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Is Sin of Cortez Still Open? Update (Chico, CA)

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As of September 2026, Sin of Cortez is listed open on sinofcortez.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Sin of Cortez's own website was live on 2026-09-08 with specific hours, a phone number, and an online-ordering option, and Google Places lists it as operational.

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sin of Cortez in Chico, California, for the May 3, 2019 episode "Burger and Breakfast" (S29E19), part of a segment pairing it with Richland, Washington's Ethos Bakery & Cafe. Sin of Cortez operates as a breakfast, brunch, and coffee spot at 2290 Esplanade, describing itself on its website as a made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch destination known locally for its coffee. According to the business's website (sinofcortez.com), checked 2026-09-08, the cafe listed Friday hours of 11am to 2pm, a phone number, (530) 879-9200, and an active online-ordering option. According to the same website, the business had been recognized both locally and nationally, though the page as captured did not specify by whom. A Google Places listing likewise showed the business as operational as of the same check, and no independent news coverage or social-media confirmation was located beyond these two sources.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 19
Original air date
Episode title
Burger and Breakfast
What was featured
Made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and coffee in Chico
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sin of Cortez

Frequently asked questions

Is Sin of Cortez still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sin of Cortez is listed open on sinofcortez.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sin of Cortez after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Sin of Cortez in Chico, California, for the May 3, 2019 episode "Burger and Breakfast" (S29E19), part of a segment pairing it with Richland, Washington's Ethos Bakery & Cafe. As of September 2026, Sin of Cortez is listed open on sinofcortez.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sin of Cortez located?

2290 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Sin of Cortez?

Season 29, Episode 19 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 3, 2019. The episode is titled “Burger and Breakfast”.

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Visit info

Address
2290 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Venue type
cafe
Official website
sinofcortez.com

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