Pizza restaurant
525 Pizza
525 Pizza serves handcrafted, brick-oven pizzas made with fresh ingredients, along with specialty pizzas, calzones and a few Mediterranean-inspired options. It offers takeout, delivery, catering and online ordering.
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A starting point for exploring Fresno
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Indian restaurant
Aroma Indian Food
Aroma Indian Food serves North Indian street food, with dishes made from high-quality ingredients that are prepared fresh each day. The restaurant's menu is posted on its website, and it also offers Indian catering.
Japanese restaurant
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen is a restaurant in Fresno's historic Tower District serving traditional Japanese entrées paired with craft beer, sake and locally inspired cocktails. Its menu is posted online, where…
Sandwich shop
Berrock Shop
The Berrock Shop has made bierocks by hand from scratch since 1977. Alongside its handmade bierocks, made with quality ingredients, the shop serves burgers and made-to-order sandwiches.
Cocktail bar
Bespoke
Bespoke is an intimate cocktail bar and lounge on Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno. It takes table reservations and welcomes walk-ins, and it also serves as a venue for small and medium-sized gatherings, from corporate…
Bistro
Campagnia
Campagnia is a north Fresno bistro serving lunch, dinner and brunch with an extensive wine selection. Its lunch menu ranges from appetizers such as fried calamari and fresh water prawns to salads and entrées, and the…
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Car audio store
559 Car Stereo & Alarm
559 Car Stereo & Alarm is a full-service car audio sales and installation shop on North Blackstone Avenue. It works on car, truck, marine, motorcycle and ATV audio, plus smart-device integration, remote start and…
Jewelry store
Ara Karkazian Watch & Jewelry Company
Ara Karkazian Watch & Jewelry Co. has been a family-owned Fresno jeweler since 1978. Its showroom offers fine jewelry, bridal and engagement rings and diamonds, and the store provides watch and jewelry services.
Fish market
Central Fish Company
Central Fish Company is a Fresno fish market and Japanese grocery offering fish, seafood and sushi-grade products, including items from Hawaii and Louisiana. It also has a fast-food counter serving fish and chips, and…
Ceramics studio
CW Ceramics
CW Ceramics is a woman- and veteran-owned ceramics studio in Fresno known for vintage ceramics, with more than 8,000 molds to choose from and no studio fees. It hosts classes and events for all ages and sells gifts and…
Jewelry store
Gobind Jewelers
Gobind Jewelers is a Fresno jewelry store offering engagement rings, diamond stud earrings, diamond bracelets and 22K gold jewelry with a lifetime 22K guarantee. It offers on-site jewelry repair and releases seasonal…
Pottery studio
Good Dirt Pottery Studio
Good Dirt Pottery Studio offers a fun way to try pottery, with workshops and classes such as seasonal themed pottery nights. Its upcoming workshops and studio information are posted on its website.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
History museum
Armenian Museum of Fresno
The Armenian Museum of Fresno was founded by the Armenian Technology Group in 2001 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 2003. It is housed at the University of California Center exhibition hall on East Shaw Avenue, and…
Art museum
Arte Américas
Arte Américas is a Fresno cultural center that creates exhibitions and programming featuring artists with diverse expressions of Latinx cultures. It offers tours, bilingual storytime and art workshops, in-school…
Folk dance school
Ballet Folklorico Y Marimba De Fresno
Ballet Folklorico y Marimba de Fresno teaches ballet folklórico classes in Fresno and performs at community events. Its class schedules, history, highlights and upcoming events are posted on its website, which also…
Art museum
Fresno Art Museum
The Fresno Art Museum reflects the diversity of the San Joaquin Valley through exhibitions, education and cultural arts programs. Its permanent collection includes art of the ancient Americas, alongside changing…
Zoo
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Roeding Park inspires people to care for animals, create connections, build community and save wildlife. Visitors can buy tickets and memberships, explore its exhibits and plan seasonal visits…
Science museum
Fresno Discovery Center
The Fresno Discovery Center offers hands-on STEAM experiences for families, from dinosaurs to outer space, with the aim of making science exciting and affordable. Its exhibits and programs are listed on its website.
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