I was in Chico on a recent trip and the people at the hotel recommended going to the Downtown Farmers Market to eat. We went to the market and parked across the street from the Madison Bear Garden. We walked around the market and passed on the food. I told my wife that I had eaten in the Bear in my deep dark past. This is a college dive bar that serves food and has been doing it for close to 50 years. It hasn't changed much in 50 years. Look for the deal of the day when you order your food. Be prepared to wait and wait! I can not vouch for their alcohol as I didn't and don't imbibe.
ibhayhay
Decided to eat here because I ate here years ago, as a teenager. I wanted to go back to see if it was still worth visiting. Things have changed, but what hasn't changed is the quirky decor all over the restaurant. Plus it is HUGE!!! It's next to Chico State, so I can see why it's got so many bars, dance floors, and tables. We ordered burgers and beer. The beers were tasty. The burgers were ok. The chicken tenders my daughter got were overcooked and hard. The only thing saving our meals, was the beer. They were so good! This is definitely a college hang out. I would probably return again, just for drinks.
Ken Conner
College bar isn't really my scene, but it was fine in mid July. Decent drink prices and selection. The Jiffy burger was actually pretty good.
《Isabella》
I hope this place closes someday or they get new management. The Male servers are super sexist towards women and have ego trips on them. I was bullied for no reason by the staff just because I was standing in the wrong place while it was busy. I was trying to stay out of the way of servers. As I was leaving was also harrassed from the Male servers for not saying goodnight. Wtfffff!!! Never coming here again! I used to be a loyal customer for years. To hell with this awful gross place. We spent money here just to be harrassed. If you're a woman I would never come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lex “X” W
Always a good experience
lawrence studyvin
Great place. Love the history an vibe.
Alex Buck
Fun atmosphere good food and beer
Al Pacheco
I've been coming here for 30 years lately it just seems service and food quality are not consistent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
DaNiel Gomez
Great food management was so friendly and amazing! Definitely go back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MsMickeygee
We have been coming here for years but will no longer come to watch sporting events like football. The food is good but overpriced. The manager/bar tender has been rude and unhelpful to me and my friends too many times. It's football Sunday and once again he won't put the game on the TV for our large group to watch. He does this on Thursdays too. He has lost them a lot of business. Come on it's the niners! Don't waste your time and go to Woodstocks.
Funky atmosphere with so much wall art that I see something new every time I go to visit! The food is classic and you can never go wrong with the bear burger. Daily deals on drinks and food make it a go to place for a broke college boy like me!
Also cool dance floor (little small tho) and awesome patio and a random but cool super hero themed room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bear Burger
Therynn Winberry
Absolute Chico classic. Great food for good prices. Great atmosphere.
Parking: Parking lot across the street. Its paid until 6pm and then free. Free on weekends.
Got my birthday meal. I went in and ordered the taco salad, and they were out of the house seasoned ground beef, so they replaced it with crispy chicken straps cut up. The Chipotle sauce was very spicy. Good salad, though.
I was in Chico on a recent trip and the people at the hotel recommended going to the Downtown Farmers Market to eat. We went to the market and parked across the street from the Madison Bear Garden. We walked around the market and passed on the food. I told my wife that I had eaten in the Bear in my deep dark past. This is a college dive bar that serves food and has been doing it for close to 50 years. It hasn't changed much in 50 years. Look for the deal of the day when you order your food. Be prepared to wait and wait! I can not vouch for their alcohol as I didn't and don't imbibe.
Decided to eat here because I ate here years ago, as a teenager. I wanted to go back to see if it was still worth visiting. Things have changed, but what hasn't changed is the quirky decor all over the restaurant. Plus it is HUGE!!! It's next to Chico State, so I can see why it's got so many bars, dance floors, and tables. We ordered burgers and beer. The beers were tasty. The burgers were ok. The chicken tenders my daughter got were overcooked and hard. The only thing saving our meals, was the beer. They were so good! This is definitely a college hang out. I would probably return again, just for drinks.
College bar isn't really my scene, but it was fine in mid July. Decent drink prices and selection. The Jiffy burger was actually pretty good.
I hope this place closes someday or they get new management. The Male servers are super sexist towards women and have ego trips on them. I was bullied for no reason by the staff just because I was standing in the wrong place while it was busy. I was trying to stay out of the way of servers. As I was leaving was also harrassed from the Male servers for not saying goodnight. Wtfffff!!! Never coming here again! I used to be a loyal customer for years. To hell with this awful gross place. We spent money here just to be harrassed. If you're a woman I would never come here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Always a good experience
Great place. Love the history an vibe.
Fun atmosphere good food and beer
I've been coming here for 30 years lately it just seems service and food quality are not consistent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great food management was so friendly and amazing! Definitely go back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been coming here for years but will no longer come to watch sporting events like football. The food is good but overpriced. The manager/bar tender has been rude and unhelpful to me and my friends too many times. It's football Sunday and once again he won't put the game on the TV for our large group to watch. He does this on Thursdays too. He has lost them a lot of business. Come on it's the niners! Don't waste your time and go to Woodstocks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Funky atmosphere with so much wall art that I see something new every time I go to visit! The food is classic and you can never go wrong with the bear burger. Daily deals on drinks and food make it a go to place for a broke college boy like me!
Also cool dance floor (little small tho) and awesome patio and a random but cool super hero themed room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bear Burger
Absolute Chico classic. Great food for good prices. Great atmosphere.
Parking: Parking lot across the street. Its paid until 6pm and then free. Free on weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries, Curly Fries, Jiffy Burger, Bear Burger, Burger
Cool old stuff
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger
Got my birthday meal. I went in and ordered the taco salad, and they were out of the house seasoned ground beef, so they replaced it with crispy chicken straps cut up. The Chipotle sauce was very spicy. Good salad, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The burger was pretty pedestrian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
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