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Daily Bread and Mercantile
Lunch restaurant
Family-owned mercantile offering hearty cafe meals, specialty bulk items, baked goods & deli meats.
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4.80 (401 reviews)
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Tacos Chalitos 2
Restaurant
👍👍 Perfect place to stop by to break up a long drive from Spokane to Seattle. The birria was so flavorful with generous chunks of tender beef and the handmade tortillas were to die for!
4.70 (157 reviews)
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El Loco Food Truck
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 This was the best queso-taco I have ever had. It was crunchy, hot, and amazing, It was to die for. The customer service was great, they brought the food to my car, and it was basically instant delivery.
4.70 (79 reviews)
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Brewster's Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 Very friendly owner and staff! Got the breve and affogato, the espresso is very flavorful, not sour and have good nutty note, works well with the vanilla ice cream! Very good experience and hopefully one day we can see some animal crossing decor in here haha iykyk!
4.70 (42 reviews)
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Winegar's Coffee & Creamery (@Jerrol's)
Coffee shop
🫤 The ice cream they have is good but personally I'm tired of the "bait and switch" menu board. I went there on Saturday and again was overcharged!! I ordered the Hefty Heifer for $7.69. At the register though, I was being charged an additional $1.24. For what? For the brownie and chocolate chips that...
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4.60 (730 reviews)
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The Red Pickle
Restaurant
Easygoing eatery in an old-filling station serving burgers, street tacos, fried chicken & fries.
$$ $$
4.60 (726 reviews)
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The Early Bird
Breakfast restaurant
👍 Great breakfast stop and friendly service. Had the avocados toast and a fried egg breakfast bowl. Only issue is that the bowls were largely potato based. Wish there was a mix grain option. Latte was superb.
$$ $$
4.60 (641 reviews)
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Smokey's on Pearl Street
Restaurant
👍👍 Update: 04/08/2023 - just had their Chicken Fried Chicken & Gravy Biscuit - it was amazing.
Smokey's Bar-B-Que in South Cle Elum has quickly become our go to lunch place. Lots of choices for food PLUS their sauces are amazing.
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4.60 (530 reviews)
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The Pearl Bar & Grill
Restaurant
👍👍 My Wife and I were hiking close by for our anniversary and stayed in Ellensburg. Did not intend on going out for a romantic dinner, but while walking on Pearl St, found this place. We didn't go in, but decided we would come back later to just grab a quick dinner. We were pleasantly surprised when w...
4.60 (440 reviews)
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BRIX Wine Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 I had a great vegan salad. The house vinaigrette was amazing. Met for our monthly dinner for The Ellensburg Ladies Society FB group, had a blast.
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4.60 (197 reviews)
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Dirks' Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Best pizza in town! Think of the pizza scene from the goofy movie! 🤤
Owner is always super happy and cheery wich is super uplifting when you have a long day :-) Dirks wife also hand makes amazing candles there and sells them! High quality service and product ⭐️
4.60 (126 reviews)
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Ellensburg Brewery
Brewery
👍👍 Great place to hang out. Craft beer and Detroit style pizza which was the new thing for me. It’s a square, kind of thick, with a really crispy bottom. I had the mushroom pizza, which was absolutely delicious with an oatmeal stout. Would definitely recommend.
$$ $$
4.60 (121 reviews)
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Pop Pot & Bowl
Restaurant
👍👍 This is the 3rd time I have come here, and it just keeps getting better! You get to order and pay at your table, service is fast, food is satisfying, and I'm so full at the end of my meal! Today we got the taiwanese spicy beef hot pot, the satay beef, rangoons, and gyozas!
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4.60 (105 reviews)
15
Country Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 Hands down best French toast in town. Friendly staff and great service.
4.60 (91 reviews)
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Ellensburg Pasta Company
Italian restaurant
Family-friendly Italian cafe with local beer & wines, plus gluten-free options, in comfy digs.
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4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Red Horse Diner
Diner
American favorites like burgers in a retro former service station packed with vintage memorabilia.
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4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Campus U-Tote-Em
Hamburger restaurant
No-frills, old-school nook with counter service for signature burgers, sandwiches, fries & shakes.
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4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Cornerstone Pie
American restaurant
Relaxed restaurant serving creative, fire-roasted pizzas, plus sandwiches, beer & wine.
$$ $$
4.50 (733 reviews)
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Tav
Bar
Down-home watering hole offering American pub grub, tap brews, simple cocktails, pool & pinball.
$$ $$
4.50 (710 reviews)