Cafe and roastery located in Downtown Chico. Offers a variety of house-made vegan pastries. Food menu including breakfast sandwiches, a breakfast burrito, oyster mushroom street tacos and more. Defaults to oat milk for drinks and makes syrups, vegan whipped cream and cold foam in house. Coffee beans are sustainably sourced from various cooperatives around the world including Brazil, Ethiopia, and Guatemala. Reported to offer cow's milk and honey August 2023. Open Tue-Sat 8:00am-2:00pm, Sun 9:00am-1:00pm. During special events, some food options may be limited.
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365 East 6th St (at Flume), Chico, California, USA, 95928
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Aug 2023 by AlyceHerrera
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Added by Aptoslynn on 04 Feb 2019
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22 Reviews
First Review by Korhcid
NickTustin
Points +1102
Very good - Edit
-simple biscuit - 10/10 excellent
Read more-southwest burrito - 8/10 very good but could have been warmer and cheese wasn't quite melted
-ricotta toast - 10/10 excellent
Would definitely return to try more! Seemed like all the food way vegan
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +1124
Nice lunch spot - Edit
VWish there was a more extensive menu but what they have is tasty. We had a burrito and a burrito bowl. Good portion and flavor. This is a repeat visit.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Courteous and helpful staff, Able to adapt to be gluten free
Cons: Limited menu
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lab_rat_A9
Points +46
Everything is delicious - Edit
I stop here every time I’m in Chico. Awesome little cafe with great food and coffee. I’ve loved everything I’ve ever ordered here! The biscuits especially are fantastic.
Read morePros: Fabulous food and coffee, Friendly staff, Lots of options
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henry-fisher
Points +365
Amazing! - Edit
Great energy, friendly staff, good food, good tea. Definitely a must-try for those following any variation of plant-based diets in Chico.
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AlyceHerrera
Points +160
Breakfast all day - Edit
Love anyplace that serves vegan breakfast especially all day. Disappointed that they serve honey and dairy upon request.
Read morePros: Vegan breakfast, Mostly vegan
Cons: Not totally vegan, Serves honey, Serves dairy
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sparkleloveshine
Points +43
Great food, lovely atmosphere - Edit
The food is delicious, I had the classic, and my husband had the biscuits and gravey. I was fortunately able to try both which were 5/5.
Read moreIt even came with a small fruit salad of sliced strawberries and blueberries that I shared with my dog. He thought it was fresh and sweet!
Pros: Vegan menu, Delicious coffee, Welcoming environment
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +4309
Legit food and friendly staff - Edit
Cute little coffee shop with yummy food! The classic breakfast sandwich was good…they use Just egg and the tempeh bacon was actually crispy! The southwestern burrito was good too but my boyfriend did wish they had a breakfast burrito. The chai latte left something to desired…heavy on the ice and light on flavor and creaminess. I went excited about the macrons but I guess those aren’t a regular thing…womp womp. Still giving a 5 star despite the couple misses because the food was good and the staff was so great and friendly!
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VeganChatLady
Points +206
Great breakfast spot - Edit
TLC is a welcoming spot w friendly staff and a good vibe. I had a breakfast sandwich composed of vegan egg, cheese and tempeh bacon on a house made biscuit. Sounds simple, but was very tasty and filling; also purchased a plain biscuit; the biscuits had a lovely, “buttery “ texture and crumb,very well made. The coffee drinks were also excellent. The only negative was that when I arrived 1 hour before their closing time on Sunday, they were sold out of every pastry, which was quite disappointing! Probably this had something to do with them being closed on Monday, so not storing pastries. So, my advice is that if you want to sample their pastries, arrive early/not on a Sunday! Definitely plan to come back when I’m in the area.
Read morePros: Many creative breakfast options; great biscuits., Excellent coffee., Friendly staff
Cons: Run out of pastries/ desserts early., Closes early(1) especially for weekend brunch
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CAVeganDude
Points +36
Great Morning Stop - Edit
Outstanding food and pastries, some comfort food options, good drinks and friendly staff with a cute little back patio.
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tditullio
Points +52
A must! - Edit
The menu is amazing, lots of options, all of which look amazing. I ordered the SW burrito, YUM. The crew here is super friendly, accommodating and welcoming. The almond milk latte was really creamy.
Read morePros: Fresh, yummy options, Welcoming staff, Accommodating
Cons: None!
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thatblackbat
Points +178
Best Option For Breakfast! - Edit
If you're looking for a variety of vegan breakfast/brunch options, this is the place to go! They have several clearly labeled and delicious vegan breakfast sandwiches as well as vegan pastries. They also serve their coffee with oat milk by default and have other milk alternatives available. It's a great place to stop at after the Saturday Farmer's Market.
Read morePros: Creative menu, Staff is friendly and knowledgable, Lots of different drinks
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sandyroses
Points +101
Amazing food & cozy atmosphere! - Edit
A really cozy spot with amazing food! It's actually all vegan now, except for a select few pastries that are clearly labeled as not being vegan. I got a breakfast burrito, a couple of different teas, and a muffin. All amazing. They also are offering gift boxes for the holidays. Definitely recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-19
Pros: Good food, Cozy atmosphere, Kind staff
Cons: Pricey, Masks required
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JohnCalligan
Points +21
Can’t wait to go back - Edit
The Hangover Helper and cold brew brought me back to life after my first Friday in Chico. Nice spot to sit and back and enjoy breakfast and a coffee. Staff were friendly food tasty, couldn’t ask for more.
Read moreI liked the variety and creativity in their menu. Sauerkraut on a breakfast sandwich(hangover helper) was not only creative but unmissable. Mole enchiladas were tasteful and refreshing topped with fresh cabbage. Tortillas might not be as good as traditional somosa breading but the filling was perfectly seasoned to make the somosadilla a solid contender. Not to mention the cold brew which was nicely balanced, not over roasted or bitter like many other cold brew can be but strong enough to wake me right up.
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TawnyConnerCleveland
Points +421
So grateful for an all vegan restaurant - Edit
Delicious food all vegan choices. The staff is very kind and efficient.
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GavinEldridge
Points +26
Awesome service, coffee, food, and pastries! - Edit
Everything here is absolutely delicious. I only wish I found TLC sooner 😭
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gdacquisto
Points +16
Best vegan food in Chico - Edit
They have the best vegan breakfast sandwiches. There is truly no other place in Chico like Tender Loving Coffee.
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areoandmilk
Points +42
Great People and Food! - Edit
I love this place, they always have the best vegan food, their macaroons are amazing, and oat milk is their main milk! Before 2020 I had gone to trivia nights here and it was lots of fun.
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LuciaMercado
Points +8
Cozy & Cute - Edit
I’ve visited TLC for markets they’ve hosted and just on weekend mornings to grab a drink and chat ✨ The staff is amazing and super friendly! & the majority of their goodies are outsourced from a small business owner in town 🤍 They support our community while bringing us amazing vegan food and drink!
Read morePros: Completely vegan!, Baked goods 🔥, Comfy seating & artwork displayed 💕
Cons: As one sugar addict to another, not sweet enough
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TiffanyWorthington
Points +136
Delicious breakfast sandwiches! - Edit
Such friendly, eager to help you as soon as you waltz in staff! Genuine, clean, great food! We have the veggie breakfast sandwich on a brioche with a delicious dipping sauce & another with sausage and egg on a bisquit. The first one was moister than the second, which I loved. The one on the biscuit was dryer but still tasty! We had a Orange Zest Mocha with Oat Milk, a sweet black tea and a Macha Macaron—all really great!!
Read morePros: A stand-alone vegan menu!, Super-friendly staff!, Peaceful vibe!
Cons: It’s not 100% Vegan yet
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BackyardFarmerGirl
Points +66
Great vegan choices and sweet artwork - Edit
We love the vegan salads and pizza options and they have a decent and affordable wine selection. The artwork on the walls is gorgeous- feels a lot like you just stepped into a European cafe-bar. Not a great location for big groups - it is quite small and popular!
Read morePros: Many yummy plant-based options., Nice wine options., Lovely ambience.
Cons: Not many tables.
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ssherry1
Points +34
Best Vegan Pizza - Edit
The vegan cheese actually tastes like cheese.
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Korhcid
Points +16
Worst service ever. - Edit
The worst. Place had four employees and only two patrons other then my friend and I. I ordered the vegan tacos. She ordered the pizza and salad. It took over 25 min for tacos to appear with no silverware or napkins then we waiting for another 25 minutes for my friends food. Almost an hour! Food never came. Then guy at register baffled we hadn’t gotten our food hadn’t even put her order in. Then when tried to be refunded . He gave her cash iver the amount of the bill instead of refunding her card to correct amount. The tacos I got were very very small. I will never go back . Also guy had his long hair down but pulled back into a food safely bun or net.
Read moreCons: Service, Timing , Cleanliness
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