Guidebook for Reno
Food Scene
Walden's Coffeehouse
1170 S Wells AveGreat breakfast usually with no wait just one block away.
It is literally right across the street from the house. Sunsets on the roof deck are usually pretty amazing when the weather is good. Beer brewed in-house, good pub food, family friendly. Live music on the deck from June-September can be loud at times.
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Einheimische empfehlenSilver Peak
124 Wonder Street8
Einheimische empfehlenIt is literally right across the street from the house. Sunsets on the roof deck are usually pretty amazing when the weather is good. Beer brewed in-house, good pub food, family friendly. Live music on the deck from June-September can be loud at times.
Local friends roasting great coffee. What more is there to say?
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Einheimische empfehlenMagpie Coffee Roasters
1715 S Wells Ave7
Einheimische empfehlenLocal friends roasting great coffee. What more is there to say?
House brewed beer, rooftop decks, unusual and creative menu items, served in a rustic atmosphere inside Reno's first ice house. Brunch on weekends.
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Einheimische empfehlenBrasserie Saint James
901 South Center Street18
Einheimische empfehlenHouse brewed beer, rooftop decks, unusual and creative menu items, served in a rustic atmosphere inside Reno's first ice house. Brunch on weekends.
Miguel's
1415 South Virginia StreetDelicious Mexican food, family friendly, small plate options, full bar.
Sushi Pier Midtown
1507 South Virginia Street7
Einheimische empfehlenAll you can eat sushi at decent prices.
India Kabab & Curry
1091 South Virginia StreetGreat Indian food, vegetarian options, and a super cheap lunch buffet.
Wells Avenue's newest Mexican restaurant. Family run, unique menu items, full bar, nice atmosphere.
Plaza Maya
1644 S Wells AveWells Avenue's newest Mexican restaurant. Family run, unique menu items, full bar, nice atmosphere.
Big breakfasts and Bloody Marys for the morning after. Located in an old gas station. A Reno classic. The Obama family ate here on a Reno visit.
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Einheimische empfehlenPJ & Company
1590 South Wells Avenue9
Einheimische empfehlenBig breakfasts and Bloody Marys for the morning after. Located in an old gas station. A Reno classic. The Obama family ate here on a Reno visit.
An authentic Mexican bakery that also puts out homemade tortillas and pupusas, tacos, tortas, homemade sauces, and everything else you'd expect from an authentic place. Order a dozen tortillas to go and they'll make them right in front of you.
Panaderia Las Palomas
814 S Wells AveAn authentic Mexican bakery that also puts out homemade tortillas and pupusas, tacos, tortas, homemade sauces, and everything else you'd expect from an authentic place. Order a dozen tortillas to go and they'll make them right in front of you.
Incredible fast Mexican food that is not really fast food, they just make it really fast. Homemade corn tortillas and pupusas. Cheap! You will not be disappointed. They serve breakfast but they don't open early.
Speedy Burritos
1420 South Wells AvenueIncredible fast Mexican food that is not really fast food, they just make it really fast. Homemade corn tortillas and pupusas. Cheap! You will not be disappointed. They serve breakfast but they don't open early.
TACO SHOP
811 S Center StGourmet tacos served from a cute little shack.
Midtown Eats
18 Cheney Street23
Einheimische empfehlenUpscale yet casual, in a very stylish and romantic atmosphere.
Very unique pizzas that can sometimes take a long time to get, but you can go next door to the bottle shop (Pinon) and drink while you wait. Amazing chicken wings.
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Einheimische empfehlenNoble Pie Parlor Midtown
777 S Center St8
Einheimische empfehlenVery unique pizzas that can sometimes take a long time to get, but you can go next door to the bottle shop (Pinon) and drink while you wait. Amazing chicken wings.
Authentic Thai, a little different than the other Thai restaurants in town. Fresher, less sweet and more vegetarian options. Great beer selection. Do not order multiple heat stars! Start with the basic heat level and have them bring you a little extra spice on the side.
Moo Dang
1565 S Virginia StAuthentic Thai, a little different than the other Thai restaurants in town. Fresher, less sweet and more vegetarian options. Great beer selection. Do not order multiple heat stars! Start with the basic heat level and have them bring you a little extra spice on the side.
Fast, reliable Thai food within a 2 minute walk of the house. If you are tired and need good takeout, this is your place. Order extra peanut sauce because you will be licking the cup wishing for more if you don't.
Thai Chili
1030 S Virginia StFast, reliable Thai food within a 2 minute walk of the house. If you are tired and need good takeout, this is your place. Order extra peanut sauce because you will be licking the cup wishing for more if you don't.
China East
1086 S Virginia StReliable, fast Chinese food. Great for takeout. 2 minute walk from the house.
Great local coffee people who also make amazing super groovy gelato flavors!
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Einheimische empfehlenbibo coffee company / bibo freddo gelato
717 S Center St9
Einheimische empfehlenGreat local coffee people who also make amazing super groovy gelato flavors!
Finbomb Sushi
681 S Virginia StSushi Burritos. Need I say more?
Casual atmosphere with healthy food. Vegetarian options, juice bar, beer on tap, family friendly. Kale-o-rific.
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Einheimische empfehlenLaughing Planet
650 Tahoe Street18
Einheimische empfehlenCasual atmosphere with healthy food. Vegetarian options, juice bar, beer on tap, family friendly. Kale-o-rific.
Ridiculous, huge, messy donuts. If you visit the marijuana dispensary, you will likely end up here.
Holey Schmidt Donuts
490 S Center StRidiculous, huge, messy donuts. If you visit the marijuana dispensary, you will likely end up here.
Eclectic restaurant serving a variety of Japanese specialties small plate style. Great for romantic dates or for larger groups. Sharing is a must!
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Einheimische empfehlenKauboi Izakaya
1286 S Virginia St7
Einheimische empfehlenEclectic restaurant serving a variety of Japanese specialties small plate style. Great for romantic dates or for larger groups. Sharing is a must!
Lulou's
1470 S Virginia StOne of Reno's top fine dining establishments serving seasonal specialties.
Coffeebar Reno
682 Mount Rose Street18
Einheimische empfehlenCoffee and exceptional pastries, all made in-house.
See See Motor Coffee Co
131 Pine StCoffee and motorcycles, and the best breakfast burrito in Reno.
Bertha Miranda's
336 Mill StreetExcellent Mexican food in a beautiful stone building. Close to downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very stylish and romantic bar with sexy drinks.
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Einheimische empfehlenDEATH & TAXES provisions and spirits
26 Cheney Street19
Einheimische empfehlenVery stylish and romantic bar with sexy drinks.
A mind boggling array of craft beers to choose from while you wait for your pizza from Noble Pie.
Pinon Bottle Co
777 S Center StA mind boggling array of craft beers to choose from while you wait for your pizza from Noble Pie.
A bottle shop where you can uncork and drink your purchase onsite. The atmosphere is kind of like a library. Located in an old costume shop. Pretty neat place.
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Einheimische empfehlenCraft Wine and Beer
22 Martin Street10
Einheimische empfehlenA bottle shop where you can uncork and drink your purchase onsite. The atmosphere is kind of like a library. Located in an old costume shop. Pretty neat place.
A nice dive bar. Non smoking. Great drinks. Casual atmosphere. An excellent choice if you've decided to visit the many taco carts along South Wells Avenue.
Corrigan's Bit O'Ireland
1526 S Wells AveA nice dive bar. Non smoking. Great drinks. Casual atmosphere. An excellent choice if you've decided to visit the many taco carts along South Wells Avenue.
40 Mile Saloon
1495 South Virginia StreetA casual bar with great beers and top notch drinks.
Great atmosphere, excellent drinks. Nice patio in good weather.
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Einheimische empfehlenChapel Tavern
1099 South Virginia Street12
Einheimische empfehlenGreat atmosphere, excellent drinks. Nice patio in good weather.
Upscale but casual bar and seafood restaurant. They make the best Irish Coffee in town and have some pretty epic happy hour specials if you eat in the bar. Weekend brunch.
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Einheimische empfehlenRapscallion
1555 South Wells Avenue7
Einheimische empfehlenUpscale but casual bar and seafood restaurant. They make the best Irish Coffee in town and have some pretty epic happy hour specials if you eat in the bar. Weekend brunch.
The Saint
761 S Virginia StA live music venue with great drinks.
The best karaoke bar in Reno. It is located in an old Mexican restaurant from the 1970's that has never been remodeled, so it has a really cool atmosphere. Drinks are so-so, but the entertainment value is pretty high.
The Point Night Club
1601 S Virginia StThe best karaoke bar in Reno. It is located in an old Mexican restaurant from the 1970's that has never been remodeled, so it has a really cool atmosphere. Drinks are so-so, but the entertainment value is pretty high.
A fun place to mingle with the older crowd. Great vibe. Live music and dancing at times. Walls are lined with autographed celebrity photos from decades past. A Reno classic.
The Polo Lounge
1559 South Virginia StreetA fun place to mingle with the older crowd. Great vibe. Live music and dancing at times. Walls are lined with autographed celebrity photos from decades past. A Reno classic.
Local brewery and distillery making beer, gin and vodka. Top notch drinks in an industrial atmosphere.
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing
490 Mill StLocal brewery and distillery making beer, gin and vodka. Top notch drinks in an industrial atmosphere.
Alibi Lounge
125 Casazza DrClassic Reno dive bar that still allows smoking.
Arts & Culture
Nevada Museum of Art. There is always something worthwhile here. Restaurant on premises.
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Einheimische empfehlenNevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street34
Einheimische empfehlenNevada Museum of Art. There is always something worthwhile here. Restaurant on premises.
Stremmel Gallery
1400 S Virginia StInteresting art shows.
Performing Arts venue in a beautiful midcentury modern dome building. Check website for current performance schedule.
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Einheimische empfehlenPioneer Center for the Performing Arts
100 South Virginia Street10
Einheimische empfehlenPerforming Arts venue in a beautiful midcentury modern dome building. Check website for current performance schedule.
Intimate community theatre with a diverse variety of plays and performances. Check website for current schedule.
Reno Little Theater
147 East Pueblo StreetIntimate community theatre with a diverse variety of plays and performances. Check website for current schedule.
Gallery space featuring regional artists' work in the historic Riverside, a former jazz era hotel.
Sierra Arts Foundation
17 S Virginia StGallery space featuring regional artists' work in the historic Riverside, a former jazz era hotel.
Everyone will find something interesting in this incredible museum dedicated to the history of the automobile. Incredible collection and interpretive signage.
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Einheimische empfehlenNational Automobile Museum
10 Lake Street20
Einheimische empfehlenEveryone will find something interesting in this incredible museum dedicated to the history of the automobile. Incredible collection and interpretive signage.
Parks & Nature
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Truckee River, the femoral artery of Reno. Among the trees, you will find retail shops, eateries and cafes. A particularly picturesque part of this trail lies between Arlington and Keystone Avenue.
Truckee River Walk
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Truckee River, the femoral artery of Reno. Among the trees, you will find retail shops, eateries and cafes. A particularly picturesque part of this trail lies between Arlington and Keystone Avenue.
Jog or walk your dog around a small, picturesque man made lake, dug by the Works Progress Administration in the 1940's. A tree lined trail around the perimeter of the lake provides shade. The west shore is lined with beautiful and interesting vintage homes.
Virginia Lake
Jog or walk your dog around a small, picturesque man made lake, dug by the Works Progress Administration in the 1940's. A tree lined trail around the perimeter of the lake provides shade. The west shore is lined with beautiful and interesting vintage homes.
Entertainment & Activities
The Holland Project hosts everything from art shows to classes to live music. There is always something happening there.
Holland Project Gallery
171 Vesta StThe Holland Project hosts everything from art shows to classes to live music. There is always something happening there.
Press Start Arcade & Bar
1413 S Virginia StAn adult arcade, with a bar, and 80's arcade games.
Picasso & Wine
148 Vassar StreetDrink wine and paint pictures.
Century Park Lane 16
210 E Plumb LnNearby movie theatre.
Century Riverside 12
11 North Sierra Street8
Einheimische empfehlenNearby movie theatre.
A world class, interactive children's museum.
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490 South Center Street25
Einheimische empfehlenA world class, interactive children's museum.
Shopping
If you need an herbal remedy and can't bear the thought of trudging through Whole Foods, walk the half block to Truckee Meadow Herbs and step back to a time where a helpful shop owner customizes your order. In business over 30 years. A Reno classic.
Truckee Meadow Herbs
1170 S Wells AveIf you need an herbal remedy and can't bear the thought of trudging through Whole Foods, walk the half block to Truckee Meadow Herbs and step back to a time where a helpful shop owner customizes your order. In business over 30 years. A Reno classic.
Quite possibly the best, natural hand made beauty products in the country. Go ahead and buy all your holiday gifts here. And if you forgot to pack some of your beauty essentials, they can fix you up.
Pantry Products - Wells Ave
1375 S Wells AveQuite possibly the best, natural hand made beauty products in the country. Go ahead and buy all your holiday gifts here. And if you forgot to pack some of your beauty essentials, they can fix you up.
Incredible vintage home goods and coffee. If you like the style of the Wonder Lodge, you must visit this shop! Only open on weekends. Plan accordingly! Do not miss!
The Lucky Star at The Vassar House
221 Vassar StIncredible vintage home goods and coffee. If you like the style of the Wonder Lodge, you must visit this shop! Only open on weekends. Plan accordingly! Do not miss!
Sundance Bookstore
121 California Avenue7
Einheimische empfehlenIndependent bookstore in a beautiful historic mansion.
Essentials
Mexican specialty grocery store with essentials such as avocados, tortillas and milk. Very close and convenient.
Marketon Supermarket
1500 South Wells AvenueMexican specialty grocery store with essentials such as avocados, tortillas and milk. Very close and convenient.
Citi Gas
1000 S Virginia StYour essential convenience store within walking distance.
This is like an Albertsons or a Lucky's. Just a great big grocery store for the average American. They have a pharmacy.
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Einheimische empfehlenSave Mart
195 West Plumb Lane8
Einheimische empfehlenThis is like an Albertsons or a Lucky's. Just a great big grocery store for the average American. They have a pharmacy.
The go-to natural grocery store in Reno, committed to sourcing sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. They have a restaurant.
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Einheimische empfehlenGreat Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court Street18
Einheimische empfehlenThe go-to natural grocery store in Reno, committed to sourcing sustainable and locally sourced ingredients. They have a restaurant.