Spokane and Eastern Washington Restaurants

Nearly every small town in eastern Washington has at least one fast-food drive-through for a quick meal on the go, but choosing a slower pace will reward visitors with an authentic dining experience that often doesn't cost much more. Local diners and cafés are great spots for getting a hearty breakfast of traditional favorites like farm-fresh eggs or biscuits and gravy. Somewhat surprisingly, several of the small towns have outstanding dining options, too. At many restaurants there's an emphasis on locally grown, organic foods. With the region's many farms, it's easy to source produce, grains, poultry, meat, and dairy items, and some restaurants have their own gardens on-site for the freshest produce of all. Spokane has a good diversity of cuisines and some highly acclaimed restaurants, but up-and-coming Walla Walla is also becoming a mecca for foodies and wine lovers.

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  • 1. Colville Street Patisserie

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    This delicious little café has a modern, sleek vibe, and welcoming staff who will be happy to give details about the delightful French treats, including kouign amann, four kinds of croissants, canelé, eclairs, brioche, palmiers, and an ever-changing selection of macarons. Espresso drinks feature local Walla Walla Roastery coffee; there's a house-made chai and some looseleaf teas too. Decadent tarts and cakes also beckon from the pastry cake, and if you didn't save room for gelato or sorbet, be sure and get a pint to take home.

    40 S. Colville St., Walla Walla, Washington, 99362, USA
    509-301–7289

    Known For

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Pastries are as pretty as they are tasty
    • Interesting gelato and sorbet flavors
  • 2. Huckleberry's 9th Street Bistro

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    Set inside Huckleberry's Natural Market, this bistro has a coffee and juice bar, pre-made sandwiches and salads, and lots of items that can be made fresh to eat in or take-out, including sandwiches, salads, burgers, and wraps. If you're in a hurry, call in your order so it will be ready when you arrive; otherwise there may be a wait during the busy lunch hour. Evenings are more leisurely and you can kick by with a beer or glass of wine while your food is prepared, or try the pasta bar available Friday and Saturday evenings.

    926 S. Monroe St., Spokane, Washington, 99204, USA
    509-624–1349

    Known For

    • All-day breakfast
    • Grab-and-go meals
    • Made-to-order omelet bar on weekends
  • 3. Mary Lou's Milk Bottle

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    Built in 1933, this restaurant is shaped like a gigantic milk bottle; since 1978 the eatery has been selling homemade ice cream. Fries are made from hand-cut potatoes, buns are made in-house, and burgers, sandwiches, salads, and soup (in winter only) round out the menu. The Milk Bottle makes a cameo in Johnny Depp's rom-com Benny & Joon.

    802 W. Garland Ave., Spokane, Washington, 99205, USA
    509-325–1772

    Known For

    • Huckleberry shakes
    • Reasonable prices
    • Memorable building

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted
  • 4. The Wandering Table

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    If you're adventurous, the chef will create your meal based on what is in season, and is likely to include some of the house standards, such as deviled eggs with maple-bacon filling, fried brussels sprouts, and albacore tuna ceviche. The many small plates make this a popular spot for both a light lunch and tapas-style dinner. There are also a few full-plate options like smoked chicken wings, spaghetti stuffed meatballs, and burgers made of brisket and topped with bacon jam. Save room for the unique desserts, including banana bread pudding and olive oil–dark chocolate gelato.

    1242 W. Summit Pkwy., Spokane, Washington, 99201, USA
    509-443–4410

    Known For

    • Three different tasting menus are available each night
    • Happy hour food menu is a great bargain
    • Most food locally sourced

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sun. and Mon.
  • 5. Voltage Coffee House

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    Finding a modern, city-style coffee shop in a tiny town like Grand Coulee (population less than 1,000) is quite a treat, so hopefully the locals and tourists who come to see the dam and laser show in summer will keep this place in business. An ever-changing menu of lunch specials, from soups to salads to the weekly Wednesday panini, complements standbys like cinnamon rolls, breakfast sandwiches, scones, and other pastries. And of course there is coffee—from drip to espresso drinks, all made with coffee beans from Twisp-based Blue Star Coffee Roasters.

    140 Spokane Way, Grand Coulee, Washington, 99133, USA
    509-631–2035

    Known For

    • Daily lunch specials
    • Spacious, welcoming environment
    • Artfully created handpies
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