220 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA

There are a ton of reasons to support local businesses: It helps promote their ability to continue to make their products, it supports families who live in Butte County in Northern California, and it helps keep money in the area. But the main reason to try these locally made goods is simple: They’re just plain great! From well-known classics to small-batch surprises, here are four Butte County-made products you have to try.

220 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA

Beloved Paradise confectionary Joy Lyn's Candies is well known for their Beer Brittle, made since 2009 with the aforementioned Pale Ale. The same hints of hops and malt found in Pale Ale show up among the buttery, salty and sweet combination you’d expect to find in a classic peanut brittle.

1075 E 20th St
Chico, CA

If you’re visiting Butte County & have never tried the brew that started it all for Sierra Nevada, you owe yourself a pint of Pale Ale. This is the flagship beverage that sparked Sierra Nevada’s rise to craft brewing prominence across the country.

178 E 7th St
Chico, CA

It doesn’t matter what your favorite flavor is—it’s hard to go wrong at Shubert’s Ice Cream. A Downtown Chico icon since 1938, Shubert's still uses many local ingredients and much of the shop’s original equipment, too.

1919 Park Ave
Chico, CA

A Chico favorite since 2004, Chico Chai is sells a signature masala chai blend made with whole, certified organic ingredients that is blended with fair trade, organic tea, simmered in small batches. Now served in fine coffeehouses all over Northern California, you can still pick up freshly brewed chai at the local Chico Saturday farmers market weekly for a delicious pick-me-up.

1324 Dayton Rd
Chico, CA

An ever-growing lineup of flavored, smoked, natural and confectionery nuts is on offer at Maisie Jane’s, and there is a massive selection of gift options as well. If you were making a “tastes of Butte County” basket for someone out of the loop, Maisie Jane’s would be a great place to start.

220 Pearson Rd
Paradise, CA

Make sure to take home a taste or two after your next visit to Butte County in Northern California.