6 Mom & Pop Restaurants In Northern California That Serve Home Cooked Meals To Die For

If you're from Northern California you probably lead a pretty busy life. If you work during the week, sometimes the last thing you want to do is have to go home and figure out what's for dinner. But, the thought of a drive-thru meal makes you sick to your stomach. How about trying a few of our favorite mom and pop restaurants? You'll get to enjoy a mouth watering home-cooked meal and maybe even bring home some leftovers for tomorrow.

1. Riviera Restaurante, 75 Montgomery DrSanta Rosa

Italian food. Ahhh, the delicious smell of sauteed onions and garlic. Take your time, this meal needs to be savored. Make sure you bring a date. This mom and pop place is worth it.

2. China City, 4100 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park

The ambiance may not be amazing - BUT the food is! I'm not sure there's a better place to have General Chicken. Spicy, warm and heavenly, that is if Chinese food can be heavenly. Well worth your time.

3. Cafe Marika, 2011 J St., Ste A

Sacramento

Hungarian food, anyone? This is the place! See this plate right here? One part paprishka and one part goulash. YUM!

4. Panighetti's, 1851 Esplanade, Chico

Enjoying food from a restaurant that's family-owned is quite the experience. You have to realize you're probably eating a recipe that's been handed down through generations. No wonder it's so delicious!

5. Pizza Express, 2705 Bell Rd. , Auburn

Ham and pineapple your style? Or are you more of a pepperoni kind of person? Pick your poison here. This is a family owned business that will treat you like family.

6. Los Dos Hermanos, 28257 Mission Blvd, Hayward

Authentic and delicious. That's what you'll find here. If you live in Hayward you definitely know this incredible place. If you don't--you need to. One of my favorites? Their smothered enchilada-style burrito. So good!

How often do you get to enjoy a home-cooked meal that you don't have to cook yourself? Exactly! Add a few of these to your list this summer. Your welcome.