children and I will be back. Thank your wonderful staff for us.
… moreJamie Holwerda
If you walk into Kalico Kitchen as a stranger, you’ll likely leave as family. If you’re really lucky? You get hugs, too.
This is the kind of place where faces become familiar, where you naturally gravitate toward ‘your’ table, and where you leave feeling nourished – both heart and belly. After just two years in Chico, finding this sense of community has been invaluable. We’re lucky enough to have a reserved Friday morning spot in Chris’ section. She knows everyone by name, celebrates every milestone, offers comfort during tough times, and somehow never lets a coffee cup go empty. Chris is the beating heart of this place.
The early-riser breakfast is hands-down one of the best values in town, and Rosa absolutely slays in the kitchen! I once playfully teased her about how she cut my toast, and now she keeps a tape measure handy just to poke fun right back at me. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard!
Once you find your spot here, breakfast anywhere else won’t feel the same.
… moreThis is the kind of place where faces become familiar, where you naturally gravitate toward ‘your’ table, and where you leave feeling nourished – both heart and belly. After just two years in Chico, finding this sense of community has been invaluable. We’re lucky enough to have a reserved Friday morning spot in Chris’ section. She knows everyone by name, celebrates every milestone, offers comfort during tough times, and somehow never lets a coffee cup go empty. Chris is the beating heart of this place.
The early-riser breakfast is hands-down one of the best values in town, and Rosa absolutely slays in the kitchen! I once playfully teased her about how she cut my toast, and now she keeps a tape measure handy just to poke fun right back at me. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard!
Once you find your spot here, breakfast anywhere else won’t feel the same.
dpring medeiros
This was my 1st time there I will definitely be back we had tried somewhere else for breakfast but did not feel like waiting for 45 minutes… I loved our waitress, everyone was very friendly. The food was good. There were 4 of us in our party and we all were happy when we left. I’m even happier that’s its less then 4 miles from my house.
… morePeter Jackson
Kalico Kitchen Meal Review: A Quest for Chico’s Best Biscuits and Gravy
In my search for Chico’s finest biscuits and gravy, Kalico Kitchen delivered a mixed experience.
Biscuits and Gravy
The gravy was a simple blend of flour, water, and pepper, lacking the richness and depth typically found in great versions that include milk, sausage, and a touch of seasoning like thyme or rosemary. The biscuit, though warm and soft, was dense and bland, resembling risen flour and water rather than the expected flaky, buttery texture.
Other Offerings
The fresh-squeezed orange juice was fantastic, and the bacon was flavorful and satisfying — a highlight of the meal.
Service and Atmosphere
The staff was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive. Everyone was helpful and responsive throughout the visit. The restaurant was notably clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment.
Value
Pricing was reasonable and aligned with expectations for a casual breakfast stop.
Conclusion
While Kalico Kitchen gets high marks for service, cleanliness, and several menu items, their biscuits and gravy unfortunately fall short of the rich, comforting standard that makes this dish a breakfast staple. Unless improvements are made to this key item, my search for Chico’s best biscuits and gravy will continue.
… moreIn my search for Chico’s finest biscuits and gravy, Kalico Kitchen delivered a mixed experience.
Biscuits and Gravy
The gravy was a simple blend of flour, water, and pepper, lacking the richness and depth typically found in great versions that include milk, sausage, and a touch of seasoning like thyme or rosemary. The biscuit, though warm and soft, was dense and bland, resembling risen flour and water rather than the expected flaky, buttery texture.
Other Offerings
The fresh-squeezed orange juice was fantastic, and the bacon was flavorful and satisfying — a highlight of the meal.
Service and Atmosphere
The staff was very pleasant, friendly, and attentive. Everyone was helpful and responsive throughout the visit. The restaurant was notably clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment.
Value
Pricing was reasonable and aligned with expectations for a casual breakfast stop.
Conclusion
While Kalico Kitchen gets high marks for service, cleanliness, and several menu items, their biscuits and gravy unfortunately fall short of the rich, comforting standard that makes this dish a breakfast staple. Unless improvements are made to this key item, my search for Chico’s best biscuits and gravy will continue.
Romeo Valentino
Super friendly staff, lots of seating and plenty of parking. Could be really busy weekend mornings. They have many tasty breakfast options but today I ordered a cheeseburger for the first time. Do yourself a favor and stick to the breakfast menu. The burger tasted like a soy burger or something that was premade and frozen.
… moreSergio Flores
Decided to order breakfast thru DoorDash once the food arrived we noticed our order was wrong. We ordered sides of home fries but got other items. The food was completely raw!! The potatoes had that starchy flavor and the gravy had that very overpowering flour taste when it is raw. The most disgusting thing about our meal were the eggs they were completely raw. Not like a sunny side up style just completely raw the egg white was clearly green and gooey. The food all together was super bland. This was our second chance trying the food and dare I say it was more disappointing the second time around.
… moreRoma Kregon
They have a section on their breakfast menu where you select one item from 3 of 4 boxes for seniors, alot of variety, good price, it includes coffee too. The veggie omelet, mushrooms, onions and peppers, it was delicious, ground round patty fine, pancakes so big and fluffy , their sausage is excellent. Great service too.
… morePam Philbin
Delicious food, very friendly staff and large portions at a reasonable price. Very extensive menu.
… moreDaniel Rodriguez
Great place where they know your name! Candy and Socorro the owners are really kind people. They have great staff. All the waitstaff treats everyone with kindness. My parents really like their burgers. The staff is always accommodating when we bring our toddler as well.
Great people that provide great service at a fair price.
… moreGreat people that provide great service at a fair price.
Aimee M
I’ve been going to Kalico kitchen for 20+ years. I love that it’s always consistent. The staff, the food and the atmosphere stays the same. It’s my favorite for diner food
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