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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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Kombucha

Humm Kombucha

Kombucha is a lightly-effervescent fermented tea made by combining sweet tea with something called a... 1125 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701 541.213.2247 https://hummkombucha.com/

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Coffee Shops

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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Asian & Middle Eastern

Sora Sushi

The newest addition to Japanese cuisine in downtown Bend, try handmade nori rolls, sashimi, yakisoba... 744 NW Bond St, Suite C, Bend, OR 97703 541.318.3838 http://www.sorasushibend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Wild Rose Thai

The Wild Rose in the heart of downtown Bend serves Northern Thai food, traditionally a... 150 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.0441 http://wildrosethai.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

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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Brewery Tours

Deschutes Brewery - Tasting Room and Tours

By far the biggest brewery in Bend, Deschutes Brewery is family and employee-owned, with a... 901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend, OR 97702 541.385.8606 https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/pubs/bend-tasting-room/

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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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Mexican

Longboard Louie's - Eastside

Longboard Louie's is one of those joints you tend to find in ski towns, places... 62080 Dean Swift Rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.383.5889 http://www.longboardlouies.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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Bend Ale Trail

Worthy Brewing

Started on Bend's Eastside in 2012, Worthy Brewing doubled their production in April of 2017... 495 NE Bellevue Ave, Bend, OR 97701 541.639.4776 http://www.worthybrewing.com/

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Pizza

Bend Pizza Kitchen

Now offering Grab N Go with meat, veggie and vegan lasagna, eggplant parmesan, salads, soups,... 2755 NW Crossing Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.1819 http://www.bendpizzakitchen.com/

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Bend Ale Trail

Deschutes Brewery Brew Pub

The Deschutes Brewery Pub is also known as the Bend Public House. A fixture in... 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.9242 http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/

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Bakery & Dessert

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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Coffee Shops

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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Coffee Shops

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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Fine Dining

Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

Located on Bond Street in Bend's downtown, Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails features Northwest cuisine with... 919 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.312.2899 http://www.zydecokitchen.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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Bend Ale Trail

Immersion Brewing

Immersion's complete menu is available for takeout. At Immersion Brewing, we believe that people come... 550 SW Industrial Wy, Suite 185, Bend, OR 97702 541.633.7821 http://imbrewing.com/

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Hotels & Motels

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

The Old St. Francis School in downtown Bend was transformed from a Catholic school built... 700 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703 541.382.5174 https://www.mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school

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Fitness & Gyms

Sunny Yoga Kitchen

Sunny Yoga Kitchen in Bend's NorthWest Crossing community is a multi-functional space serving up healthy... 2748 NW Crossing Dr, Suite 120, Bend, OR 97703 541.678.3139 http://www.sunnyyogakitchen.com/

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American

Big Island Kona Mix Plate

Step into Big Island Kona Mix Plate in Bend’s Old Mill District and you’ll feel... Old Mill District, 680 SW Powerhouse Dr, #1004, Bend, OR 97702 541.633.7378 http://konamixplate.com/

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American

Drake, Downtown Bend

Popular from the day it opened in 2013 on the corner of Wall St and... 801 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3366 http://www.drakebend.com/

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Northwest Cuisine

Jackson's Corner - Westside

When Jackson's Corner originally opened in the old Delaware Market building on Delaware Ave deep... 845 NW Delaware Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.647.2198 http://www.jacksonscornerbend.com/

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Mio Sushi

If you love sushi (or even if you think you don’t), roll on in to... Old Mill District, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr, A125, Bend, OR 97702 541.241.1008 https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/dining/mio-sushi/

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Bend Ale Trail

Sunriver Brewing Company - Galveston Ave

The Sunriver Brewing Company originally began in 2012 in The Village at Sunriver as a... 1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.408.9377 https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/locations/galveston-pub

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Bend Ale Trail

Boneyard Beer Pub

Started without any outside funding in an old auto shop in Bend's historic district in... 1955 NE Division St, Bend, OR 97701 541.241.7184 http://www.boneyardbeer.com

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Mexican

El Caporal

Full menu is available for takeout and delivery. Family-owned and family-friendly, El Caporal in Bend... 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Suite 145, Bend, OR 97701 541.318.1492 http://www.elcaporalco.com/

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American

Jake's Diner

We are a small local business that has been proud to serve our community for... 2210 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.0118 https://www.facebook.com/jakesdinerbend

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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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Bend Ale Trail

Sunriver Brewing Company - Sunriver

The Sunriver Brewing Company originally began in 2012 in The Village at Sunriver as a... 57100 Beaver Dr, Building 4, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.3007 https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/locations/sunriver-pub

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Fine Dining

Bos Taurus

Bos Taurus is a boutique, chef-driven American steakhouse located in the heart of downtown Bend.... 163 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.241.2735 http://www.bostaurussteak.com/

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Mexican

El Rancho Grande

The full menu is available for takeout and delivery (through Doordash). Patio seating is open.... Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703 541.312.2022 http://www.dinewithdiablo.com/

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Cafe & Deli

Jamba Juice - Forum Shopping Center

Jamba Juice started out back in 1990 as a little juice shop with a big... Forum Shopping Center, 2680 NE Hwy 20, Suite 360, Bend, OR 97701 541.388.1916 http://locations.jambajuice.com/ll/US/OR/Bend/2680-NE-Highway-20-Ste_-360

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Cafe & Deli

New York City Sub Shop

Pub grub and Northwest-inspired dishes are great, but sometimes you just have a craving for... 740 NE 3rd, Bend, OR 97701 541.330.0444 http://www.nycss.com/#bend

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Asian & Middle Eastern

Taj Palace Indian Cuisine

The Taj Palace in downtown Bend since 2003 calls itself a "Place Of Exotic Indian... 61247 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702 541.330.0774 http://www.tajpalacebend.us/

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