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Equal parts indie bookstore, bar, and coffee house, this hip hangout set in one of Roslyn's quirky Victorian storefronts turns out creatively prepared American classics morning to night, including elk sausage scrambles, candied-bacon and blue-cheese burgers, apple-maple salads, and turkey potpies. Espresso drinks are brewed using a beautiful teal La Marzocco machine, and craft cocktails are served in the cozy basement tavern. On the adjacent patio, an airstream trailer doles out snacks and is staffed by employees who can recommend local hikes and activities.
110 W. Pensylvania Ave., Roslyn, Washington, 98941, USA
Known For
- Terrific selection of outdoorsy books and gear
- Interesting cocktails and mocktails
- Fun, social vibe
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Occupying a warmly decorated Victorian house in downtown Prosser, this charming neighborhood bistro offers a nice mix of casual comfort fare (Thai barbecue wings, French dip sandwiches) and more substantial cuisine to pair with local wines. Standouts include the San Francisco–style cioppino and rosemary-garlic rib eye steaks with a peppercorn demiglace. Save room for the flourless chocolate cake.
1232 Wine Country Rd., Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA
Known For
- Outdoor dining on the wraparound porch
- Outstanding local wine and beer selection
- Brioche French toast with stewed apples for Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Sun.
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Look past the drab setting of this unfussy bakery on a busy street in Sunnyside, as the kitchen turns out fresh and filling breakfast and lunch fare, from chicken-fried steak Benedicts and mascarpone-stuffed French toast in the morning to fettuccine Alfredo with smoked salmon and ham-gouda panini sandwiches for lunch. There's also a bakery case filled with sweet treats.
122 N. 16th St., Sunnyside, Washington, 98944, USA
Known For
- Sweet-savory breakfast combo plates
- Good stock of local wines
- Blueberry cobbler cheesecake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Built in 1889 and rebuilt in 1898, this corner saloon features hearty pub grub, plenty of beer, a giant wood-burning stove, basement jail cells, and a 23-foot-long running-water spittoon, now used for annual miniboat races. Things get lively on weekends when there's live music.
100 W. Pennsylvania Ave., , Washington, 98941, USA
Known For
- Serving up a sense of history along with cold beer
- Hearty pub grub
- Live music
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Named for the nearby rolling hills that have become synonymous with some of Yakima Valley's top vineyards, this convivial Wild West–inspired gastropub pours a variety of local wines, but it also serves hop-forward craft brews from adjoining Horse Heaven Hills Brewery. In a fun space decorated with murals of galloping steeds and old-time street scenes, feast on smoked tri-tip, country-style meat loaf with rosemary au jus, lemongrass miso ramen, and several types of burgers.
615 6th St., Prosser, Washington, 99350, USA
Known For
- Tender steaks and prodigious burgers
- Excellent craft beer and local wine list
- Engaging old-time-saloon vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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At this casual, hip pub you can have A Date with Kevin Bacon–-bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese and almonds–-or some spent-grain beer bread. Then try a kale-and-spinach Caesar salad, bratwurst, or Korean short ribs with spicy kimchi. Wash it all down with the famous Quilter's Irish Death dark ale or Iron Horse IPA. The beer is made in a production facility across town, but this fun spot offers a good selection.
412 N. Main St., Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA
Known For
- Elevated pub fare
- Menu with a sense of humor
- Quilter's Irish Death dark ale
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This 1940s hamburger joint that's expanded from a drive-in to a family-friendly diner over the years is a Yakima Valley icon (actually located in Union Gap), doling out all sorts of comfort classics, from salads to fish-and-chips to enormous burgers. The real crowd pleaser is the gut-busting "Big Miner"—a hulking pile of meat that's best enjoyed with a basket of fries and a shake.
2415 S. 1st St., Union Gap, Washington, 98903, USA
Known For
- Old-fashioned ambience
- Mammoth burgers
- 44-ounce milk shakes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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This tiny taproom features three or four of its own beers as well as another three or four regional selections and free peanuts. Growler fills are $12.
811 Hwy. 970, Suite 7, Cle Elum, Washington, 98922, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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Step back in time to a 1930s-era service station that's been converted into a diner, serving up classic greasy-spoon fare, like steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, banana splits, and the like. While you await your grub, check out the hundreds of vintage metal gas station signs and advertisements.
1518 W. University Way, Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA
Known For
- Old-fashioned burgers and fries
- Cool roadside memorabilia
- Luscious milk shakes
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Famous for its camel mural, which figured prominently in the intro of TV's Northern Exposure, this eclectic and inviting corner café is a reliable option for elevated America fare. There's a rustic dining room with stone and timber walls and a handful of sidewalk tables. Fuel up in the morning with the Coal Miner Breakfast (two eggs, home fries, and a choice of country ham, sausage, or bacon), or tuck into plates piles high with Mediterranean salmon salad, lamb burgers, and tripled-fried Parmesan fries with dipping sauces.
201 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Roslyn, Washington, 92941, USA
Known For
- Prodigious breakfast portions
- Buttermilk fried chicken sandwiches
- Bloody Marys with all the garnishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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Since 1936 this family-run Western-theme restaurant has been serving breakfast delectables that include the signature "Texas-size cinnamon rolls," plus boneless pork chops and eggs, corned-beef-hash Benedicts, and astoundingly large pancakes filled with bananas, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. The rest of the day, count on traditional Italian and American fare like burgers and chicken Parmesan.
318 E. 1st St., Cle Elum, Washington, 98922, USA
Known For
- Colorful people-watching in the saloon
- Stick-to-your-ribs comfort fare
- Down-home diner-style vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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Hungry travelers and townsfolk have been fueling up in this rollicking Old West tavern with period wallpaper and pressed-tin ceilings since 1892, tucking into plates of old-school pub fare. The nachos, fish-and-chips, and steaks are reliably good, and a handful of specialties—especially the sirloin steak with coconut prawns and open-faced chili burgers—keep regulars coming back again and again. Portions are generous, especially at breakfast, and there's a sizable kids' menu.
323 N. Main St., Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA
Known For
- Ample, old-school breakfasts
- Delicious burgers
- Colorful crowd
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This no-frills watering hole is a longtime favorite with locals and CWU students alike for its budget burgers and fries, nachos, and deep-fried mozzarella sticks, and the best jukebox in town. Previous diners have left their mark, carving their names into the wooden tables and brick walls. Sit in the courtyard when the weather's nice or enjoy a game of pool.
117 W. 4th Ave., Ellensburg, Washington, 98926, USA
Known For
- Super Mother and other burgers
- Deep-fried appetizers
- Popular dive bar that won't break the bank
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Set amid law offices on the north side of town, this dapper Craftsman-style home is an inviting spot for leisurely, if a touch decadent, brunches and lunches. Sit in the dining, living, or sun room—or, when the weather's nice, in the garden out back—and relish platters of egg, ham, and havarti croissant melts, prodigious sugar-dusted cinnamon rolls, and oven-roasted-chicken salad sandwiches, along with an array of daily-rotating desserts. There are also a couple of B&B guest rooms available on the second floor.
3602 Kern Rd., Yakima, Washington, 98902, USA
Known For
- Quaintly decorated cottage setting
- Breakfast served until closing Sunday
- Cupcakes in many flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
