Bellingham: Downtown
A short 20 minute drive to the South, down Interstate-5 will bring you to the beautiful and historic town of Bellingham, WA. The biggest city in the upper corner of the Pacific Northwest, Bellingham has many amazing restaurants and good eateries to dine at, and places to explore and shop! In hopes to not overwhelm you on your stay with us, we have done our best to narrow the list down to a handful of our favorite places and experiences to visit.
O L D W O R L D D E L I
Voted Bellingham’s best deli since they opened in 2007, you know you are in for a treat! The vibe of Old World Deli, sounds just like it’s name, authentic European delicatessen. Old World Deli is more than just a deli, they can be your go-to for artisan products, in-house-made meats, selectively imported meats and cheeses, specialty store, craft beer and wine, and sandwich spot!
Visit: 1228 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225
B A G E L R Y
In my opinion, there is no better way to kick start the day, than with a bagel! There is really no other bagel, or bagel sandwich for that matter, like the Bagelry’s. Opening their doors in 1984 this is a landmark of Bellingham. Made fresh daily, their bagels are on a first come, first serve basis. They take pride in their time-honored traditional way of making bagels, that is even hard to find in New York these days. The Bagelry has more than bagels to offer as well - they have delicious salad varieties and baked pastries. Try their salt bagels, everything bialy, rosemary salt, sesame, blueberry, among others, and their spreads are divine! They have your traditional cream cheese spread, strawberry, garlic-feta-dill, lox, cinnamon-walnut-raisin, and seasonal options as well.
Visit: 1319 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
C A R N A L
A restaurant in the heart of downtown Bellingham that focuses on live-fire-cooking. First opening their doors in Brooklyn, NY their ambition and creativity brought the owners and chefs to Bellingham! Their hangar steak and short ribs are always a must order, as well as their marinated avocado, chicken wings, and sourdough. Their menu changes slightly depending on the season, but that just ensures a nice mixture of variety throughout the year and top-notch ingredients!
Next door is Accomplice, their criminally-delicious sandwich shop! Serving up incredible burgers and chicken sandwiches! Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Visit: 1234 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Tap through below to see some of the dishes we have ordered from Carnal!
A S L A N B R E W I N G + D E P O T
Beautiful, bright and organic - the space of Aslan Brewing and their beer! Aslan is not the first brewery to open in Bellingham, but it is a favorite of many. They actually have two spots in Bellingham, and they’re only a block away from each other and offer a different atmosphere and vibe, both equally inviting!
The brewpub has high ceilings and windows that offers a bright, clean and simple feel to the space to enjoy their beer and their delicious food fare! Our favorites to order here are the waffle fry poutine, bacon smash burger and either the hawaiian bowl or the bahn mi bowl!
Aslan’s Depot has a swanky, warm, and vintage vibe that is stunning and unique in the area! Hosting live music on Tuesdays and Fridays, and a dj on Saturdays, they have nailed the late night aesthetics. While they don’t have their own food menu, you are able to order off the Brewpub’s menu and have it delivered to your table!
Visit the Brewpub: 1330 N Forest St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Visit the Depot: 1322 N State St. Bellingham, WA 98225
G R U F F B R E W I N G CO.
A dog and outside-food friendly brewery! Gruff is located on a hill overlooking Trackside and the Bay. With a stage for local performers, trivia nights, and being dog-friendly, Gruff is a Bellingham favorite! Brothers Bus Bistro is a food truck that is regularly camped out at Gruff to order from the beer garden, but on occasion you may find other food trucks there too! One of the rarities about Gruff, is that they also allow you to bring in your own food as well.
Visit: 104 E Maple St. #104, Bellingham, WA 98225
L A F I A M M A P I Z Z A + B U R G E R
La Fiamma Pizza is delicious woodfire pizza parlor with fun retro decor it is sensational to sit inside and watch the pizzas be made or dine on their heated wood patio space and watch the sun go down! La Fiamma is a staple downtown Bellingham spot, being in operation since 1998. We love their rosemary lemonade and their Fiamma Chop salad with the white balsamic vinaigrette. As for pizzas, we love the Fiona with the lamb sausage, the Sweet and Savory, and last but certainly not least, the PPJ: pepperoni, pineapple and jalapeno!
The Fiamma family has a “brother” restaurant not too far away with a similar fun-retro vibe. Fiamma Burger! This 50’s style burger diner is sure to please, order at the counter and pick your seat within the restaurant. Make sure to get one of their milkshakes with your burger too! We love their classic cheese burger, but if you want to mix it up, we would recommend the BBQ Bacon Blue Ring burger or the Lamb burger!
Visit Fiamma Pizza: 200 E. Chestnut St. Bellingham, WA 98225
Visit Fiamma Burger: 1309 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
T R A C K S I D E B E E R G A R D E N
Bellingham’s waterfront “container village” is a cool new hang out spot in Downtown Bellingham! Kulshan Brewing has 20 rotating taps with year-round favorites, seasonal, and limited beers, ciders, and more for your choosing. Hang out with the family, bike around the pump track, play putt putt golf, or grab a scoop (or three) of ice cream, fish and chips, tacos, or an Incredibowl. Your tastebuds will be happy and so will your soul!
Visit: 298 W Laurel St. Bellingham, WA 98225
B E L L I N G H A M C I D E R C O.
Bellingham Cider Company is a local craft cider producer inspired by the Pacific Northwest! Fantastic views overlooking the Bay and the San Juan Islands makes their ciders and food taste extra good. Try five of their many tasty ciders in their cider flight! Or if cocktails are more your thing, they have a beautiful cocktail menu as well. For food, we are a big fan of their pork belly and cauliflower starters, love their pizzas and burger as well! Classic American food, but done well.
Visit: 205 Prospect St. Bellingham, WA 98225
B E L L I N G H A M F A R M E R S M A R K E T
A seasonal delight! The Bellingham Farmers Market is every Saturday April through November, then monthly in the “off” season. Established back in 1992, Bellingham’s Saturday market, open from 10am-2pm, is a great place to purchase local goods! From fresh produce, to soaps, jewelry, flowers, pottery and more! Come by to buy produce for your stay or have a taste from local restaurants.
Visit: 1100 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
R E D L I G H T K I T C H E N & B A R
The swanky ambiance of Redlight glows in red after dark. An Asian-fusion restaurant with uniquely crafted cocktails that will have you craving more and coming back! Our must try recommendations for food are: Sichuan cucumbers, chicken wings, any of their wontons, and the short ribs! As for cocktails, well you really just cannot order wrong here either. Redlight’s cocktails are delicious and picture-perfect.
Visit: 109 Grand Ave. Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
Z U A N I C H P O I N T P A R K
A beautiful park at the harbor in Bellingham, admire boats, views back towards Downtown, Fairhaven, and out towards Birch Bay and Canada, and visit the touch tank. Zuanich park is known as the kite-flying park, because the wind wisps through here and is the perfect spot to sail your kite high in the sky!
Visit: 2600 Harbor Loop, Bellingham, WA 98225
M A L L A R D I C E C R E A M
Locally housemade ice cream with a fun twist of flavors! Mallard’s carries the classics: vanilla, chocolate, coffee, strawberry. BUT they always offer flavors you’ve never seen anywhere else, and they do it well. Some fun flavors you may see on their menus are: ranch, rose pink pepper, basil, haunted peach (ghost pepper and peach), and beet! Are you daring enough to give these a try?
Visit: 1323 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
SHOPPING & MUSEUMS & THEATRES:
S O J O U R N
A women’s boutique, established in 1994, that specializes in finding your perfect look for all of life’s occasions! Owner, Peggy, has a great eye and sense of celebrating individual style and prioritizes a vibrant, friendly, and knowledgeable store and experience for all. You’ll find quality brands and small artists for jewelry, bags, and scarves. From casual to professional, you’ll find anything and everything you need at Sojourn!
Visit: 1317 Railroad Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225
M I N D P O R T E X H I B I T
An interactive museum for all ages! Mindport is a place for slowing down, looking, thinking, playing, and experimenting with exhibits and other people. Their interactive exhibits are designed to be touched and manually manipulated. Play instruments, test gravity, learn about electricity and kinetics. Appreciate fine art exhibits or enjoy their selection of curated books that relate to their current exhibits and interactive pieces. A fun place to visit with your kids!
Visit: 210 W Holly St. Bellingham, WA 98225
P I C K F O R D F I L M C E N T E R
A boutique film theatre with five screens. Pickford Film offers diverse, thoughtful, and engaging programming. They strive to reach a wide range of audiences- from the cinephile to the casual movie fan- they encourage explorations of new, lesser known films and re-experience the classics.
Visit: 1318 Bay St. Bellingham, WA 98225
M O U N T B A K E R T H E A T R E
The iconic Mount Baker Theatre, built in 1927, mission is to enrich the community with professional entertainers, world-class shows and local performers. The Mount Baker Theatre has seasonal events, check their website to see what’s coming up and plan an evening out to dinner and then end the night with a show!
Visit: 104 N. Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225
