Guidebook for Bend

Kathy
Guidebook for Bend

Food Scene

Great beer with an amazing ambiance. Cool outdoor patio. Be prepared for a wait in the summer.
211 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston Ave
211 locals recommend
Great beer with an amazing ambiance. Cool outdoor patio. Be prepared for a wait in the summer.
There are 2 Deschutes locations, this one is the restaurant located in Old Bend. The food is really good and still a solid beer selection.
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond St
208 locals recommend
There are 2 Deschutes locations, this one is the restaurant located in Old Bend. The food is really good and still a solid beer selection.
By day motorcycle repair shop and coffee bar, by night they serve beer & continue to offer coffee drinks and have great food trucks just outside.
44 locals recommend
Spoken Moto
310 SW Industrial Way
44 locals recommend
By day motorcycle repair shop and coffee bar, by night they serve beer & continue to offer coffee drinks and have great food trucks just outside.
Try the ocean roll -- trust me! This place will have a line out the door, but it's so worth it! Not a lot of seating, but you can go to the creative space across the courtyard has a community table where you can bring your food & drinks.
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing Drive
103 locals recommend
Try the ocean roll -- trust me! This place will have a line out the door, but it's so worth it! Not a lot of seating, but you can go to the creative space across the courtyard has a community table where you can bring your food & drinks.
Vibrant restaurant featuring Mexican eats, Asian fusion plates & craft cocktails in a stylish venue. Local tip: Order ahead & take it to go & eat it back at my place. Line is long, but once you place your order, food comes out quick. They have fun cocktails too!
234 locals recommend
Spork
937 NW Newport Ave
234 locals recommend
Vibrant restaurant featuring Mexican eats, Asian fusion plates & craft cocktails in a stylish venue. Local tip: Order ahead & take it to go & eat it back at my place. Line is long, but once you place your order, food comes out quick. They have fun cocktails too!
Warm, colorful, family-friendly Mediterranean eatery with craft beers, house cocktails & a patio.
66 locals recommend
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport Ave
66 locals recommend
Warm, colorful, family-friendly Mediterranean eatery with craft beers, house cocktails & a patio.
Fresh juice and other good-for-you earth-friendly options! Hip and good food
49 locals recommend
Mother’s Juice Cafe
1255 NW Galveston Ave
49 locals recommend
Fresh juice and other good-for-you earth-friendly options! Hip and good food
Lively spot for Mexican-inspired grub. They have some unique wrap combinations. Good stuff.
66 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th St
66 locals recommend
Lively spot for Mexican-inspired grub. They have some unique wrap combinations. Good stuff.
Great spot for breakfast, but there tends to be a line due to small seating area.
149 locals recommend
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston Ave
149 locals recommend
Great spot for breakfast, but there tends to be a line due to small seating area.
This is definitely a unique Bend eating experience! Chill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered seating, plus regular entertainment.
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia St
132 locals recommend
This is definitely a unique Bend eating experience! Chill outdoor hub with food carts, lots of draft beer & covered seating, plus regular entertainment.
Kombucha on tap
Bucha Buena Kombucha
1562 NW Elgin Ave
Kombucha on tap
Kombucha tasting room ...
6 locals recommend
Humm Kombucha
1125 NE 2nd St
6 locals recommend
Kombucha tasting room ...
Good place to eat-in for pizza or order take-out.
11 locals recommend
Pacific Pizza & Brew
340 SW Century Dr
11 locals recommend
Good place to eat-in for pizza or order take-out.
They have really good breakfast burritos! Yum
51 locals recommend
Strictly Organic
6 SW Bond St
51 locals recommend
They have really good breakfast burritos! Yum
This place has the best freshly baked bread and awesome sandwiches & soup!
27 locals recommend
Village Baker
1470 SW Knoll Ave
27 locals recommend
This place has the best freshly baked bread and awesome sandwiches & soup!
Expertly roasted craft coffee walking distance from the house. They offer a nice variety of drinks, local baked goods, and some treats too
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport Ave
132 locals recommend
Expertly roasted craft coffee walking distance from the house. They offer a nice variety of drinks, local baked goods, and some treats too
Plant-based burger joint. Amazing vegan burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads! Super close to the house right next to GoodLife Brewery
6 locals recommend
Next Level Burger (relocating)
6 locals recommend
Plant-based burger joint. Amazing vegan burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads! Super close to the house right next to GoodLife Brewery
Great beers on tap & some good food trucks. Just a fun little place in Tumalo. Great for after a ride or hike at Maston Trail.
59 locals recommend
The Bite Tumalo
19860 7th Street
59 locals recommend
Great beers on tap & some good food trucks. Just a fun little place in Tumalo. Great for after a ride or hike at Maston Trail.
Great food, fun ambiance -- a local's hangout. Amazing beer selection too!
88 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston Ave
88 locals recommend
Great food, fun ambiance -- a local's hangout. Amazing beer selection too!
Keep in mind this is Northern Thai food so some dishes are a little different, but I promise you will like it!
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon Ave
160 locals recommend
Keep in mind this is Northern Thai food so some dishes are a little different, but I promise you will like it!
This is one of the nicest restaurants in town. And bonus, it's in a cute little bungalow right off Galveston.
81 locals recommend
Ariana Restaurant
1304 NW Galveston Ave
81 locals recommend
This is one of the nicest restaurants in town. And bonus, it's in a cute little bungalow right off Galveston.
The flavor profile on these tacos are AMAZING! You can get 3 tacos for $12 and you will not be disappointed! Right in downtown near the Crow's Common.
Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers
806 NW Brooks St
The flavor profile on these tacos are AMAZING! You can get 3 tacos for $12 and you will not be disappointed! Right in downtown near the Crow's Common.
Great place for breakfast -- but you better get there early. It does get quite busy.
140 locals recommend
Chow
1110 NW Newport Ave
140 locals recommend
Great place for breakfast -- but you better get there early. It does get quite busy.
I've eaten here two times and had the most amazing steaks! The service is top-notch. I highly recommend it.
51 locals recommend
Brickhouse
412 SW 6th St
51 locals recommend
I've eaten here two times and had the most amazing steaks! The service is top-notch. I highly recommend it.
I haven't personally been here, but the original creators of 10 Barrel started this steakhouse and I've heard amazing things! Hard to get a reservation so I would get on this early.
48 locals recommend
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota Ave
48 locals recommend
I haven't personally been here, but the original creators of 10 Barrel started this steakhouse and I've heard amazing things! Hard to get a reservation so I would get on this early.
If you want a beautiful view of the mountains & the Tetherow Golf Course -- look no further. Great burgers and other pub food. Nice atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
The Row
61240 Skyline Ranch Rd
9 locals recommend
If you want a beautiful view of the mountains & the Tetherow Golf Course -- look no further. Great burgers and other pub food. Nice atmosphere.
Amazing baked goods. Awesome sandwiches, but the portions are really big so I recommend sharing or getting a 1/2 order. Trust me....
45 locals recommend
Nancy P's Cafe & Bakery
1054 NW Milwaukee Ave
45 locals recommend
Amazing baked goods. Awesome sandwiches, but the portions are really big so I recommend sharing or getting a 1/2 order. Trust me....
If you are looking for a good burger on the Eastside of Bend, look no further than Dandy's. Plus, it has an old school drive-in vibe w/ waitresses on roller skates. Enjoy the retro experience.
8 locals recommend
Dandy’s Drive-in
1334 NE 3rd St
8 locals recommend
If you are looking for a good burger on the Eastside of Bend, look no further than Dandy's. Plus, it has an old school drive-in vibe w/ waitresses on roller skates. Enjoy the retro experience.
37 locals recommend
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona Ave
37 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

I've included some of my favorite bars & breweries.
Great beer, fun outside lounge area w/ outdoor games.
76 locals recommend
GoodLife Brewing Company
70 SW Century Dr
76 locals recommend
Great beer, fun outside lounge area w/ outdoor games.
Be sure to check this place out around sunset. It has a great view of Mt. Bachelor. Really solid line-up of beers! Fun outside space w/ food trucks
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division St
246 locals recommend
Be sure to check this place out around sunset. It has a great view of Mt. Bachelor. Really solid line-up of beers! Fun outside space w/ food trucks
Family-friendly spot with a range of home brews, with a pub menu & sports on big TVs.
Riverbend Brewing Sports Pub
2650 NE Division St
Family-friendly spot with a range of home brews, with a pub menu & sports on big TVs.
Craft brewery featuring a pub for pints of beer plus a full menu of American fare.
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks St
100 locals recommend
Craft brewery featuring a pub for pints of beer plus a full menu of American fare.
If beers aren't your thing or if you are gluten free, try the ciders at the Ale Apothecary
The Ale Apothecary
30 SW Century Dr
If beers aren't your thing or if you are gluten free, try the ciders at the Ale Apothecary
Use the growlers I've left in the pantry & fill 'em up at the Growler Guys at the Circle K on NW College Ave. Cost effective way to get some great craft beers at home.
11 locals recommend
The Growler Guys
1400 NW College Way
11 locals recommend
Use the growlers I've left in the pantry & fill 'em up at the Growler Guys at the Circle K on NW College Ave. Cost effective way to get some great craft beers at home.
This is a little out of town, but worth it. Great beer on tap!
76 locals recommend
Boneyard Beer
37 NW Lake Pl
76 locals recommend
This is a little out of town, but worth it. Great beer on tap!
Not only does Sunriver have amazing food their beers are amazing too! The list of beers on tap is always changing (great sign of the freshness and how their brewers are always trying new things).
64 locals recommend
Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub
1005 NW Galveston Ave
64 locals recommend
Not only does Sunriver have amazing food their beers are amazing too! The list of beers on tap is always changing (great sign of the freshness and how their brewers are always trying new things).
This is a dive bar for sure. It's open late and has great prices. Enjoy some pool & other games.
Cascade West Grub & Alehouse
64 SW Century Dr
This is a dive bar for sure. It's open late and has great prices. Enjoy some pool & other games.

Entertainment & Activities

Shuttle to Mt Bachelor for ski or snowboarding
10 locals recommend
Mt. Bachelor Park n Ride station
Southwest Columbia Street
10 locals recommend
Shuttle to Mt Bachelor for ski or snowboarding
8 locals recommend
Old Back Nine Golf Course
60650 China Hat Rd
8 locals recommend
17 locals recommend
River's Edge Golf Course
400 NW Pro Shop Dr
17 locals recommend
Golf
7 locals recommend
Broken Top Club
62000 Broken Top Dr
7 locals recommend
Golf

Parks & Nature

Launch your tube here along the Deschutes River for a fun day!
47 locals recommend
Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia St
47 locals recommend
Launch your tube here along the Deschutes River for a fun day!
135 locals recommend
Drake Park
Northwest Riverside Boulevard
135 locals recommend
Biking & Hiking
81 locals recommend
Phil's Trailhead
81 locals recommend
Biking & Hiking
Great trail for hiking or biking just outside of Tumalo.
Maston Trailhead Loop Trail
Maston Trailhead Loop Trail
Great trail for hiking or biking just outside of Tumalo.
360 Degree views of Bend.
20 locals recommend
Black Butte Trailhead
20 locals recommend
360 Degree views of Bend.
Great place to go skiing or snowboarding. Or hiking in the summer.
42 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor Village Resort
19717 SW Mount Bachelor Dr
42 locals recommend
Great place to go skiing or snowboarding. Or hiking in the summer.
Great place to hike or take your canoe / paddle board in the summer and enjoy the water sports on the lake.
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Ranger Station)
18500 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
Great place to hike or take your canoe / paddle board in the summer and enjoy the water sports on the lake.

Shopping

Restaurants & Shops along the Deschutes River
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse Dr
292 locals recommend
Restaurants & Shops along the Deschutes River
The Home Depot
63465 N Hwy 97
50 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
2500 NE Hwy 20
50 locals recommend

Grocery Stores

149 locals recommend
Newport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport Ave
149 locals recommend
94 locals recommend
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore St
94 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20
61 locals recommend
92 locals recommend
Safeway
320 W Century Blvd
92 locals recommend