Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
Perfect for a quick grab n go breakfast before you head off on your adventure. Anything with smoked salmon or pork belly is our favs... plus they have killer bloody marks if you're staying in.
44 locals recommend
Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge
661 NE Greenwood AvePerfect for a quick grab n go breakfast before you head off on your adventure. Anything with smoked salmon or pork belly is our favs... plus they have killer bloody marks if you're staying in.
Amazing fusion food, this started as a food cart back in the day and has expanded to a fun, social foodie place. Perfect for anyone with a dietary restriction (think GF, vegan, other allergies) they have an assortment of menu items from around the globe that suits any palate. Our favs are the spicy noodle bowls, gluten free fried chicken with kimchi (yes, you read that right) and the burmese cheese. Plus tasty, craft cocktails that won't break the bank and they make their own daily mate. If you come in and see a long line.. don't worry, it moves pretty quickly.
234 locals recommend
Spork
937 NW Newport AveAmazing fusion food, this started as a food cart back in the day and has expanded to a fun, social foodie place. Perfect for anyone with a dietary restriction (think GF, vegan, other allergies) they have an assortment of menu items from around the globe that suits any palate. Our favs are the spicy noodle bowls, gluten free fried chicken with kimchi (yes, you read that right) and the burmese cheese. Plus tasty, craft cocktails that won't break the bank and they make their own daily mate. If you come in and see a long line.. don't worry, it moves pretty quickly.
Delicious med food, this is the place for lamb rice bowls, souvlaki, baba ganoush, all things chickpea and the rest. Plus, all bottles of wine are the SAME price... at $21 a pop, you can't go wrong. They have a sweet outdoor patio too!
66 locals recommend
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport AveDelicious med food, this is the place for lamb rice bowls, souvlaki, baba ganoush, all things chickpea and the rest. Plus, all bottles of wine are the SAME price... at $21 a pop, you can't go wrong. They have a sweet outdoor patio too!
Friendly staff and freshly roasted coffee, this and Looney Bean are our favorite coffee shops in Bend. Honorable mentions also go to Lone Pine.
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveFriendly staff and freshly roasted coffee, this and Looney Bean are our favorite coffee shops in Bend. Honorable mentions also go to Lone Pine.
An old mill house sitting on iconic Mirror Pond, this is now a sweet hang out spot for coffee-date catchups. Try the Dirty Hippie — Espresso with chai.
41 locals recommend
Looney Bean of Bend
961 NW Brooks StAn old mill house sitting on iconic Mirror Pond, this is now a sweet hang out spot for coffee-date catchups. Try the Dirty Hippie — Espresso with chai.
If Portland were a breakfast coffee shop, this would be it. Try the eggs Benedict, BloodyMarys, mimosas...or.... you know what, just try it all.
11 locals recommend
Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro
1133 NW Wall StIf Portland were a breakfast coffee shop, this would be it. Try the eggs Benedict, BloodyMarys, mimosas...or.... you know what, just try it all.
This is THE breakfast place, chock full of options and set in a cute old historic house near the river. They usually have a bit of a wait, but make up for it with free freshly baked scones and coffee while you wait. The scrambles, waffles and aforementioned scones (Marion berry...please!) are what's cookin'!
123 locals recommend
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdThis is THE breakfast place, chock full of options and set in a cute old historic house near the river. They usually have a bit of a wait, but make up for it with free freshly baked scones and coffee while you wait. The scrambles, waffles and aforementioned scones (Marion berry...please!) are what's cookin'!
Drinks & Nightlife
If a remote cabin found itself in downtown Portland, this would be the bar. Cozy yet fun, their yerba mate cocktails are a doozy as are their infused blueberry vodka drinks. They have a little known late night bar menu full of delicious goodies (think, pork sliders) and beers like Rainer or PBR that won't break the bank. Perfect for a chill night or a pre-party before the next thing....
49 locals recommend
Velvet Lounge
805 NW Wall StIf a remote cabin found itself in downtown Portland, this would be the bar. Cozy yet fun, their yerba mate cocktails are a doozy as are their infused blueberry vodka drinks. They have a little known late night bar menu full of delicious goodies (think, pork sliders) and beers like Rainer or PBR that won't break the bank. Perfect for a chill night or a pre-party before the next thing....
Bend doesn't do "well" with clubs... hey it's still a small town. So beware of must of them (seven, the summit, astro).... except this one. Usually with a DJ set or a live band, this is a relatively newish basement late night bar/club. Pay attention, their muted video choices behind the bars are on-pointe!
19 locals recommend
The Capitol
190 NW Oregon AveBend doesn't do "well" with clubs... hey it's still a small town. So beware of must of them (seven, the summit, astro).... except this one. Usually with a DJ set or a live band, this is a relatively newish basement late night bar/club. Pay attention, their muted video choices behind the bars are on-pointe!
Parks & Nature
Rock climbing or just hiking Misery Ridge (Yeah, it's kinda as bad as it sounds) you'll feel as though you've been transported to the canyon lands of Arizona or Zion at Smith Rock.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Rock climbing or just hiking Misery Ridge (Yeah, it's kinda as bad as it sounds) you'll feel as though you've been transported to the canyon lands of Arizona or Zion at Smith Rock.
A spectacular waterfall and easy hiking trails, all close to town! Check and make sure the road is open!
65 locals recommend
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdA spectacular waterfall and easy hiking trails, all close to town! Check and make sure the road is open!
Devils Lake Campground
Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayDid someone say turquoise water? In Central Oregon? Yup!
Badlands Rock Trailhead
The Oregon High Desert at its best.
Go in the early morning or for an evening stroll before sunset, once you hike up to the top, it offers a 360 degree view of the Cascade mountains, various volcanoes and buttes and the high desert. Truly beautiful and a great walking trail if you have a pup! Go-getters even bike to the top along the paved street... or you can be lazy and just drive up during the summer months (closes at sunset).
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
Go in the early morning or for an evening stroll before sunset, once you hike up to the top, it offers a 360 degree view of the Cascade mountains, various volcanoes and buttes and the high desert. Truly beautiful and a great walking trail if you have a pup! Go-getters even bike to the top along the paved street... or you can be lazy and just drive up during the summer months (closes at sunset).
Sightseeing
A series of lakes form a drivable loop....check out Devils lake, Todd Lake, Sparks Lake, Elk Lake or Cultus all within an hour or so of Bend. Elk Lake is perfect for a dip and a brew at their lakeside bistro while devil's lake is simply stunning — but freezing cold! Go to Cultus for any sort of water activity or mountain biking!
15 locals recommend
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayA series of lakes form a drivable loop....check out Devils lake, Todd Lake, Sparks Lake, Elk Lake or Cultus all within an hour or so of Bend. Elk Lake is perfect for a dip and a brew at their lakeside bistro while devil's lake is simply stunning — but freezing cold! Go to Cultus for any sort of water activity or mountain biking!
Arts & Culture
See local plant and wildlife native to C.O as well as their rolling exhibits.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97See local plant and wildlife native to C.O as well as their rolling exhibits.
Shopping
Chic but not to expensive, especially for downtown! The owner is a sweetheart and contributes to the local community.
faveur
714 NW Franklin AveChic but not to expensive, especially for downtown! The owner is a sweetheart and contributes to the local community.
Go here to find local designers and consignment items. They have 60+ local artists on show!
Cosa Cura
2735 NW Crossing DrGo here to find local designers and consignment items. They have 60+ local artists on show!
Essentials
Great for organic eats... bring your own bag or grab a cardboard box while there as they don't offer plastic.
36 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97Great for organic eats... bring your own bag or grab a cardboard box while there as they don't offer plastic.
Local, organic and family run store. Go there to pick up a homemade wrap or dip to go.
19 locals recommend
Devore's Good Food Store-Wine
1124 NW Newport AveLocal, organic and family run store. Go there to pick up a homemade wrap or dip to go.