Guidebook for Nevada City
Food Scene
Taste of Thai
204 W Main StLovely place to get some food after walking around old Grass Valley
Best donuts ever! Get there early to have a nice selection. Often many items sold out by 11am. Also they have a nice breakfast selection of breakfast sandwiches. Nothing fancy, just good food. Best donut- cream eclair, maple buttermilk bar, or plain ring donut. YUM.
Daily Donuts
117 W McKnight WayBest donuts ever! Get there early to have a nice selection. Often many items sold out by 11am. Also they have a nice breakfast selection of breakfast sandwiches. Nothing fancy, just good food. Best donut- cream eclair, maple buttermilk bar, or plain ring donut. YUM.
Good sized Chinese food dishes. Also has Mongolian BBQ all you can eat for a good price. Decor is ok.
2 in 1 Grill
1035 Sutton WayGood sized Chinese food dishes. Also has Mongolian BBQ all you can eat for a good price. Decor is ok.
Love ice cream or sorbet? Looking for vegan ice cream? Then Treats is a must do stop when you are in downtown Nevada City.
61 locals recommend
Treats
210 Main StLove ice cream or sorbet? Looking for vegan ice cream? Then Treats is a must do stop when you are in downtown Nevada City.
Wood fired pizza and locally brewed beer. What's not to love? Oh and also baked goods.
171 locals recommend
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.
211 Commercial StWood fired pizza and locally brewed beer. What's not to love? Oh and also baked goods.
A nice place to duck in to take a break from downtown shopping. Perfect spot if you can land a seat in one of the velour chairs. Coffee is ok.
14 locals recommend
The Curly Wolf | Espresso House
233 Broad StA nice place to duck in to take a break from downtown shopping. Perfect spot if you can land a seat in one of the velour chairs. Coffee is ok.
Sweet coffee spot in Grass Valley, kinda a tucked down a street from the main hub bub. You can smell them roastings coffee as you walk by.
21 locals recommend
Carolines Coffee Roasters
128 S Auburn StSweet coffee spot in Grass Valley, kinda a tucked down a street from the main hub bub. You can smell them roastings coffee as you walk by.
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
988 Plaza DrMexican food just down the hill from us. Late night food.
Surprisingly good sushi and tempura here. Easy parking behind the restaurant. Decor is dated but food is good.
Aozora Sushi
149 S Auburn StSurprisingly good sushi and tempura here. Easy parking behind the restaurant. Decor is dated but food is good.
Arguably the best sushi and sashimi in Northern California. Reservations are required weeks in advance.
78 locals recommend
Sushi In the Raw
135 Spring StArguably the best sushi and sashimi in Northern California. Reservations are required weeks in advance.
South Pine Cafe
110 S Pine StBreakfast and vegetarian options.
Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar
111 N Pine StNice restaurant right in downtown Nevada City
Beautiful tables, perfect coffee and teas, vegan friendly snacks. What's not to love? Oh and there's a plant nursery out back with metal dinosaurs. Easy parking and a small health food shop in the same lot.
Break Caffé Espresso Bar
595 E Main StBeautiful tables, perfect coffee and teas, vegan friendly snacks. What's not to love? Oh and there's a plant nursery out back with metal dinosaurs. Easy parking and a small health food shop in the same lot.
Shopping
Gray Goose
230 Broad StFunky little store for off the beaten path gifts
Foothill Mercantile
121 Mill StGrass Valley's go-to store for gifts and toys.
Getting Around
Yuba Bus is a great way to get you to the Yuba RIver where parking can be a little tricky. Check out their website and pick up locations to see if it might be a good solution to your River Adventure. They also provide a brewery tour for Auburn and Tahoe if you'd like to try out some beers and not worry about driving. https://yubabus.com/
Yuba Bus, LLC
208 Gold Flat CtYuba Bus is a great way to get you to the Yuba RIver where parking can be a little tricky. Check out their website and pick up locations to see if it might be a good solution to your River Adventure. They also provide a brewery tour for Auburn and Tahoe if you'd like to try out some beers and not worry about driving. https://yubabus.com/
Parks & Nature
Scenic walking trail- be sure to cross the new suspension bridge.
15 locals recommend
Deer Creek Tribute Trail
Deer Creek Tribute TrailScenic walking trail- be sure to cross the new suspension bridge.
Empire Mine State Park
10791 E Empire StBeautiful Yuba River. Hiking trails flank the side of the river and you can scramble down the boulders to little swimming holes.
19 locals recommend
South Yuba River
Beautiful Yuba River. Hiking trails flank the side of the river and you can scramble down the boulders to little swimming holes.
Essentials
Safeway
867 Sutton WayStarbucks inside
CVS
1005 Sutton WayOpen 24 hours
Organic and local produce grocery store. Co-op run but anyone can purchase (discount if you join the co-op). Some items are a little pricey but a nice way to support local farmers and growers.
93 locals recommend
BriarPatch Food Co-op
290 Sierra College DrOrganic and local produce grocery store. Co-op run but anyone can purchase (discount if you join the co-op). Some items are a little pricey but a nice way to support local farmers and growers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mine Shaft
222 Broad StHit up the Mine Shaft for a drink if you're downtown.
Arriving late and want to grab something to eat? Head down to Crazy Horse for some elevated pub food and beer.
49 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill
230 Commercial StArriving late and want to grab something to eat? Head down to Crazy Horse for some elevated pub food and beer.
Golden Era
309 Broad StLovely cocktails right in downtown Nevada City. Opens at 4pm.
Sightseeing
Beautiful suspension bridge off the Deer Creek Trail.
7 locals recommend
Angkula Seo Suspension Bridge
Deer Creek Tribute TrailBeautiful suspension bridge off the Deer Creek Trail.