Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
This is a small smattering of suggested options that may otherwise fly under the radar.
Great farm-to-table option for all meals. Extensive selection of drinks. Good for all ages. Order at counter.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveGreat farm-to-table option for all meals. Extensive selection of drinks. Good for all ages. Order at counter.
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StFood trucks. One of several food truck lots in Bend.
Great coffee, great food. Quality, Oregon ingredients and dry goods. Drive through, pet friendly.
51 locals recommend
Strictly Organic
6 SW Bond StGreat coffee, great food. Quality, Oregon ingredients and dry goods. Drive through, pet friendly.
Great spot on Hwy 97 for food and drinks. Lots of seating. Vibes. New branch on the Westside.
80 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveGreat spot on Hwy 97 for food and drinks. Lots of seating. Vibes. New branch on the Westside.
The newest and closest grouping of food carts, across the street from the lauded Box Factory complex with several worthy options.
37 locals recommend
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveThe newest and closest grouping of food carts, across the street from the lauded Box Factory complex with several worthy options.
For vegans or folks with an adventurous palate this place is a wonderful new option.
10 locals recommend
Bethlyn's Global Fusion
For vegans or folks with an adventurous palate this place is a wonderful new option.
Active Culture
285 NW Riverside BlvdGreat neighborhood spot that is very kid friendly.
Great Thai food (though there is also Wild Rose) for take out or eat in.
32 locals recommend
Noi Thai Cuisine
550 NW Franklin AveGreat Thai food (though there is also Wild Rose) for take out or eat in.
Best pizza option for easy delivery. Good salad, brownies, garlic knots. Nice option for an easy meal in. They also have a great cafe downtown.
48 locals recommend
Pizza Mondo
811 NW Wall StBest pizza option for easy delivery. Good salad, brownies, garlic knots. Nice option for an easy meal in. They also have a great cafe downtown.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wide variety of options: Nice outdoor space with wood fires. Indoor dining with good food options. Can handle large groups. The Broomstick Closet bar (on the third floor of hotel building on Lava Rd) is a delightful tiny bar.
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StWide variety of options: Nice outdoor space with wood fires. Indoor dining with good food options. Can handle large groups. The Broomstick Closet bar (on the third floor of hotel building on Lava Rd) is a delightful tiny bar.
Groceries
Terrific prepared food options in addition to a full service grocery store. High quality selection.
94 locals recommend
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StTerrific prepared food options in addition to a full service grocery store. High quality selection.
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97Not the closest but, by far, the best value.
Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97Good alternative to Whole Foods. A locals' favorite.
Outstanding bakery. Nice line up of morning goods (and good coffee), bagels, breads. Also great soups, frozen galettes, seasonal products.
27 locals recommend
Village Baker
1470 SW Knoll AveOutstanding bakery. Nice line up of morning goods (and good coffee), bagels, breads. Also great soups, frozen galettes, seasonal products.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Layers. The weather is highly varied and unpredictable.
There is no sales tax in Oregon. It's a great place to get your mountain-worthy gear with Mountain Supply, REI, Pine Mountain Sports as some standout shops.
Ways to save
Bring your reusable water bottles for our tasty tap water.
Bend has some of the best tap water you can find, having won numerous awards for Best Tasting Water locally and regionally. It also won an Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Public Health Protection Award.
Don't miss
Thrilling new zip line at Mt. Bachelor open until Oct 2.
Mt. Bachelor zip line launches from top of Pine Marten lift, and drops nearly 1,400 vertical feet over three stages making it the Northwest’s steepest, fastest, and highest-elevation zip adventure. Advance reservations required. Great prep/training at the base. Extra lift ride back to top included.
What to pack
Chapstick
Bend is dry. By day three you'll have chapped lips. Lube up, even if it's not part of your regular routine at home.