Lassen College Cougar Cafe - (Near Susanville, CA)

Holly Qubain First time dining here. I kept seeing videos of the pot pies coming up on my social media and had to bring my dad and grandmother for their birthdays to try them. I made a reservation ahead of time and the person who took our reservation was very nice and informative. She took down all of our names and the occasion we were celebrating, also made note that we were interested in the homemade pot pies (pot pies are only served Mondays and Tuesdays at this particular location.) When we arrived the hostess welcomed us all in by name, making us feel special. We were seated promptly in the "outdoor" patio. Its completely covered with views of the boats and los alomitos bay. There were 2 birthday cards displayed on our table for both my dad and grandmother, signed by restaurant staff. Super thoughtful, even the menus said happy birthday at the top! Our server Justin was so friendly and nice! My dad and grandmother both ordered pot pies and I ordered the $40 lunch 3 course meal. We all enjoyed our meals. Afterwards they also served my dad and grandmother both a beautiful plate that said happy birthday written in chocolate with a scoop of ice cream and berries. I had closen the toasted marshmallow ice cream which was served with a warm Carmel sauce. It was soooo good! As we were leaving our server informed us about their free vintage photo booth in the bar area. Such a fun memorable way to end our meal together. The parking ended up costing $6 after we used the 90 free minutes upon arriving. I will definitely be returning for a beautiful cocktail and date night with my husband next!

Jennifer Meza Food and service was amazing. Very attentive and accommodating to my substitutions. We came in on a rainy day and the ambience was very cozy. The very nice lady which I believe was the owner came around to offer a sample of their posole. It was delicious. Their Peruvian inspired dipping salsa with chips was soooo good. Definitely coming back to order those next time. It was a great experience. I had no idea this place was just a few minutes away from home. Their café de la olla and steak was chef’s kiss! Perfect.

Katarina Petrikova I had the gyro bowl + pita bread at Pita Co. in Cascade Kitchen Food Hall and it was absolutely delicious. Even though it was very busy, the food was prepared quickly and everything was fresh and flavorful. The gyro meat was great and the staff handled the rush really well. One of the best spots in the food hall — I’ll definitely be back!

Rianne Connor Went for my birthday and loved it! The place is small, almost like you are at a chefs table, which is awesome! The food was amazing, and Michael and his wife were great. We had some special accommodations and then a last minute change for my group and they were understanding and accommodating. While this is a place for a special occasion, I hope to enjoy more special occasions here!

Iryna Taylor I don’t think i ever had better food that was served in this restaurant. We tried pate plate, black cod, duck, filet mignon and scalloped potatoes. Everything tasted so goooood that i had to close my eyes while eating it! Every single dish was 10/10!! Service was amazing too, very knowledgeable servers and bartender. Definitely recommend to try out this place to expand your palate.

Chelsea This dinner experience was truly special - intimate, thoughtful, and unlike anything I’ve done before. Chef David’s storytelling brought the meal to life as he shared the Nigerian roots and cultural significance behind each dish, which made the experience so much more meaningful and engaging. Learning about the history and traditions connected to the food added a beautiful depth to the evening. The company was wonderful, creating a warm, communal atmosphere that felt both welcoming and memorable. And the food was absolutely outstanding. The flavors and spices were rich and perfectly balanced, with the honey bean couscous, bread, and jollof standing out as unforgettable highlights. They were incredibly accommodating of my dietary restrictions, as well. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for more than just a meal - this was food, culture, and connection all in one.