Fresno with friends

Saturday afternoon · Tower District
A Tower District afternoon
- 1Component Coffee Lab
Local tipRemote-worker hub with plenty of tables, order a pour-over and settle in
5 min walk to the next stop
- 2Panaderia Natalie
Local tipGo early for the pan dulce trays, the sweet rolls sell out by midday
3 min walk to the next stop
- 3Electric Olive
Local tipIntimate 50-seat room, grab a seat at the bar and ask for the house pick
1 min walk to the next stop
- 4Tower Theatre
Local tipCheck the marquee, it's as often a local band night as a film
3 min drive to the next stop
- 5Roeding Park
Local tipWalk past Playland to the quieter rose garden on the far side
A weeknight · Downtown Fresno
Downtown Fresno after dark
- 1Fulton 55
Local tipSmall room, check the calendar for touring acts before they blow up
25 min walk to the next stop
- 2Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.
Local tipTry the River Fog IPA on the patio facing the mural wall
6 min walk to the next stop
- 3Tacos El Cabezon
Local tipThe lines built this spot's name, ask for the al pastor and get it to go
4 min drive to the next stop
- 4Lucy's Lounge
Local tipA proper dive, play the jukebox and grab a stool early
19 min walk to the next stop
- 5Ampersand Ice Cream
Local tipLate-night lines are the giveaway, get a classic cake cone and wait it out
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