Doug's Guidebook
Food scene
Orchard provides a fine dining experience with an always changing menu with seasonal ingredients and a very unique cocktail list.
18 locals recommend
Orchard Restaurant
212 E 1st StOrchard provides a fine dining experience with an always changing menu with seasonal ingredients and a very unique cocktail list.
This local bakery has great breakfast bites and donuts. It’s a great stop for souvenirs as well.
40 locals recommend
Cle Elum Bakery
501 E 1st StThis local bakery has great breakfast bites and donuts. It’s a great stop for souvenirs as well.
This is a brand new place that is still working out the kinks. It was started by an accomplished chef so worth it to check it out.
Banzai Teriyaki
219 East 1st StreetThis is a brand new place that is still working out the kinks. It was started by an accomplished chef so worth it to check it out.
This is a fine dining restaurant with a few tables that have the stunning view of the valley and river at Suncadia resort. It’s best to call early to book a reservation.
9 locals recommend
Portals Restaurant at Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia TrailThis is a fine dining restaurant with a few tables that have the stunning view of the valley and river at Suncadia resort. It’s best to call early to book a reservation.
This has space for large parties and has an outdoor area with gas fire pits that overlook Rope Rider golf course. There’s a small bar area and gift shop.
75 locals recommend
Swiftwater Cellars
301 Rope Rider DrThis has space for large parties and has an outdoor area with gas fire pits that overlook Rope Rider golf course. There’s a small bar area and gift shop.
Twin Pines Drive In
1901 WA-970A good burger and shake place that is cash only
Bars
This category is for establishments primarily focused around the bar/drinks although they might serve food as well.
This is a perfect family-friendly bar with plenty of outdoor seating for when the sun is out. The only food option is the usual pizza food truck that serves personal sized pizzas.
17 locals recommend
Dru Bru - Cle Elum
1015 East 2nd StreetThis is a perfect family-friendly bar with plenty of outdoor seating for when the sun is out. The only food option is the usual pizza food truck that serves personal sized pizzas.
This is a sports bar good for catching any big game with classic pub eats. Located in the heart of Roslyn.
83 locals recommend
The Brick Saloon
100 W Pennsylvania AveThis is a sports bar good for catching any big game with classic pub eats. Located in the heart of Roslyn.
Mule & Elk Brewing
418 E 1st StA noteworthy Cle Elum bar with good outdoor seating.
Health and wellness
Places to go to recharge and get some beautification.
This is a gem of a place to get massages or pedicures. When booking an appointment you gain access to the spa’s outdoor hot tubs.
13 locals recommend
Glade Spring Spa
3600 Suncadia TrailThis is a gem of a place to get massages or pedicures. When booking an appointment you gain access to the spa’s outdoor hot tubs.
Here you can lift weights, run on a treadmill, or go for a swim with the family. There are reasonably priced day passes to keep your workout routine going or start fresh.
Suncadia Swim & Fitness Center
270 Big Hill DrHere you can lift weights, run on a treadmill, or go for a swim with the family. There are reasonably priced day passes to keep your workout routine going or start fresh.
Sightseeing
On the way to Ellensburg, you can stop here for a well made latte, stock up on snacks, and to see some interesting antiques.
9 locals recommend
Thorp Fruit & Antique Mall
220 Gladmar RdOn the way to Ellensburg, you can stop here for a well made latte, stock up on snacks, and to see some interesting antiques.
This is a nice place to quickly grab a snack like fruits and veggies to cook with a meal. There’s some good jams and seasonings to bring back for gifts.
Red Sky Orchards
5231 Thorp Prairie RoadThis is a nice place to quickly grab a snack like fruits and veggies to cook with a meal. There’s some good jams and seasonings to bring back for gifts.
A prominent place that’s noteworthy of Cle Elum that is a butcher with assorted meats.
34 locals recommend
Owens Meats
502 E 1st StA prominent place that’s noteworthy of Cle Elum that is a butcher with assorted meats.
Things to do
This is for group activities and entertainment
Nelson Farm Pool
2141 Swiftwater DriveThere’s an outdoor pool and axe throwing nearby. It’s a fun group orientated area.
There are plenty of places to see deer, you can walk or take a cart. You get really good views of the mansions along the course.
16 locals recommend
Prospector Golf Course
3320 Suncadia TrailThere are plenty of places to see deer, you can walk or take a cart. You get really good views of the mansions along the course.
This is the more nature focused golf course with more scenic views. I would strongly suggest eating at Swiftwater Cellars after completing 18 holes.
8 locals recommend
Rope Rider Golf Course
301 Rope Rider DrThis is the more nature focused golf course with more scenic views. I would strongly suggest eating at Swiftwater Cellars after completing 18 holes.
About an hour away is a larger city for the area with a true wine country experience.
14 locals recommend
Yakima
About an hour away is a larger city for the area with a true wine country experience.
Neighborhoods
About an hour drive away is a town with a Bavarian theme that’s worth a day trip. Experience different pubs and Germanic foods. Viscontis is a great date spot for dinner.
281 locals recommend
Leavenworth
About an hour drive away is a town with a Bavarian theme that’s worth a day trip. Experience different pubs and Germanic foods. Viscontis is a great date spot for dinner.
A small college town that has some big box stores and restaurant chains.
9 locals recommend
Ellensburg
A small college town that has some big box stores and restaurant chains.
A very family friendly and walkable area with a sports bar, The Brick Saloon and and good candy and ice cream shop, Roslyn Chocolates.
46 locals recommend
Roslyn
A very family friendly and walkable area with a sports bar, The Brick Saloon and and good candy and ice cream shop, Roslyn Chocolates.