Guidebook for Vancouver

Rocky And Jane
Rocky And Jane
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

A favorite with guests because it's a block away, good food, and they have baked goods from Bleu Door!
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Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar
205 E 39th St
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A favorite with guests because it's a block away, good food, and they have baked goods from Bleu Door!
A great place within walking distance for breakfast and fresh-baked offerings. One of us has particular weaknesses for their Blue Door cookies, morning buns, and carrot cake.
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Bleu Door Bakery
2411 Main St
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A great place within walking distance for breakfast and fresh-baked offerings. One of us has particular weaknesses for their Blue Door cookies, morning buns, and carrot cake.
Happy Hour. And, since Covid graced us, a well executed takeout system when you order online.
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Thai Orchid Restaurant
213 W 11th St
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Happy Hour. And, since Covid graced us, a well executed takeout system when you order online.
A local, down-to-earth cafe with an arty vibe. We miss their crepes, though, (big time), and are appealing to the universe that they bring them back someday. Until then, good coffee and a chill atmosphere.
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Mon Ami
1906 Main St
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A local, down-to-earth cafe with an arty vibe. We miss their crepes, though, (big time), and are appealing to the universe that they bring them back someday. Until then, good coffee and a chill atmosphere.
BENCHMARK recommendation. Nobody, anywhere, uses the quality ingredients that this lady does. And she's a perfectionist, which means it always looks right and tastes mind-blowing. Cookies, ice creams, cupcakes- depends on the season. Summertime it's just the most amazing ice cream, due to its got-more-cream-than-anybody else philosophy. (I think it's pushing 18-20%). Do yourself an indulgence and Do. This. Thing.
Treat
210 W Evergreen Blvd
BENCHMARK recommendation. Nobody, anywhere, uses the quality ingredients that this lady does. And she's a perfectionist, which means it always looks right and tastes mind-blowing. Cookies, ice creams, cupcakes- depends on the season. Summertime it's just the most amazing ice cream, due to its got-more-cream-than-anybody else philosophy. (I think it's pushing 18-20%). Do yourself an indulgence and Do. This. Thing.
The best quality sushi in town. The owners see to it, and to your enjoying the experience.
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Sushi Mo
1012 Washington St
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The best quality sushi in town. The owners see to it, and to your enjoying the experience.
BENCHMARK location. Super good tacos and a selection of mescal for those that have a friendly relationship with tequilas. You need to get to know Suadero tacos. Or the Blue Oyster Mushroom taco. And the guac. Oh, the guac...
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Little Conejo
114 W 6th St
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BENCHMARK location. Super good tacos and a selection of mescal for those that have a friendly relationship with tequilas. You need to get to know Suadero tacos. Or the Blue Oyster Mushroom taco. And the guac. Oh, the guac...
BENCHMARK food. This place is Vancouver's shining star! The owner/chef sets high standards for the quality and appearance of his creations. Check out their Facebook page to see/make yourself hungry.
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Elements Restaurant
907 Main St
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BENCHMARK food. This place is Vancouver's shining star! The owner/chef sets high standards for the quality and appearance of his creations. Check out their Facebook page to see/make yourself hungry.
New and ongoing development of our waterfront featuring quality foods from independent and small-chain restaurants, 6, (and growing), wine tasting rooms, and a great view of the Columbia River.
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Vancouver Waterfront
695 Waterfront Wy
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New and ongoing development of our waterfront featuring quality foods from independent and small-chain restaurants, 6, (and growing), wine tasting rooms, and a great view of the Columbia River.
A regional chain restaurant with great views of the Columbia River. It's a popular Happy Hour spot.
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Wildfin American Grill - Vancouver
777 Waterfront Wy
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A regional chain restaurant with great views of the Columbia River. It's a popular Happy Hour spot.
This place is my current BENCHMARK for RAMEN in a pretty competitive Portland market. The broth is loaded with umami and the quality of the ingredients consistently high.
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Mirakutei Sushi & Ramen
536 E Burnside St
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This place is my current BENCHMARK for RAMEN in a pretty competitive Portland market. The broth is loaded with umami and the quality of the ingredients consistently high.
Great restaurant in the Alberta Arts District. Really, really good food any time of day. And the bartender changed my life with her recommendation for a warmed chocolate croissant with their house-made raspberry jam to go with my coffee a few years back. My toes still curl when I think of that.
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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Great restaurant in the Alberta Arts District. Really, really good food any time of day. And the bartender changed my life with her recommendation for a warmed chocolate croissant with their house-made raspberry jam to go with my coffee a few years back. My toes still curl when I think of that.
BENCHMARK bakery. Breads, pastries, and bistro fare that will stay on your mind for a very long time. Early morning is a great time to watch the bakers do their thing. An art, a science, that's edible. Pre-Covid I usually saw a child or two sitting at the counter talking to the bakers while they shaped the loaves. Most times the kids were given some dough to knead along with them. Cool to see them sharing their passion with the younger generations.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman St
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BENCHMARK bakery. Breads, pastries, and bistro fare that will stay on your mind for a very long time. Early morning is a great time to watch the bakers do their thing. An art, a science, that's edible. Pre-Covid I usually saw a child or two sitting at the counter talking to the bakers while they shaped the loaves. Most times the kids were given some dough to knead along with them. Cool to see them sharing their passion with the younger generations.
A longtime downtown go-to, that went, and recently returned. Quality ingredients, good menu offerings.
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Woody's Tacos
7900 E Mill Plain Blvd
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A longtime downtown go-to, that went, and recently returned. Quality ingredients, good menu offerings.
"This place was made for Instagram..." Dosalas sets a high bar for dedication to good food & quality surroundings. Spendy, but worth it for the tapas, the cocktails, and the view. We recommend getting reservations for the outside as well as planning on spending some money- two tapas per person is plenty, but you'll probably want to order more because they are so tasty. Definitely the more people you go with the better the experience. At the time we visited they were still developing a Happy Hour menu; with their commitment to being a destination spot we're confident it'll be worth checking out, too.
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DosAlas latin kitchen + tequila bar
777 Waterfront Way
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"This place was made for Instagram..." Dosalas sets a high bar for dedication to good food & quality surroundings. Spendy, but worth it for the tapas, the cocktails, and the view. We recommend getting reservations for the outside as well as planning on spending some money- two tapas per person is plenty, but you'll probably want to order more because they are so tasty. Definitely the more people you go with the better the experience. At the time we visited they were still developing a Happy Hour menu; with their commitment to being a destination spot we're confident it'll be worth checking out, too.
Finally, a place that puts enough acoustic paneling in an industrial-chic setting that actually works. You can actually have a conversation with the people you're with- even in the bar. The food is also so good! The house specialties are just that, and the kitchen crew know how to prepare the seafood right. Definitely get reservations in the evening, and ask for the window tables or outside near the fire tables and/or heaters. When you go, for sure use a navigation app because this place is tucked away off the beaten path.
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The Cove Restaurant
5731 Southeast Columbia Way
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Finally, a place that puts enough acoustic paneling in an industrial-chic setting that actually works. You can actually have a conversation with the people you're with- even in the bar. The food is also so good! The house specialties are just that, and the kitchen crew know how to prepare the seafood right. Definitely get reservations in the evening, and ask for the window tables or outside near the fire tables and/or heaters. When you go, for sure use a navigation app because this place is tucked away off the beaten path.
Cold fermentated pizza dough, Caputo 00 flour, high-quality toppings and HUGE pies and slices. An amazing surprise addition by one of my favorite pubs so close to our place. They have an extensive offer of liquors an beer taps. Retro video games, pinball machines, too!
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The Thirsty Sasquatch
2110 Main St
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Cold fermentated pizza dough, Caputo 00 flour, high-quality toppings and HUGE pies and slices. An amazing surprise addition by one of my favorite pubs so close to our place. They have an extensive offer of liquors an beer taps. Retro video games, pinball machines, too!
Just. Go. There. Wow, those are some great beers! Also, didn't know "Detroit Style" pizza was even a thing, but our lives have been changed for the better. Try a flight of beers and whatever pizza option sounds good to you.
Ruse Brewing Crust Collective
650 Waterfront Way
Just. Go. There. Wow, those are some great beers! Also, didn't know "Detroit Style" pizza was even a thing, but our lives have been changed for the better. Try a flight of beers and whatever pizza option sounds good to you.
Been in the neighborhood for a long time for good reasons. Still on my mind are the pork loin, the lasagna, and the great sights in the deli case. Pretty casual spot, worth checking out.
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La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
1905 Main St
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Been in the neighborhood for a long time for good reasons. Still on my mind are the pork loin, the lasagna, and the great sights in the deli case. Pretty casual spot, worth checking out.
Cute place for Liege waffles- sweet or savory? Yes! gluten free are available.
Syrup Trap
1104 Main St
Cute place for Liege waffles- sweet or savory? Yes! gluten free are available.
BENCHMARK. Stunning sunset location, great wines, and the kitchen matches the quality with the pairings. You can also get wines by the glass and a full meal. Get reservations, ask for a window or river view, and definitely, definitely, ask for Josephine as your sommelier/server. All the staff are great, but she's top-notch for her knowledge about wine and what the restaurant has to offer.
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Vancouver Waterfront
BENCHMARK. Stunning sunset location, great wines, and the kitchen matches the quality with the pairings. You can also get wines by the glass and a full meal. Get reservations, ask for a window or river view, and definitely, definitely, ask for Josephine as your sommelier/server. All the staff are great, but she's top-notch for her knowledge about wine and what the restaurant has to offer.
Anointed Restaurant of the 2022 by the Oregonian, Haitian-inspired food that is fresh, crisp, & beautiful to the eye- hasn't even made it to your mouth yet, and that's when the real fun begins. Just go.
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Anointed Restaurant of the 2022 by the Oregonian, Haitian-inspired food that is fresh, crisp, & beautiful to the eye- hasn't even made it to your mouth yet, and that's when the real fun begins. Just go.
Breakfast at a newer member of the growing Amaro restaurant creations. Fresh, high quality all the way around. After two visits we can't choose a favorite just yet because everything we've had has been so good. Reservations recommended, but usually not absolutely necessary if you get there the first hour or so when they open.
Cecilia
Breakfast at a newer member of the growing Amaro restaurant creations. Fresh, high quality all the way around. After two visits we can't choose a favorite just yet because everything we've had has been so good. Reservations recommended, but usually not absolutely necessary if you get there the first hour or so when they open.
Great, great beer selection and the food matches so well. Smash burgers and other solid fare, menu was created by the popular pop-up Goon Burger.
Brothers Cascadia Brewing Evergreen Pub
Great, great beer selection and the food matches so well. Smash burgers and other solid fare, menu was created by the popular pop-up Goon Burger.
Fine chocolates hidden in this nook are not to be missed.
Bettyrose's Chocolate and Coffee
Fine chocolates hidden in this nook are not to be missed.

Drinks & Nightlife

Poutine! The most extensive collection of beers that also happen to be some of the best beers in town. If you can't find a beer you like it's 'cuz you don't like beer.
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Heathen Brewing Feral Public House
1109 Washington St
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Poutine! The most extensive collection of beers that also happen to be some of the best beers in town. If you can't find a beer you like it's 'cuz you don't like beer.
A talented/gifted brewer. The food carts allow the owners to change the menu whenever they feel the need. Currently it's Thai food, and Mexican, but a vegetarian place opened in the alley behind them and they're worth the extra 20 steps.
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Trap Door Brewing
2315 Main St
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A talented/gifted brewer. The food carts allow the owners to change the menu whenever they feel the need. Currently it's Thai food, and Mexican, but a vegetarian place opened in the alley behind them and they're worth the extra 20 steps.
Rustic bar that recently expanded to include pizza, (whole pies and honkin' huge slices, BTW), and arcade with retro pinball and video games.
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The Thirsty Sasquatch
2110 Main St
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Rustic bar that recently expanded to include pizza, (whole pies and honkin' huge slices, BTW), and arcade with retro pinball and video games.
Skilled bartenders, and bacon jam on their burgers. Yeah, all true.
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The Grocery Cocktail & Social
115 W 7th St
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Skilled bartenders, and bacon jam on their burgers. Yeah, all true.
Nearby, good stuff, nice staff. Usually hockey or baseball on the TV's.
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Frontier Public House of Vancouver WA
4909 NE Hazel Dell Ave
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Nearby, good stuff, nice staff. Usually hockey or baseball on the TV's.
Nice place with a combination of local hangout/slight hangover feel about it in a comforting way. Warm, friendly, and things'll all work out... Live music, too.
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Billy Blues Bar and Grill
7115 NE Hazel Dell Ave
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Nice place with a combination of local hangout/slight hangover feel about it in a comforting way. Warm, friendly, and things'll all work out... Live music, too.
Well crafted cocktails, good beer/wine selection, and a dependable lineup of food. 21+ years old, only.
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Uptown Barrel Room
2011 Main St
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Well crafted cocktails, good beer/wine selection, and a dependable lineup of food. 21+ years old, only.
They have so many good wines to choose from, but our current favorites are their Pont Brule and the Blend X. Lush, fruity, nice structure.
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Burnt Bridge Cellars
1500 Broadway St
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They have so many good wines to choose from, but our current favorites are their Pont Brule and the Blend X. Lush, fruity, nice structure.
A basement bar with more than a nod to the speakeasy. Recent owners have made their space a LGBTQ+ friendly business where all are welcome. First Sunday of the month features a Drag Brunch, with performances by a local comedy troupe.
UnderBar
1701 1/2 Broadway St
A basement bar with more than a nod to the speakeasy. Recent owners have made their space a LGBTQ+ friendly business where all are welcome. First Sunday of the month features a Drag Brunch, with performances by a local comedy troupe.
One of 8 or 9 cellars along the recently opened Vancouver Waterfront. We like this one for the atmosphere and quality of the offerings.
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Maryhill Winery Vancouver Tasting Room
801 Waterfront Wy
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One of 8 or 9 cellars along the recently opened Vancouver Waterfront. We like this one for the atmosphere and quality of the offerings.
An extensive, very extensive, whiskey collection from bar to ceiling, connected to Shanahan's Pub by menu & the shared courtyard. Say yes.
The Infirmary
1708 Washington Street
An extensive, very extensive, whiskey collection from bar to ceiling, connected to Shanahan's Pub by menu & the shared courtyard. Say yes.
A great lineup of beers, including a lot of seasonal offerings- & a go-to place to watch the Timbers matches. The food carts include the Hungry Sasquatch's Naples-style pizza; a banh-mi vendor, and some Louisiana-inspired fare.
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Brothers Cascadia Brewing
9811 NE 15th Ave
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A great lineup of beers, including a lot of seasonal offerings- & a go-to place to watch the Timbers matches. The food carts include the Hungry Sasquatch's Naples-style pizza; a banh-mi vendor, and some Louisiana-inspired fare.
TV's and big screens all over the place, and the staff are open to putting a screen onto a game if what you want isn't on. Drinks are dependable, food is standard bar food.
Penalties Sports Pub
115 East 7th Street
TV's and big screens all over the place, and the staff are open to putting a screen onto a game if what you want isn't on. Drinks are dependable, food is standard bar food.
Institution because: Spanish Coffee presentation and the hot turkey sandwich.
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Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd Ave
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Institution because: Spanish Coffee presentation and the hot turkey sandwich.

Everything Else

Just minutes away from the events center.
Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W 6th St
Just minutes away from the events center.
The beginnings of the city, and the first stop for most pioneers upon reaching the Oregon Country.
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포트 밴쿠버 국립 역사 유적지
1501 E Evergreen Blvd
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The beginnings of the city, and the first stop for most pioneers upon reaching the Oregon Country.
2 blocks away
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Safeway
3707 Main St
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2 blocks away
Close enough for any of your Walgreen-type needs.
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
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Close enough for any of your Walgreen-type needs.
Lots of retail, including Target, Kohls, and Office Depot.
Hazel Dell Towne Center
8801 NE Hazel Dell Ave
Lots of retail, including Target, Kohls, and Office Depot.
Always good produce, crafts, and tasty food options.
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Vancouver Farmers Market
605 Esther St
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Always good produce, crafts, and tasty food options.
Great grocery store with a loaded take-out deli that includes fresh pizza and some crazy huge meatballs.
New Seasons Market - Main Street
Great grocery store with a loaded take-out deli that includes fresh pizza and some crazy huge meatballs.

Sightseeing

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포틀랜드 일본정원
611 SW Kingston Ave
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란수차이니즈가든
239 NW Everett St
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세인트헬렌스산
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Ape Caves
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Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman St
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
956 acres of wetlands restored on May of 2022, but already spawning salmon have returned along with lampreys and some rarely sighted birds including ibis and grackles. It was a 2 year process that removed some 1960's era levees and other flood control measures.
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Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
35001 Lewis and Clark Highway
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956 acres of wetlands restored on May of 2022, but already spawning salmon have returned along with lampreys and some rarely sighted birds including ibis and grackles. It was a 2 year process that removed some 1960's era levees and other flood control measures.

Axe Bar

Haven't been there yet, but it's on our personal to-do list this summer. Beer & axe throwing- what could go wrong?
Firehouse Axes
Haven't been there yet, but it's on our personal to-do list this summer. Beer & axe throwing- what could go wrong?
Great coffee and Baron Patisserie baked goods. Pop their ham & cheese croissant in the microwave for 9 seconds and change your life for the better.
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Compass Coffee
817 Washington St
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Great coffee and Baron Patisserie baked goods. Pop their ham & cheese croissant in the microwave for 9 seconds and change your life for the better.

Coffee

Great small-scale roaster. They take their coffee seriously and they carry Baron Patisserie baked goods. Truly great stuff.
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Relevant Coffee
1703 Main St
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Great small-scale roaster. They take their coffee seriously and they carry Baron Patisserie baked goods. Truly great stuff.

Grocery store/Take Out Food

Great deli selection of prepared foods, charcuterie, and pretty solid pizza. The bakery/cafe has a lot to choose from, some made in-house, and some from local bakeries. Nicely curated choices of wines, beer, and liquor.
New Seasons Market - Main Street
Great deli selection of prepared foods, charcuterie, and pretty solid pizza. The bakery/cafe has a lot to choose from, some made in-house, and some from local bakeries. Nicely curated choices of wines, beer, and liquor.