Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
We are major foodies, and have lots of friends in the food scene here in Bend. We will let you in on some of our best-kept locals secrets. Just one of the advantages to staying at the Midtown Underground!
Funky, upscale breakfast cafe and backstage lounge. Delicious, locally sourced food, awesome cocktails and a super fun vibe. Within walking distance. Coupon available
44 locals recommend
Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge
661 NE Greenwood AveFunky, upscale breakfast cafe and backstage lounge. Delicious, locally sourced food, awesome cocktails and a super fun vibe. Within walking distance. Coupon available
Central Oregon Locavore is a year round indoor farmers market that carries everything local that Central Oregon Produces. Local produce, meats, cheese, eggs, kombucha, beer. You name it! They also carry locally made crafts such as soaps, lotions, candles, etc... This little non-profit is a MUST see. They represent all that is Central Oregon. Coupon available
8 locals recommend
Central Oregon Locavore Indoor Farmers Market
1841 NE 3rd StCentral Oregon Locavore is a year round indoor farmers market that carries everything local that Central Oregon Produces. Local produce, meats, cheese, eggs, kombucha, beer. You name it! They also carry locally made crafts such as soaps, lotions, candles, etc... This little non-profit is a MUST see. They represent all that is Central Oregon. Coupon available
El Sancho Taco Shop - one the the hottest locals spot in town. Delicious tacos, fabulous margaritas, and an outdoor deck overlooking the Cascades. Coupon available
80 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveEl Sancho Taco Shop - one the the hottest locals spot in town. Delicious tacos, fabulous margaritas, and an outdoor deck overlooking the Cascades. Coupon available
Delicious restaurant downtown Bend, with food carts located at the Yacht Club Food Pod and On Tap, both fairly close to the Midtown Underground. On Tap is on the edge of town near the hospital, we would recommend going to the downtown location for sit down dining or the Yacht Club. Coupon available
66 locals recommend
Barrio
915 NW Wall StDelicious restaurant downtown Bend, with food carts located at the Yacht Club Food Pod and On Tap, both fairly close to the Midtown Underground. On Tap is on the edge of town near the hospital, we would recommend going to the downtown location for sit down dining or the Yacht Club. Coupon available
Drinks & Nightlife
Bend has a lively and fun nightlife scene thanks to the two colleges and abundant recreation. Get out there and enjoy you some!
Cocktails that will blow your mind in an entertaining venue. Try the Beetnik. You will not regret it. Coupon available
52 locals recommend
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveCocktails that will blow your mind in an entertaining venue. Try the Beetnik. You will not regret it. Coupon available
A local hang out that features great bands from all over the country.
31 locals recommend
Volcanic Theatre and Pub
70 SW Century DrA local hang out that features great bands from all over the country.
A classic dive bar that serves stiff drinks for cheap and has greasy, hangover curing breakfasts for all walks of life. Ask for Buck, Bend's favorite bartender.
11 locals recommend
D & D Bar & Grill
927 NW Bond StA classic dive bar that serves stiff drinks for cheap and has greasy, hangover curing breakfasts for all walks of life. Ask for Buck, Bend's favorite bartender.
Way out Northeast Bend this country bar is a hoot. Learn to line dance with some real good 'ol boys.
6 locals recommend
Maverick's Country Bar and Grill
20565 NE Brinson BlvdWay out Northeast Bend this country bar is a hoot. Learn to line dance with some real good 'ol boys.
Parks & Nature
This trail begins, literally, right outside your front door. Cross Greenwood at the crosswalk, hike the easy mile up the butte and enjoy the best viewpoint in Bend.
24 locals recommend
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
1310 NE Hwy 20This trail begins, literally, right outside your front door. Cross Greenwood at the crosswalk, hike the easy mile up the butte and enjoy the best viewpoint in Bend.
Off the Beaten Path Local Gems
Bend is a very touristy town, yet there are some great little gems hidden around that only the locals know about and are well worth seeking out. We are going to share some of them with you here.
A small non-profit indoor farmers market that literally has everything edible made in Bend available for you to purchase at a very reasonable price. Great selection of gifts as well, such as soaps, hand-carved spoons, lotions, potions and jewelry, oh my! A must see if you want to understand Central Oregon
8 locals recommend
Central Oregon Locavore Indoor Farmers Market
1841 NE 3rd StA small non-profit indoor farmers market that literally has everything edible made in Bend available for you to purchase at a very reasonable price. Great selection of gifts as well, such as soaps, hand-carved spoons, lotions, potions and jewelry, oh my! A must see if you want to understand Central Oregon
Crafters guild with 20+ small artisan workshops in an original millhouse building in the Old Mill District. Support the local arts!
9 locals recommend
The Workhouse
50 SE Scott StCrafters guild with 20+ small artisan workshops in an original millhouse building in the Old Mill District. Support the local arts!