Headwaters Bistro & Deli

Headwaters Bistro & Deli Serving breakfast & lunch in Plumas County. Grilled & vegetarian grub. Large patio. Beer & wine.

11/14/2025

Last weekend before we close for the winter! Come enjoy some delicious specials while they last.

BREAKFAST:
Frenchmans Breakfast Sando –
A croissant, grilled onions, ham, bacon, melty swiss, and an egg, with butter and a bit of strawberry jam.

Hash Brown Breakfast Sando –
Your choice of one or two crispy fried hash brown patties stuffed with egg, ham or bacon, and melty cheddar. Dressed with just a touch of really yummy creamy garlic sauce.

Cheddar Bacon Biscuit Sando –
Your choice of one or two buttery house made buttermilk cheddar biscuits with a crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and an egg, drizzled with maple syrup.

LUNCH:
Dill Pickle Soup –
It’s back! Creamy, a little tart, with potatoes and a little cheese, topped with crumbled bacon and a little more cheese.

Banh Mi – The Vietnamese classic. Tender pork shoulder on a crusty baguette. Topped with pickled daikon radish and carrots, fresh herbs, sweet chili sauce and a bit of Sri Racha mayo.

Croissant Club –
Sliced turkey breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of Dijonnaise, served on a warm buttery croissant.

11/07/2025

Lunch Specials today and while they last over the weekend!

Big Bowl of Beef and Bean Chili
House made from scratch. Thick rich and savory chili packed with beef, pintos, a little bacon, mild peppers and onions. Sprinkled with shredded cheese. Ask for a little sour cream if you want it.

Chili Dog
Rich house-made beef and pinto bean chili, chopped white onion, grated cheddar, and a sq**rt of yellow mustard on a 1/4 lb all beef hot dog.

Hot Garlicky Hamwich
Griddled ham, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato, garlic sauce, and just a touch of mild Sri Racha mayo.

11/05/2025

Roads are open and so are we!

Today for lunch specials:

Hot beef and bean chili!
House made from scratch. Thick rich and savory chili packed with beef, pintos, a little bacon, mild peppers and onions. Sprinkled with shredded cheese. Ask for a little sour cream if you want it.

Mambo Italiano

A deli classic with ham, salami, provolone, shrettuce, pickles, tomatoes, red onions and pepperoncini on a soft pub-style hoagie roll.

Plus all our other stuff. Except the donuts :-( (don't worry they'll be back tomorrow).

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10/24/2025

We got Gumbo! Shrimp and Lousiana Hot Links. Served with a chunk of good French bread. Now through the weekend or while supplies last.

08/26/2025

Weddings, Doctors, and College, Oh My!
Due to a perfect storm of travel, family commitments and medical procedures among our staff, we'll be closed over Labor Day weekend.

We'll be back at it on Wednesday, Sept 3. Have a great holiday weekend!

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08/18/2025

Online Orders have been restored! Pay online and avoid the line. Just go to headwatersportola.com and click "Order and Pay Online".

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This week at Headwaters....MERCH...We finally have new tee shirts in! All models, all sizes.BREAKFAST SPECIALS...Doughba...
07/31/2025

This week at Headwaters....

MERCH...
We finally have new tee shirts in! All models, all sizes.

BREAKFAST SPECIALS...

Doughbausage Burrito:
Fresh hot house made sugar biscuit donuts, crispy bacon, breakfast sausage, egg, cream cheese and a drizzle of maple syrup all rolled up in a giant flour wrap.

Cheddar Biscuit and Sausage Breakfast Sando:
A buttery house made cheddar biscuit with a grilled breakfast sausage, melty cheddar, and an egg, drizzled with maple syrup.

LUNCH SPECIALS...

Muffaletta:
Our take on the N’awlins classic. House made tapenade with black and green olives and pickled vegetables in olive oil and red wine vinegar, served on a soft brioche bun, layered with prosciutto, ham, salami, and provolone cheese.

Pastrami Burger:
Smashburger patty on a soft potato bun, served with grilled pastrami and melted swiss cheese, topped with shrettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and our house burger sauce. Ask for kraut if you want it!

DON'T FORGET - ACOUSTIC GUITAR ON THE PATIO EVERY SUNDAY WITH LOCAL MUSICAL GENIUS ANDREW OHREN! 10am to 1pm or thereabouts, weather permitting.

07/09/2025

Summertime Favorites are Back! While supplies last:

Five-0 Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork Sliders!
Three sliders done island-style with our house made pulled pork, teriyaki, Bachan barbecue sauce, and grilled pineapple. Served on King's Hawaiian rolls.

Shrimp Po' Boy!
A New Orleans style fried shrimp salad. Served on a French roll topped with shrettuce, sliced tomatoes, and sliced dill pickles. Dressed with a Creole remoulade.

Yummy Chicken Corn Dogs!
Tasty chicken dogs in crispy golden batter. Served with fries. Ketchup and Mustard should be on the back table, but ask if you can’t find any! One is great for kiddos, two for grownups.

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06/26/2025

Lunch Specials Today:

Cracker Jack Mac & Cheese Dog -
Another stadium dog! This one comes from the Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park. It’s a quarter-pound all beef dog topped with creamy three-cheese cavatappi mac ‘n cheese, deep fried jalapenos, and Cracker Jack style caramel corn, then drizzled with salted caramel.

Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Wrap -
Fried buffalo hot wing style chicken breast, crunchy romaine, Frank’s Original, and creamy California Point Reyes Blue Cheese, all in a big flour wrap.

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It's here! Sierra Nevada Summerfest on tap!And as always, we have delicious local beers from the Brewing Lair in Blairsd...
05/24/2025

It's here! Sierra Nevada Summerfest on tap!

And as always, we have delicious local beers from the Brewing Lair in Blairsden, CA! Crisp, refreshing Life of Mine Modern Lager and Take a Hike American Red Ale.

Address

620 E Sierra Avenue
Portola, CA
96122

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+15302896227

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