Guidebook for Bellingham
Food Scene
Here are some of my favorite places to eat and drink!
Tiny converted house serving up delicious breakfast and lunch, all served with a little bit of attitude. Note: parties of 4 or less only!
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Homeskillet
521 Kentucky StTiny converted house serving up delicious breakfast and lunch, all served with a little bit of attitude. Note: parties of 4 or less only!
Avenue Bread-James St
2301 James StDon't miss the eggenues!
Consistently delicious Southwestern fare. A Bellingham favorite.
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Pepper Sisters
1055 N State StConsistently delicious Southwestern fare. A Bellingham favorite.
Dragon River
1319 Cornwall AveIf you want Chinese, this is the *only* game in town. Get the Yu Xiang Eggplant!
A welcome addition to the Bellingham food scene--French-inspired NW eats.
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EAT Restaurant and Bar
1200 Cornwall AveA welcome addition to the Bellingham food scene--French-inspired NW eats.
Best upscale restaurant in town. We are delighted to have them!
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Hundred North
100 N Commercial StBest upscale restaurant in town. We are delighted to have them!
The décor is a bit sterile but the food is good! Don’t overdo the oily dishes when ordering though! $$
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Naan & Brew
200 E Maple StThe décor is a bit sterile but the food is good! Don’t overdo the oily dishes when ordering though! $$
Excellent coffee in the morning and cocktails and lighter fare in the evenings. Gorgeous space!
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Camber
221 W Holly StExcellent coffee in the morning and cocktails and lighter fare in the evenings. Gorgeous space!
Hands down the best lunch in town. Check the website to see if they are running a special Friday dinner while you're visiting. You won't be disappointed!
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Ciao Thyme
207 Unity StHands down the best lunch in town. Check the website to see if they are running a special Friday dinner while you're visiting. You won't be disappointed!
Saltine is hands down my favorite restaurant in Bellingham. They do everything just right.
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Saltine Bellingham
114 Prospect StSaltine is hands down my favorite restaurant in Bellingham. They do everything just right.
Sightseeing
Here are some of my favorite things to see and do in Bellingham!
Railroad Trail
Railroad TrailAccess to Lake Whatcom, Whatcom Falls Park and Galbraith!
Cornwall Rose Garden
Nearby community rose garden.
Mountain bike heaven. The owner knows Galbraith well so ask for tips and routes! Ride from the guest house on 90% trail.
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Galbraith Mountain Bike Park North Entrance
1206 Birch StMountain bike heaven. The owner knows Galbraith well so ask for tips and routes! Ride from the guest house on 90% trail.
South Bay Trail
South Bay TrailTake a walk between Fairhaven and downtown Bellingham along the water. Gorgeous!
If you want to get a feel for the San Juans but your time is limited, take a 5-minute ferry (after 20-minute drive from town) to Lummi Island. World-class restaurant the Willows Inn is there, plus the Beach Store Cafe for regular folk.
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Lummi Island
If you want to get a feel for the San Juans but your time is limited, take a 5-minute ferry (after 20-minute drive from town) to Lummi Island. World-class restaurant the Willows Inn is there, plus the Beach Store Cafe for regular folk.
Ride the Interurban trail 7 miles south of town, with trail offshoots into the Chuckanut Mountains for miles and miles of exploration. Some trails open to bikes, too!
Chuckanut Mountain
Ride the Interurban trail 7 miles south of town, with trail offshoots into the Chuckanut Mountains for miles and miles of exploration. Some trails open to bikes, too!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2410 James StConvenience just a few blocks away.
Haggen Food & Pharmacy
2814 Meridian StreetGreat grocery store--kombucha on tap!
Bellingham's best grocery store! You don't have to be a member to shop.
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Community Food Co-op Downtown
1220 N Forest StBellingham's best grocery store! You don't have to be a member to shop.
Everything Else
Brio Laundry
810 Alabama StLaundry services are just a few blocks away.
Mt. Baker Ski Area
Mount Baker HighwayGrab your skis or snowboard and get up there!!
Shopping
I'm not sure why you'd need to go here on vacation, but if you like hardware stores, this is the best.
Hardware Sales, Inc.
2034 James StI'm not sure why you'd need to go here on vacation, but if you like hardware stores, this is the best.
Ideal
1227 Cornwall Ave"carefully curated goods" pretty much sums it up.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirsty? Bellingham is full of breweries and watering holes! Here are a few faves.
The Real McCoy Home Bar & Kitchen
114 Prospect StSmall bar with excellent cocktails and small plates.
Euro-style wine and cocktail bar with some of the best food in town.
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Temple Bar
306 W Champion StEuro-style wine and cocktail bar with some of the best food in town.
Great outdoor patio and food trucks every day! The Sunnyland IPA is named for our neighborhood and is my favorite beer in town! Visit their website to see the food truck calendar: http://www.kulshanbrewery.com/
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Kulshan Brewing Company
2238 James StGreat outdoor patio and food trucks every day! The Sunnyland IPA is named for our neighborhood and is my favorite beer in town! Visit their website to see the food truck calendar: http://www.kulshanbrewery.com/
For overall beer quality across every style, this is my favorite brewery! They do no wrong! Visit their website to see the food truck calendar: http://wanderbrewing.com/
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Wander Brewing
1807 Dean AveFor overall beer quality across every style, this is my favorite brewery! They do no wrong! Visit their website to see the food truck calendar: http://wanderbrewing.com/
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest StBecause...waffle fries.
The Green Frog
1015 North State StreetGreat venue for folk/americana and the like.
The Shakedown
1212 N State StBellingham's best rock club!
Arts & Culture
WWU has a great sculpture tour, plus the views of the bay and islands are amazing!
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Western Washington University
516 High StWWU has a great sculpture tour, plus the views of the bay and islands are amazing!