Guidebook for Bend
Essentials
Nice natural food store with decent prices and a pretty good selection of organic produce and good quality food.
36 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97 Nice natural food store with decent prices and a pretty good selection of organic produce and good quality food.
A small grocery store in Sisters to pick up last minute items. Not a bad assortment of organic items, but not nearly as good as Natural Grocers.
25 locals recommend
Oliver Lemon's Sisters
160 S Fir StA small grocery store in Sisters to pick up last minute items. Not a bad assortment of organic items, but not nearly as good as Natural Grocers.
Further away from our house and the prices are higher than Natural Grocers, but they have a larger selection of food and meat.
61 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20Further away from our house and the prices are higher than Natural Grocers, but they have a larger selection of food and meat.
Good quality grass fed meat and they have delicious lunches and specialty in-house smoked cheeses.
22 locals recommend
Sisters Meat and Smokehouse
110 S Spruce StGood quality grass fed meat and they have delicious lunches and specialty in-house smoked cheeses.
Pono Farm & Fine Meats
63595 N E Hunnell RdGood grass fed meat and yummy hamburgers.
Sisters Ace Hardware
373 E Hood AveNewport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveBest overall quality large market. Sparrow Bakery sells their bread and pastries here. They have lots of organic items. They also have the most prepared food to go than the other markets, and it's good with a lot of selection.
94 locals recommend
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StBest overall quality large market. Sparrow Bakery sells their bread and pastries here. They have lots of organic items. They also have the most prepared food to go than the other markets, and it's good with a lot of selection.
Costco Wholesale
2500 NE Hwy 20Tumalo Falls
TTumalo Falls via Tumalo Creek Trail is a 5.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Bend, Oregon that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Smith Rock State Park
Stunning!
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayDee Wright Observatory
Old McKenzie HighwayWizard Falls Fish Hatchery
Three Creek Lake
Beach on the lake, Hiking to Upper Three Creek Lake, fishing
Three Sisters Wilderness
Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailBenham Falls Overlook
Dillon Falls TH
Peterson ridge Moutain Bike Trails
221-227 E Tyee DrCrater Lake National Park
Visit the head of the Metolius River and see the water pouring out from under the ground from who knows where.
25 locals recommend
Metolius River
Southwest Metolius River RoadVisit the head of the Metolius River and see the water pouring out from under the ground from who knows where.
Whychus Creek Overlook Trailhead
66570 3 Creeks Lake RdGood hiking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun environment, good beer. food trucks, check entertainment schedule,
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division St Fun environment, good beer. food trucks, check entertainment schedule,
Wine, beer, and they have music on Saturday nights every week - go early for a seat. Wine tastings on Thursday.
Cork Cellars
391 W Cascade AveWine, beer, and they have music on Saturday nights every week - go early for a seat. Wine tastings on Thursday.
Nice comfy lounge area for cocktails and appetizers. Check their music schedule. They also have food but we haven't eaten there yet.
12 locals recommend
Chops Bistro
370 E Cascade AveNice comfy lounge area for cocktails and appetizers. Check their music schedule. They also have food but we haven't eaten there yet.
Three Creeks Brewing Company
721 South Desperado Court Right across from the Sisters Movie House.
Nice menu and appetizers menu, full bar, music, outside dining area with fireplace
26 locals recommend
River Pig Saloon
555 NW Arizona AveNice menu and appetizers menu, full bar, music, outside dining area with fireplace
Sightseeing
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Entertainment & Activities
Sisters Movie House
720 S Desperado CtIn the summer, drive the Cascade Lake Highway, go for a hike, and then stop in at the Lodge for lunch by the lake.
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century DrIn the summer, drive the Cascade Lake Highway, go for a hike, and then stop in at the Lodge for lunch by the lake.
Food Scene
Sisters Olive and Nut Company
273 W Hood AveLos Agaves Mexican Grill
291 E Cascade Ave Best Mexican restaurant Sisters
The Open Door
303 W Hood AveCottonwood Cafe
403 E Hood AveSisters Bakery
251 E Cascade AveLa Magie Bakery & Cafe
473 E Hood AveThe Depot Cafe
250 W Cascade AveMcKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdBreakfast and Brunch! Delicious scones.
Casual, fast, delicious, reasonable. Great margaritas and a nice outdoor patio.
80 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveCasual, fast, delicious, reasonable. Great margaritas and a nice outdoor patio.
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport AveSpork
937 NW Newport AveCasual and delicious.
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveChow
1110 NW Newport AveJoolz
916 NW Wall StZydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StA Broken Angel Sustainable Food Cart & Catering
1124 SW Industrial WayVegan food cart. Wonderful!
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th StReally good hamburgers
Barrio
915 NW Wall StBontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StOur favorite Gelato and made in Bend.
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StFood trucks!
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveYum! Try the Ocean Rolls and/or the quiche.
Toomies Thai Cuisine
119 NW Minnesota AveVegan and gluten free options
Salud Raw Food
431 NW Franklin AveVegan options
Pure Joy Kitchen
519 NW Colorado AveGreat vegan food and gluten free
Quote from their website and recommended by some guests:
Cozy coffee house located on Mirror Pond. We serve only the finest coffee varieties from around the world, all of it roasted right here in Bend. We have freshly baked goods from Fearless Baking (including gluten free and paleo options) delivered daily by bike from Cascade Couriers. Our expansive back yard has gorgeous views of the Deschutes River.
41 locals recommend
Looney Bean of Bend
961 NW Brooks StQuote from their website and recommended by some guests:
Cozy coffee house located on Mirror Pond. We serve only the finest coffee varieties from around the world, all of it roasted right here in Bend. We have freshly baked goods from Fearless Baking (including gluten free and paleo options) delivered daily by bike from Cascade Couriers. Our expansive back yard has gorgeous views of the Deschutes River.
Locally and organically sourced whenever possible. There is one on the East Side and the West Side. Weekly specials. Our friends said it's great for breakfast.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveLocally and organically sourced whenever possible. There is one on the East Side and the West Side. Weekly specials. Our friends said it's great for breakfast.
Active Culture
285 NW Riverside BlvdVegan, good healthy fresh food.
GREAT happy hour menu from 4-6pm. Full bar. They have other selections besides sushi that are really delicious. Love this place.
23 locals recommend
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
821 NW Wall StGREAT happy hour menu from 4-6pm. Full bar. They have other selections besides sushi that are really delicious. Love this place.
Delicious! Can get busy so patience may be needed, but excellent for take out. Casual and fun.
14 locals recommend
Pho Viet & Cafe
1326 NE 3rd StDelicious! Can get busy so patience may be needed, but excellent for take out. Casual and fun.
Shopping
Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
135 NW Minnesota AveNice and cozy. A good selection of books. And food.