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    The Little Dipper Cafe

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Sausage and egg hashbrown crust quiche
    Pamela F.

    Wow. What a great idea to use hashbrowns as a crust for quiche! The quiche hit the spot. Excellent.

    Inside The Little Dipper Cafe in Winthrop, Washington - July 2025
    Krista M.

    On an early morning drive from Mazama to Chelan, I spotted The Little Dipper Cafe and quickly pulled a U-turn and I'm so glad I did! I was short on time but in desperate need of a caffeine boost and a bite to eat and this charming little spot certainly exceeded my expectations! I cannot remember if I ordered a latte or a matcha latte but I do recall I ordered a quiche and everything was delightful. And I remember the quiche was warm, fresh, and filling! What I got at this small cafe in a remote mountain town rivals big city eats! And, better yet, the service was friendly and welcoming! The wait time was minimal which I definitely appreciated since I was on the road and had a time constraint. Prices were more than reasonable, especially considering the quality and the peaceful ambiance. I loved how the employees were still making pastries for the day in the huge oven of sorts behind the freshly baked pastries. I also loved the community posting on the bulletin board, such small town greatness. This unexpected stop turned out to be exactly what I needed. Even though I didn't have time to explore much of Winthrop, this brief stop in combination with the quick drive through definitely made me want to come back to walk around the town, check out all the adorable shops, soak in the Old West charm, and maybe even stay overnight. All in all, I highly recommend The Little Dipper Cafe if you're passing through or even better - make it a planned stop. It's great!

    Katherine Y.

    this was a cute little (emphasis on little) spot open early enough for us to grab a bite to eat before hitting the road for our hike, and it seemed that everyone else in the cafe had the same idea. they had ample yummy breakfast offerings, different from the usual breakfast sandwiches. they had various delicious sounding pastries and even burritos, which we opted for. i got the trailblazer burrito, which was really good. the uncooked black beans provided a nice texture and there was also the addition of some kind of seed- i think sunflower?- and this also added a nice soft crunch. overall, this burrito was a great breakfast option to fuel me for my hike ahead.

    Tall 2% latte

    Came here for coffee and left with a delicious breakfast sandwich and a sausage quiche. Super friendly service - would highly recommend for anyone looking for a bite. Might be back to try one of the cinnamon rolls. Yum!!!

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    I had an excellent breakfast burrito! Service was very friendly too! Early open time is convenient for getting going on hikes and rides.

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    This place has great coffee! They got out all of our orders fast and the fudge was amazing.

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    Glad to hear you enjoyed the vegan lemon bars!

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    Jupiter

    Jupiter

    4.4
    (94 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Jupiter is one of the best spots in Winthrop to dine at, if not, the best. Despite Yelp saying…read morethat this location is temporarily closed, we decided to still walk by and see if it was open and it indeed was. What a win for us, too, because the food was fantastic and exactly what we needed. We visited Jupiter for dinner on our first night in town and after a day of sunshine and hiking, we were hungry. At Jupiter, the menu isn't large, but they have a good range of items to choose from, in addition to local beers and wines. We were pleased that they had a large outdoor patio area where it's dog friendly, which is where we sat with our dog. You order and pay first inside at the counter, snag a number and a staff member delivers your food to the table. My partner and I both ordered different protein bowls and a salad and had a hard kombucha. My protein bowl was delicious with the steelhead as my protein of choice with rice, beans, jalapenos, greens, pickled red onions, avocado and a cilantro dressing. It was very filling, nourishing and delicious! The salad was also very good, with fresh greens in a light dressing. Everything was healthy and wholesome and left us satisfied. I highly recommend visiting Jupiter if you're in the Winthrop area for a meal. They have fresh, whole foods that are packed with protein and everything you need after a day of hiking. Plus, the patio for dogs cannot be beat as we learned that not everywhere in Winthrop has patio seating. Something to be mindful of if you're traveling with your best friend. I would definitely eat here again when back in the area.

    First and most importantly: IT IS NOT CLOSED except Sunday and Monday, despite what Yelp and Google…read moresay, and they are open later than even the hours say on the door: they are open till 8pm (see photo of A-frame sign for actual days and hours). Now on to everything else... this place is great and exactly what we needed after a long drive: healthy, flavorful, friendly, with a beautiful shaded deck to dine al fresco. Definitely recommend and will be sure to come again should we be back in Winthrop.

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    Oliver's French Farm Café

    Oliver's French Farm Café

    3.2
    (74 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    This place! Come to this place. They make what might be the best dessert I have ever had in my…read morelife. The meringue with ganache and whipped cream. The salt hit from the ganache is perfection. Extraordinary. And, you will be super full (as in not hungry for about 8 hours) if you share this dessert with someone. Egg whites!! Meringue is all egg whites!! And sugar. But it is a protein packed delight you will come back to have a second one before you leave town. No regrets!!

    I'm really surprised by the low ratings, especially pertaining to the service others noted. I was…read morein Winthrop for a week and came here practically every day! Pros- I felt super welcomed. The service I received was top notch! Molly, Vickie, and Jonathan were really cool, friendly, and went above and beyond for me. I fell in love (LOVE!) with their chocolate soda, literally! Hands down, it's absolutely the best chocolate drink I've ever had. I would go in daily to get one order to drink immediately and 1-2 drinks to go (no ice, I would chill it in the hotel fridge). I loved the drink so much, I actually went across the street to Aspens Grove and bought two pitchers, so I could get enough of the drink to share with friends (11 people in total!) And yes, everyone loved it! The chocolate soda was more chocolate milk, since they had a soda water shortage, but if it's as tasty as the chocolate milk - oh my! Other pros- everything they use is either home grown (they have their own organic farm) or sourced locally whenever possible. All ingredients are of high quality and organic (also whenever possible). My first meal was their curry chicken salad which had great flavor and coconut flakes which added a nice texture! Vickie is the master chef and the magician behind their dishes and drinks. She took time to come out and share the chocolate soda recipe with me. I'll tell you this much- she makes an amazing dark chocolate ganache as the base of their chocolate drinks! She not only shared the recipe, but told me where I could go to get the highest quality chocolate and at the best price too! I have 15 bars, so I will make it at home soon! In the group of 11 friends I shared the drink with- a friend's son told her that she needed to get a pitcher and take it over to Oliver's too, to get more chocolate milk! It is so tasty and I'm so thankful that Vickie gave me the recipe and that Molly demonstrated step by step how she makes it! Cons- when it gets busy, it can be slow, but honestly, I felt it was worth the wait. We will be coming back to Winthrop a lot, and I plan to make Oliver's one of my first stops (if not the first!) on all future trips!

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    A marble counter filled with meringue and small pastries.
    A marble counter filled with meringue and small pastries.
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    Three Fingered Jacks Saloon & Cafe

    Three Fingered Jacks Saloon & Cafe

    3.3
    (274 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Amazing food, good price, great service. This saloon style…read morebar is one of the best spots in Winthrop. Good music, sports, and sometimes live entertainment make 3 Finger Jack's one of my favorites.

    3.5 stars here. Multi decade saloon in Winthrop with westernish style and decor. Full bar with TV…read moreand pool tables. Not busy during our visit. Typical pub style menu with a few surprises. The prices truly seem very reasonable here. I am a sucker for a good homemade meatloaf and the have one on the menu so that's was my choice this time. Beef & pork, wrapped in bacon then smothered with beef gravy and grilled peppers and onions. Sides of mashed potatoes and green beans studded with bacon pieces. The meatloaf was top notch, not mushy with lots of flavor and the added deliciousness of the bacon. It was a unique presentation with the peppers and onions which went well with the loaf. The mashers were delicious but the generic gravy (also on the meatloaf) took away from the dish. And the beans were perfect. This dish at $22.00 is a real deal imo. My DW chose the crispy chicken salad which is one of her faves. Unfortunately, this was a disappointment. The greens and veggies were fresh and crisp but the chicken was more like a chicken flavored tofu. Mushy, with little to no flavor. Pretty close to inedible. It was almost all left on the plate. When i mentioned this to our server, she was very apologetic, telling me I should have told her immediately (my mistake) and then kindly took the cost off our bill. If you are in town looking for food or drink, we feel this is an option worth trying.

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    Good sized dining room, with seating in booths or open tables. Jack's is very proud of its status as the state's oldest legal saloon.
    Good sized dining room, with seating in booths or open tables. Jack's is very proud of its status as the state's oldest legal saloon.
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    The Dining Room at Sun Mountain Lodge

    The Dining Room at Sun Mountain Lodge

    3.5
    (42 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I consider the Dining Room one of the Top 10 Restaurants with a View in the State of Washington…read more The panoramic window view overlooking the Methow Valley is, for lack of a better word, simply amazing! This restaurant is part of the upscale Sun Mountain Lodge and well worth the 17min drive up the mountain from Winthrop. I was seated in a cozy booth directly facing the window front for the full experience and very much enjoyed the PNW cuisine as well. I ordered a Manhattan, the tomato caprese, and the ribeye steak. This was all top quality from the cocktail to the steak and I admire the attention to detail and creativity of the Chef. Of note, the steak was delicious, high quality meat, correctly prepared. Service was superb; the Dining Room will definitely become my new go-to restaurant when in Winthrop!

    The service and view were wonderful but the food has been dismal for 5 years. My last experience…read moresupported that knowledge. To be safe, I ordered a Caesar salad, thinking what could a kitchen do to a Caesar salad, I will tell you. The lettuce was not hand cut or torn, the croutons were the kind you buy at Safeway. When my dining partner asked to have a small Caesar side salad to accompany her meal, we were told it was impossible , so I asked for a small plate and shared my salad. Our other dining partner order 1/2 roast chicken and was served an airline breast, covered in cream sauce. The dessert was just as bad. Come on people! The Valley has a beautiful Farmers Market and wonderful meats and pasta made fresh and available to everyone. Be like the Valley or there's no reason to go to Sun Mountain, we all cook better at home.

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    Methow Valley view
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    Local seasonal ingredients
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