3 Best Restaurants in Cle Elum, Washington Wine Country

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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.

Stella's

$

This friendly daytime café is inside a quirky little cabin with a sunny deck beside Cle Elum's Flag Pole Park. Popular for a bite or a latte before or after hiking the nearby Coal Mines Trail or just strolling around downtown, Stella's specializes in overstuffed sandwiches—such as the Gobbler, with roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and Swiss—and well-prepared breakfasts featuring everything from French toast to steal-cut oatmeal to build-your-own egg scrambles.

316½ W. 1st St., Cle Elum, 98922, USA
509-674–6816
Known For
  • Espresso drinks with house-made chocolate and caramel sauces
  • Cute deck seating
  • House-baked cookies
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. No dinner

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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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