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Grass Valley, California Cafés

Cafés in Grass Valley, California

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Grass Valley Restaurants - Cafes

Charlie’s Café owner Jeanie Moore has a cafe that is like no other. Her chef has been culinary school trained and takes great pride in all that he creates. All their food from hand cut rib-eye steaks, thick-sliced ham, linguica, fresh cooked breakfast potatoes, to award winning biscuits & gravy, malted waffles, pancakes, burgers, hot & cold sandwiches, fresh grilled chicken, homemade soups and fresh salads, are prepared daily so every ingredient is of the highest quality. The coffee is freshly ground and they serve local wine and ice cold beer. So come by and say "Hi" to Charlie and hang out where the locals like to come.
–145 So. Auburn St. Grass Valley, CA •530-274-1839
Hours: Open Daily 7 - 2 pm for breakfast & Lunch

With the first restaurant opening at this site back in the 1920’s, the slogan on the front window of the Old Town Café says it all "Oldest continuous restaurant in Grass Valley”. Their menu features traditional cafe fare like eggs, hotcakes, biscuits and gravy at breakfast; burgers, sandwiches, shakes and salads for lunch. The Old Town Café is also known for its friendly, small-town atmosphere and their high level of service. Even with the staff chatting it up with regulars and greeting new visitors, they pride themselves getting their customers in and out for lunch in a half-hour.
–110 Mill St., Grass Valley, CA • 530-273-4303
Hours: Mon-Sat 7-3 p.m.; Sun 7:30-2:30 p.m.

Over the last 10 years, George & Suzie have bought several restaurants, some they've kept, some they've sold, but one concept is here to stay, South Pine Café. Their idea was to create a restaurant that would appeal to any type of clientele, from the biscuit and gravy connoisseur to the vegan, and anyone in between; the result is an eclectic array of specialty items that attract a very diverse mix of diners. With 10 years of testing, adjusting, changing, tweaking and perfecting, they've built three thriving South Pine Café locations in Grass Valley, Nevada City & Auburn.
102 N. Richardson St., Grass Valley 530-274-0261
110 S. Pine St., Nevada City 530-265-0260
660 Auburn Folsom Rd., Auburn 530-745-0262
Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-3pm

Tofanelli's is located in the heart of the Gold Country in downtown Grass Valley. Our building dates back to 1859 when it was first built as a law office. In the 1890's, a gentleman by the name of Gino Tofanelli operated the building as a grocery store and meat market. The name has stuck with the building since that time. It is now a popular restaurant in downtown Grass Valley featuring an incredible menu with over 100 omelettes. Our menu changes with the seasons to reflect the freshest available products from local producers and suppliers. We are proud to be a part of the history of the California gold country and Nevada County.
–302 W. Main St., Grass Valley, CA • 530-272-1468
Hours: Call for hours