Bargreen Ellingson is distributor of supplies and equipment to restaurants, bars, hotels,…read morejanitorial companies and caterers. The Bend store is one link in the national chain.. Although clearly a trade supply store and some things (as in glassware and dishes and flatware) are only sold in gross quantities , it is open for sales to the public and there are things here that home cooks can buy in singles that might come in handy. As example, on our most recent visit we purchased more of our fav things to buy at Bargreen...stainless steel whisks of various sizes in good quality at a fraction of the price of other retail. (We've given a number of these away and hence the return for more.) We also picked up a single muddler of pretty decent quality from the bar section. As another example, if you were in the market for a big plastic, food quality storage tub in which to brine a holiday turkey, this would be the place to find one at a decent price. Or a REALLY big, unbreakable, salad bowl to take that salad for 30 to the school potluck at a price point that wouldn't break the bank if it wasn't returned. Located in the building originally constructed a couple of years ago to house Austin Tile, a great business now sadly defunct due to Bend's recession, as you enter from the private parking lot (hooray - ample parking) you'll note all the stonework on the building exterior and a massive high ceilinged lobby with a sort of spiral staircase up to the second floor. (If you're not able to climb stairs, have no worries...there is an elevator at the rear of the first floor...with nicely mosaic tiled walls to remind us all of the original tile company.) In our experience, there has always been a very helpful someone at the front desk to ask if you're looking for something specific and to point you in that direction, or to invite you to wander if that's what you are there to do. Maybe it's just us, but our recent visit to Bargreen's it seemed darker, less well stocked and overall less "zing" than on earlier visits. Bargreen's seemed to show the impact of the economic slowdown in Bend. Hard to fathom as even now restaurants seem to be opening and closing and changing hands at a pretty good clip in this tourist fueled city of about 80,000 people. But maybe the restaurant ownership changes mean old existing equipment and materials get recycled not purchased new. The second floor is where the restaurant specific glassware, dishware, furniture and accent "stuff" (like menu covers) are displayed. The first floor houses bar supplies, janitorial supplies and a plethora of kitchen use / cookware of all knds. It's probably the second floor more than the first that shows the "bloom off the rose" these days. We are people who can easily entertain ourselves for long periods by looking about in well stocked cooking stores, even in smaller stores like the delightful Ginger's on Bend's westside or the kitchen / baking section of Newport Avenue Market. We go in for one thing, and end up browsing to find something else useful. When we travel, cooking stores (and great grocery stores for that matter) are destination stops for us. We had quite a lot of fun exploring Bargreens when they first opened in Bend...but now it's a place where we are on a hunt for something specific, we get it and leave. But three stars means AOK after all, and while we recognize we are not their target market, Bargreens is that for us as home cooks. .

If I could give these guys negative five stars, I surely would…read more These guys are a commercial appliance repair that comes out to your site. Let me start by stating the definition of 'Repair' - verb - to fix or mend (a thing suffering from damage or a fault). I had these guys come out to service my coffee roaster. I had been having an issue where my pilot would not light to heat the drum up inside. Rob was confident that he could assess the issue and fix the problem. Rob and an employee came over and while they obviously have had extensive experience with burners and any other COMMON appliance, they were going blindly into my coffee roaster, while referencing a technician from the coffee roaster company over the phone. 3 costly hours later, they figured out that coffee chaff was blocking my air line. Oops, my fault. I felt pretty stupid at that point. There was NOTHING actually wrong with the roaster itself - just some chaff blocking the air hose that supplies air for the pilot to turn on. So they cleaned the hose out. Great, very appreciative. So, they close everything on the roaster back up and serve me my whopping $260 bill for cleaning chaff out of my hose. Whew, that was okay though, because, my mistake for not checking the hose myself beforehand. Then, a couple of hours after they left, I go to roast coffee and my burner is acting completely different from how it was BEFORE they had touched the roaster. Damn. I could not change the level of flame on the burner. It was stuck at high. So, I would essentially burn beans had I put beans in the roaster. Not cool. So, I did the rational thing and called Rob back to let him know the situation, pretty confused, and he said that the burner burns optimally at 'high'. Ha. So I let him know that the burner should not be stuck at 'high' and I should be able to turn it all the way to 'off' when I need to. He was pretty sure that he was right and that I knew nothing about my roaster so he said he would call the coffee roaster company to confirm that and I told him 'No. I want you to come back out and put it back the way it was BEFORE YOU TOUCHED IT.' He seemed pretty irritated and not totally willing to fix what they had broke, because, you know, I never had a problem with the way the roaster performed BEFORE THEY TOUCHED IT. He went on to say that people that have these roasters are very wealthy households or businesses and that he would insist on charging to fix what he BROKE and that he did not believe he did anything to change the state of the roaster. The next day he sent out his employee (I had to call again to make sure he was coming out). At this point I had zero trust in their ability to assess any issues with my roaster. I asked the employee 'So, you have no idea what you guys did to make the burner the way it is?' and the employee just shook his head 'no', half knowing what dingbats they are for 'appliance repair men'. I asked him a bit about the insides of the roaster since he opened it back up, and he said that they 'didn't touch anything in here.' (WHICH I LATER FIND OUT THEY CHANGED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS THE ISSUE ALL TOGETHER.) They employee stayed at our place for the next hour trying to get a call back from the coffee roaster tech. He never called. So Rob told him to leave and to come back when they could get ahold of him, as they did not want to touch my roaster now without getting exact instruction on what to do. (But wait! They were completely willing to charge me for installing something else on my roaster. As if I would have them break more on my roaster and pay more. No. Just please fix what you changed and broke.) In my experience with fixing cars, everything that I touch and change and move, I take note of so that I know what I have done to change it so that I can put it back to its original default. These guys did NOT do that in a complex environment that they were completely new to. They basically used my roaster and a dummy to learn off of without being accountable for their mistakes. I never heard from these guys after Robs employee left. I ended up communicating directly with the coffee roaster company myself and figured out that they had messed around with some screws that regulate the pressure of the propane. So I played around with it myself and fixed a problem that was NOT there BEFORE Rob-N-Son appliance 'repair' had touched it. Wow. Do NOT use these guys unless you want a 'repair' man that is NOT accountable for his mistakes. You will end up paying MORE in the end. Stay the hell away.

I would totally 100% disagree with the previous user review ! This guy is a ROCKSTAR ! I own a…read morecouple of pizza restaurants in the Bend/Redmond area and have used Rob n Sons Commercial Repair many, many times over the past dozen years...in fact, I would never take my business elsewhere because of the solid service I have received over, and over again...the prices are fair, the techs show up on time and are knowledgeable about my equipment and most importantly, Rob the owner understands how business works, and how important the equipment is to us, and is always empathetic...as it is frustrating for our crews when a key piece of machinery is down! He answers his phone day and nite, and has gotten my stores up and running, when it seemed impossible....he figures it out, makes a plan and executes! This guy and his company takes CARE of me, every time, period....I recommend him and his team 100% ! --John Chris @ Dominos

This warehouse is practically brand new, having just opened in 2024. We visited during a family…read moretrip recently, and I was instantly awed at how HUGE it is compared to our home Costco - verified, it's 185,000 sqft compared to our "home" warehouse at about 152,000 sqft. It looked positively huge inside. We drove our typical Costco sized shopping cart down the aisles, taking in the shiny new store goodness, made our selections (primarily dairy products for dinner) and headed out. We also tanked up on fuel at the massive 32 pump gas island out front. On display here, as always, was an impeccably clean and well lit, well stocked store, and the staff we interacted with were kind, efficient, and always smiling. I think it's impossible to be sad in Costco. :) Bend, OR may not be the biggest city, but this Costco is fit for a city of any size. A great experience.

Kevin at the car wash is a stud! Above the call of duty!…read more Had to put up with a hostile dog in the back seat of a Toyota Dakota.

I am so happy we stopped by M's Bakery. I needed my morning latte and a bite to share with my…read morehubby. The cafe is beautiful and bright with ample seating inside and out. The first thing I saw was the beautiful bakery case filled with breads, rolls and drippy gooey cinnamon rolls1. I ordered from a very friendly staff member with a beautiful smile. I decided on an egg sandwich served on a toasted, incredibly soft, house-made milk bun. Layered with a flavorful chimichurri aioli and topped with melted Queso Oaxaca cheese. I love the added crunch with pickled radish, carrots, and fresh sprouts, which cut through the richness with a bright, tangy bite. Seriously, it was mouth watering delicious and probably the most unique breakfast sandwich I have ever had. As I write this my mouth is watering thinking about it! The vanilla lattes are not average they were lovely. It's cool that the beans are sourced from plantations in Veracruz, Mexico. Not overly sweet with milk frothed to the perfect drinkable temperature.

Who knew one could find Paris quality croissants in Bend, Oregon?…read more We were in town for our family reunion and two summers ago we held it at the Paris Olympics so our point of comparison is valid. Twice I went to M's to pick up a large assortment of pastries for our family of 21 and everything was outstanding and compared favorably to the best we had in France. We were staying at the Riverhouse Lodge and it was an easy 7 minute drive to get to the Old Mill location with plenty of parking. Both days no chocolate/almond croissant, which was sad. Standouts: - almond croissant 5/5 - chocolate croissant 5/5 - ham and cheese croissant 5/5 - gochujang twist 5*5 (so unique and so bummed they didn't have it the second day) - kouigh amman 5/5 - almond pecan sandie 5/5 Solid choices: - monkey bread 4/5 (a bit smaller than what I'm used to and more bready than pastry, no frosting as I'm more used to seeing) - milk bread 4/5 (solid offering) - blueberry scone 4/5 (a little bit too fruit forward so very messy to eat but still yummy) - blueberry buckwheat muffin 4/5 (also a bit too fruit forward so very messy to eat, but still yummy) We didn't try any of their breads but the selection looks great!

They are located downtown, but thankfully, they had their own parking lot, so finding parking was…read morenot an issue. Inside, they are very professional with scanning the photo ID to make sure everyone inside is legal to be there. I liked that the bud tenders were very friendly and professional while answering questions to educate me on the different products. Their prices are much higher in the downtown area, which I assume is because they are in a high tourist area. The Old Mill District had some lower prices. Their selection was good with enough variety to meet individual needs. They also offer daily deals to help save a few dollars.

Rude lady at the front who checks your ID. Lots of selection, no OG strains. $10-15 G's.read more

I had an unbelievably frustrating experience at this consignment shop, and I would strongly caution…read moreanyone considering doing business here. This wasn't even my first red flag. I previously tried consigning at their other location in town and was told they were booked out months in advance--and that I'd need to log on the moment appointments opened just to secure a spot. That level of rigidity for a consignment shop is absurd and should have been my warning sign. I decided to try their other location and am equally appalled. Similarly, I had to make an appointment just to consign items. Then I had to rearrange my work schedule to accommodate an assigned appointment to pick up unsold items, which was not chosen by me but instead just delegated to me. I showed up on time, only to be met with dismissive, flippant indifference from staff. Despite having a scheduled appointment to collect unsold items, I was told I couldn't consign additional items during that appointment--but could come back later (literally 45 minutes later) to do so with NO ONE else in the shop. I was also told I could come back yet again, in a different visit, to pick up a check for my sold items. How many separate trips am I expected to make for one transaction? Their entire process is wildly inefficient and completely disrespectful of customers' time. You're limited in how many items you can bring, the drop-off windows are narrow and rigid, and even if your items are in-season and in great condition, they can still be rejected based on their inventory. And after spending hours of my life arranged around their schedule, the payout is a complete joke. I was told I'd be receiving $38 total despite consigning multiple items, including a Michael Kors purse, with zero transparency around how that number was calculated. When I asked for an itemized breakdown, they had to log into yet another system and told me they'd send a link so that I could jump through yet more hoops to learn what each item sold for. Unsurprisingly, that link never came. To make matters worse, they couldn't even issue a check on the spot and instead claimed it would be mailed. That was four weeks ago--I still haven't received anything. So after rearranging my schedule, making multiple unnecessary trips, and dealing with their disorganized process and rude staff, I have exactly zero dollars to show for it. Between the lack of organization, constant "we need to log into another system" excuses, restrictive and inconvenient policies, and the irreverent staff, this business operates in a way that feels intentionally opaque and financially unfair to its customers. Bend is absolutely due for an ethical, flexible consignment shop that actually values its customers--because this place clearly does not. I strongly recommend others think twice before trusting this shop with their items.

I love this place. I usually find something flattering and unique and not only am I not destroying…read morethe envinroment but also supporting local business. I got my absolute favorite pair of Frye boots here last winter and they were perfectly broken in but not creepy used shoes at all. The prices are not dirt cheap like you would find in a thrift store but Angela curates the items very well. If you are someone who does not enjoy riflingh through racks and racks of tons of clothes, this place is for you. Some people have mentioned that prices are higher than they expect, but let;s be honest, most of the in person shopping in Bend is from fast fashion brands where cheap clothes mean destroying the environment as well as child labor. The vibe is also great and they make it easy to try stuff on and always gove me good advice on what looks good. I love their local items as well, like jewelry and candles, etc.

Substance has not only great deals. They have a great staff that keeps me coming back!…read more Today I went in and had the pleasure of being helped by a wonderful young lady G who really went above and beyond . Truly a highlight of how amazing the substance staff is

Honestly, this place was such a bummer. We went to Tokyo Starfish the day before and had a great…read moreexperience, but we decided to pop into Substance to compare. We were in the market for thc-infused lube and saw the perfect product, it was $36 and even had a sticker that said it would be $40 other places in town. We grabbed the lube, asked for a 25 mg limeade, and made our way to the register. We inquired if they had any first time discounts - of course not. It was far from the end of the world, considering they marketed themselves as affordable. We left the store and right as we entered our car learned that we had been given the lemonade instead, no biggie but not ideal. Then we made our way back to Tokyo Starfish. The vibes were immaculate compared to Substance. Here, we bought flower because we could actually see and smell the product, and then we stumbled across the exact same thc lube, for $24. What an absolute tragedy. Overall, the false advertisement, bad customer service, and unappealing display of products will prevent us from returning again. Tokyo Starfish has our business.