4 Best Restaurants in Cle Elum, Washington Wine Country

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We've compiled the best of the best in Cle Elum - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Basecamp Books and Bites

$$ Fodor's Choice

Equal parts indie bookstore, bar, and coffee house, this hip hangout set in one of Roslyn's quirky Victorian storefronts turns out creatively prepared American classics morning to night, including elk sausage scrambles, candied-bacon and blue-cheese burgers, apple-maple salads, and turkey potpies. Espresso drinks are brewed using a beautiful teal La Marzocco machine, and craft cocktails are served in the cozy basement tavern. On the adjacent patio, an airstream trailer doles out snacks and is staffed by employees who can recommend local hikes and activities.

Sunset Cafe and Loose Wolf Lounge

$$

Since 1936 this family-run Western-theme restaurant has been serving breakfast delectables that include the signature "Texas-size cinnamon rolls," plus boneless pork chops and eggs, corned-beef-hash Benedicts, and astoundingly large pancakes filled with bananas, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. The rest of the day, count on traditional Italian and American fare like burgers and chicken Parmesan.

318 E. 1st St., Cle Elum, 98922, USA
509-674–2241
Known For
  • Colorful people-watching in the saloon
  • Stick-to-your-ribs comfort fare
  • Down-home diner-style vibe
Restaurant Details
Closed Tues.

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Brick Tavern

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Built in 1889 and rebuilt in 1898, this corner saloon features hearty pub grub, plenty of beer, a giant wood-burning stove, basement jail cells, and a 23-foot-long running-water spittoon, now used for annual miniboat races. Things get lively on weekends when there's live music.
100 W. Pennsylvania Ave., 98941, USA
509-649–2643
Known For
  • Serving up a sense of history along with cold beer
  • Hearty pub grub
  • Live music

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Mule and Elk Brewing Co.

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This tiny taproom features three or four of its own beers as well as another three or four regional selections and free peanuts. Growler fills are $12.
811 Hwy. 970, Cle Elum, 98922, USA
206-321–1911
Known For
  • Locally made craft beer
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.–Wed.

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