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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.

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LOCAL FAVORITES

  • Hotel Leo / Amendment 21 – Join us at Amendment 21, our sister property’s signature bar and restaurant inside Hotel Leo, open Thursday through Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM. Settle in for live music on Friday nights and Sunday evening Jazz Jams. As a Heliotrope guest, enjoy 10% off during your visit.

BREAKFAST

  • Roam Coffee - Local coffee house a short walk from the Hotel serving fresh pastries, light breakfast, and fresh coffee. 

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

  • Grouchy’s Diner - Down home diner serving breakfast and lunch just two blocks from The Heliotrope.

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.

  • 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.