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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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Little Slice of Heaven Cheesecakes

Now serving individual slices of the best cheesecake this side of Heaven at the Podski... 536 NW Arizona Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 541.213.1286 https://www.bendcheesecake.com

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The Bite Food Truck Lot

Come on down to The Bite in scenic Tumalo — at the north end of... 19860 7th Street, Bend, OR, 97703 541.610.6457 https://www.thebitetumalo.com

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The Cellar - A Porter Brewing Company

A relaxed and fun atmosphere for families and neighbors to enjoy. Offering scratch made pies... 206 NW Oregon Ave, Suite 2, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.1645 https://www.porterbrewingco.com

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Fratelli Pies

Artisan Neapolitan black market pies made with simple ingredients and in-house cured & smoked meats... 1227 NW Galveston Ave, Suite B, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.4272 https://fratellipies.com

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Hablo Tacos

Authentic-tasting street taco shop located on Bend's Eastside. Hablo Tacos offers multiple kinds of tacos,... 1462 NE Cushing Dr, Suite 130, Bend, OR 97701 458.202.4205 https://www.hablotacos.com

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Sen Thai Noodles & Hot Pot

At Sen, we’ve transported our family’s favorite Thai street carts into our own contemporary noodle... 69 NW Newport Ave, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97701 541.385.6479 https://www.senhotpot.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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Beach Hut Deli

Deli providing hot and cold specialty sandwiches, soups, and salads. 16 taps, wines, and cocktails.... 852 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703 541.639.3115 https://www.facebook.com/BeachHutDeliBend/

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Lively Up Yourself Food Cart

Lively Up Yourself is a 100% vegan food cart with a full range menu including:... 1661 NE 4th Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.508.7559 https://www.livelyupyourselffood.com/?fbclid=IwAR1A1HrRrT6CGEPlGmOYpnqd-hp0n5NhAXiEkucJlVJ1QHfaIO4GRi0Y59E

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McDonald's of Bend

McDonald's of Bend is open for business. Our drive-thru's are open from 5:30 a.m. until... 2048 NE 3rd Street, Bend, OR 97701 541.389.3665 https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html

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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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A Broken Angel

What sets A Broken Angel apart? Locally sourced organic vegan food made daily and prepared... 1124 NW Newport Ave 458.202.9334 https://www.abrokenangel.com/

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Initiative Brewery

Relax at our new brewpub and enjoy some of our world class beer and innovative... 424 NW Fifth St, Redmond, OR 97756 541.527.4380 https://initiativebrew.com

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Deeply Rooted

Deeply Rooted is a plant-based restaurant in Bend, Oregon serving locally sourced pressed juices, specialty dishes,... 1133 NW Wall St, #100, Bend, OR 97701 541.797.6662 https://www.deeplyrootedbend.com/

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Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean

Family owned and run fast casual Greek. 20520 Robal Ln, #120, Bend, OR 97701 541.797.6554 https://www.facebook.com/kefifresh/

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Kobold Brewing

We are a local, small, independent craft brewery in Redmond, Oregon. Our taphouse and patio... 245 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756 541.504.9373 http://koboldbrewing.com

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The Point Pub and Grill

The Point Pub and Grill is a family friendly restaurant with upscale pub food along... 744 NW Bond St Unit A, Bend, OR 97703 541.797.6828 https://lovemypoint.com/

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Chomp Chomp

A neighborhood drinking house offering a seasonal menu of Japanese and American comfort food dishes... 945 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 http://chompchomp-bend.com

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Miyagi Ramen

Miyagi Ramen consists of a small menu and fun atmosphere at the up-and-coming Box Factory.... 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 102, Bend, OR 97702 541.797.7700 https://www.miyagiramen.com/

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Root Down Kitchen

We are a small batch all vegan eatery located in the Old Bend neighborhood. It’s... 215 NW Hill Street, Bend, OR 97703 541.383.5094 https://www.rootdownkitchen.com/

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Brewery/Pub

Boss Rambler Beer Club

Muchas cervezas throughout far-flung travels lead us to a whole new love for beer of... 1009 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701 https://bossrambler.com

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Spider City Brewery & Tap Room

Melanie and Michele met Tammy in college, at Chico State, and there started their friendship... 1177 SE 9th St, Bend, OR 97702 https://spidercitybrewing.com/home

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Brewery/Pub

Bevel Craft Brewing

Our passion lies in India Pale Ales and we pay homage by highlighting the characteristics... 911 SE Armour Rd, Suite B, Bend, OR 97702 541.972.3835 https://www.bevelbeer.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Teriyaki Madness

Fresh food just got a lot more fun! Teriyaki Madness offers more options than you... 2680 NE Highway 20, Suite 340 Bend, OR, 97701 541.797.0261 https://teriyakimadness.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Active Culture, Natural Foods Café and Yogurt

Active Culture, Natural Foods Café and Yogurt, is the creation of a local family determined... 285 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97703 541.241.2926 http://activeculturecafe.com/#up

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Poke Row

At Poke Row, our focus is on fresh and healthy food, in a cozy, casual... Fremont Building, 2735 NW Crossing Dr, Suite 105, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.6796 https://www.pokerow.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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Bend Ale Trail

Bridge 99 Brewery

Two friends, Trever Hawman and Rod Kramer, decided to turn in their carpenters belts and... 63063 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.280.1690 https://bridge99brewery.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Roots Revival Movement to produce hand crafted beer and food. Providing exclusive, small batch brews,... 62988 Layton Ave, #103, Bend, OR 97701 541.668.1766 http://www.craftkitchenandbrewery.com/

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Mexican

Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers

Worthy Brewing has decided to reimagine its satellite location on the Brooks Promenade with what... 806 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97703 https://worthy.beer/#

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Coffee Shops

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 Carts

On Tap Bend

Located in scenic Central Oregon, on Bend's Eastside, On Tap is a wonderful place to... 1424 NE Cushing Dr, Bend, OR 97701 https://www.ontapbend.com/

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Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free

Fix & Repeat

FIX & REPEAT is a modern-counter service restaurant, specializing in healthy, delicious superfoods! Smoothies, Fresh... 555 NW Arizona Ave, Suite 50, Bend, OR 97703 541.385.9603 https://www.fixandrepeat.com/

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Cafe & Deli

The Lemon Tree

The Lemon Tree is currently open for take out and delivery of a limited menu.... 718 NW Franklin Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.241.5306 https://lemontreebend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Bend-o Bento

In the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that hit northeast Japan on March... 1375 SE Wilson Ave, #105, Bend, OR 97702 541.323.3357 http://www.facebook.com/BendOBentoJapaneseKitchen

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Pizza

Domino's Pizza

Sometimes when you're away from home, you just want something familiar. Domino's Pizza in Bend... 235 Southeast Yew Ln, Bend, OR 97702 541.388.4681 https://www.dominos.com/en/pages/order/#/locations/search/?type=Locations&c=Bend%2C%20Deschutes%2C%2097703&s=&locationName=

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