Clovis clings fiercely to its “Gateway to the Sierras” heritage—a place where cowboys, farmworkers, and young families keep traditions alive on wide, tree-lined streets.
The food scene is a reflection of the valley’s bounty and the city’s blue-collar pride, serving big portions, real flavor, and true neighborhood welcome.
Sandy’s Country Junction
Start at Sandy’s Country Junction, the town’s iconic breakfast haunt where biscuits are made from scratch, omelets are loaded with locally grown vegetables, and cinnamon rolls are as large as dinner plates.
The dining room is a showcase of Old West memorabilia, and regulars gather at “their” tables—some have been coming for decades, others since yesterday—swapping updates and gossip over bottomless mugs of coffee.
House of JuJu
For a taste of the valley’s best barbecue, House of JuJu in Old Town is a can’t-miss.
Smoked brisket sliders with tangy house sauce, pulled pork nachos, and their signature “JuJu Burger” (with roasted jalapeños and blue cheese) keep the place packed on weekends.
Patio tables fill up with families and craft beer lovers—local IPAs and sours from Fresno County breweries are always on tap.
Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Italian-American flavors shine at Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, where generations of Clovis families have celebrated birthdays, graduations, and Friday nights over red sauce classics—spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmigiana, and thick, cheesy pizzas.
The antipasto salad is a house favorite, and their garlic bread has its own cult following.
Blast & Brew
For something lighter, Blast & Brew combines artisan pizzas with customizable salad bowls, shareable small plates, and self-pour craft beers, making it a hub for young professionals and families in need of a fuss-free meal.
It’s a place where soccer teams show up in uniform, teens hang out after school, and remote workers claim a corner for laptops and lunch.
Taqueria Don Pepe
And when the craving for tacos, elote, or birria hits, Taqueria Don Pepe remains the local standard: spit-roasted al pastor, steamy carne asada, and handmade salsas served in a no-frills, family-run space.
On weekends, the parking lot pulses with music and laughter from diners waiting for takeout—true farm-town flavor, big city crowds.
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