The only thing that would make Lariat better in my eyes is if they built a small space there to sip…read moretheir coffee :) Their Cowboy Mud blend is my personal favorite but I enjoy everything I've tried so far. And their Black Colt cold brew is to die for (they started selling this in 2015). Every time I'm in Winthrop and I try and get my hands on that. When Lariat is closed I can often grab it at the Mazama Store, but I prefer to go to the warehouse because it smells so divine. PS: You can buy Black Colt by the growler! Lariat remains one of our favorite things about Winthrop.

This is some of the best coffee you can ever get. The coffee, literally has none of the bitterness…read morethat is usually associated with the aftertaste of any (even high end) coffee. They have a ton of flavors to offer. They ship as we live over 800 miles away. We have ordered from them since 2011 and will continue to do so. Start with their Cowboy Mud and branch out from there- you will be glad you did!

Excellent find on our way out of Winthrop. Most of Twisp Works was closed (weekday right around…read morenoon), but Lal's Fork food truck serving Sri Lankan street food was just getting started in their parking lot. Smelled good. Menu looked good. Great impromptu lunch! They offer curry & basmati rice plates, and you can choose whether you want 1, 2, 3, or 4 curries. We shared a 3 curry plate and selected mushroom, dahl, and mango (they had a selection of meaty curries as well). Food came out promptly, and we enjoyed it at one of several picnic tables under a large tree canopy which offered protection from the rain this day, but would be equally good for providing shade on a sunnier occasion. Each curry was so flavorful, it was hard to choose a favorite. Even between the two of us we probably consumed a little more than half and took the rest with us. It was just as delicious later on. And the hot sauce accompanying it was really spicy and tasty, too. Lots of teens showed up as we were finishing our meal, so this must be a popular high school lunch spot as well. Lal's Fork was such a happy and unexpected discovery!

I wasn't expecting to encounter a Sri Lankan food truck in Twisp, but what do you know? There it…read morewas, parked on-site at Twisp Works (also worth checking out). If you aren't familiar with the cuisine, Sri Lanka is a South Asian island country in the Indian Ocean that is a neighbor to India. While it is not part of India, I would describe the food as having many similarities, while being its own distinct cuisine. For example, we had vegetarian samosa at Fork, and while many of the elements were similar, the taste was different (spices, some ingredients). The curries were also distinctive, including a fruit curry (mango). The most unique dish appears to be a classic Sri Lankan item called kottu roti, which was chopped roti bread mixed and stir fried with vegetables and meat (or just veggies). This was my personal favorite, though the spouse was pretty into the samosas and the mango curry, despite "not liking mango." It was super hot that day, but luckily the picnic tables have tree cover for eating. Judging by the weekday crowd of workers on lunch, Fork seems like a hit with the locals, and it's easy to see why. This would be food hard to come by in some U.S. cities let alone a pretty rural area of the Pacific NW. Check it out if you are visiting or live nearby!

Service was great! I was given this recommendation from the casino/hotel as a place to get my daily…read morelotus energy drink. Similarly the clerk and myself enjoy tart lotus drinks and he told me to tell them that and they'd know what to make me. The gal at the window knew right away and it was on point! If you're a lotus person, go here.

Well sourced coffee from Olympia's dancing goat, prepared skillfully by amiable baristas!…read moreI would recommend walking in instead of driving through since the drive-through gets hectic, and the interior is pleasant (though sound bounces, so it can get kind of loud.) Pastries in the case are local as well!

The best "in the middle of no where" coffee. The barista was really friendly. We both got mocha…read morefrappes and the coffee quality was amazing! A surprise for sure!

A good espresso drink is hard to find. (I admit that I am extremely picky due to my history as a…read morebarista.) This place absolutely NAILED my drink. It's perfect and delicious. Thank you so much for making the best iced white chocolate americano I could possibly hope to find on the long and lonely highway to Winthrop :)

Delicious pizza and had fun playing pool waiting on our food. Great service! Also got salted…read morecaramel ice cream and it was delicious!

Fantastic pizza, beer and breakfast food! So nice to have a great place to go after cross country…read moreskiing.

My wife and I are staying in Winthrop for a couple nights. Great little spot for snacks and…read morebeverages close to the town. The prices at the store for multiple six packs were cheaper than in Seattle! Nice lady working the front counter.

During the city wide power outage there were no worries if you were near this store, there was…read moreplenty of power - he was standing behind the cash register. Rude, power hungry little guy would have dimmed the lights if there were any on! We arrived in Winthrop shortly after the power in the entire valley went out due to the fires. Pardners had their generator up and running first so everybody was there getting ice, gas and necessities. Little did we know the grocery store would open or we never would have shopped here. The prices are absolutely outrageous and I know the little power hungry guy at the register was chuckling inside the whole time. He was rude to every customer in the store, wouldn't answer questions, said no a lot and was just generally horrible. Being visitors, we were in a bit of a panic, not quite knowing what to do. We had driven 8 hours to get that far and the thought of turning around didn't sit well with all of our tired bodies so we figured we'd get some food and hunker down for the night. Sandwiches would suit us just fine... hey, no bread... frozen sandwich rolls would be great once they thawed. (Remember, the entire valley is without power for an estimated two weeks at this point.) Power Boy refused to sell us the rolls stating they needed them for the steamed hot dogs. PERFECT! We'll take 8 of those steamed hot dogs then... no can do, generator doesn't operate the steamer... then we'll just take the rolls... no can do, they're mine and you can't have them! I was absolutely appalled at his attitude during the crisis of HIS town. He didn't want to help in the least, just wanted to ring up those sales. We walked out wondering what to do, what to do, what to eat (not what to drink, he sold us plenty of cold beer) only to discover the grocery store had opened! Wish we could have taken all our purchases back to Pardners... We visit Winthrop a couple times a year and have never shopped at Pardners and needless to say, we will never shop there again. Heck, it's a Texaco... may not ever use Texaco again... careful big corporations, these little town hicks wearing your logo and representing your company can give you a bad reputation. Note: I typically don't rant or rate low because of one employee or interaction and this one is no different. Every worker in there (3 men) was rude, disrespectful and "angry" with the customers. Maybe some training on disaster preparedness is in order...

Love their einkorn berries. Will be ordering flour soon. Their website is good and delivery was…read morefast. Support US farmers!

I used to purchase staples like farro from my local supermarket. But my supermarket only carried…read morepackages in small amounts--1 lb bags at most, and most of those options were pearled, and they were a bit pricey for such a small amount. I figured, if I went to the source to get a supply of farro, it might be more cost effective, last longer, and it might have more variety while retaining a greater amount of nutrition. Bluebird Grain Farm checks all these boxes. They are located in Winthrop, WA, and do both wholesale and retail. Surprisingly, my local supermarket, located more than 2100 miles from Bluebird, has also started to display 1 lb sized bags from Bluebird. But I don't buy those. I go direct to Bluebird, and nab multiple 5 lb bags, where they are shipped to my door in a nifty cardboard box with an oval sticker that contains their logo. Which means instead of going through a pound of farro and buying more every week, I can get four 5 lb bags that'll last 4-5 months. Fewer trips to the grocery store. They have flat rate shipping, so it's advantageous to buy a bit in bulk. Of course, I order their whole grain Einkorn Berries. But they also grow Emmer Farro, Pasayten White Wheat, Methow Red Wheat, Sonora Heritage White Wheat, Heritage Rye, and more. They also present their grains in several ways: (1) whole, (2) mixed, (3) slightly cracked, (4) pulverized into flour, and (5) blended flours. They also come in various sizes to suit your needs: (a) 1 lbs or 2 lbs, (b) 4 lbs or 5 lbs, and (c) 25 lbs. At least their 5 lbs bags come nicely packaged for storage. It's durable plastic packing with their logo, which adds a pleasant look to the inside of the fridge. Nutritional info and a recipe also adorn the outer walls. Flavor-wise, their einkorn berries are wonderful, tasty, and beautiful to look at. Close to the bottom of the bag you'll find more crumbs, and overall, very minimal amounts of foreign material; usually if there is something that's not a berry included, it'll be a small piece of fibrous thing related to the hull. Those are easy to recognize and pick out. I like to cook it using some chicken stock and spices. It cooks well, doesn't expand drastically like rice or beans, and it's easy to eat. Cheers!

What a delightful little farmer's market in the heart of the Methow Valley! My friend and I visited…read moreon a sunny Saturday morning, and it was so fun to walk among the various vendors. We started at the produce stands, featuring all sorts of fruits, veggies, and other locally-grown delights. I enjoyed one of the most delicious, juicy peaches I've ever had - I wish I'd bought more! After the food stalls, wandered to the various arts and crafts booths featuring everything from spice mixes to any and all types of arts. The assortment and levels of talent were spectacular. Parking here was a bit difficult, but that's mainly a testament to how popular this little market is. If you're ever in Twisp on a Saturday, I highly recommend stopping by. Pro tip: they're only open until noon, so get there early.

Good selection of local fresh produce, bake goods and artisan crafts. Worth the short wall before…read moreheading out to hike.