Eat Away 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.
There’s always something to do Downtown - check out our Monthly Happenings Calendar for the full scoop on fun things to do every day!
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.
Our latest favorite: Soy House
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&
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.
Brand new: It’s the Sweet Things
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
Directory of Downtown Dining Options
Enjoy outdoor dining 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
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
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
La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza ☀️
200 E Chestnut St
Leaf & Ladle ☀️
1113 N State St
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
Pepper Sisters ☀️
1055 N State St
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
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
Taco Lobo ☀️
117 W Magnolia St
Tadeo's Mexican Restaurant ☀️
207 E Holly St
Temple Bar ☀️
306 W Champion St
Time & Materials Taphouse ☀️
954 N State St
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
