Really great spot! The burrito bowl that I got the first time I went was amazing, and the second…read moretime I went avocado toast was also really solid. Today I just grabbed the Chia parfait and a golden milk latte. Both of which were awesome The only thing I will say is looking at the old menus that are still on here... I really wish they still had the cacao latte using Laird products. I would easily be a regular if they did

Great location & spot for this vegan restaurant. The service was kind and welcoming; also speedy…read more They have seating inside and outside. The spiced burrito was really good, next time I shall try the bowl of this

Acai bowls are easily my favorite meal & I've never been served it with a real bowl for dine in, it…read moremade me feel special ha. Was really good and fresh. Nice interior along with seating outside that comes with a kids playground in the corner.

I so desperately want this place to be a four or five star…read more The recipes are incredible. The execution however leads more to be desired. Undercooked rice and beans dress up in a tortilla for 20 bucks does not compute. Services is always friendly. Vibes are great. Just that last bit of care for the end product.

A Bend staple for us every time we're in town. Food is consistently great, the staff is friendly…read moreand efficient, and the vibe is exactly what we're looking. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this place is always worth a stop.

2 months ago I had the PERFECT meal! The most delicious hamburger,, a beer and a scoop of gelato!…read more I kid you not...I have been daydreaming about this hamburger ever since! I went back today and couldn't wait to share my experience with them. Gabby greeted me and thoroughly enjoyed my story! Beef is locally sourced from PITCHFORK-T and Jackson's prepped it with the perfect char! Fan forever!

We stopped by laughing planet twice on our trip to Bend, Oregon. The first shortly after we arrived…read moresince we were really hungry, and the second during lunch on our final day. Both times, my wife and I were glad we went. I forget what my wife had, but I had the comfort bowl my first day and it was delicious. Everything tasted fresh. Good portion sizes. Friendly staff. And a vibe that said the place really cares about somewhat healthy foods, and common allergens. The second day I had the Thai bowl and it was equally delicious. I ended up taking some leftovers with me since I knew I was going to want to enjoy some of it for lunch the next day. The staff was absolutely wonderful. I never really like going to new restaurants and trying to figure everything out, but the staff was easy-going, and walked us through their process, the menu, and genuinely seemed like they are treated well. If we are back in Bend, Oregon, and then near future, we are definitely going to come back.

Looking for a green, vegan lunch spot on a recent trip, we found Laughing Planet on Third Street. I…read moreasked for the house speciality and ordered the featured bowl which as full of protein, but no fresh veges except for the chopped tomatoes and avocado. I liked the variety of veges in the bowl, which was pretty large, but, my partner was not impressed. The place was clean, but had no style to speak of. There were plenty of locals dropping in. There were lighter selections which we didn't get to try.

10/10 no notes…read more Looking for a good lunch spot? This is it. Their tri-tip sandwhich is delicious. The meat is cooked perfectly and is well seasoned on a soft toasted ciabatta roll. I've tried a few different tri-tip sandwiches in bend recently and this one might be my favorite (don't come for me!). The staff are really nice too! In case you haven't been to this area, it's a food truck that is part of an outdoor pavilion area. Super fun spot to check out if you're with a group. I'll be back!

We all went to the food trucks around here as there were eight of us and we all wanted different…read morethings. After careful thought I ended up here an ordered "The Linda" sandwich. It is green chili braised chicken thighs (tender as hell), smoked chicken breast (heaven), pickled peppers , lime aioli and Swiss with a very nice habanero coconut hot sauce. My lips and tongue were smoking in the most satisfactory way. Other sandwiches looked amazing. Cooked to order! Highly recommend this place wherever you happen to find them. P.S. my picture tells no story, sorry!!

Okay, I have been a fan of Crux for a while now. As a local, they are reliable and have fun and…read morefriendly staff, making them a last minute go to for a meal option. The past week I have visited twice, since their outdoor remodel is completing, and they have new food trucks becoming part of the team. I am so excited for the changes that have been made and the new food trucks joining the absolutely fabulous El Sancho truck. As for the brews, Crux always has a selection of great IPAs, they also have some innovative brews, such as Bochi Bochi, a rice lager, and (though not often) make truly spectacular ambers and browns. Do yourself a favor and drop by for a pint and/or a meal, you will be glad you did.

Still solid after all these years. We Love their porters and my hubby loves their IPAs. In the…read morepast, this was such a hip tasty industrial brewery with indoor outdoor seating. Serves food and also may have a food truck open. Our last visit we enjoyed the bowl of chili and Caesar salad was all A-OK. The staff was helpful even when busy. Interesting to note, it's like all the beer drinker mt bike folks that used to all come here years ago just happened to grow up and have kids at once, so now it definitely has a very kids playground scene, but I still think it's cool here. (Just go inside to avoid the mayhem. lol!) It's sweet that they create a fun environment outside there. A suggestion maybe would be create a small section outside. that's a no kid table for sunshine and drinking too. ;) it looks like they're making good use of their space. I noticed many changes since the last visit. Looks like they have a party room you could rent, lots of fun well designed swag for purchase, ect. Crux will be always be on my brewery list for Bend, I will perhaps just avoid peak weekend hours. Cheers!

An unfortunate event lead to our trying this most excellent restaurant. A broken piece of artwork…read moreneeding restoration necessitated a trip to Bend, OR. Between the exceptionally good food at Hook and Plow, a most pleasant hotel experience, and a memorable trip to the High Desert Museum; our trip to Bend turned out to be a pleasure instead of the miserableness I expected. We had the Steak Tartare, the Chef's Board, the Blackend Crabcake, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Bone-in Pork Chop. We each got the cheesecake for desert and split the other dishes. This was more than enough for the three of us and we left full, happy, and with three large to-go boxes. The flavors of the various dishes were amazing. While all the dishes were vvery good, the standouts to me were the steak Tartare, the Pear and Burrata Salad, and the Cheesecake.

Bend, OR has its share of delicious fine dining restaurants and The Hook & Plow is no exception…read more While the food is on the high end side, the vibes were definitely more casual. We were greeted by the host and seated quickly. We started our meal with a delicious non-alcoholic drink and the Chef's Board: a charcuterie with an assortment of cured meats, rustic bread, and various spreads. That came out pretty quickly. Unfortunately, our main courses came out much, much later and lukewarm. Luckily, the food was good enough that it made up for the temperature. I had the NY strip steak. The steak and the Boursin mashed potatoes alone were very good. The pickled onions and chimichurri complemented the meat very well. The meal was supposed to include brussel sprouts but came with a grilled broccoli cauliflower assortment instead. My wife had the Scallop Risotto which was also a great recommendation from the server. In reality, The Hook & Plow deserved 3 1/2 stars but that's not an option on Yelp. It may have been an off night for the staff, so I will give them the benefit of doubt. We would be open to trying it again sometime in the future.

You'd think visiting the same mountain town year after year would mean running out of new…read morebreweries, well that's wrong! UPP Liquids and is owned and run by an epic list of brewers and beer people that got their starts at other places nearby. In their first year open, they've already been making a name for themselves with beers winning medals and the brewery itself being chosen as one of the best in the USA. It's located in Bend, near the highway and many other restaurants and shops, perfect to add to a walk. It's the former spot of another brewery and has a similar feel with some changes. They have an event space with its own bar, and a pinball machine collection. They have bar, table, and outdoor seating too. The bartenders were funny and very welcoming. The beer is excellent and worth stopping for a few flights or pints. They also have an incredible deal for full pours on certain days. Prices super reasonable for the quality. If you're a beer fan, I highly recommend this brewery.

Wanted to love this place and with them being brewery of the year, the expectations were high…read more First off, it doesn't feel good when people arrive after us get served beer before us. The service was so disorganized and it wasn't overly busy. Second, the beer was just okay. Not bad but not great and it didn't make me want to order another.