Dean and Natalie's Bend Guidebook!
Food scene
Go here for classic brewery vibes filled with locals. Less crowded than the Westside location.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
A classic breakfast spot with a bloody mary bar.
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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.
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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
A great place for an easy stroll along the river.
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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.
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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.
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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.