Guidebook for Grass Valley
Food Scene
Classic fare, vegetarian options, great environment and prices.
65 locals recommend
South Pine Cafe-Grass Valley
102 Richardson StClassic fare, vegetarian options, great environment and prices.
Excellent high quality food with lots of room to plug in a laptop. Child friendly.
16 locals recommend
Summer Thyme's | Bakery & Deli
231 Colfax AveExcellent high quality food with lots of room to plug in a laptop. Child friendly.
Fable Coffee
201 Mill StCozy shop, great local roaster.
Awesome new falafel place. High quality ingredients. Great prices.
58 locals recommend
MeZe Eatery Grass Valley
106 Mill StAwesome new falafel place. High quality ingredients. Great prices.
Best Thai hole in the wall in town. Traditional Laotian fare. Delicious.
25 locals recommend
Panoy Bistro
442 Colfax AveBest Thai hole in the wall in town. Traditional Laotian fare. Delicious.
Great ambience and gluten free baked goods. Awesome coffee.
16 locals recommend
Brew Bakers Coffee and Tea House
209 W Main StGreat ambience and gluten free baked goods. Awesome coffee.
KAIDO | Japanese Restaurant
207 W Main StExcellent sushi
Clean and bright, super spacious new coffee shop in the heart of downtown Nevada City. Kid friendly!
8 locals recommend
City Council
233 Broad StClean and bright, super spacious new coffee shop in the heart of downtown Nevada City. Kid friendly!
Off the beaten path coffee shop. Local hot spot.
15 locals recommend
FoxHound Espresso & Coffee Broaster
317 Spring StOff the beaten path coffee shop. Local hot spot.
Highest quality ingredients, cafeteria style dining with a local flare. Something for everyone. Best salads in town.
65 locals recommend
Heartwood
237 Commercial StHighest quality ingredients, cafeteria style dining with a local flare. Something for everyone. Best salads in town.
Also a great coffee shop...Three forks is family friendly, wood fired pizza with mostly locally sourced ingredients and in-house brewery.
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StAlso a great coffee shop...Three forks is family friendly, wood fired pizza with mostly locally sourced ingredients and in-house brewery.
Seriously the best sushi anywhere. Call ahead or be prepared to go down before they open and get your name on a list.
78 locals recommend
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StSeriously the best sushi anywhere. Call ahead or be prepared to go down before they open and get your name on a list.
Sushi Q
238 Commercial Stfamily friendly sushi, traditional, exceptional.
Everything is incredible. The service is good. The food is great. The ambience is cozy. Kids are welcome, but the menu is catered to adults.
53 locals recommend
New Moon Café
203 York StEverything is incredible. The service is good. The food is great. The ambience is cozy. Kids are welcome, but the menu is catered to adults.
Off the beaten path, but locally adored roadhouse. Great pizza and burger joint with stuff for the kids to do. Sports on the screen if that's your thing.
25 locals recommend
Northridge of Nevada City
773 Nevada StOff the beaten path, but locally adored roadhouse. Great pizza and burger joint with stuff for the kids to do. Sports on the screen if that's your thing.
Superb food and a beautiful full bar with local music on certain nights.
22 locals recommend
The Stone house
107 Sacramento StSuperb food and a beautiful full bar with local music on certain nights.
South Pine Cafe
110 S Pine StIt's awesome. Great for families. Good food.
Treats
210 Main StHomemade and small batch ice-cream and desserts. A local fave.
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Era
309 Broad StFriar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
111 N Pine StA legend in Nevada City.
Parks & Nature
Hiking is easy, wildflower heaven, stunning views of the Yuba.
66 locals recommend
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
17660 Pleasant Valley RdHiking is easy, wildflower heaven, stunning views of the Yuba.
Stellar views of the Yuba from the old concrete bridge. Hiking trail to beaches.
15 locals recommend
South Yuba River Bridge
21200 CA-49Stellar views of the Yuba from the old concrete bridge. Hiking trail to beaches.
Independence Trail West
Independence Trail WestSpectacular trail through the river canyon. Wheelchair friendly.
Thorough overview of mining history in Nevada County. Lots of trails and a gorgeous state park with an old mining estate to tour.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StThorough overview of mining history in Nevada County. Lots of trails and a gorgeous state park with an old mining estate to tour.
Hike a gentle trail while learning about Nisenan culture, the pre goldrush peoples who are currently seeking Federal recognition.
11 locals recommend
Nisenan Tribute Site Trail Head
Deer Creek Tribute TrailHike a gentle trail while learning about Nisenan culture, the pre goldrush peoples who are currently seeking Federal recognition.
Sweet hike complete with a suspension bridge over Deer Creek.
41 locals recommend
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
Deer Creek Tribute TrailSweet hike complete with a suspension bridge over Deer Creek.
Pioneer Park
421 Nimrod StGreat place to let the kids run free. Playground and ball field.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Ancient & Modern Art
Fire House #1 Museum
214 Main StNevada Theater Film Series
401 Broad StShopping
Locally rooted art, clothing, jewelry and home goods. A destination shop.
25 locals recommend
Kitkitdizzi
231 Broad StLocally rooted art, clothing, jewelry and home goods. A destination shop.
Tiger Alley
400 Broad StVintage ware at affordable prices. Superbly curated.
Luxe Nomad
High end, high quality clothing and jewelry.
Essentials
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrFull service health food store.
SPD Market
735 Zion StLocal grocery with organic options.
California Organics Market and Café
135 Argall WaySPD Markets
129 W McKnight WayEntertainment & Activities
The Onyx
107 Argall WayNevada Theater Film Series
401 Broad StSierra Cinemas
840 E Main StDel Oro Theatre
165 Mill StGrass Valley Chamber of Commerce
128 E Main StNevada City Chamber of Commerce
132 Main St