Food scene
Go here for classic brewery vibes filled with locals. Less crowded than the Westside location.
77 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th StGo here for classic brewery vibes filled with locals. Less crowded than the Westside location.
This hidden eastside gem is never crowded, a true locals spot with an outdoor patio and fire pits.
6 locals recommend
Bridge 99 Brewery
63063 Layton AveThis hidden eastside gem is never crowded, a true locals spot with an outdoor patio and fire pits.
Best coffee (and matcha) in Bend that features local artists every month! They also make their own ultra creamy homemade nut milk.
58 locals recommend
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
910 NW Harriman StBest coffee (and matcha) in Bend that features local artists every month! They also make their own ultra creamy homemade nut milk.
A taphouse and food cart pod with indoor/outdoor seating, yard games, and lots of fire pits. Very kid friendly!
51 locals recommend
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrA taphouse and food cart pod with indoor/outdoor seating, yard games, and lots of fire pits. Very kid friendly!
A hip spot tucked into an alleyway in Downtown with fun cocktails and a simple menu serving local goods. Great for date night! Indoor and outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
San Simón
845 NW Tin Pan AlleyA hip spot tucked into an alleyway in Downtown with fun cocktails and a simple menu serving local goods. Great for date night! Indoor and outdoor seating.
This Asian-fusion cafe is a favorite for a quick, delicious meal. Dean loves the spicy pork noodles!
234 locals recommend
Spork
937 NW Newport AveThis Asian-fusion cafe is a favorite for a quick, delicious meal. Dean loves the spicy pork noodles!
This east side Oaxacan Mexican joint opened up last year and has become our favorite (along with El Sancho) for Mexican food. Best tacos in town
16 locals recommend
Hablo Tacos
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveThis east side Oaxacan Mexican joint opened up last year and has become our favorite (along with El Sancho) for Mexican food. Best tacos in town
(located in NW Crossing) An indoor/outdoor food court with lots of options. Sunny's Carello food truck has the best pasta in town (or maybe tied with Bosa, below).
12 locals recommend
The Grove
921 Northwest Mount Washington Drive(located in NW Crossing) An indoor/outdoor food court with lots of options. Sunny's Carello food truck has the best pasta in town (or maybe tied with Bosa, below).
Newcomer to the Bend Italian Food scene. Open seating at the Bar and Outside ( but come when they open ). Some of the best Italian food in town. Great for date night.
15 locals recommend
BOSA Food & Drink
1005 Northwest Galveston AvenueNewcomer to the Bend Italian Food scene. Open seating at the Bar and Outside ( but come when they open ). Some of the best Italian food in town. Great for date night.
Go here to sip on some local brews downtown right by the river. This might be the only restaurant with a river view.
100 locals recommend
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StGo here to sip on some local brews downtown right by the river. This might be the only restaurant with a river view.
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveA classic breakfast spot with a bloody mary bar.
My personal favorite beer in town. The RPM. Probably the best beer. Grungy location with indoor and outdoor seating.
76 locals recommend
Boneyard Beer
37 NW Lake PlMy personal favorite beer in town. The RPM. Probably the best beer. Grungy location with indoor and outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
First Street Rapids Park
1980 NW 1st StA great place for an easy stroll along the river.
A great spot close to town for a leisurely hike and waterfall/Tumalo river views.
214 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls
A great spot close to town for a leisurely hike and waterfall/Tumalo river views.
A great park with fly fishing and swimming holes galore. You'll find locals here hanging all week. Typically less crowded than other parts of the river. Also a great walk or running trail.
11 locals recommend
Sawyer Park
62999 O. B. Riley RdA great park with fly fishing and swimming holes galore. You'll find locals here hanging all week. Typically less crowded than other parts of the river. Also a great walk or running trail.