Guidebook for Yakima

Janet
Guidebook for Yakima

Fresh Produce

Family owned farm stand. Swing by MacIlrath for a wide variety of produce and locally produced goods.
Lovely outdoor seating, fresh menu options, charming ambiance, relatively close. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, a few local items to buy.
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White House in Yakima
3602 Kern Rd
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Lovely outdoor seating, fresh menu options, charming ambiance, relatively close. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, a few local items to buy.
Great family run place. Delicious, fast, fresh Mexican food. 6 homemade salsa options. Strong margaritas.
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Antojitos Mexicanos Restaurant
3512 Summitview Ave
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Great family run place. Delicious, fast, fresh Mexican food. 6 homemade salsa options. Strong margaritas.
The best tamales in town.
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Los Hernandez Tamales
3706 Main St
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The best tamales in town.
Headed to the mountains? Stop in Naches for breakfast or a cinnamon roll on your way.
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Sticky Fingers Bakery & Cafe
217 Naches Ave
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Headed to the mountains? Stop in Naches for breakfast or a cinnamon roll on your way.
Located in the old train station on historic front street. Big, wide open space with vaulted ceilings, a kids room, a meeting room, and healthy snacks.
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North Town Coffeehouse
32 N Front St
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Located in the old train station on historic front street. Big, wide open space with vaulted ceilings, a kids room, a meeting room, and healthy snacks.
Good burgers, fries and ice cream. At the foot of the mountains, perfect for a stop on the way to or from an adventure.
Laredo Drive In
9921 US-12
Good burgers, fries and ice cream. At the foot of the mountains, perfect for a stop on the way to or from an adventure.
Relatively close, this classic burger joint has great jo jos, bacon burgers and shakes.
Stop & Go Drive Inn
2820 Fruitvale Blvd
Relatively close, this classic burger joint has great jo jos, bacon burgers and shakes.
Kind of hard to spot from the highway, this little shop is definitely worth a stop if it's open. Our favorites are the lemon pound cake, yogurt and handmade incense.
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St John's Monastery & Bakery
2378 US-97
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Kind of hard to spot from the highway, this little shop is definitely worth a stop if it's open. Our favorites are the lemon pound cake, yogurt and handmade incense.
Delicious, filling breakfasts on the way to Chinook Pass. Known for their fish and chips.
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Gold Creek Station
18431 WA-410
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Delicious, filling breakfasts on the way to Chinook Pass. Known for their fish and chips.
Good Korean BBQ. No bar but they don't mind if you bring in a discreetly bottle of your own wine to enjoy with dinner.
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Joy Garden
5605 Tieton Dr
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Good Korean BBQ. No bar but they don't mind if you bring in a discreetly bottle of your own wine to enjoy with dinner.
Good drinks, happy hour. Great for larger groups and celebrations. Not as chain-y as olive garden.
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Zesta Cucina
5110 W Tieton Dr
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Good drinks, happy hour. Great for larger groups and celebrations. Not as chain-y as olive garden.
If you're travelling between Seattle and Ellensburg on 1-90, don't miss this classic bakery experience. Fresh breads, danish, coffee, locally made goodies, and our favorite--the maple bar.
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Cle Elum Bakery
501 E 1st St
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If you're travelling between Seattle and Ellensburg on 1-90, don't miss this classic bakery experience. Fresh breads, danish, coffee, locally made goodies, and our favorite--the maple bar.
Espresso, artisan breads, light lunches in the heart of downtown. Num!
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Essencia Artisan Bakery
4 N 3rd St
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Espresso, artisan breads, light lunches in the heart of downtown. Num!
Breakfast and lunch with a neighborhood atmosphere. Ginormous pancakes.
Ballesteri's Coffee House
4001 Summitview Ave
Breakfast and lunch with a neighborhood atmosphere. Ginormous pancakes.
By far the best service at any Yakima breakfast joint. It's kind of small, so expect a wait on the weekends.
Backwoods Cafe
913 S 1st St
By far the best service at any Yakima breakfast joint. It's kind of small, so expect a wait on the weekends.
Family-run eatery that serves up cheap, passable pho, bahn mi, etc.
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Pho King Crab
1601 E Washington Ave
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Family-run eatery that serves up cheap, passable pho, bahn mi, etc.
Delicious small plates, truly crafted with care. Vegetables grown right here on our property by Farmer Jeff of Soil to Sky Farm.
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Crafted
22 N 1st St
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Delicious small plates, truly crafted with care. Vegetables grown right here on our property by Farmer Jeff of Soil to Sky Farm.
McIlrath Farm Market
10 Old Naches Hwy
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Public House of Yakima
5703 Tieton Dr
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Parks & Nature

This is the backyard I grew up in. The old railroad tracks were laid to transport apples from the Upper Valley to Yakima. In the 80's, the tracks came out and a Rails-to-Trails project went in. Follow Cowiche Creek through the canyon. Explore the flora and fauna of the high desert shrub steppe. Note: Watch for rattlesnakes and bring lots of water! The trail can be accessed from the SW corner of the vineyard next door.
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Cowiche Canyon Trail
12015 Summitview Road
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This is the backyard I grew up in. The old railroad tracks were laid to transport apples from the Upper Valley to Yakima. In the 80's, the tracks came out and a Rails-to-Trails project went in. Follow Cowiche Creek through the canyon. Explore the flora and fauna of the high desert shrub steppe. Note: Watch for rattlesnakes and bring lots of water! The trail can be accessed from the SW corner of the vineyard next door.
Camping, plus cool, refreshing water from the mountains. This is our closest getaway for when the temperatures soar.
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Rimrock Lake
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Camping, plus cool, refreshing water from the mountains. This is our closest getaway for when the temperatures soar.
Gorgeous, family-friendly hike showcases the majesty of Mount Rainier National Forest. 2.7 miles round trip.
Silver Falls Loop Trail
Silver Falls Loop Trail
Gorgeous, family-friendly hike showcases the majesty of Mount Rainier National Forest. 2.7 miles round trip.
46 acres of display gardens, tree collections, a Japanese gardens, and natural areas. Nice for birdwatching and picnics.
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Yakima Area Arboretum
1401 Arboretum Dr
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46 acres of display gardens, tree collections, a Japanese gardens, and natural areas. Nice for birdwatching and picnics.
Unusually large public telescope. Afternoon and evening programs.
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(Temp. Closed) Goldendale Observatory State Park
1602 Observatory Dr
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Unusually large public telescope. Afternoon and evening programs.
The canyon road between Ellensburg and Yakima offers spectacular views, desert hiking and camping, fishing and lots of stops for river floats. Tubes are available at Fruitvale Tire Center, just off the freeway.
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Yakima River Canyon Campground
Canyon Road
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The canyon road between Ellensburg and Yakima offers spectacular views, desert hiking and camping, fishing and lots of stops for river floats. Tubes are available at Fruitvale Tire Center, just off the freeway.

Arts & Culture

To get a glimpse of our area's culture and history from something other than a fruit grower's perspective, try this rich cultural center in the Lower Valley.
Yakama Nation Cultural Center
To get a glimpse of our area's culture and history from something other than a fruit grower's perspective, try this rich cultural center in the Lower Valley.
A working 1900's letterpress printing shop, offering the opportunity for people of all ages to learn the ancient art of setting movable type and using a hand operated printing press. People set a line or two, print their work on a card and come out with a fun museum experience.
Olde Yakima Letterpress Museum
A working 1900's letterpress printing shop, offering the opportunity for people of all ages to learn the ancient art of setting movable type and using a hand operated printing press. People set a line or two, print their work on a card and come out with a fun museum experience.
A 200-acre, day-use heritage park in south central Washington on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation. The park is primarily an interpretive effort, telling the story of mid-19th century army life and providing insights into the life ways of local Native American culture. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an old oak grove watered by natural springs, Fort Simcoe was an 1850s-era military installation established to keep peace between the settlers and the Indians.
Fort Simcoe Historical State Park
5150 Fort Simcoe Rd
A 200-acre, day-use heritage park in south central Washington on the Yakama Indian Nation Reservation. The park is primarily an interpretive effort, telling the story of mid-19th century army life and providing insights into the life ways of local Native American culture. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an old oak grove watered by natural springs, Fort Simcoe was an 1850s-era military installation established to keep peace between the settlers and the Indians.
Music performances and other occasional appearances.
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The Seasons Performance Hall
101 N Naches Ave
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Music performances and other occasional appearances.
West side folks have taken up residence in the tiny agricultural town of Tieton. They've opened a gallery and design studio and occasionally host arts and cultural events in their warehouse space or the town square.
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Mighty Tieton Warehouse
608 Wisconsin Rd
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West side folks have taken up residence in the tiny agricultural town of Tieton. They've opened a gallery and design studio and occasionally host arts and cultural events in their warehouse space or the town square.

Entertainment & Activities

Pick up fresh fruit and snacks; rent skis, canoes, and more for your mountain adventures.
The Little Red School house
12691 US-12
Pick up fresh fruit and snacks; rent skis, canoes, and more for your mountain adventures.
World class ski runs, just 45 minutes away.
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White Pass Ski Resort
48935 US-12
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World class ski runs, just 45 minutes away.

Essentials

Welcome to Washington State! If you're looking for quality marijuana, the folks at Station 420 will take care of you. They also have a glass shop on site.
Station 420 LLC
2704 Main St
Welcome to Washington State! If you're looking for quality marijuana, the folks at Station 420 will take care of you. They also have a glass shop on site.
By far the best price and selection on cigarettes, tobacco, incense and accouterments.
Lil Brown Smoke Shack
418 Goodman Rd
By far the best price and selection on cigarettes, tobacco, incense and accouterments.
Fred Meyer. In all it's glory. It's the nearest grocery store.
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Fred Meyer
201 W 1st Ave
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Fred Meyer. In all it's glory. It's the nearest grocery store.
Natural foods, bulk foods and spices, essential oils, supplements, etc
Mill Creek Natural Foods
4315 Main St
Natural foods, bulk foods and spices, essential oils, supplements, etc
Fantastic selection of Mexican items: prepared foods, tortillas, produce, spices, etc.
Fiesta Foods
1008 E Nob Hill Blvd
Fantastic selection of Mexican items: prepared foods, tortillas, produce, spices, etc.

Everything Else

Occasional classes and a shop that sells locally made stuff.
Yakima Maker Space
16 S 1st St
Occasional classes and a shop that sells locally made stuff.

Drinks & Nightlife

By far the most down to earth bar in town. Juke box. Back patio with darts, etc. Try the Reuben with horseradish.
Bill's Place
206 S 3rd Ave
By far the most down to earth bar in town. Juke box. Back patio with darts, etc. Try the Reuben with horseradish.
Craft cider made in Yakima's Upper Valley, served up downtown, real civilized-like. Relaxed atmosphere offering crisp, clear artisan beverages with an artisan price tag.
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Tieton Cider Works
619 W J St
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Craft cider made in Yakima's Upper Valley, served up downtown, real civilized-like. Relaxed atmosphere offering crisp, clear artisan beverages with an artisan price tag.
Yakima Craft is our preferred local brewery. No offense to the others. We just find them more drinkable. Light menu available.
Yakima Craft Brewing Co.'s Taproom on the Ave
120 E Yakima Ave
Yakima Craft is our preferred local brewery. No offense to the others. We just find them more drinkable. Light menu available.