Guidebook for Yakima
Food Scene
My favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Fresh salsas, delicious guac, strong margaritas, and fast, friendly service.
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Antojitos Mexicanos Restaurant
3512 Summitview AveMy favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Fresh salsas, delicious guac, strong margaritas, and fast, friendly service.
Delicious pizza and beer. A must-stop on your way back from pizza, hiking, rafting, etc.
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Bron Yr Aur Brewing Co
12160 US-12Delicious pizza and beer. A must-stop on your way back from pizza, hiking, rafting, etc.
Rustic breads from local grains, great coffee, light meals.
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Essencia Artisan Bakery
4 N 3rd StRustic breads from local grains, great coffee, light meals.
About the only place in town that serves pho, bahn mi, fresh rolls, etc.
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Pho King Crab
1601 E Washington AveAbout the only place in town that serves pho, bahn mi, fresh rolls, etc.
Delicious Korean BBQ. Lunch and dinner. Little known fact: They don't serve alcohol, but they'll usually let you bring your own bottle of wine.
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Joy Garden
5605 Tieton DrDelicious Korean BBQ. Lunch and dinner. Little known fact: They don't serve alcohol, but they'll usually let you bring your own bottle of wine.
This is THE place to stop on the way to or from Seattle. The maple bars are the best I've ever had. Fresh breads, espresso, and Northwest-made gifts served with a smile.
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Cle Elum Bakery
501 E 1st StThis is THE place to stop on the way to or from Seattle. The maple bars are the best I've ever had. Fresh breads, espresso, and Northwest-made gifts served with a smile.
The closest non-chain Mexican restaurant. Just off the freeway, with good happy hour, salsa and friendly staff.
Ay Caramba Mexican Grill
1300 N 40th AveThe closest non-chain Mexican restaurant. Just off the freeway, with good happy hour, salsa and friendly staff.
Espresso. Gelato. WiFi. Meeting room for rent. Kid's room. Sun room.
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North Town Coffeehouse
32 N Front StEspresso. Gelato. WiFi. Meeting room for rent. Kid's room. Sun room.
New York style pizza, sandwiches, calzones, pastas, salads, etc. Daily lunch special, happy hour 4-6.
Russillo's Pizza and Gelato
32 N Front StNew York style pizza, sandwiches, calzones, pastas, salads, etc. Daily lunch special, happy hour 4-6.
Delicious seasonal, fresh dishes, artfully served. Warning: There is no bacon on the menu.
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White House in Yakima
3602 Kern RdDelicious seasonal, fresh dishes, artfully served. Warning: There is no bacon on the menu.
Crowd pleasing menu packed with steakhouse standards. Good bar.
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Yakima Steak Company
221 W Yakima AveCrowd pleasing menu packed with steakhouse standards. Good bar.
Shopping
Our primary indie bookshop. Readings, gifts, local authors.
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Inklings Bookshop
5629 Summitview AveOur primary indie bookshop. Readings, gifts, local authors.
The closest place to get fresh fruits in quantity. Peaches, pears, plums, apples, apricots, etc. in season, plus fruit-inspired gifts.
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Washington Fruit Place at Barrett Orchards
1209 Pecks Canyon RdThe closest place to get fresh fruits in quantity. Peaches, pears, plums, apples, apricots, etc. in season, plus fruit-inspired gifts.
Produce, gifts, equipment rental. On the way to White Pass and Chinook Pass.
The Little Red School house
12691 US-12Produce, gifts, equipment rental. On the way to White Pass and Chinook Pass.
NewYakCity
302 W Yakima AveThe freshest kicks in town.
If you're travelling to or from Portland, this place is a must. But look sharp! It's not well marked and easy to miss. Coffee, pastries, incense, lotions, yogurt, and lots of niceties made by monks.
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St John's Monastery & Bakery
2378 US-97If you're travelling to or from Portland, this place is a must. But look sharp! It's not well marked and easy to miss. Coffee, pastries, incense, lotions, yogurt, and lots of niceties made by monks.
A charming college-town bookstore offering used books, hot tea, coffee, sodas, WiFi, big comfy chairs, and a knowledgeable, friendly owner.
Bailey's Bibliomania Bookstore
307 Main StA charming college-town bookstore offering used books, hot tea, coffee, sodas, WiFi, big comfy chairs, and a knowledgeable, friendly owner.
The closest "nutrition" store in town. Fairly expensive, but if you need your bee pollen or something else that Fred Meyer doesn't carry, it's the place to go.
Beem's Nutrition-Chesterley
3715 River RdThe closest "nutrition" store in town. Fairly expensive, but if you need your bee pollen or something else that Fred Meyer doesn't carry, it's the place to go.
If fancy graphics any typography are your jam, drop by this unique specialty shop in Tieton.
Paper Hammer Studios
613 Elm StIf fancy graphics any typography are your jam, drop by this unique specialty shop in Tieton.
A great, funky music store with a knowledgeable, dedicated owner and little of everything for the collector or connoisseur.
Boogie Man Music
101 E 2nd AveA great, funky music store with a knowledgeable, dedicated owner and little of everything for the collector or connoisseur.
Arts & Culture
Regular arts-related events, classes, presentations in the rural town of Tieton. 20 minutes from guest house.
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Mighty Tieton Warehouse
608 Wisconsin RdRegular arts-related events, classes, presentations in the rural town of Tieton. 20 minutes from guest house.
Larson Gallery
1606 W Nob Hill BlvdGreat gallery featuring local artists.
Yakima Light Project Gallery
101 N Naches AveGreat small new gallery featuring a growing roster of local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Classes, workshops, seminars + access to cool things like 3-D printers. There's a shop attached.
Yakima Maker Space
16 S 1st StClasses, workshops, seminars + access to cool things like 3-D printers. There's a shop attached.
This trail through the canyon connects with a route that leads to the guest house and adjacent wineries.
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Cowiche Canyon Trail
12015 Summitview RoadThis trail through the canyon connects with a route that leads to the guest house and adjacent wineries.
A family-friendly trek through riparian lands. Owned by Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.
Snow Mountain Ranch
2648 Cowiche Mill RdA family-friendly trek through riparian lands. Owned by Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.
45-60 minutes away, depending on weather. This world-class ski-resort offers downhill and cross-country skiing for all skill levels.
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White Pass Ski Resort
48935 US-1245-60 minutes away, depending on weather. This world-class ski-resort offers downhill and cross-country skiing for all skill levels.
A fairly easy, quick hike not less than an hour away. Kids love walking through the cave. Don't forget your flashlights!
Boulder Cave Day Use/Picnic Area
National Forest Development Road 1704A fairly easy, quick hike not less than an hour away. Kids love walking through the cave. Don't forget your flashlights!
Everything Else
Astronomical research facility located 8 miles west of Ellensburg. Reached by dirt road from Selah or Ellensburg. (4WD recommended.) Managed by University of Washington. Used mostly by students.
Manastash Ridge Observatory
13581 Manastash RdAstronomical research facility located 8 miles west of Ellensburg. Reached by dirt road from Selah or Ellensburg. (4WD recommended.) Managed by University of Washington. Used mostly by students.
Sightseeing
Certified Dark Sky Park located on a 2,100 foot hilltop. Year-round telescope viewing and education. Individual and small group drop-ins welcome. Check website for seasonal showtimes.
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(Temp. Closed) Goldendale Observatory State Park
1602 Observatory DrCertified Dark Sky Park located on a 2,100 foot hilltop. Year-round telescope viewing and education. Individual and small group drop-ins welcome. Check website for seasonal showtimes.
The east park entrance is about an hour from here. Enjoy accessible hikes and education opportunities. A national treasure. The park can get very busy in summer.
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Park Nazzjonali ta 'Mount Rainier
The east park entrance is about an hour from here. Enjoy accessible hikes and education opportunities. A national treasure. The park can get very busy in summer.
Essentials
Delicious Mexican pastries, juices, candies and other treats. Grab a tray and some tongs and fill up!
Panaderia Delicias
1705 Fruitvale BlvdDelicious Mexican pastries, juices, candies and other treats. Grab a tray and some tongs and fill up!
Mill Creek Natural Foods
4315 Main StSupplements, natural foods, etc. There's a marijuana shop in the basement.
The best place for one-stop produce shopping in the lower valley. A must-stop for canners. Whatever's in season, they'll have lots of it. Conventional only.
Imperial's Garden
4817 Lateral A RdThe best place for one-stop produce shopping in the lower valley. A must-stop for canners. Whatever's in season, they'll have lots of it. Conventional only.