Adventure Journal

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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JJ Coffee Co. (North Bend)

Formally known as Java Jungle; This is a locally owned and operated drive thru coffee... 20525 Cooley Road, Bend, Or 97701 541.213.0713 https://www.facebook.com/javajungle16

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Bend Coffee & Books

We feature craft roasted coffee, delicious syrups and teas as well as a selection of... 155 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.3249 https://bendcoffeebooks.com

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The Grove Market Hall

Located in NW Bend, The Grove Market Hall consists of nine restaurants serving everything from... 921 NW Mt Washington Dr, Bend, Oregon 97703 https://www.grovebend.com/market-hall

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Lone Pine Coffee Roasters - Eastside

Lone Pine Coffee Roasters has been in Bend since 2009, building a devoted and enthusiastic... 1462 NE Cushing Dr. Suite 160, Bend, OR 97701 541.306.1010 https://www.lonepinecoffeeroasters.com

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Black Rock Coffee Bar

Every day is a new chance to have a good effect on our neighborhood. Our... 20504 Robal Lane, Bend, OR 97701 https://br.coffee

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Still Vibrato Coffee

All great things take time to cultivate, no matter the inherent talent, the passion, or... 210 Southwest Century Drive, Bend, OR, 97702 541.977.1821 https://stillvibrato.com

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Bent Coffee

Bent Coffee is a family-owned coffee house offering a cozy environment and friendly smiles. Come visit us... 1444 NW College Way, Suite 3, Bend, OR 97703 541.508.1932 https://www.bent.coffee

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Kevista Coffee

Kevista Coffee is proud to join the Central Oregon coffee shop community based in Bend... 130 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.241.6595 https://www.kevistacoffee.com

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Backporch Coffee Roasters - Downtown

Started by local coffee lovers and named for the site of their original roaster on... 550 NW Franklin Ave #168, Bend, OR 97703 https://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.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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Goldie's Espresso

Drive thru coffee shop since 2011 located at the south end of Bend Oregon. Goldie's... 19745 Baker Rd, Bend, OR 97702 541.408.5668 https://www.facebook.com/Goldiesespresso

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Agia Sophia Coffeeshop and Bookstore

Agia Sophia is a used bookstore in Bend with fresh coffee and pastries. We accept... 155 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.3249 https://agiasophiabend.com/

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The Commons Cafe & Taproom

Once Crow’s Feet Commons, often referred to just as Crow’s Feet, and known to many... 875 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703 541.323.3955 https://www.thecommonsbend.com/

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Coffee Shops

TeaBuzz Tea Bar

We are a tucked away, speak-easy style Tea Bar & Tea Boutique overlooking a beautiful... 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.977.5113 https://teabuzztea.com/

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TeaCupfuls - Downtown Bend

Loana had a dream of creating a place where friends could meet and hang out... 744 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 https://www.teacupfulsonline.com/

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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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Bohemian Roastery

Bohemian Roastery is one of a handful of committed coffee roasters in the US that roast... 234 SE Miller Ave, Bend, OR 97702 877.797.4330 http://www.bohemianroastery.com/

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Spoken Moto

Throttled with a deep passion for old school craftsmanship, vintage motorcycles, hand-roasted coffee, craft beer and... 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR 97702 541.306.6689 https://spokenmoto.com/

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Food and Drink

Autobahn Coffee

Autobahn Coffee provides premium coffee to outdoor spaces. At Autobahn's heart is Willie B, a... http://www.autobahncoffee.com/

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Kennedy's Coffee House

Kennedy's is a family-owned coffee house serving locally roasted coffee from Bend Roasting Company. 1444 NW College Way #3, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3830 https://www.kennedyscoffeehouse.com

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Companion Coffehouse

The Companion Coffeehouse is an expansion of a family run bakery downtown called Bad Wolf... 1441 SW Chandler Ave #106, Bend, OR 97702 541.388.5007 https://www.companioncoffeehouse.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Kanona Cafe

OUR COFFEE Proudly serving Coava Coffee Roasters; we have created a fine-tuned specialty espresso and... 1142 NW Galveston Ave Bend, OR 97701 541.318.6313 https://kanonacafe.com/

Bookstores

Dudley's Bookshop Cafe

Tucked into a quaint brick building in downtown Bend, Dudley’s Bookshop Café is more than... 135 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.749.2010 http://dudleysbookshopcafe.com/

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Lone Pine Coffee Roasters - Downtown

You're not in a hurry are you? Thank goodness, that means you can take the... 910 NW Harriman, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.1010 http://www.lonepinecoffeeroasters.com/

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Looney Bean Roasting Co.

Tucked next to The Pine Tavern in downtown Bend is a local roaster you won’t... 961 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703 541.408.9142 http://www.looneybean.com/#!find-us/mainPage

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Malls & Shopping Centers

Old Mill District

Nestled alongside the Deschutes River, the Old Mill District is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants,... 450 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.312.0131 https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/

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PALATE a Coffee Bar

Snuggled in between the trees on Colorado Avenue in Bend, Palate A Coffee Bar has... 643 NW Colorado Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.321.8098 https://www.palateacoffeebar.com/

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Starbucks - Colorado & Arizona

Starbucks offers oven-warmed food and some outside seating. Not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but... 110 NW Sisemore St, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97703 541.408.1967 https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1015361

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Strictly Organic Coffee Co.

Strictly Organic Coffee Co. serves and delivers Certified Organic and Fair Trade coffees to people... 6 SW Bond St, Bend, OR 97702 541.383.1570 http://www.strictlyorganic.com/

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Backporch Coffee Roasters - Eastside

Started by local coffee lovers and named for the site of their original roaster on... 706 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.678.5458 http://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.com/

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Thump Coffee - Downtown

In the middle of downtown Bend and alive with a neighborhood vibe, Thump Coffee's Minnesota... 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.388.0226 https://thumpcoffee.com/bend/

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Backporch Coffee Roasters - Northwest

Started by local coffee lovers and named for the site of their original roaster on... 1052 NW Newport Ave, #103, Bend, OR 97703 541.617.3984 http://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.com/

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Wild Roots Coffee

Wild Roots Coffeehouse is open daily in a clean, contemporary environment on Bend's northeast side... 63130 NE Lancaster St, Suite 145, Bend, OR 97701 http://wildrootscoffeehouse.com/

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Backporch Coffee Roasters - Southwest

Started by local coffee lovers and named for the site of their original roaster on... 70 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.323.3224 http://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.com/

Bookstores

Barnes & Noble

Located in The Forum Shopping Center near Costco on Bend's east side, Barnes and Noble... 2690 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 541.318.7242 http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2887

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Bellatazza

Every town has its special places and since 2003, Bellatazza has been one of those... 869 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.0606 http://www.bellatazza.com/

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