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Active Culture

4.7 (372 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Salad, Cafes
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Breakfast Bowl
Carine B.

Was craving something nourishing for my body after a week of pastries and indulgences so I stopped by Active Culture. I ordered a breakfast bowl with spinach and potatoes. Overall, it was very hearty and I ended up taking half home. That said, I found it to be a tad over priced at $19 for beans, two eggs, micro diced potatoes, a little cheese and spinach, some avocado and toppings. The cheese was also a bit rubbery and cold by the time it arrived. Overall, it was good and clean (which is a major plus) but I'm not sure I'd order this bowl again and would try the açaí instead. The staff were friendly on a busy Saturday and the bowl took about 15 minutes or so to come out. I sat outdoors which was lovely as it was a warm sunny day. There are lots of outdoor benches with umbrellas. The indoor seating is a bit more limited.

Hummus wrap
Nancy S.

We had a delicious delivery and cannot wait to visit in person! We had the protein açaí bowl and the hummus wrap. Both delicious. Why a 4 versus a 5 star? The delivery was timely; however the two drinks we ordered (la croix) were not delivered. We probably won't order delivery again as we don't trust we'll get our entire order.

Nachos
Madeleine Y.

An amazing vegetarian place that has a great variety of healthy options. Came here for lunch with family after a day of skiing and everything was so lovely. It's clean and cozy inside w/ very kind staff & fast service. I ordered the breakfast bowl over spinach which was warm and fresh. You can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and you feel great and energized afterwards. Loved this place and its effort to provide healthy meals!!

Rustic Kale Salad
Mikala C.

Came here for a quick healthy lunch. The menu is full of fresh, veggie friendly options. I liked the kale salad though was disappointed that it lacked any protein. By far, the bend bowl was everyone's favorite and I would order it again. It had a curry like sauce, avocado, cabbage, beans, and rice! Super yummy.

Kale, organic quinoa, garbanzo beans, red onion, tomato, cucumber all mixed with a yummy sauce.
Susan C.

The perfect stop for the yummiest and healthiest food. Just what I needed on my road trip down to California. Worth the three minute drive from hwy 97 south.

Cesar salad
Bryn S.

This is the worst ceaser salad iv had in my life and my smoothie was brown ): it took them a while to get my order out. Seemed like they were short staffed. Not good at all.

Pumpkin shake

Amaizing food, clean, and great service! Loved the vibe and self serve cucumber water!

Simple Salad
Stefanie C.

4.5 stars. Bend is a weird place, and Active Culture was my first exposure to the cookie cutter cult vibes of the city. I drove here directly from Portland to work an event and stopped by for lunch. You wait in line to order and pray there's a table available. Every staff member I encountered was nice, and it's overall a cute restaurant that offers salads, smoothies, and more. Definitely want to try a bowl next time. I got the Simple Salad, which looks so much more than its name. Filled to the brim with fresh ingredients, it was super filling and delicious. Unfortunately I was sitting at a communal bench, when suddenly I was surrounded by a herd of 20 preppy moms in puffy vests, talking about pumpkin spice lattes and how matcha is too spicy. They edged me out of my seat, which I was annoyed by. It's fine, whatever. While I don't desire coming back to Bend, I liked Active Culture as a café. Just didn't have the best experience. I'd pick a smaller solo table next time or chill outside if the weather was nice, then get a coffee, smoothie, or cocktail. Parking wasn't bad. I found a spot right in front. Otherwise there's neighborhood parking. What a wild introduction to a new city!

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7 years ago

Great spot with great food. Super chill atmosphere, and great for kids. The potato tacos are delicious. Plus gelato!

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5 years ago

Had an absolutely delicious veggie burger here. I'll definitely be back and try other things on the menu.

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8 years ago

New favorite spot in Bend! My one year old had a blast, our food was great, and the service was top notch

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4 years ago

excellent food and really healthy. one of the few restaurants you don't feel guilty for eating out (from a nutritional standpoint)

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7 years ago

Absolutely magnificent, just go here. Açaí bowl is litty, and the breakfast bagels are to die for.

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Really nice place, simple, friendly, great food. The breakfast bowl was awesome, ladies enjoyed the Açaí bowls.

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7 years ago

Best smoothies to enjoy on a hot day! Staff are very welcoming and the vibe is great. Will be coming back to try the new Happy Hour menu !

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The Wholesome Bowl is excellent! Everything was so fresh. The textures were varied and went together very well. The flavors were yummy!

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Thank you Courtney for the great review!

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7 years ago

This was an incredible find. Fresh, DELICIOUS food that makes you actually feel good. We will be coming back as often as we're in town!

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7 years ago

Awesome place! Great food, friendly staff, and super cool atmosphere. The kids loved it! We will definitely be back!

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7 years ago

Super delicious healthy options for a good price and my favorite açaí bowls in town. PS they have gelato that's to die for.

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It is our Organic Goodness sauce! A savory, oil and lemon based sauce blended with veggies and spices. It is vegan, gluten-free, made fresh in-house, and tastes great on just about anything!

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Thump Coffee

Thump Coffee

4.5(495 reviews)
0.6 mi
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From the outside, this coffee shop looks quaint, but the inside buzzes with energy and the smell of…read morefresh espresso. It's very conveniently located within walking distance to the rest of downtown Bend. It can get pretty packed, and seating isn't always guaranteed, but if you have time to hang around, the atmosphere is well worth experiencing. There's a bar-style seating area where locals seemed genuinely settled in, giving the shop a true neighborhood feel. I ordered a large Belgian Mocha, which was rich in flavor while not being overly sweet. The espresso was definitely still there, so the drink was beyond just a dessert vibe. Service was friendly and efficient, with my drink ready in just a few minutes despite the crowd. Overall, this is a lively downtown coffee spot best suited for those who want quality drinks and don't mind a local crowd.

Thump is a great local cafe. While I was there (7am on a Friday), I saw no less than twelve people…read morewalk in who were on a first name basis with the baristas. Additionally, our barista gave us a coupon for a free 12oz drink because it took more than five minutes for us to get the breakfast sandwich, it didn't seem like a long time to me but that is just good service. The music was tasteful and not too loud which helped cultivate the calm and pleasant ambiance. The pastries were delightful, so good in fact that I was unable to get a photo due to my inability to delay taking a bite as soon as we sat down. We had the ham and gruyère croissant and the plain croissant. The breakfast sandwich was great; the homemade English muffins were dense but not heavy, the bacon was perfectly thick and crispy, the egg was well done, and the pesto mayo tied it all together. The Latte was solid, I regret not trying the syrups which I found out were homemade after I had ordered, it seemed as though everyone who ordered after me got the cardamom syrup in their drinks. My girlfriend got the hemp milk latte, unsweetened. She is a matcha snob and was pleased with her order, which is a rarity for coffee forward places such as Thump. Stop at Thump if you're in Bend.

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The Sparrow Bakery - Pastries

The Sparrow Bakery

4.3(398 reviews)
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sparrow bakery in bend is operating at a level that doesn't fully make sense…read more this is S tier. not "good bakery" not "great local spot." this is top of the system everyone talks about the ocean roll and yeah... correct. cardamom, sugar, whatever else is happening in there--it works. you take a bite and immediately understand why people bring it up like it's a shared reference point but the real thing is everything else all the small moves. the way the line flows. the timing. how orders land. how people are acknowledged without slowing anything down. it's a bunch of tiny decisions stacked perfectly and no one even notices because it feels natural morning crowd is serious. you'll see deals happening. laptops open but not in an annoying way. people choosing this place on purpose and it's busy. consistently. like if you're trying to figure out if something is good just look at the door situation. it tells you everything honestly the only concern is the pricing feels too reasonable for what they're doing. like i almost want to step in and say guys you might be underestimating yourselves but maybe that's part of it elite spot. bend is lucky this exists

I love this bakery and always stop into one of their retail stores or pick up some goodies at any…read morelocal grocery store that carries their things. The Ocean Roll is a great "bun" and tastes like nothing else. I think it's the cardamom? I'll take it home and warm it back up in the oven for a delicious treat. They also make delicious breads, with my favorite being their long French baguette. If you're going into one of their shops, you'll appreciate the modern, clean interior and friendly, over-the-counter service. Truth...

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Dear Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, I love you.

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The Commons Cafe and Taproom - Artistic Stumptown beverages

The Commons Cafe and Taproom

4.1(124 reviews)
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Delightful coffee shop! Not only they make a pretty good…read morelatte and offer nice scones and pastries, they host local art and artists year around with no cover charge! Was there a few nights ago and some amazing songwriters were right there playing some of the best heartwarming folk songs! The staff is super friendly and welcoming. Plenty of space, and very laptop friendly for those like me that enjoy working with some good coffon the side! Location is great. Right by a shopping are with tons of very cute shops. Just perfect!

We came here on a Sunday, in the afternoon. Beautiful…read moreatmosphere, though a bit cluttered. It's very warm and cozy.. you want to stay a-while. It was full up at the time, but we found a pair of seats open on their nice couch up against the northern wall, counterclockwise from the entrance to the right and back. I ordered a Matcha Late, it came in a To-Go Cup, with a pretty design on-top. I wasn't asked if I wanted it for here or not, so I was surprised at the to-go cup. I'm a Matcha lover, and the Matcha here comes unsweetened as the only option. OK, I like mine mostly un-sweet. They do a "roll your own syrup" here for the simple syrup (which I'm used to), unfortunately it wasn't on the counter and I had to wait several minutes for it, as my drink cooled down. This method, sadly means messing up the pretty design if you dig sipping through that. I do a nice under-stir on mine, so it's not super messed up, just disturbed a little. I'll add: The syrup bottle was clean, but leaky at the spigot seal and made a mess on the counter as it dripped both at the seal and out the tip as it should on the latter. Onward: I always order an Oat Milk Matcha, and this one was quite thin once you got through the foam. So the base milk isn't as quality and "oaty" as my favorite shops. The drinks menu is really well priced, very competitive. I didn't pay $6+ for my drink, like I often do. I was happy! The help wasn't super friendly, not like other coffee shops, but responded to questions and simple chit-chat when asked and engaged. They just weren't very chatty or "bright and cheery". I felt like they were removed from that part of their job. The guy on the other side of the counter at the drink line was cool though. I felt better about the place after interacting with him. He was really attentive and helpful. My friend ordered a Bánh mì and an Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sando. He was over the moon with both of them. I will say there's a lot of garlic in the Bánh mì, but it was delicious he said. I do love the selection of games and card games here they have. We played a game designed to help you get to know your friends and family better with deeper questions. Very inventive, I had never played these cards before and really loved them. Overall, I will come back. And I'll keep chatting with that guy and just get to know him better. Maybe he takes a little to warm up to new people. I'm cool with that. I think you'll find it homey here and be welcomed and enjoy yourself.

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The Commons Cafe and Taproom - Sipping on coffee and enjoying this view!!! A must Try!

Sipping on coffee and enjoying this view!!! A must Try!

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