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Located on the edge of a pear orchard in Cashmere, this family-owned bakeshop has an unusual and appealing industrial–vintage-farmhouse feel. It offers up some of the region's best breads and pastries, from bread pudding to almond meringue cookies to lemon cheesecake. Enjoy an espresso or European-style sandwich (baguette, butter, cured meats, cheeses) at a picnic table indoors or on the sunny patio anchored by a modern, concrete water feature and lots of lavender.
3898 Old Monitor Rd., Cashmere, Washington, 98815, USA
Known For
- Rustic apricot and pear danishes
- Delicious sandwiches on baguettes
- Lovely outdoor patio with tables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. No dinner
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With a festive sidewalk seating area and a rustic timber-clad dining room, this trendy spot offers some of the best craft beer in Leavenworth. There are several great IPAs on hand, as well as a rich Maple stout. The menu includes tasty pizzas such as the Hot Mama, topped with thick-cut bacon, Mama Lil's Peppers, aged mozzarella, and arugula.
911 Commercial St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
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- Complex, well-crafted beers
- Friendly, upbeat ambience
- Creative pizzas
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Tucked beside the popular Glover Street Market, this bakery is justly renowned for both savory and sweet treats, including—most famously—cinnamon "twisps" (the bakery's own decadent version of cinnamon rolls). Note that they often sell out by late morning, so arrive early if you want to get one. There are also smoothies, milk shakes, and build-your-own sandwiches.
116 N. Glover St., Twisp, Washington, 98856, USA
Known For
- Impressive selection of rich sweets
- Refreshing house-made beverages
- Breakfast bagels
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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A sylvan hilltop overlooking the Methow Valley sets the scene for an extraordinary dining experience featuring upscale Pacific Northwest cuisine with local and often organic ingredients, artfully presented and served in an elegant yet unpretentious, wood-filled setting. Highlights include chicken curry soup, mushroom strudel, prime beef tenderloin, and Columbia River steelhead. Desserts vary by the season: apple pie with house-made ice cream is a fall favorite, while pavlova with sugared cranberries is refreshing in winter. Beignets make an appearance on the breakfast menu, along with a tasty BLTA croissant. The 3,500-bottle wine cellar is one of the best and most extensive in the region.
604 Patterson Lake Rd., Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
Known For
- Sophisticated fare
- Sweeping mountain views
- Superb and lengthy wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Limited hrs in winter and spring. No lunch
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Set in a buttery yellow cottage with a touch of gingerbread trim, this unfussy eatery offers a refreshing break from Leavenworth's Bavaria-on-steroids exuberance. The kitchen presents artfully plated five-course meals (reservations required) of mostly organic, farm-sourced Northwestern fare. The food during these leisurely, two-and-a-half-hour repasts is simply sublime. Covered, heated outdoor dining offers privacy, and indoor dining gives a full view of the kitchen.
1033 Commercial St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
Known For
- Changing menus with sophisticated global influences
- Exquisite taste and presentation
- Pairings of wine or non-alcoholic beverages offered
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. No lunch, Reservations essential
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A beloved downtown gastropub with rustic brick walls and soaring wood-beam ceilings, McGlinn's serves elevated comfort fare, including cavatappi with chipotle sauce, lamb tzatziki burgers, and wood-fired pizzas with inventive toppings (the blueberry-prosciutto is a favorite). There's an extensive craft-beer list, and desserts are worth saving room for. Hearty breakfasts of beer bread French toast, fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, and scrambles are served weekends.
111 Orondo Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
Known For
- Chocolate chip pizza and peanut butter pie
- Good weekend breakfasts
- Lively, friendly crowd
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No brunch weekdays, No reservations
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The cheerful café at this budget-minded downtown inn is open only seasonally, but it's one of the very best spots in the area for lunch and, especially, breakfast. Bagel sandwiches, smashed avocado on desem bread (a mild sourdough bread), a choice of four scrambles, and several kinds of burrito wraps are the perfect sustenance for a day of hiking, boating, or wine touring.
204 E. Wapato Ave., Chelan, Washington, 98816, USA
Known For
- Hearty yet healthy breakfast fare
- Blue Star coffee served here
- Keto and paleo baked goods
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Mar. and Mon.–Wed. No dinner
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The first thing you're likely to notice upon walking into this festive trattoria is the mammoth wood-fired brick oven, in which personable chef-owner John Bonica prepares such mouthwatering dinner fare as roasted veggies over polenta, blistered-crust pizzas with creative toppings, and wine-braised roast beef. Several excellent pasta dishes are offered, too.
201 S. Glover St., Twisp, Washington, 98856, USA
Known For
- Good value for sensational dishes
- Seasonal fruit in the panna cotta
- First-rate Italian wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch
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A significant player in Leavenworth's steady transformation into a hipper and more upscale destination, this warmly lighted farm-to-table bistro with hardwood floors and exposed-brick walls feels appropriate for celebrating a special occasion as well as perfect for an unpretentious meal. The menu changes regularly, but typical creations include Oregon buffalo carpaccio and curry-rubbed wild cod with peach relish, wonton crunchies, and sweet-chili butter.
221 8th St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
Known For
- First-rate cocktail and wine program
- Sophisticated cuisine
- River and mountain views from deck
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch
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If you need a handy stop for breakfast or lunch, or takeout provisions for a picnic in the North Cascades, this gluten-free bakery featuring tasty, made-from-scratch baked goods and hearty meals is definitely worth a quick detour off the highway between Sedro-Woolley and Marblemount. The breakfast menu lists the usual quiches and waffles, along with three-potato hash (with eggs, corned beef, veggies, or andouille sausage). Midday offerings include sandwiches (both grilled and cold), salads, and soups. There's a full espresso bar and a soda fountain with delicious shakes.
45597 Main St., Concrete, Washington, 98237, USA
Known For
- Gluten-free pastries, cookies, and breads
- Plenty of takeout options
- Locally sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner
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Merry "oompah" music bubbles out from marching accordion players at this festive, long-running restaurant, where the theme is "Germany without the Passport"; it adjoins two sister establishments, Mozart's Steakhouse and Gingerbread Factory bakery. Laughing crowds lap up strong, cold brews and feast on a selection of wursts—bratwurst, knackwurst, and weisswurst, among others—Polish sausage and beef goulash, all nestled into heaping sides of sauerkraut, tangy German potato salad, and thick, dark rye bread. Service can be slow at times, so just sit back and enjoy the ambience. You just might get called to stand up and do the "chicken dance."
829 Front St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
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- Convivial, old-world ambience
- Variety of schnitzels
- Knockout apple strudel
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Locally sourced farm-to-table meals are the draw in this airy, casually elegant restaurant on the edge of downtown Winthrop. Notable examples of the deftly plated, sophisticated fare you might find here include braised lamb shank with lemon farro, grilled pork chop with savory pear sauce, lemon and feta risotto, and mushroom cassoulet. The starters and mains on the shorter bar menu are equally ambitious
207 White Ave., Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
Known For
- Dozens of Washington and Oregon wines
- Nightly catch of the day
- Seasonal sodas made with shrubs handcrafted from local fruit
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Sun.
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The name of this upbeat, contemporary downtown bistro reflects the kitchen's globally inspired approach in dishes from Thailand (clay pot prawns with glass noodles), Italy (mushroom risotto), and the American South (shrimp and grits). Creative preparations, a full bar with an impressive wine and spirits selection, and knowledgeable service are further reasons this buzzy spot has found a loyal legion of fans.
137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
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- Eclectic cuisine includes gluten-free options
- Stylish, art-filled dining room
- Well-prepared cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch
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Serious coffee aficionados and casual sippers all stop by this venerable roaster and café a mile southeast of Twisp. Blue Star produces a number of fine roasts and blends, which you can sample in a spacious new building that opened in 2021. The space gives customers a view of the coffee roasting action through wide windows. Decadent pastries and baked goods complement the coffee, and you can shop for coffee-making equipment to up your coffee game at home.
1240 E. Methow Valley Hwy., Twisp, Washington, 98856, USA
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- Superb house-roasted coffee and baked goods
- Homemade mixed-berry pop tarts
- Pleasant indoor and outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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These two restaurants have adjacent spots in the Pybus Public Market and a shared seating area, where you can enjoy pizza, pasta, antipasti, salami boards, soups, and sandwiches from Fire, and crepes, espresso drinks, and house-made gelato and sorbetto (sorbet) from Ice. Both are part of Visconti's Restaurant Group, which began in 1985 with classical Italian Visconti's in Wenatchee and now includes several restaurants in Wenatchee and Leavenworth.
7 Worthen St., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
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- Create-your-own salami boards
- Frozen coffee shakes made with gelato
- Daily happy hour
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In the back corner of Dan's Food Market, this homey little bakery turns out delicious breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, and pastries. Take a cinnamon roll or berry pie—and an espresso—to go.
1329 U.S. 2, Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
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- Three dozen types of bread offered on rotating basis
- Delicious scones
- Open early morning until well into the evening
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The flagship location of this outstanding local roaster is in the trendy Wine Cellar building, and it doubles as a cute mercantile stocked with artisan chocolates, local maple syrup, and other goodies. There's no seating, but it's a perfect spot to pick up an expertly crafted espresso drink for your stroll around town. There's a second location by Front Street Park.
215 9th St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
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- Sleek, contemporary decor
- Bourbon maple lattes
- Excellent chocolates
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Wed.
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Downtown Wenatchee's go-to for cappuccinos, lattes, and other finely crafted espresso drinks is a large, inviting space with brick walls and plenty of seating. The kitchen also serves tasty light breakfast fare—bagel sandwiches, parfaits, wraps, and breakfast burritos—and wrap sandwiches and salads at lunch time.
17 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, USA
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- Extensive drink menu, from coffee to kombucha
- House-made pastries
- Comfy dining room
Restaurant Details
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This buzzy, wood-paneled ciderhouse and taproom on the road to North Cascades National Park stands out for both its bright, crisp ciders and its elevated pub grub. Tuck into a plate of baby back ribs, Thai chicken sausage, or pulled-pork pizza, and consider a sampler of ciders—all of these sippers are produced with apples and other fruit grown in the immediate vicinity.
28 Hwy. 20, Winthrop, Washington, 98862, USA
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- Mountain views from the patio
- Creative comfort food
- Laid-back atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
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Bratwurst, beef franks, and brews abound at this casual outdoor Bavarian grill and beer garden, tucked into a cozy corner in downtown. It's perfect for hungry travelers seeking an affordable but filling meal. The atmosphere is laid-back and family-friendly, and seating is at picnic tables outdoors. You can doctor the dogs and pretzels at the mustard bar.
709 Front St., Leavenworth, Washington, 98826, USA
Known For
- Bavarian-style pretzels
- Outdoor picnic-table dining
- Plenty of great beers
