“Old Mill is an outdoor shopping mall with the epicenter being the Old Mill, which is now occupied by REI. You can shop, eat, wine taste, watch a movie or just stroll the Deschutes River. Path is stroller friendly. ”

“This restaurant offers not your typical cuisine, but its very good. It can get busy around standard meals times.”

“My favorite brewery in Bend for 5 years running. They usually have my favorite beer at any given time, and they span the full range of styles. They also have my favorite atmosphere, with mountain views, a big lawn with food trucks, lawn games, and room for the kids to run around. In the summer every night here feels like a block party. Happy hour is at sunset (they call it sundowner, and it changes with the seasons of course) because they have great sunset views of the mountains. ”

“10 Barrel has everything you’re looking for when visiting a craft brewery in Bend. There are so many to choose from in Bend, but locals will always suggest 10 Barrel. Family and dog friendly. ”

“Deschutes Brewery is the grand-daddy of them all. Many of the brew-masters that founded breweries in Central Oregon got their start at Deschutes. They make some really great beers, and the food they serve at the pub is excellent as well.”

“The McMenamins in Bend is like a small campus of things to do and see, all with the great cozy and eclectic McMenamins style. Scattered throughout the property there are cozy little bars, a restaurant, movie theater, turkish style soaking pool, and a courtyard where they keep a dozen fire pits roaring. Okane's is one of my all-time favorite spots to end an evening. The atmosphere is incredible, and they keep a dozen or so big fires roaring all night. You can order drinks and food from a small house that has a bar and a few booths inside. The theater is a lot of fun. The seating is a mix of couches and chairs, and there is bar in the side room where you can order food, drinks, and movie snacks. The soaking pool is amazing after a day of skiing. It is a single open-ceiling room with a small pool sized hot tub. Its amazing to sit in the hot pool while snow drifts gently down through the ceiling. You can also take drinks in there. ”

“Although it is listed as Cajun, they have a diverse menu and some delicious cocktails! ”

“One of the best breakfast/brunch spots in Bend. This place is very popular, so be prepared to wait if you go during peak brunch hours.”

“A favorite breakfast and lunch space, check out one of their famous bloody mary's!”

“Backporch is my favorite local roaster. The have several locations in Bend, and they have my all-time favorite Ethiopian Yirgacheffe.”

“A French bakery serving freshly made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, soups, and deserts alongside espresso and bubbly beverages. Be sure to grab yourself and Ocean Roll, you'll thank me later.”

“Great bagels and breakfast! Fast service, too. I love the "Let it Grow" bagel sandwich. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.”

“Award winning organic coffee roasters, plus some of the best food in town. They now have a really good authintic street tacos. Gluten Free, dairy free and vegan options galore. Outdoor patio dining plus indoors. Occasional live music.”

“Amazing baked goods. Awesome sandwiches, but the portions are really big so I recommend sharing or getting a 1/2 order. Trust me....”

“Incredible coffee, and local owners with a penchant for community enrichment, coffee is roasted on premises, these guys know what they're doing!”

“Gourmet coffee shop & in-house roaster offering espresso drinks & light fare in relaxed, artsy digs.”

“Great little bakery nestled in a cool spot. The make the famous and ubiquitous-around-Bend "Ocean Roll" which you must try if you haven't yet!”

“A French bakery serving freshly made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, soups, and deserts alongside espresso and bubbly beverages. Be sure to grab yourself and Ocean Roll, you'll thank me later.”

“Great bagels and breakfast! Fast service, too. I love the "Let it Grow" bagel sandwich. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.”

“Amazing baked goods. Awesome sandwiches, but the portions are really big so I recommend sharing or getting a 1/2 order. Trust me....”

“The Looney Bean is my second favorite place to get coffee and hang out downtown. It is located in an old house with a big lawn that runs down to Mirror Pond.”

“Fantastic and cute bakery in the popular Box Factory area. They have a great bright and fun atmosphere with fantastic food and treats.”

“They sell out almost every day of their shaved ham/cheese croissant...there's a reason! Excellent coffee here as well, and walkable!”

“Excellent and highly sophisticated house-made baked goods and desserts in a lovely atmosphere right downtown.”