Indulge at Our Acclaimed Restaurants
With a growing list of PNW-inspired fine dining to authentic and fusion cuisines, our food scene challenges the status quo. Our coffee shops are renowned for locally-sourced, fair trade and organic beans and our specialty shops won't disappoint. Reimagine your idea of dining out, and rediscover what downtown has to offer.
Start your culinary explorations with our latest recommendations and complete list of dining options.
Restaurants & Cafes
From casual to can't-get-enough, Downtown Bellingham's restaurant scene has plenty to offer. Explore quintessentially PNW fare or experience authentic cooking from cuisines across the globe— all downtown.
Brand new: Bry’s Filipino Cuisine
Specialty Shops
Sweet-tooths and locavores— you're in the right spot. Experience downtown's amazing bakeries for that perfect treat, or dive into locally-produced artisanal foods made right in our community.
Latest favorite: Saltadena
Coffee
Coffee is serious business here, and you'll be hard-pressed not to be impressed. From artisan roasters to quirky cafes, get your morning (or evening) fix downtown.
Don’t miss: COF&
Craft Bars
Mix it up with downtown's amazing selection of bars. Whether it's a happy hour with friends or date night, find a space perfect for your night out.
Can’t skip: Redlight
Save with INSIDERS Discounts While Dining Downtown
This is not your average loyalty program. Over 25 bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques, spas and salons, and Downtown artisans offer deals and discounts to INSIDER card holders. It’s easier than ever to go Downtown, know you are supporting small and locally-owned businesses, and save all with one simple card.
All you have to do is choose your membership level with corresponding monthly recurring donation amount* and go! You can change your membership level or cancel at any time.
Directory of Downtown Dining Options
Find restaurants with event space available for upcoming parties by finding listings with “🥳” next to their name!
RESTAURANTS
AB Crepes
1311 Railroad Avenue
Accomplice
1232 N State St
Admiralty Lounge
100 N Commercial St
Amendment 21 🥳
1224 Cornwall Ave
Ambo Ethiopian Cuisine
902 N State St
Arlis's Restaurant
1525 Cornwall Ave
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St
Avenue Bread & Deli
1313 Railroad Ave
Ay Chihuahua Cantina
1415 Railroad Ave
BACK DOOR
1119 Railroad Ave
The Bagelry
1319 Railroad Ave
Bantam 46
1327 Railroad Ave
Banter
114 Prospect St
Bar Cicotti
202 Grand Ave
Bayou On Bay
1300 Bay St
Bella Ciao
1427 Railroad
Bellingham Cider Company
205 Prospect St, Suite A-105
Best Chopsticks
121 Unity St
Black Sheep 🥳
211 W Holly St
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad Ave
Brandywine Kitchen 🥳
1317 Commercial St
Bry’s Filipino Cuisine 🥳
1151 N State St
The Cabin Tavern
307 W Holly St
Cafe Akroteri
1219 Cornwall Ave
Cafe Rumba
1140 N State St
Carnal
1234 N State St
CHeBA Hut Bellingham
306 W Holly St
Culture Cafe
210 E Chestnut St
D'Anna's Cafe Italiano
1319 N State St
Dragon River
1319 Cornwall Ave #102
El Capitan's Gourmet Sausages and Pretzels
1201 Cornwall Ave #101
Fiamma Burger
1309 Railroad Ave
Fiamma Pizza
200 E Chestnut St
Flatstick Pub
902 N State St, Suite 105
Goat Mountain Pizza
215 W Holly St Suite 103
Grand Ave Ale House
113 Grand Ave
GRUFF Brewing Co.
104 E Maple Street #101
Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly St
Jalapeños
501 W Holly St
Jimmy John's
1204 Railroad Ave, Suite 102
Jun's Sushi And Bento
110 S Railroad Ave
Just Poke & Verve Bowls
201 E Chestnut St
JUXT 🥳
119 W Holly St
KPOP Chicken and Beer
101 E Holly St. #101
Leaf & Ladle
1113 N State St
Mercato delle Bontà
1211 Granary Ave
Mount Bakery Cafe
308 W Champion St
Naan & Brew
200 E Maple St #101
Nacho Problems
1425 Railroad Ave
Old Town Cafe
316 W Holly St
Old World Deli
1228 N State St
Otherside Bagel Co.
929 N State St
Pel'meni
1211 N State St
Penny Farthing 🥳
1309 Cornwall Ave
Pita Pit
201 E Holly St
Pye Hole
Side Window, 200 E Chestnut
Ramble Tamble
1313 N State St
Ramen + Bowl
105 E Chestnut St
Redlight Kitchen + Bar
109 Grand Ave Suite 101
Rock and Rye Oyster House
1145 N State St
Schweinhaus Biergarten
1330 N State St
Señor Lopez
122 E Magnolia St
Soy House
400 W Holly St
Storia Cucina
109 Grand Ave Suite 102
Structures Brewing - Old Town
601 W Holly St
Sweet As Waffles
122 E Magnolia St
Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant
207 E Holly St
Temple Bar
306 W Champion St
Time & Materials Taphouse 🥳
954 N State St
Yacht Dogs
1207 Granary Avenue, Suite 160
CAFES, COFFEE, & SWEET TREATS
11th Hour Tea and Coffee Bar
833 N State St
Ashuri Baklava Cafe
103 Grand Ave
Avellino Coffeehouse
1329 Railroad Ave
Cafe Velo
120 Prospect St #2
Caffe Adagio
1435 Railroad Ave
Camber
221 W Holly St
Chocolate Necessities & Gelato
1408 Commercial St
The Coffee Shop at Hammerhead Coffee Roasters
405 E Holly St
COF&
1209 Cornwall Ave
Community Food Co-Op
405 E Holly St
Cryo Rolls
1207 Granary Ave #150
Daisy Cafe
114 W Magnolia St
Icing on the Cake
201 Grand Ave
It’s The Sweet Things
1206 Cornwall Ave
I Wana Moka
319 E Holly St
Little Cheerful Cafe
133 E Holly St
Locus 🥳
120 W Holly St
Makeworth Coffee
1201 N State St
Mallard Ice Cream
1323 Railroad Ave
Ochalicious Bubble Tea & Dessert
128 E Holly St
Pure Bliss Desserts
1424 Cornwall Ave
Saltadena Bakery & Cake Shop
111 W Holly St
The Union Coffee Shop
114 W Magnolia St
The Wild Oat Bakery & Cafe
1305 Cornwall Ave
Woods Coffee - Railroad
1135 Railroad Ave
