Service and selection both missing on the day of our mid afternoon Monday visit. So much less…read morethan we expected, given we were fans of the guy who owns this from the days we lived in Bend and he was chef/owner of a soup food cart in downtown Bend and then owner / chef at Barrio in two downtown locations (now Bar Rio next door) as well as Shimshon for Israeli fare which started as food truck and now bricks and mortar service counter at The Grove. We expected a variety of good eats as take out options here based on the marketing materials for Bodega so braved downtown parking specifically to go here to pick up something good to eat to take with us to the house we were staying at for a few days as visitors. Here is what is described in their marketing stuff: "We prep it, you take it home, and knock the pants off your family and friends. The grab-and-go meals and grocery essentials at Bodega are inspired by our travels throughout Mexico, Spain, Israel, and the Mediterranean. .. Worth the trip downtown? Uh huh. Satisfy those mid-day hangries? Yup. Best of all, we can bottle it, box it, and you take it home. That's the beauty of Bodega. " What we found in the grab and go cold case was a few plastic containers of two kinds of salad, one of which looked as if it had been there a while. The girl at the counter didn't bother to look up from the book she was reading as we walked in or at any time to ask if she could help even though my husband and I were clearly talking about our confusion for limited options for fresh take out and wondering if we were looking in the wrong spot. Finally we interrupted her reading to ask her about it and she looked up, answering our questions and when we asked how to tell which salad was the was freshest she answered that question too. We felt very much as if we were interrupting her free time. Maybe we hit them on a bad day, Bar Rio is closed on Mondays for example, and if the options are coming from that kitchen, maybe the low inventory was due to that. But the lack of service didn't help. On the flip side, someone walked in who works at another of the downtown stores, picked up a candy bar and she and the woman behind the counter had a friendly chat about the reading material. I think if you were working downtown and popped in for something like a bag of chips (big selection for such a small space), or soda or candy bar or package of cheese this would work swell. It may even work well if you are downtown anyway on some other day but Monday when they are better stocked to grab something to take with you. But for what we expected, helpful service and good selection of take away prepared foods, we found neither. It was not a return on the effort to find downtown Bend parking to to in.

It's nice having such a place downtown. It serves in a pinch. However. Be aware that they are more…read moreexpensive than an average convenience store. Also, they have no cat. What's a bodega without a cat?

Here's your tightened six-sentence version with that added detail:…read more Trailhead Liquors On a bourbon hunt in Bend, I ended up at Trailhead Liquors, and it's a solid stop. Big store with a strong bourbon selection, plus plenty of options beyond whiskey. They also carry premium cigars and have a nice lineup of select bottles behind the locked case for those hunting something special. The vibe is right, good music, steady foot traffic, and a shop that clearly moves product. Staff were helpful without hovering and pointed me toward a couple of great finds. Walked out with a Penelope Rio and Early Times, both I'm looking forward to cracking.

We were in town for a weekend visit from Orange County Ca to celebrate a friends 50th…read more B-Day. We rec'd excellent care & advice from one of the helpful staff. She helped us find a great bottle of Pinot Noir wine & scotch. Needless to say both gifts were a big hit. We'll def be back to shop on our next trip to see our friends in Bend.

This is such a great store with a an even better family running it! If you're looking to support a…read moresmall business that truly cares about community look no further. I love stopping here to get my wife a gift, check out the workshop schedule or just hang out before I head home to Portland. The only complaint I have is that last time I was there this very angry man, I think he said his name was Frank M? Well he was just standing outside crying about how nobody would buy the soap he was trying to sell in the parking lot and shaking a large stick at people. They were very kind to let Frank stay but I think he should have took the hint and found another place to cry. Perhaps Drake Park. Anyway love the business and no shame to Frank but Pomegranate has way better soap.

If you want to experience a business where you will feel seen and loved as much as being a member…read moreof their own family, I highly recommend you check out this incredible shop! Amazing products, people, and I can't think of another word that starts with p, it's just a phenomenal place!!

Yay!!! Re-opened this month after 5 years! Great price on beer & wine and 2 dartboards! What could…read morepossibly go wrong?!?

This is a cool growler refill place! It's attached to a car wash, you get $2 off a refill whe you…read moreget your car washed. They also have a punch card system. I think it's $5 off a refill or free car wash after your 7th fill up. Of course they have good selection of beers and Passport's Pineapple passion fruit cider which I am now a fan. Service was awesome too. This is definitely one of my favorite spots in this side of town.

This was great local store in Bend. I really didn't want to buy souvenirs from the commercial…read morechains. It was very cute and had a large selection of hoodies! If you're in Bend, you should stop by!

Cool little shop with Bend souvenirs. Staff is very friendly. I would up purchasing a Bend sticker…read moreand a cup. Great shop if you want a souvenir. Typical tourist place which is a good thing .

Service was fine. Hot chocolate was pretty good. I liked the art on top. Not much else to say!…read more(I guess I should add I was there at night so it was very quiet and low energy.)

Loved this iced coffee on a hot day. Seems like such a cute spot to sit for awhile. I also loved…read morethe clothing that they had which was printed on different pre loved items.

The Alfalfa Store is a great place to visit and have lunch or dinner. They have a really clean and…read morecomfortable area for enjoying freshly prepared food from the nice cart outside. Today, we had the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and a strawberry smoothie - both were delicious! The staff at the store and working the cart are super nice and welcoming. Some of our car club drove out to have dinner this evening and there was plenty of safe parking and the staff was extra attentive and even gave our group some cool souvenirs. We love love love the donuts that the store sells also. (We often drive through Alfalfa on our way to Bend, just to get a donut). If you see that the case doesn't have the one you want, just ask - they always have more in the back! Their fresh coffee was an added bonus with that scrumptious donut, by the way. The only thing I'm bummed about is that I WISH I WOULD HAVE FOUND THIS PLACE A LONG TIME AGO

The Alfalfa Store is quaint and kitschy stop on the way out to the Prineville Reservoir. They have…read moregas, propane, ice, beer, snacks, lotto, etc. and there's a small sitting area outside. There is a decent selection of products and the beverage section received a nice expansion in 2015. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful. One word of caution: watch out for the ATM machine! It shows that the transaction will cost a $2 service fee -- but upon checking your statement, you will find that you actually paid $4 (or even $5) for the transaction. They will refund your money if you ask, but that might not be an option for those just traveling through.

On our golf trip to Bend where I played triple bogey golf (while cheating on my score) my solace…read morewas On Tap. Great friendly service with a tap list to satisfy any need. Almost made my golf scores bearable. Arrived twice to console myself. So good.

Hello! If you follow or look at my reviews you know I am a beer fan…read more On Tap in Bend Oregon is one of the best Taphouses I have been to!! They have an amazing selection and variety of beer. There is a very good outdoor seating vibe with lots of space, you can either set in with the crowd or they have little sections where you can get away from the crowd. Dogs and well behaved supervised kids are allowed. The taproom service was top notch and dialed in. While they do not serve food themselves, there is a large variety of food trucks available for you to get some food! This would be a great place to hangout for awhile with your friends, great beer and a huge variety of food! We will definitely be back!