went to lone pine roasters in bend the other day for coffee at the coffee place. real good…read moresituation. these folks know coffee in a way that makes a guy wonder if the beans went to college. ordered a latte and the person behind the counter started explaining notes and origins and elevation and stuff. nodded like i understood. tasted great though so something worked. also got avocado toast which is basically toast with avocado but in a professional way. real solid. then someone said "you gotta try the liege waffle." first of all i thought they said "leg waffle." which raised questions. turns out it's belgian i think. sweet little waffle brick with sugar in it. very serious waffle. staff there really know what they're doing with coffee and waffles and toast and probably other breakfast technologies. felt like a place where if the espresso machine broke five people would fix it immediately while explaining acidity levels. place is great. nice view. good coffee. confusing waffle name but worth it. would give 6 stars if allowed by the system anyway if someone says "want coffee in bend" this is the coffee place i am pointing at.

Met a friend there at noon on a weekday. Love that they have gf stuff but by that point in the day…read morethey only had chocolate chip cookies, ginger cookies, and their black banana bread that I tried at the other location and didn't like. So I guess this is just a note to myself and other gf ppl that you should plan to get there much earlier in the day.

So yummy! The iced white mocha is the best I've had in a long time. The blueberry muffin was…read moredelicious too! Service was so nice.. the lady remembered me from the day before. Very personable!

I was only in Bend for a night and I needed something to get me down the highway towards Eugene…read more Brewed Awakenings offered up just what I needed, maybe the best cup of coffee I've had in many miles. The dark roast drip and an iced vanilla latte did not last long, but both were exactly the companions that we needed to ford the miles through the wildfire smoke and down the other side of the mountains. The dark roast is exceptionally strong and bold but does not taste burnt. Settle it down with a splash of cream and you have an outstanding cup of coffee. The iced latte had just the right amount of espresso and went down fine, even with the ice. Friendly baristas and two drive-through windows make this Bend coffee stop a winner in my book.

Best coffee and food! The girls know how I like my drink and are ALWAYS so kind. This is our go to…read moreplace.

Absolutely delicious! We got the Seasonal blueberry cream matcha and the Snickers coffee. Already…read morewant to go back. Everyone was so nice as well :)

I absolutely love this place! Whenever I come through Bend, stopping here is a must. The service is…read morealways friendly and the pastries are consistently delicious. On this visit, I took a recommendation to get the artichoke veggie sandwich and add prosciutto to it. Oh my goodness, it was so incredibly delicious and totally hit the spot for the rest of my drive! Huge thank you to the two ladies who made it such an awesome experience. I'll definitely be back next time I'm passing through!

Cafe des Chutes is a lovely spot with outdoor seating near several small stores and an artist…read morespace. The cafe itself is very small so plan to sit outside if you're dining in. We came here for a weekend lunch, ordered baguette sandwiches, coffees, and a hazelnut cookie. All were delicious and they had lots to choose from! We enjoyed walking around afterwards, as the area is perfect for a small outing and shopping. Lots of available free parking as well. We'll be back!

My new favorite cafe. I can't believe I didn't know about this place. Palmer's came up on a search…read morefor Bend's best breakfast, but the internet said it was closed on Tuesdays even though it was open. We entered a mostly empty cafe and thought "this can't be good...". On the contrary, the service was prompt, friendly and professional. The cafe was clean and orderly. The food was even better. Indeed, the best breakfast in Bend. The menu is somewhat limited, but they make up for it in quality and freshness and accommodate special requests. By the time we finished, the cafe was full, as Bend typically runs later than we do. We left a generous tip for our deserving waitress. We will definitely be back.

The workers were very friendly, the place was clean but there's not a lot of seating. We thought…read morethe food was pretty good. I had just a standard breakfast of eggs, toast, hash browns and bacon. The other three people in our party thought their food was pretty decent too ( I don't remember what they had). Worth a try!

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.

Love the oat milk lattes here. Hot chocolate is really good and creamy too. Lots of items available…read morethat aren't listed on the website (like mimosas). Reasonably priced with convenient hours. Staff is really friendly but the place can get a really busy in the morning. I waited 20 minutes one day.

From the owner: Fuel up for adventure with a coffee, or wind down after a bike ride with a beer! Free WiFi, craft…read morebeer, Thump Coffee, pastries and sandwiches!

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...

Service was awesome- I was an out of state first timer and the barista was super patient with all…read moremy questions + the coffee and pastries were delicious!

Every time I'm in Bend I stop at Backporch coffee and think about the next time I can have their…read morehoney lavender latte each day between lol. I think it is the best lavender latte I've had - the syrup is locally made in Sisters, so I haven't been able to replicate. Also, the coffee itself is wonderful! Staff at this location was super friendly as well - lots of open tables and quiet.

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.