Sin of Cortez
2290 Esplanade, Chico, CA
Crema's Take
“This cash-only Chico institution pairs genuinely excellent espresso drinks with an impressive kitchen that takes breakfast and lunch seriously, earning consistent praise for fresh ingredients and creative offerings like tamale breakfasts and mimosa flights. The vibe is unhurried and welcoming—a genuine third place where locals and visitors linger over coffee and pastries, though you'll want to arrive early on weekends when the line can stretch past 30 minutes. Fair warning: bring cash or hit their on-site ATM, and expect your latte to arrive in a drinking glass rather than a traditional cup, which somehow feels part of the charm.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Extremely high quality food. The food at Sin is amazing. From the coffee, to the breakfast to the artisanal lunches, all the dishes are amazing. All of the ingredients are very fresh and of extremely high quality. The servers are very friendly and the service is amazing. The…
Bring cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted. It's been awhile — back in the day I hit them up when they first opened on Nord Avenue and liked the food and the mochas. I was stoked to see they were still in Chico and had moved out to Esplanade. Some other changes — the…
Sin of Cortez has lots of delicious options for drinks and food. My tamale breakfast was perfect. I also had a café latte. The Cafe latte was served in a drinking glass. I'm not a fan. I don't mind a glass mug. For hot beverages i prefer a cup or mug. My husband's regular…
Cash only restaurant - ATM on premises. We’re out of towners and a friend said this is a must go to spot. I really liked it here. The mimosas flight was huge and very good flavors. My coffee was picturesque! The pancakes I ordered were perfectly cooked as well. Our server was…
If you are hungry, arrive early. The wait was about 35 minutes on a Sunday. Our waiter, Tanner was awesome. He was friendly, knowledgeable about the food and drink menu, he bussed our table along the way (no dirty dishes piled on the table) and was all around attentive. The…
Crema Reviews
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