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The Best of Bend

Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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Elly's Ice Cream

We are a modern ice cream shop with nods to the classics serving the very... 910 NW Mount Washington Drive, Bend, OR 97703 541.728.2390 https://www.ellysicecream.com

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Blissful Spoon

Fabulous food with no guilt. What you eat is so important to your overall health!... 65 NW Newport Ave #100 Bend, OR 97703 541.241.8181 https://blissfulspoon.com/

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Perk Avenue Coffee

Perk Avenue Coffee has been a local favorite since 1997, offering a wide variety coffee... 3198 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.1819 https://perkcoffeebend.com

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Bakery & Dessert

Too Sweet Cakes

Too Sweet Cakes is located in both Bend and Lake Oswego, OR. We pride ourselves... 1012 SE Cleveland Square Loop #1A, Bend, OR 97702 541.241.3933 https://www.toosweetcakes.com/

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Bonta Gelato Tasting Room

Inspired and enlivened by a one-year trip around the world, Jeff and Juli Labhart returned... 924 SE Wilson Ave, Suite A, Bend, OR 97702 541.728.3433 http://bontagelato.com/

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Food Carts

Brown's Basics Food Cart

Brown’s Basics Bakery is a small batch custom order bakery. The kitchen is a 120... 444 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702 406.207.4665 https://www.brownsbasics.com/

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Coffee Shops

Thump Coffee - Westside

Open, industrial-style coffeehouse serving gourmet coffee drinks, baked goods & snacks. Open 6:30 a.m. -... 549 NW York Dr., STE. 200., Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2284 https://thumpcoffee.com/bend/

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Specialty Food & Wine

Cravin's Candy Emporium

Cravin’s Candy Emporium is a neighborhood candy store offering products you’ll love in a fun... 818 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.617.9866 https://cravinscandy.com/bend-oregon-location/

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Bakery & Dessert

Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen

Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen is a Bakeshop first and Kitchen second. We have a small... 555 NW Arizona St, Suite #60, Bend, OR 97703 541.213.2275 https://www.foxtailbakeshop.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

Bonta Gelato

Inspired and enlivened by a one-year trip around the world, Jeff and Juli Labhart returned... 920 NW Bond St, Suite 108, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6606 http://bontagelato.com/

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Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt - Westside

Consistently voted one of the best places in Bend to get dessert, Cuppa Yo is... 937 NW Newport Ave, #110, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6993 https://www.cuppayo.com/

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Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt - Eastside

Consistently voted one of the best places in Bend to get dessert, Cuppa Yo is... 547 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.706.9352 http://www.cuppayo.com/

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Food Carts

DaKine Grindz

Bringing island cool to Central Oregon, Dakine Grindz has been one of Bend’s favorite ways... 1142 NW Galveston Ave Suite #2, Bend, OR 97701

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DaKine Grindz - Galveston

Bringing island cool to Central Oregon, Dakine Grindz has been one of Bend’s favorite ways... 1122 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 503.740.3326 http://www.dakinegrindz.com/

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Goody's Soda Fountain & Candy - Downtown

Over 30 years ago, local couple Marne and Marion Palmateer opened the doors of what... 957 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97703 541.389.5185 http://goodyschocolates.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

Great Harvest Bread Co.

The Bend Great Harvest Bread Co. is a franchise, but the local one looks like... 835 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.389.2888 http://www.greatharvest.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

Ida's Cupcake Cafe

At Ida's Cupcake Café, they may deal with sprinkles, frosting and celebrations all day, but... 1314 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.383.2345 http://www.idascupcakecafe.com/

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Ida's Cupcake Cafe - Too

At Ida's Cupcake Café, they may deal with sprinkles, frosting and celebrations all day, but... 1155 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97701 541.383.2345 http://www.idascupcakecafe.com/

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Made in Bend

Little Slice of Heaven Cheesecakes

You’ve probably heard of heaven on earth, but how about heaven on a plate? Little... 16984 Glendale Rd, Bend, OR 97707 541.213.1286 https://www.bendcheesecake.com

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Breakfast

McKay Cottage Restaurant

McKay Cottage in Bend is a casual neighborhood breakfast and lunch restaurant located in a... 62910 OB Riley Rd, Bend, OR 97703 541.383.2697 http://themckaycottage.com/Welcome.htm?m=1&s=356

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Bakery & Dessert

Baskin Robbins

Looking for a frosty treat? Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty... 61535 S Hwy 97, #7 Bend, OR 97702 541.385.1811 https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en.html

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Bakery & Dessert

Nancy P's Bakery & Cafe

Right next door to Newport Market on Newport Ave, you will find Nancy P's bakery,... 1054 NW Milwaukee Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.322.8778 http://www.nancyps.com/

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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's is an oasis of ice cream euphoria! Located in the Old Mill... Old Mill District, 680 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.312.8115 https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/dining/ben-jerrys/

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Richard's Donuts & Pastries

Driving down South Highway 97 it would be easy to breeze right past Richard’s Donuts.... 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.3310 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Richards-Donut/150764138281555

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Big O Bagels - Westside

Big O Bagel opened its first store on Bend’s Westside in 1994 and has always... 1032 NW Galveston Ave, Bend,OR 97703 541.383.2446 https://www.bigobagels.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

The Sparrow Bakery - Northwest Crossing

The Sparrow Bakery Northwest in Bend's Northwest Crossing offers more seating and a slightly different... 2748 NW Crossing Dr, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701 541.647.2323 http://www.thesparrowbakery.net/restaurant/

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Big O Bagels - Eastside

Big O Bagel opened its first store on Bend’s Westside in 1994 and has always... 2625 NE Butler Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.306.4096 https://www.bigobagels.com/

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Sweetheart Donuts

Sweetheart Donuts on Bend's southeast side is the only walk-in and drive-up donut shop in... 210 SE 3rd St, Bend, OR 97702 541.323.3788 http://www.sweetheartdonuts.com/

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Big O Bagels - Southside

Big O Bagel opened its first store on Bend’s Westside in 1994 and has always... 61419 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702 541.317.3924 https://www.bigobagels.com/

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The Village Baker - Westside

Located on Bend's west side off of SW Century Drive, The Village Baker has been... 1470 SW Knoll Ave, Bend, OR 97702 541.318.1054 http://www.villagebakerbend.com/

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