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Best Bellingham Restaurants | Where to Eat in Bellingham | Heliotrope Hotel

Here are a few of our favorite restaurants in Bellingham - from caffienated beverages and artisanal breads to a wide selection of food trucks and international beers.

Food & Beverage

Whether you're in need of a quick snack in the morning or a cold local beer in the afternoon, The Hub should be your first stop. Located right here at the Heliotrope, The Hub offers complimentary coffee and tea, plus a curated selection of beverages, snacks, and locally crafted beers available for purchase. It’s the perfect place to grab a cereal bar before heading out to explore—or to kick back during Happy Hour, daily from 5–8 PM, with $1 off 12oz cans and $2 off 16oz cans of local brews.

Looking for more of a full meal? You're in luck—Bellingham features restaurants, bars, cafes, breweries, and more for every taste. Below, we’ve listed some great options within a mile of the Heliotrope. For even more ideas throughout town, check out our full Food & Beverage guide.

BREAKFAST

  • Hotel Leo / Amendment 21 – Jazz Brunch with live music served Saturday & Sunday, 8 AM–12 PM. Heliotrope guests receive 10% off!

  • Mount Bakery - Carefully crafted baked goods and brunch, prepared with passion using locally-sourced ingredients.

  • Old Town Cafe - A Bellingham institution, the Old Town is a cozy bistro serves area-sourced breakfast & lunch all day in rustic-cool digs.

  • Diamond Jim’s Grill - Down home diner serving breakfast and lunch just two blocks from The Heliotrope.


    See our     blog post about some of the best breakfasts in Bellingham

BREWERIES

  • Elizabeth Station - Beer market and gathering place features regional and import beers, wine and cider. Local food trucks provide offerings throughout the week, and an eclectic array of waffles is served on Sundays.

  • Menace Brewing - This tasting room offers many brew options, a patio food truck, and a warm, lively, local neighborhood vibe.

    Both are kid-friendly, and welcome dogs in their outdoor seating. Check out the Bellingham Tap Trail for a complete list of local breweries.

COFFEE SHOPS

  • Camber - Camber’s award winning coffee complements a sophisticated brunch and dinner menu served in elegant, modern surrounds.

  • Black Drop - Carefully crafted coffee drinks at a friendly, relaxed, hip hangout in the center of the arts district downtown. If you want the Bellingham vibe, you’ll find it here!

  • Lettered Streets Coffeehouse - Warm, welcoming neighborhood coffee house. Bring a friend or a good book and linger over some of the best coffee in town.

    PIZZA

    • Zeeks - Whether you do take out, delivery, or sit-down this PNW pizza and beer joint will keep you in well grounded in the flavors of the Northwest. Zeeks has excellent atmosphere and is only a couple blocks away.