Bend Locals Favorites Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food with an open environment. Unique food dishes and a full bar. Right in the heart of Old Town Bend which allows for walking around after lunch or dinner.
160 residents recomanen
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveAmazing food with an open environment. Unique food dishes and a full bar. Right in the heart of Old Town Bend which allows for walking around after lunch or dinner.
Probably the best mexican resturant in town. Everything is made in house and delivers a very authentic dish. Happy hour margaritas are delicious and only 5 bucks.
Seating is small so make sure to get their early enough to grab a table.
EsTa BiEn! 2
221 NW Hill StProbably the best mexican resturant in town. Everything is made in house and delivers a very authentic dish. Happy hour margaritas are delicious and only 5 bucks.
Seating is small so make sure to get their early enough to grab a table.
Dang!!! This is some good food. The Pho is out of this world!
7 residents recomanen
Dang's | Vietnamese Restaurant
1180 SE 3rd StDang!!! This is some good food. The Pho is out of this world!
Monday is 50% of all dishes and it's hands down the best sit down sushi in Bend. Get's busy so get there when they first open.
8 residents recomanen
Tomo Japanese Sushi Restaurant
61160 South Highway 97Monday is 50% of all dishes and it's hands down the best sit down sushi in Bend. Get's busy so get there when they first open.
The first Vegan restaurant in Bend and it's been going strong ever since. Absolutely delicious foods. Everything is made fresh to order to plan on being their awhile...nothing fast about this place. BUT, it's worth the wait.
7 residents recomanen
Salud Raw Food
431 NW Franklin AveThe first Vegan restaurant in Bend and it's been going strong ever since. Absolutely delicious foods. Everything is made fresh to order to plan on being their awhile...nothing fast about this place. BUT, it's worth the wait.
Great food truck lot with lots of options and a pour house in the middle of the trucks. Lot's of seating and the atmosphere is very social and chill.
132 residents recomanen
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StGreat food truck lot with lots of options and a pour house in the middle of the trucks. Lot's of seating and the atmosphere is very social and chill.
Food truck and coffee house. Very trendy spot with lots of unique food truck options. Coffee is great and the also serve beer.
44 residents recomanen
Spoken Moto
310 SW Industrial WayFood truck and coffee house. Very trendy spot with lots of unique food truck options. Coffee is great and the also serve beer.
Great Italian gelato. Lots of options to choose from. Located in old town bend.
21 residents recomanen
Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StGreat Italian gelato. Lots of options to choose from. Located in old town bend.
A unique food truck lot with great options and beer selections. Located on Arizona Street in a garden area. There is a wine bar right next door which makes amazing wines.
37 residents recomanen
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveA unique food truck lot with great options and beer selections. Located on Arizona Street in a garden area. There is a wine bar right next door which makes amazing wines.
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveGreat food with a large selection.
Brew Pubs Worth Visiting
Bend is known for it's beer and you can never go wrong including any one of these pubs on your list of to do.
100 residents recomanen
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StBend is known for it's beer and you can never go wrong including any one of these pubs on your list of to do.
Silver Moon Brewing
24 NW Greenwood AveWorthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrDeschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StCrux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StBoneyard Beer
37 NW Lake PlEntertainment
Small and unique independent film venue. Concessions with beer on tap and your favorite munchies. First come first serve seating so arrive a bit early to make sure you get a seat in the tiny movie house.
23 residents recomanen
Tin Pan Theater
Small and unique independent film venue. Concessions with beer on tap and your favorite munchies. First come first serve seating so arrive a bit early to make sure you get a seat in the tiny movie house.
A great place to take the kids! Lot's of video games, bowling and good food too.
26 residents recomanen
Centre d'oci Sun Mountain
300 NE Bend River Mall DrA great place to take the kids! Lot's of video games, bowling and good food too.
There is always a great show to see at the Tower. A historic theatre nestled in the heart of Old Town Bend is definitely a great place for date night.
63 residents recomanen
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StThere is always a great show to see at the Tower. A historic theatre nestled in the heart of Old Town Bend is definitely a great place for date night.
Great bookshop with local artists and frequent bands on friday nights. Serves coffee and there is an upstairs for more intimate seating.
15 residents recomanen
Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
135 NW Minnesota AveGreat bookshop with local artists and frequent bands on friday nights. Serves coffee and there is an upstairs for more intimate seating.
Great do it yourself arts, crafts and industrial arts classes. They house all the tools, you bring the desire to learn and have fun. Great place for entire family.
DIYcave
444 SE 9th StGreat do it yourself arts, crafts and industrial arts classes. They house all the tools, you bring the desire to learn and have fun. Great place for entire family.
Exercise
Great hot yoga studio that is very inviting, friendly and right across from 10 barrel brewing.
8 residents recomanen
Namaspa Yoga & Massage
1135 NW Galveston AveGreat hot yoga studio that is very inviting, friendly and right across from 10 barrel brewing.
Great mountain biking trails to play on. There are trails for every skill level and you frequently see families out riding together.
81 residents recomanen
Phil's Trailhead
Great mountain biking trails to play on. There are trails for every skill level and you frequently see families out riding together.
Sightseeing
Beautiful hike with panoramic views of Bend and the surrounding landscape.
214 residents recomanen
Tumalo Falls
Beautiful hike with panoramic views of Bend and the surrounding landscape.
So many hiking trails and lakes along this highway that you really must plan on spending time in this area no matter how long you are in Bend. Bring your bike, hiking boots, paddle boards and tents!
21 residents recomanen
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwaySo many hiking trails and lakes along this highway that you really must plan on spending time in this area no matter how long you are in Bend. Bring your bike, hiking boots, paddle boards and tents!
Great hiking, camping and mountain /road biking. This lake has a trail that goes all around it and halfway around you will find natural hot springs that you can jump and relax in. There is a lodge at the other end and plenty of camping.
47 residents recomanen
Paulina Lake
Great hiking, camping and mountain /road biking. This lake has a trail that goes all around it and halfway around you will find natural hot springs that you can jump and relax in. There is a lodge at the other end and plenty of camping.
Hiking
This lake offers a hike all around the lake with natural hot springs about a quarter mile into the hike. The lodge is great for grabbing a snack or lunch and the views are amazing.
47 residents recomanen
Paulina Lake
This lake offers a hike all around the lake with natural hot springs about a quarter mile into the hike. The lodge is great for grabbing a snack or lunch and the views are amazing.
This is a beautiful hike to Marion Lake. It's about 6 miles round trip and offer stunning views. If your feeling adventurous you can continue on up the South Sisters Hike as this lake hike join up with the trail head.
Marion Lake
This is a beautiful hike to Marion Lake. It's about 6 miles round trip and offer stunning views. If your feeling adventurous you can continue on up the South Sisters Hike as this lake hike join up with the trail head.
Beautiful hike around the lake with primitive camping. The lake is so clear you can see the bottom. It's a short hike but great for kids and families.
Devils Lake/South Sister Trailhead
Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayBeautiful hike around the lake with primitive camping. The lake is so clear you can see the bottom. It's a short hike but great for kids and families.
Sparks Lake
paddle boarding, kayaking and hikes.
Coffee Roasters
Local coffee roaster in old town bend. They offer many treats, cold drinks and coffee drinks. Nice atmosphere and many outdoor seating options.
12 residents recomanen
Bellatazza
869 NW Wall StLocal coffee roaster in old town bend. They offer many treats, cold drinks and coffee drinks. Nice atmosphere and many outdoor seating options.
One of the best coffee roasters in Bend. You'll find it in a little alley in old town bend. It's a small coffee house with an artistic atmosphere. Coffee is amazing!
58 residents recomanen
Lone Pine Coffee Roasters
910 NW Harriman StOne of the best coffee roasters in Bend. You'll find it in a little alley in old town bend. It's a small coffee house with an artistic atmosphere. Coffee is amazing!
Great coffee in the industrial area of bend. The atmosphere can be a bit trendy and hipster but it's worth the visit. Lots of seating but limited food options.
132 residents recomanen
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveGreat coffee in the industrial area of bend. The atmosphere can be a bit trendy and hipster but it's worth the visit. Lots of seating but limited food options.
Unique and small coffee roasters who deliver a great cup-a-joe. Small sitting area and prices are great. They have several locations around bend. Food options are limited.
44 residents recomanen
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota AveUnique and small coffee roasters who deliver a great cup-a-joe. Small sitting area and prices are great. They have several locations around bend. Food options are limited.
Not a coffee roaster but a dang good coffee house. Try the dirty chai...AMAZING. Sitting is good and there are some outdoor sitting options along the fire pit outside. Food options are limited.
11 residents recomanen
Megaphone Coffee Co.
1009 NW Galveston AveNot a coffee roaster but a dang good coffee house. Try the dirty chai...AMAZING. Sitting is good and there are some outdoor sitting options along the fire pit outside. Food options are limited.