Guidebook for Bend
Essentials
This is a large store within walking distance of the studio. It has everything you need in one stop.
92 locals recommend
Safeway
320 W Century BlvdThis is a large store within walking distance of the studio. It has everything you need in one stop.
This specialty grocery store has an amazing wine selection, sushi bar, imported cheese section, and sells local baked goods. I little pricier than Safeway, but one of my favorites!
149 locals recommend
Newport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveThis specialty grocery store has an amazing wine selection, sushi bar, imported cheese section, and sells local baked goods. I little pricier than Safeway, but one of my favorites!
This small grocery store has been around Bend since the late 60's. It has high quality local goods and the best deli in town. It is small, but has a little of everything!
19 locals recommend
Devore's Good Food Store-Wine
1124 NW Newport AveThis small grocery store has been around Bend since the late 60's. It has high quality local goods and the best deli in town. It is small, but has a little of everything!
This fruit and vegetable stand is actually located on Galveston Avenue next to Primal Cuts and across from Mother's. Local, fresh, fantastic! Only open in the summer months.
Paradise Produce
1234 NW Galveston AveThis fruit and vegetable stand is actually located on Galveston Avenue next to Primal Cuts and across from Mother's. Local, fresh, fantastic! Only open in the summer months.
If you would like some fresh, local meat, this is the place for you! A very european-style butcher. While you are at it, you can fill up a growler of delicious local beer!
21 locals recommend
Primal Cuts Market
1244 NW Galveston AveIf you would like some fresh, local meat, this is the place for you! A very european-style butcher. While you are at it, you can fill up a growler of delicious local beer!
Food Scene
Best smoothies in town! Also a great place for soup and sandwiches for lunch!
49 locals recommend
Mother’s Juice Cafe
1255 NW Galveston AveBest smoothies in town! Also a great place for soup and sandwiches for lunch!
Restaurant with excellent food, and a tap house with all of the local brews on tap. I like this location better than the downtown location...the menu is a little better!
88 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveRestaurant with excellent food, and a tap house with all of the local brews on tap. I like this location better than the downtown location...the menu is a little better!
Some of the best food in town. American cuisine with a cajun twist. The entire menu is also offered gluten-free!
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StSome of the best food in town. American cuisine with a cajun twist. The entire menu is also offered gluten-free!
I personally think this is the best restaurant in Bend. A sit-down place, and a little pricier than others, but absolutely delicious! Great spot for a romantic dinner of Northwest cuisine.
14 locals recommend
Tim Garling's Jackalope Grill
750 NW Lava RdI personally think this is the best restaurant in Bend. A sit-down place, and a little pricier than others, but absolutely delicious! Great spot for a romantic dinner of Northwest cuisine.
A local favorite, a local entity! Non-pretentious, delicious, simple Mexican food.
7 locals recommend
Taco Stand
221 NW Hill StA local favorite, a local entity! Non-pretentious, delicious, simple Mexican food.
Pizza Mondo
811 NW Wall StReally good thin-crust pizza!
Noi Thai Cuisine is a new place, but has quickly made its mark. Yum!
32 locals recommend
Noi Thai Cuisine
550 NW Franklin AveNoi Thai Cuisine is a new place, but has quickly made its mark. Yum!
If you love really tasty tapas, you will love this spot! Patatas Bravas are amazing! A great option for vegetarians or vegans.
66 locals recommend
Barrio
915 NW Wall StIf you love really tasty tapas, you will love this spot! Patatas Bravas are amazing! A great option for vegetarians or vegans.
They started as a food cart and were so good, they had to open a restaurant. Everything on the menu is sooooo good! Affordable and delicious. Amazing cocktails too!
234 locals recommend
Spork
937 NW Newport AveThey started as a food cart and were so good, they had to open a restaurant. Everything on the menu is sooooo good! Affordable and delicious. Amazing cocktails too!
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveBreakfast spot. The service can be a bit slow, but it is worth the wait!
Really affordable, and really filling. Middle eastern food. Try the Curried Lentil Soup...yummy!
66 locals recommend
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport AveReally affordable, and really filling. Middle eastern food. Try the Curried Lentil Soup...yummy!
A bit of a drive, but probably my favorite breakfast place in Bend. This cottage has been moved a few times, hopefully this is where it will stay!
123 locals recommend
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdA bit of a drive, but probably my favorite breakfast place in Bend. This cottage has been moved a few times, hopefully this is where it will stay!
Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's my go-to spot. You order at the counter, then find a spot to sit. It's a local spot with local flair. Family friendly.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveDelicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's my go-to spot. You order at the counter, then find a spot to sit. It's a local spot with local flair. Family friendly.
Elk burger anyone?! It is a famous spot, a spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. The beer is amazing, and the food is some of the best pub food in Bend.
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StElk burger anyone?! It is a famous spot, a spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. The beer is amazing, and the food is some of the best pub food in Bend.
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
910 NW Harriman StMy favorite coffee in Bend...yum!
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota AveA great, vibrant atmosphere paired with delicious coffee.
There is also a location on Newport Ave. This one is less crowded, and the closest coffee shop to the studio! Really, really good coffee!
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveThere is also a location on Newport Ave. This one is less crowded, and the closest coffee shop to the studio! Really, really good coffee!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, beer, and more beer. This is a newer brewery in Bend. Worth checking out!
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StBeer, beer, and more beer. This is a newer brewery in Bend. Worth checking out!
Stop here between 12 and 5 most days and receive free tastings and tours of the famous Deschutes Brewery! Definitely worth a visit!
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveStop here between 12 and 5 most days and receive free tastings and tours of the famous Deschutes Brewery! Definitely worth a visit!
Arts & Culture
Independent films and documentaries with a glass of wine or beer? Yes please! This place is a hidden gem...worth a visit one evening!
23 locals recommend
Tin Pan Theater
Independent films and documentaries with a glass of wine or beer? Yes please! This place is a hidden gem...worth a visit one evening!
If there is a show playing, it is worth attending. The intimate theater has been in Bend since the early 1900's and it is gorgeous! Shows are typically inexpensive and worth every penny.
63 locals recommend
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StIf there is a show playing, it is worth attending. The intimate theater has been in Bend since the early 1900's and it is gorgeous! Shows are typically inexpensive and worth every penny.
Volcanic Theatre and Pub
70 SW Century DrLive music, drinks, theater...really a great spot!
Turkish baths, a dinner theater, and also a pub! This is actually the building I went to kindergarden in...funny fact! Cheap movies!
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StTurkish baths, a dinner theater, and also a pub! This is actually the building I went to kindergarden in...funny fact! Cheap movies!
Everything Else
Deschutes Public Library Administration
507 NW Wall StThe local library is a beautiful building in downtown Bend.
Have you ever tried an ocean roll? If not, it might change your life! A French-style bakery with the best bread in town and the best baked goods hands down!
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveHave you ever tried an ocean roll? If not, it might change your life! A French-style bakery with the best bread in town and the best baked goods hands down!
They pick-up and deliver laundry...so fantastic and so close too if you choose to pick-up yourself instead!
Cathy's, A Greener Cleaner
1288 SW Simpson AveThey pick-up and deliver laundry...so fantastic and so close too if you choose to pick-up yourself instead!
Mount Bachelor Village Resort
19717 SW Mount Bachelor DrSkiing and snowboarding!
The best free place to XC ski! Groomed trails and a beautiful area!
16 locals recommend
Virginia Meissner Sno Park
The best free place to XC ski! Groomed trails and a beautiful area!
Shopping
The cutest, coolest bookstore in Bend. Grab a cup of Joe, and browse the racks!
15 locals recommend
Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
135 NW Minnesota AveThe cutest, coolest bookstore in Bend. Grab a cup of Joe, and browse the racks!
Sunnyside Sports
930 NW Newport AveBike rentals, XC ski rentals. A local fave!
If you need to rent gear, this is a great spot to do it. Knowledgeable staff and a great selection. Backcountry gear too!
37 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Sports
255 SW Century DrIf you need to rent gear, this is a great spot to do it. Knowledgeable staff and a great selection. Backcountry gear too!
Skis, snowboards, bikes, tuning shops, rent or buy. This place has been in Bend since the early 1970s.
9 locals recommend
Skjersaa's
345 SW Century DrSkis, snowboards, bikes, tuning shops, rent or buy. This place has been in Bend since the early 1970s.
Side Effect Boardshop
133 SW Century DrIf you have snowboard gear to find, this is where you will find it!
The best used sporting goods store in Bend! High-quality, and super affordable!
7 locals recommend
The Gear Fix
550 SW Industrial WayThe best used sporting goods store in Bend! High-quality, and super affordable!
Entertainment & Activities
This is such a fun spot for kids and adults! One of the best done interactive museums I have ever been to!
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97This is such a fun spot for kids and adults! One of the best done interactive museums I have ever been to!