Coffee – Tea Houses
There are many fine coffee, and tea houses located in Chico that support live music. Most, but not all are located in the downtown area, have limited seating, and charge for some shows, but not all.
Coffee & Tea House Venue Info
Belechino’s Cafe
Bellachinos Espresso and Panini Cafe
Bellachinos Cafe specializes in espresso, and paninis serving Chico from its location on Bruce Road. Bellachinos Espresso and Panini Cafe opens at 6 am daily, and 6:30 on weekends. The cafe is now serving dinner, and hosts live music, weekly.
- 800 Bruce Road
- Chico, CA 95928
- 530-892-2244
Bustolini’s
Bustolini’s Deli & Coffee House
“Located at the historic Junction”
Bustolini’s serves breakfast & lunch, while hosting many cultural events throughout the year in it’s historic building.
Bob Backstrom, Bustolini’s owner, also promotes many cultural events each year. Bob hosts many events at his business. He also promotes shows in local halls, bars, and clubs. Bob is also involved with the promotion of several local music festivals. Support Bustolini’s if you love live music!.
- 800 Broadway
- Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: 530-892-1790
Cafe Coda
Cafe Coda
Cafe Coda is a cafe and cultural center. Cafe Coda hosts live music throughout the year providing a needed downtown venue. And Chico is lucky for it. My best advice is; support local music, people!
- 265 Humboldt Avenue
- Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: 530-566-9476
Cafe Flo
Cafe Flo
Cafe Flo is a wonderful small venue to get close to the artists. Cafe Flo has a history as a downtown cafe, and cultural center. While the cafe is under new ownership, Cafe Flo continues to offer space for performance art, and fine art. In fact, local artist’s works are often on display when you stop in. Yet another reason to make Cafe Flo a regular stop.
- 365 East 6th Street
- Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: 530-402-7121
Empire Coffee
Empire Coffee
Empire Coffee located at the train station at 5th Street sits in a converted rail car, and is open daily. Empire Coffee newly reopened as offers art shows, and live music, a unique view, and good coffee.
- 434 Orange Street
- Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: 530-899-8267
Has Beans
Has Beans Coffee & Tea Co.
Has Beans Coffee & Tea is the premier specialty coffee roasting company of Northern California. Has Beans hosts open mic night, weekly.
- 501 Main Street
- Chico, CA 95928
- Phone: 530-894-3033
T. Tea Bar
T. Tea Bar
T. Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe offers a tea, and tea creations in a comfortable setting located in downtown. The cafe occasionally hosts acoustic music.
- 250 Valambrosa
- Chico, CA 95926
- Phone: 530-895-8100





