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

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

Redstar Taco Bar
1327 N State Street

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

Sweet Bay Café
1327 N State St

The Union Coffee Shop
114 W Magnolia St

The Wild Oat Bakery & Cafe
1305 Cornwall Ave

Woods Coffee - Railroad
1135 Railroad Ave

 
 
 
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Bon appétit!