Doug and Kristen's Guidebook for Redding
Coffee Shops
Newly opened - this used to be the coffee bar. Excellent coffee and cold brew. Try their waffle with almond butter and blueberries or their avocado toast.
72 locals recommend
Evergreen
2085 Pine StNewly opened - this used to be the coffee bar. Excellent coffee and cold brew. Try their waffle with almond butter and blueberries or their avocado toast.
They take such detail in each drink they make. One of the best in town. Good pastries and quiche too
98 locals recommend
Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StThey take such detail in each drink they make. One of the best in town. Good pastries and quiche too
Feast Coffee & Culture
2085 Yuba StWe know the roasters. Phenomenal couple with quality beans.
Try one of there flavored latte with their own freshly made flavorings. The pistachio rose latte is my favorite. Their quiche is the best deal in town.
9 locals recommend
Caffè Pagato
1031 Butte StTry one of there flavored latte with their own freshly made flavorings. The pistachio rose latte is my favorite. Their quiche is the best deal in town.
This is a great place to stop if you are heading out to Shasta Dam
41 locals recommend
Heritage Roasting Company
4302 Shasta Dam BlvdThis is a great place to stop if you are heading out to Shasta Dam
Food Scene
Casual dining and drinks by the river. We love their Brussels sprouts and they make a great burger.
91 locals recommend
Mosaic Restaurant
826 Sundial Bridge DriveCasual dining and drinks by the river. We love their Brussels sprouts and they make a great burger.
We like the sushi and Teppanyaki is great for larger groups.
46 locals recommend
Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse
1300 Market StWe like the sushi and Teppanyaki is great for larger groups.
Janya's Thai Cuisine
630 N Market StOur new favorite Thai restaurant.
Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market StBest artisian pizza in town.
Taste & See Creamery
1419 Market StConnected to Cinders pizza fun homemade flavors.
Vintage Public House
1790 Market StGreat craft cocktails and yummy food.
This is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
29 locals recommend
Fresh Fire Grill
9520 Deschutes RdThis is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
Le Testimony Organic Bistro
3365 Placer StYummy organic food. We love their crepes and soups.
They have some great local organic - farm to table food and a very creative drink menu. Try the calamari appetizer.
118 locals recommend
Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer StThey have some great local organic - farm to table food and a very creative drink menu. Try the calamari appetizer.
Our favorite breakfast in town. Small dinner, fresh food, great staff.
21 locals recommend
Trendy's Restaurant
1730 Gold StOur favorite breakfast in town. Small dinner, fresh food, great staff.
Champa Garden Restaurant
1107 Hilltop DrGreat Thai food right in the heart of town.
Great burger for a great price. My preference over IN-N-OUT.
9 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
1020 E Cypress AveGreat burger for a great price. My preference over IN-N-OUT.
The original restaurant... a bit out of the way... but worth the drive. This is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
29 locals recommend
Fresh Fire Grill
9520 Deschutes RdThe original restaurant... a bit out of the way... but worth the drive. This is a great place for healthy, tasty food. We love the poke over brown rice and salad and they have awesome Asian tacos.
This is classic California Americana. If you haven't had a double-double... then you have missed something. Although - I personally like the burgers at The Habit better.
30 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
1275 Dana DrThis is classic California Americana. If you haven't had a double-double... then you have missed something. Although - I personally like the burgers at The Habit better.
This little place is a bit more out of the way and a hole in the wall.... but it has some great Thai food and friendly staff. Also, their seafood Pho is fantastic. Ask the waitress to dress it up for you with special seasoning from the spice tray.
26 locals recommend
Thai Hut
1165 Hartnell AveThis little place is a bit more out of the way and a hole in the wall.... but it has some great Thai food and friendly staff. Also, their seafood Pho is fantastic. Ask the waitress to dress it up for you with special seasoning from the spice tray.
The Chicken Shack
2586 Churn Creek RdGreat little spot for a chicken sandwich and $2.50 draft beer.
Oriental Express
5320 Kennett StFast and large portions!
They make most everything from scratch - we love the Scallion Pancakes and the X.O. Scallops
Taroko Asian Bar & Grill
They make most everything from scratch - we love the Scallion Pancakes and the X.O. Scallops
When Pie Meets Bread
The sourdough cinnamon rolls are amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Final Draft Brewing Company
1600 California StNice local brewery with good food and cornhole.
Best views in town, plus outdoor seating with a fireplace. The food can be a little hit and miss - but it makes up for it with the views.
127 locals recommend
View 202
202 Hemsted DrBest views in town, plus outdoor seating with a fireplace. The food can be a little hit and miss - but it makes up for it with the views.
Vintage Public House
1790 Market StGreat craft cocktails
Woody's Brewing Co.
1257 Oregon StProbably the most interesting beer in town. Really like their numb and number and SOB. Cool brewery scene with corn hole and pinball.
15 locals recommend
Fall River Brewing Co. Brewery
4001 Eastside RdProbably the most interesting beer in town. Really like their numb and number and SOB. Cool brewery scene with corn hole and pinball.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
845 Browning StCostco Wholesale
4805 Dana DrMembership required - bulk wholesale prices.
Target
1280 Dana DrEverything you could ever need all under one roof ;-)
Sprouts Farmers Market
1401 Hilltop DrGreat organic produce and interesting fun groceries.
Sightseeing
Check the shedule so that you can go on the free tour, but be sure to get there AT LEAST 30 minutes before the tour or you won't be able to go.
75 locals recommend
Shasta Dam
16349 Shasta Dam BlvdCheck the shedule so that you can go on the free tour, but be sure to get there AT LEAST 30 minutes before the tour or you won't be able to go.
This is kind of iconic... if you are in Redding you should go. Great river walks and people watching.
165 locals recommend
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveThis is kind of iconic... if you are in Redding you should go. Great river walks and people watching.
This beautiful lake in the pines is a quick drive with great hiking and warm enough to swim in the summer months. There are also rentals from boats to paddle boards.
203 locals recommend
Whiskeytown Lake
This beautiful lake in the pines is a quick drive with great hiking and warm enough to swim in the summer months. There are also rentals from boats to paddle boards.
Burney Falls
Parks & Nature
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Stunning hikes and in the winter fun sledding.
Beautiful waterfall without a long hike. There is plenty of hiking around the area if you want to explore more.
151 locals recommend
Burney Falls
Beautiful waterfall without a long hike. There is plenty of hiking around the area if you want to explore more.
Churches
Such a beautiful vibrant church. Go early there can be limited seating especially Sunday morning and Sunday Night.
93 locals recommend
Bethel Church Redding
933 College View DrSuch a beautiful vibrant church. Go early there can be limited seating especially Sunday morning and Sunday Night.
Bethel church for the locals. This is a great place to go if you have kids since child care is much easier to get into and the kids can run around and dance in the back during worship.
Bethel Church
936 Twin View BlvdBethel church for the locals. This is a great place to go if you have kids since child care is much easier to get into and the kids can run around and dance in the back during worship.
Another fantastic local body of believers that are passionate about the Lord.
14 locals recommend
Stirring Church
2250 Churn Creek RdAnother fantastic local body of believers that are passionate about the Lord.