Granzella's Restaurant

The best tourist trap you'll find off the freeway for miles around. It's really a must stop for all travelers and locals alike. This place has all you need, if you are looking for a high end delicatessen with the best deli sandwiches made with a really good choice of meats and cheese. In the store area, you will find jars and jars of locally grown olives as well as imported ones too. They used to have a free sample area but that is gone now. It's worth the stop if you got the cash.

Stopped by for breakfast and got a nicer experience than expected. This place is a gift shop, Bar, liquor store & restaurant, deli, & memorabilia shop all wrapped up into one thing. The breakfast i had was delicious the hand made drop biscuits and gravy were hearty and buttery. My GF got the chorizo burrito and it's very good but not spicy enough for my taste. I was expecting a rest stop but got a lot more than that forsure. The staff was extremely nice.

That famous in the know stop for travels up and down HWY 5. Serving amazing deli sandwiches in their country store, with the super bird and meatball sandwich being top choices. There is a sit down restaurant, a western bar in the back, and even a hotel now. Whenever we are in the area traveling up and down 5 or to and from clearlake, its our must stop. A interesting note is the location burned down and had to be rebuilt. From the ashes the store, restaurant, and bar has grown bigger. They were even featured on triple D.

Nice combination restaurant, food and merchandise area, with a lounge to the rear. Priced for tourist. A "locals" hang out. Had breakfast of pancakes and eggs. The pancakes are 12 inch plate size, 2 per serving. Tough to cut but edible. Coffee is good. Staff friendly.

What makes Granzella’s shine is the holistic traveler experience. Where else can you grab a fantastic tri-tip sandwich, wander through a hunting museum, browse an enormous selection of unique sodas and regional wines, and check into a clean, convenient motel—all under one roof? The staff are always friendly and efficient, managing the high volume of road-trippers with practiced ease. Granzella’s is a California landmark. It’s clean, it’s convenient, and it delivers an experience that is far greater than the sum of its parts. Do yourself a favor and make this your new mandatory I-5 pit stop. You will not be disappointed!

Terrible experience, second time eating here. All waitresses need to be trained on customer service and how to work together with co workers. First we had sat down and then a waitress asked us to move, then another said it's OK where we are sitting. Had to wait a long time for somebody to come over and ask if we were ready to order. Also a long wait to get our food, when multiple people came in after had gotten their order first. When food came out it looked great, but had no flavor whatsoever. Also saw an older couple order and never really ate their food and seemed as if they was ready to get a check. 👎🙅‍♂️

Super nice people that work here but the food is Shoney’s adjace. $44 for the Rib Eye is kind of insane given the Rib Eye was pretty tough but was cooked properly but lack of flavor lead me to smother it in A1 sauce 😂🤷🏼‍♂️ again, great folks here. Jose took great care of me.

Stopped on a whim. The place has so much! The food was nice - taco salad was a nice size and tasty. Carrot cake was great - moist and nice flavor. The staff were nice and very helpful.

Granzella's was a great stop on the I-5! They have a huge assortment of pickled items that were very fun to look at along with many other items. We bought a jar of candied jalapeños, pickled carrots, and garlic and jalapeño stuffed olives. All of them were amazing! Will definitely come back to try the pickled eggs and marinated peppers. We got sandwiches at the deli and both ordered the Big Tom which comes with a side of Mac salad, potato salad, soup, or chips. We chose the Mac salad and potato salad. Both were good, nothing too special. The sandwiches were also good, but again, nothing crazy. They almost forgot our salads and had to remind them, but no big deal. Overall, a good stop to grab a quick sandwich. But, the star of the show was the grocery area! They also have a restaurant and a bar/lounge. We didn't go into the bar, but I walked past and it was huge and packed on a Saturday night! Looked fun!

To echo another reviewer mentioning the "Big Tom" sandwich needing to be renamed the "Little Tom", we stop here every 2-4 months and we are also noticing the sandwiches being skimpy these days. My family normally loves the sandwiches, and the deli has been our go-to when we are passing through, but I think this is the last time. And while I'm here....I wouldn't mention it otherwise but my go-to is always the salads, but my last 3 visits they haven't been thoroughly chopped. I chocked it up to just being a fluke thing or a bad/busy day, but this is the 3rd time, and today it wasn't even busy in there. So. We just spent $18 on two completely plain burger patties at the restaurant for one family member, and then got a few jars of olives, 2 Big Toms and a Salad Special and spent $118 on that. If we aren't stopping for sandwiches on future trips, we won't be buying olives etc as often either unfortunately. Seeing on here someone complained about this same sandwich being skimpy 3 months ago and now having the same experience, I really hope they change this in the future, as well as the care put into the delicious salad special.

Visited Christmas Eve December 24th..see my receipt AS always. What a great meeting place during your travels! They have great food..amazing deli...breakfast..dinner and a full bar! Plus coffee and bakery and gelato! We shared a bacon burger with fries and my friend had the chicken fried steak that included 2 sides which was ravioli and a salad. BIG portions! All the food was great and we had a ton of leftovers! We waited for another couple to meet up with us but they got delayed. We also got the turtle cheesecake from the deli which is my favorite! It's a fun atmosphere with so much to see and buy! Love the olives! It was my friends birthday ( Christmas eve) and they made it special by giving him a birthday slice and sang to him! DANIEL ( one of Granzellas relative..I think grandson? ) is always so nice and every time I come in here he is always working so hard! So friendly! WHAT AN ASSET! Everyone is friendly and many of us are travelers looking for an amazing stop! Don't miss this place off of Highway 5 in Williams!

Love this place I can't wait to go back the ambiance and service is top notch it's a one stop shop they have a butcher and a full bar and a restaurant in one place .... Also the store is so cool they have seasonings for all types of meats, stuffed olives, and many other things in their store!!!!! a must stop

My guy had eaten here years ago and was excited about returning. Unfortunately we didn't care for the food much and were disappointed to be honest. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and were able to get a seat right away. Our server arrived quickly and brought us our drinks, took our orders. My guy ordered the tri-tip surf and turf, cooked medium rare, spaghetti as a side option and a bowl of chili for an upcharge instead of their house soups. I ordered the tri-tip steak cobb salad. The food came out pretty quickly, looked good, but neither of our steak had any flavor and was drryyy. Both our steaks were overcooked and chewy. We wanted to get back on the road so didn't feel like sending the food back. Overall nothing we had tasted good. The chili was meh, very meaty, same for the spaghetti where the sauce was off, lacked flavor. Neither one of us ate half our meals. The only thing we liked honestly were our draft beers, I think we both ordered an IPA. The ambiance was cool with all the taxidermy and sporty decor, the service wasn't slow, and the store area where you can purchase goods made by Granzella's had a variety of items, but the food was a no go for us. If we were passing through again and wanted a drink or app would maybe try it again but is unlikely.

We stopped in for a sandwich and checked out the decor and awesome store! My honey loves boysenberry syrup and we were searching for it! BlackBerry syrup was the closest we could come and he has been loving it! Must go back for more! Sandwiches: Meatball - was delicious but might have fennel in it and they couldn't tell us but it upset our bellies just a little. My honey is not good with fennel and that's what I'm thinking the ingredient was that he couldn't handle. Tasted great though and was recommended by several of the staff. The godfather? Or the one that's loaded with meats is what I got and I loved it! The bread was awesome and fresh and so were the flavors. I enjoyed it for two meals and would recommend it to anyone! I'm sure the rest of the sandwiches are great and we will be back to try more! The restaurant looked amazing we pepped at plates as we walked in and out and are definitely going back to try some good eats! Love the decor - fun spot for sure!

Decided to eat here because it's near a supercharger and looked kinda cool. I didn't have a bad experience by any means, but the food is borderline inedible. I ordered the chicken pesto flatbread and it was essentially a pile of mush. It was also larger than the plate, making it difficult to eat. I think if it was 25% smaller and had half as much cheese/toppings and more pesto, it would have been great. But it just tasted a bit undercooked and lacking in flavor. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing but I can't imagine anything else actually being amazing here :/ The posters for sale in the back of the restaurant are also kinda disturbing if I'm being honest.

I love this spot and find its the perfect stopping point when headed up to Redding from Sacramento. There is a shop in the front for lots of household goods and bar and restaurant attached. The place is has always been packed in the store no matter what time I have been there but the line goes quick. You can buy a single can of fancy beer or a cup of ice cream. There are pickles and wine, so many interesting things. In the restaurant there are huge taxidermy bears and mounted game. If that freaks you out, best not to go in. Clean bathrooms, outside seating, random range of items, and a cool bar and restaurant if you are in need.

We needed to charge our EV and were directed here both ways if our trip. We did t have time to try the restaurant but enjoyed the deli and specialty market. There are many unique vendors and food items sold. The downside is the price point--high, which is why I gave the star rating that I did.

Hostess was great, she seated us and made sure we got served, as our waitress passed us multiple times without acknowledging us. As for the salad, when did they start serving bad avocados and dry chicken. Lost my appetite.

The food was better than truck stop food but could be much better. In all fairness I shouldn't have ordered the fried seafood platter at a place like this. The spaghetti and muffaletta was good though. The staff is nice and attentive. There's people here complaining about MAGA items but there's no MAGA things here. There's some 2ND Amendment things, military things and pleasant pictures throughout which are great. The bar is nice except I don't like drinking around a hundred taxidermied animals on display. This place has a lot to offer and it was a blessing to find it while on an extremely long drive.

Ordered gnocchi for the first time. Delicious! Very generous serving. Ordered to go as I'm driving the next three hours. Meal included choice of soup, minestrone and garlic bread. They offered crackers for the soup. The place is amazing. They have a separate deli as well as a sports bar, where you can also dine in. Very clean, and a bit fancy. Garlic bread is fresh and chewy, minestrone is hearty and well seasoned.

Great service, great product, great people. Something on the menu for everyone and then some! Beautiful wood interior throughout the building. Classy signs near the restroom.

What a hidden gem along the route! I never been here but now it's going to be a stop for me! All the taxidermy animals are so awesome! They even have a lion!!! So amazing to see this place. They have a New Orleans style muffalotta and olive spread that is just great. The service is friendly and choices they have on the menu are a large variety. I had a crispy chicken salad with honey mustard and the dressing was excellent. One funny thing i noticed though is he servers don't carry plates to tables, they push them on a cart... even if it's one dish! Didn't make a difference but was an interesting observation. This is a stop for animal lovers that want to see well preserved specimens of so many different animals. So cool!!

Amazing stop for folks traveling through. Love that the Tesla charger is right outside. Great snack shop and deli too

Authentic American food/truck stop! There are 2 dining rooms, ones actually a huge bar in the back with lots of taxidermy animals to see. Very friendly service from long term employees. Grocery/deli area has lots of locally produced products to take home - olives, almonds, pickles, pies, honey. Definitely make it a pit stop if you're in the area.

So good! Great Italian Deli, Pantry and Restaurant. Super tasty sandwiches, great ingredients and every appetizer an actual or wanna be Italian could ever wish for. All the stars!

Restaurant was not busy. Still we were ignored at the wait to be seated sign for about ten minutes. To tell the truth they are not really set up for folks with disabilities, the handicap spaces are quite far from their entrance. We ordered two sandwiches, a clubhouse and a French dip, the meat on the French dip was cold and not very tender, might be one of the worst dips I've tried. The clubhouse was okay, we split that and the dog got the French dip, he seemed happy. The vote between husband and wife was unanimous, never again. The highlight is the decor but that could not help what we experienced. Sorry.

Great canned stuff, cute place. Will definitely visit again. Recommend if you are in the area

Our pizza dinner was delicious, our servers were great! We stopped there on our way home to San Ramon, CA from SunRiver, Oregon. The store had lots of unique products!

Quality sandwich, a bit pricey but great service and quantity. Will continue to stop as we drive through the area every year.

The house pizza with some extra jalapeños to add some zip hit the spot. After our day of fishing at Clearlake, my brother and I always stop at Granzella's for their medium house pizza, a side of Ranch Dressing (for the drizzle) and a tall beer. The service is always great and the ambiance has a home like vibe. The jalapeños were an add this time and added a kick. If you don't like spicy, pass on the jalapeños. Again, a great meal with quality service.

Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area, most likely passing through town on I-5. The place is huge with a deli, restaurant, store and bar. Every part of it has a hit or miss but I would still come back to get stuff that we liked. At the restaurant, an absolute hit was the potato skins, didn't expect it to be a serving for 4-6 people. Garlic bread was bomb with fresh garlic and butter served on a warm toasty homemade baguette. Spaghetti was good, ordered with meat sauce and meatballs but the kitchen forgot the meatballs so it came later. Lasagna was okay, I thought it was on the salty side but my teenager's palate says it's not and the spaghetti lacked salt and seasoning. The side salads were good, chili was also a winner. Portions were great. At the deli, I ordered sandwiches and sides to go, got the olives with garlic and pickled artichokes; they were alright, a little pricey for the portion of what you get. Service was fast considering they seem to be always busy. I also bought some deli meat, better than big box store deli. I got ice cream at the ice cream/dessert counter and noticed they sell commercial ice cream on top of what I assume is store made ones. Just try and be mindful of what flavor you're ordering so you won't get sucked in by their commercial options. I also got a brownie and cookie, tasted a little stale so never again. Their fruit pies/cobblers looked promising though. At their store, tons of selection of pickled vegetables in jars, jams, jellies, sauces, frozen Granzella's Restaurant items and fresh baked bread. I got a small container of pasta sauce from the freezer and jars of pickled olives. Again, lots of selections so be sure to read expiry dates.

Over priced deli sandwich. One sliced turkey meat and all bread. Felt like a 7-Eleven quality. Very disappointing for this over priced deli sandwich. Had been stopping by over 40 years to be let down such a bummer. Much better in the old days.

The food was pretty bad, and the prices were ridiculous. We've been going here for years and won't be back anytime soon.

A fun stop for the drive up I -5 in the town of Williams. A very large parking lot that can accomidate RV and larger vehicles. We ordered a delicious panini grilled Italian sandwich and split it cuz it was large. The baked goods are fresh so we also split an Apple fritter. I bought a bunch of fun named spice rubs to give as gifts and soup mixes. They also have a BIG selection of cold beers and a restaurant. Did not try the restaurant, but will next time.

Both our lunches were good. Not sure the ciabatta bread is the best choice for the chicken bruschetta sandwich. The flavor of sandwich was great! Fries were lukewarm warm. Good choice of beers on tap. My SO said his tuna melt was good. Granzella's bar area never disappoints with the taxidermy. Be prepared if you're a card carrying member of PETA. There is additional seating up front in another area of the restaurant if you don't want to look at bears, geese, elk, deer etc. There is a deli for to-go & various local farm to fork shopping inside, including Rice!

Quick visit while we charge the car. Place is unique mercantile type. It was Saturday morning and we just want quick breakfast, my 2 eggs bit under on the white part, but I'm happy with my pancake. Portion definitely not too much which is good, the other omelette chili rather sloppy. Monica were attentive with our table, they were big group too so I think the kitchen was slam.

Usually stop here on the way up to Dunsmier. Sandwiches are good, foods been good (the things I've had). There's a lot to this place. Will continue to stop by Granzella's.

Grandzella's is where we get vegetarian sandwiches for lunch whenever we drive to California. Service has always been pleasant and wonderful staff. Excellent vegetarian sandwiches. While you're waiting for your sandwich, there is a little gift shop where you can get souvenirs. Stop by is a must at Grandzella's!

Been getting sandwiches here my whole life. Heading south on I-5. Grab a sandwich. Order online.

Being part of a sports car club has taken me to places unknown and yet great finds, too. During a rally, we stopped here, and I was amazed by the size and variety of products. There are three large buildings. a motel, restaurant/store, and a gift shop. It is not that far off I-5, so it's a good place to take a rest break. In full disclosure, I bought and ate nothing, just browsed and took it all in. They have a lot of their own products for sale, from jams to salad dressings. I probably would have bought a number of things, but decided to come another time... it was fairly crowded. The aisles are fun to check over and some unique things. They have a large deli section and beer, lots of beer. The restaurant looked inviting enough, so I will be back!

I went here before it burnt down and it would have received 5 stars! The sandwich were on point? So when they rebuilt and reopened, I was so excited to come here! The sandwiches were not that great. I did also come for a sit down lunch and goodness, this place is over priced and the service was a bit slow. I had the pasta and wasn't too impressed. Though I came here for an event where they catered and the food was great! Their tri tip was amazing!

Granzellas is great at almost everything! The restaurant serves 5/5 Italian food including pasta and pizza that really is unparalleled in the North State! The deli puts all other delis to shame. Why? Variety and quality. The line can be ten deep and they have many people behind the counter to make your wait quick! The gelato is like from the old country, creamy and delicious. Perfect for date night or family breakfasts!

Ok deli sandwich - I had a specific order I asked for and confirmed twice at ordering and at pickup. However it was still incorrect (no mayonnaise, no mustard and they had mayonnaise anyway) I found after I was already on the highway.

Stopped here for a quick bite & got the feeling the staff isn't treated well bc of how lackluster they were (opposite energy of Trader Joe's). Ruben was tasty enough, but Fox News on the TV's carrying on w their propaganda - I'll take my money elsewhere when I head back north.

Who says you can have a great time at Granzella's restaurant located at 451 6th Ave., Street? The food is outstanding. The service is outstanding and the people couldn't be more delightful. You've gotta go to Granzella's if you're looking for a good meal with a really nice bike.

This was a great pitstop on the I-5 on the way towards Oregon. They didn't have a restroom, but they mentioned the hotel across the parking lot. I bought some items from the gift shop inside. Haven't had a chance to purchase any food here, but hope to on another road trip.

Great place to stop if you are traveling north or south on I-5. This place is a "hidden gem" which includes a restaurant, deli and a very large selection of olives/olive oil, drinks, sourdough bread, etc. Also has nice clean bathrooms and plenty of Tesla chargers across the street. We had a trailer connected to our vehicle and there was plenty of parking for us and others who had trailers. My favorite thing about Granzella's is the deli. Sandwiches are fresh and they don't skimp on the meat. They have plenty of sides as well such as potato salad, chips, unique sodas and beer. This place is family owned and has been in business for at least 40 years!

Shout out to Kassie for always making amazing sandwiches and having the best customer service!

Stopped in for lunch while I was in Williams. I ordered the Big Tom. Great deli with nice bakery and gift shop. Highly recommend

The freaking best! We love it here. Feels so family oriented as soon as you walk in. The food is just okay, in my opinion, but they make up for it with the experience!

Authenic Italian restaurant and delicious food:high quality bread and meats. Friendly staff and fast service;the gift shop was also cool too and lots of good selections of souvenir items. Adjacent to Tesla Supercharger downtown and Interstate 5. Great location to stop by while on a road trip travel. Definitely visiting here again eventually while I'm traveling on Interstate 5.

In all absolute fairness, I must share with you that the food served here is the single most egregious example of bastardized Neapolitan food I've ever experienced. The food is so stunningly low quality and yet so expensive that you wonder how these people have gotten away with such a grift for so long. Absolutely shameful excuse for a restaurant. I also didn't care for Newsmax being broadcast on the TV in the deli area. WFT are these fugazies thinking?? The waitress was very nice.

We were there on a Monday at noon & it wasn't busy. Server was friendly & food came out quite fast. I had the chili & salad combo which was really good, except for the garlic bread, was dry, hard & no taste. My husband had the Turkey Sandwich with a coke & said that was really good. Portions are huge, though a tad pricey. We are on vacation & didn't want your typical chain, so we gave them a try. There is also a bar with food service at the back entrance, along with a deli, ice cream, bakery & general store (for food takeout items). Cleanliness was nice.

Granzella's is great! Their food is delicious, their drinks are generous, and their employees offer great service and genuinely seem glad to work there. They have a sit down restaurant and a bar, but you can also order quick foods like coffee and pastries. I've never been disappointed so I DEFINITELY recommend this business.

What a roadside treasure! Was told about Granzella's by our friends that frequently travel to Oregon and it did not disappoint. A perfect pit stop for us as we traveled home and conveniently located in Williams off Interstate 5 this place is awesome, we grabbed a sandwich and some sweet bites and enjoyed it on the front patio. Plenty of indoor dining with a full menu of good eats. They also have a fantastic Italian grocery store carrying so much Italian goodness. Also has a gelato bar as well as a fully stocked wine section. We did pick up a few items to bring home. The "sanqwich" was delizioso, full of meat and cheese on a fresh roll we split it and it was more than enough, happy helpful service made our experience even better. They also have an Inn if you would like to spend the night and a gift shop that offers a multitude of items. In essence Grazella's is the ultimate oasis when driving north or south on Interstate 5, the perfect pit stop or overnight stay. I will definitely make this a regular pit stop when traveling in this area, don't miss out and it's worth the stop-check it out. Mangiamo e ciao!

You know, I used to come here every summer with my grandparents on the way to Kinotocti Harbor. I brought my family here (in laws) on the way home from Thanksgiving in Willows and was mortified at the price hikes. $15 for a GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH??? It's two pieces of bread and some cheese! $16 for mozella sticks? These are the cheapest things in the menu. Insane and unreasonable. Too bad.

I think that Granzellas is exactly what we expected it to be. It's a friendly bustling dining establishment that pulls in visitors and regulars alike. It was nice to eat at a place where large families and groups of friends, laughed while enjoying a meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and appreciated when having small children. The food was average. We ordered sandwiches with side salads and two kids meals. We could have ordered one of each and possibly still had food leftover.