Food Scene
New Moon Café
203 York StGreat atmosphere, delicious food
Delicious local food, laid back, quality service. Open for lunch and breakfast only.
54 locals recommend
Ikes Quarter Cafe
401 Commercial StDelicious local food, laid back, quality service. Open for lunch and breakfast only.
Matteo's Public
Great food, live music.
This place is not just a bakery, but as the day progresses, is also a brewery! This is the hotspot in Nevada City. They serve mostly local food. The line can be long. People often share tables. It can be noisy.
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StThis place is not just a bakery, but as the day progresses, is also a brewery! This is the hotspot in Nevada City. They serve mostly local food. The line can be long. People often share tables. It can be noisy.
Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
111 N Pine StGreat food, great service.
This is an incredible cheese shop! Some of their cheeses are made right there. We just sampled their sheep cheese and it was amazing.
7 locals recommend
Wheyward Girl Creamery
209 Commercial StThis is an incredible cheese shop! Some of their cheeses are made right there. We just sampled their sheep cheese and it was amazing.
So many ice cream and gelato flavors to choose from, so much chocolate. A great place to indulge.
28 locals recommend
Lazy Dog Chocolateria
111 Mill StSo many ice cream and gelato flavors to choose from, so much chocolate. A great place to indulge.
This is a great farmers market. It's open from 8:30 -1 from the first Saturday in June till the third Saturday in November every year. Almost all farmers are certified organic. You can buy all sorts of fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, local olive oil, pastries - gluten free and not, and lots of freshly prepared meals.
24 locals recommend
Nevada City Farmers Market
505 Union AlleyThis is a great farmers market. It's open from 8:30 -1 from the first Saturday in June till the third Saturday in November every year. Almost all farmers are certified organic. You can buy all sorts of fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, local olive oil, pastries - gluten free and not, and lots of freshly prepared meals.
Treats
210 Main StHomemade ice cream. Delicious!
Essentials
SPD Market
735 Zion StWant to pick up some organic food or healthy eating options? This is the place.
8 locals recommend
Natural Selection Food & Wine
589 E Main StWant to pick up some organic food or healthy eating options? This is the place.
BriarPatch is the local food co-op. While they have the larges selection of healthy foods in town, their prices can be considerably higher than Natural Selection.
93 locals recommend
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrBriarPatch is the local food co-op. While they have the larges selection of healthy foods in town, their prices can be considerably higher than Natural Selection.
Parks & Nature
Empire Mine is a must see while you are in the area. You will find a wealth of area history and amazing sites and activities at this park. The grounds are absolutely stunning.: beautiful flowers, trees, historic buildings - even an estate. There are also short hiking trails at the park.
187 locals recommend
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StEmpire Mine is a must see while you are in the area. You will find a wealth of area history and amazing sites and activities at this park. The grounds are absolutely stunning.: beautiful flowers, trees, historic buildings - even an estate. There are also short hiking trails at the park.
Lots of beautiful, flower-filled hikes here in the spring time and swimming holes in the summer.
69 locals recommend
South Yuba River State Park
17660 Pleasant Valley RdLots of beautiful, flower-filled hikes here in the spring time and swimming holes in the summer.
Shopping
Remedy Garden
412 Commercial StYou can get all sorts of natural herbal remedies here.
Gaia Soap Supply
106 Argall WayS.O.A.P. carries natural, good for the earth, soap products.