Morning Thunder Cafe

Morning Thunder Cafe Since 1993, our retro diner serves up delicious classic American breakfast and lunch, seven days a week. See you soon!
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We’re proud of our extensive menu, large portion sizes and being a Best of Chico Living Legend for winning so many times. Morning Thunder is proud to be a member of the Chico community! We serve breakfast and lunch 7 days a week until 2 p.m. and are well known for our portions and our menu which includes everything from hearty, to heart-healthy FRESH classic Americana! Morning Thunder is also prou

d to sponsor local artists displaying their works on our walls! There is never a fee, even when your art sells! Bring your own mug and leave it for when you return and we'll be glad to fill it with the best coffee in town! Join us today and take advantage of our daily specials and be a part of a community, culture and energy that can only be Morning Thunder Cafe!

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF MILKSHAKE!? 👇Introducing our Morning Thunder Malt Shop’s signature cookies and cream milk...
06/16/2026

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF MILKSHAKE!? 👇

Introducing our Morning Thunder Malt Shop’s signature cookies and cream milkshake. 🤩

When life gets messy, just shake it off. All our milkshakes are a shareable size ready for two straws, or because it’s so hot outside, just have at it. We think every table in our little round restaurant should have milkshakes on them at this time of year.

06/13/2026

Your custom scramble, made how you like. 🍳
With potatoes, cooked how you like. 🥔
Served piping hot, just how you like.🔥

This weekend's secret special ... “MO JOES" SCRAMBLE: Seasoned hamburger, red onions, garlic, spinach, mushrooms and jac...
06/11/2026

This weekend's secret special ... “MO JOES" SCRAMBLE:
Seasoned hamburger, red onions, garlic, spinach, mushrooms and jack cheese 🍳🧀

My mojito told me to stay calm. It was very refreshing advice. I decided I can't adult today when the weather’s this lov...
06/11/2026

My mojito told me to stay calm. It was very refreshing advice. I decided I can't adult today when the weather’s this lovely in Chico. My mojito needs me.

Our Online Chico Swag Shop: 👉 https://morningthundercafe.com/product/pint-glass/

THE CREW SAYS HI! 🙌Watching a three-man kitchen crew in a diner is like witnessing a highly synchronized bumper-car ride...
06/09/2026

THE CREW SAYS HI! 🙌
Watching a three-man kitchen crew in a diner is like witnessing a highly synchronized bumper-car ride. They've got a rhythm going: one flips, one fries, and the other tells the same joke from 1995.
These guys are our real recipe for success. Good real food. That’s their plan! 💙

OMELETTES SURVEY!Let's hear it for omelettes!What is your favorite single item to add to an omelette?👇 ...
06/06/2026

OMELETTES SURVEY!
Let's hear it for omelettes!

What is your favorite single item to add to an omelette?👇

Get here fast! 🏃‍♀️ Ruben's CHILAQUILES are back only for this weekend!Three eggs scrambled with chips, chorizo and sals...
06/04/2026

Get here fast! 🏃‍♀️ Ruben's CHILAQUILES are back only for this weekend!

Three eggs scrambled with chips, chorizo and salsa roja. Topped with queso fresco cilantro, onion and sour cream. 🤩

WE LOVE CHICO AND WE LOVE LIVE MUSIC! 🎶🎸We love that we get local Chico bands playing original music at the plaza every ...
06/03/2026

WE LOVE CHICO AND WE LOVE LIVE MUSIC! 🎶🎸

We love that we get local Chico bands playing original music at the plaza every week. It’s like the whole town shows up for a backyard hang. Nothing kicks off the weekend quite like live music echoing through the heart of downtown.

We know that you guys, our Old-school Chico Morning Thunder culture, loves live music too, so here’s your heads up and the list of concerts. See you there!

June 5 • The Cana Road Band
June 12 • Spark n Cinder
June 19 • Hot Flash
June 26 • Radio Relapse
July 10 • Chuck Epperson
July 17 • The Jeff Pershing Band
July 24 • In The Paint
July 31 • Heirloom
Aug 7 • Hill Kidz
Aug 14 • Ivy Flats
Aug 21 • Starpeople
Aug 28 • Blü Egyptian

Some days you want a burger, but when it’s 95 degrees out, your body wants this! 🥑✨Eating a crisp, garden-fresh veggie w...
06/01/2026

Some days you want a burger, but when it’s 95 degrees out, your body wants this! 🥑✨
Eating a crisp, garden-fresh veggie wrap and a side of chilled fruit at your favorite local diner. It’s all about balance, freshness on the plate, happy in the tummy, and enjoying the AC at the diner that makes ya want to take a nap at the counter. 🍓🥗

And don’t worry ‘cause napping at our counter is cool, and totally accepted. 👍

Kid-approved ham sandwich + crinkle fries = a classic combo that never misses. 😋Bring the kids. We’ve got the comfort fo...
05/30/2026

Kid-approved ham sandwich + crinkle fries = a classic combo that never misses. 😋

Bring the kids. We’ve got the comfort food covered

Address

352 Vallombrosa Avenue
Chico, CA
95926

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 2pm
Thursday 6:30am - 2pm
Friday 6:30am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+15303429717

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