As many a-cowboy have said: It’s chow time! In the wild western-esque town of Sisters, Oregon, the hardest part about finding places to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner is deciding on just…one. From international food to old-school saloons, and from elevated entrées to eggs over-easy, you can’t go wrong. Here’s a sampling of some of the best restaurants in this special place where country meets culinary.
Breakfast Cafes and Coffee Shops in Sisters
Sisters is in sync with the outdoor way of life—where breakfast nooks, eateries, and bakeries provide the fuel on your way to the day’s adventures. If you’re easing into the day, the community’s numerous cafés pair piping-hot coffee with classic breakfast dishes that often include fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Fika Sisters Coffeehouse
North of the downtown core, Fika Sisters Coffeehouse encourages diners to take a deep breath and savor the moment. (In fact, its name roughly translates from Swedish as “a moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life”.) Kick back in the airy café with classic coffee drinks, a creative selection of teas, pastries that are baked in-house, and light bites for breakfast and lunch.
Sisters Bakery
Right on the main street, Sisters Bakery is a must-visit spot that’s perfect for grabbing delicious baked goods and coffee. Indulge in their cinnamon roll bread, croissants or doughnuts—and take some tasty flatbreads for lunch later on!
Angeline’s Bakery and Café
Just off the main drag, Angeline’s Bakery and Café has been a local favorite for decades, a community and health-minded business with a lawn area for lazy summer days. Angeline’s serves yummy gluten-free and vegan pastries (all sweetened with agave!), delicious vegetarian breakfast and lunch board choices, smoothies, maté, and more.
Sisters Coffee Company
With its Euro-like lodge with steep timber ceilings, Sisters Coffee Company on Hood Avenue is a popular place to enjoy coffee and breakfast by a toasty fire. Take in the alpine ambience and smell their aromatic roasted coffee beans as you savor one of their breakfast sandwiches or signature toasts—with a choice of lox, avocado, or homemade hummus.
The Gallery Bar & Grill
The Gallery Bar & Grill embodies the Old West spirit of Sisters with a Pacific Northwest-inspired menu geared toward those with hearty appetites. The breakfast menu of American classics includes omelets, country-fried steak, and thick slices of French toast. Much of what you’ll enjoy is made in-house and from scratch—including The Gallery’s apple sauce and fluffy biscuits.
Cottonwood Café
Cottonwood Café offers upscale, sit-down breakfast and brunch. Boasting a homemade biscuits and gravy specialty, Cottonwood also offers mind-blowing menu items like the honey truffle fried chicken sandwich. If you’re feeling indecisive, The Local keeps it simple with two eggs, your choice of five proteins, and toast.
Brunchies Food Truck
If a breakfast sandwich is calling your name, stop by Brunchies Food Truck, which serves up hearty, made-to-order breakfast sandwiches. Create your own, or try one of their signatures featuring homemade milk bread, doughnuts, and mouth-watering toppings.
For more inspiration, check out our guide to the best breakfast and brunch in Sisters, Oregon.
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Best Places to Eat Lunch and Dinner
Whether you’ve returned from the day’s excursion or your next meal is the day’s excursion, numerous restaurants in Sisters serve a variety of cuisines in diverse environments. Nosh on pub fare, Mexican classics, Southern-inspired dishes, and more at laid-back taphouses, family-friendly eateries, and refined restaurants suited to a night out.
Famille & Le Bar
The brand-new Famille & Le Bar in downtown Sisters offers a refined dining experience with a chef-driven menu, perfect for a memorable date night. Adjacent to the restaurant (Famille), Le Bar provides a vibrant coffee house by day and cocktail venue by night, ideal for unwinding before or after dinner.
Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill
To kick off your cowboy-town restaurant tour for lunch or dinner, the Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill is a great place to start, using locally sourced ingredients for a fresh take on Western fare. Take in the Old West vibe in this 1912 establishment while you have a perfect steak or tasty burger, accompanied by one of the saloon’s craft cocktails.
Luckey’s Woodsman
What started as a food cart, now has a permanent home in Sisters. Luckey’s Woodsman coins itself as a “forage to table” restaurant. The menu uses local sourced meats for delicious hamburgers and includes vegetarian bowls and homestyle favorites with a twist—like nachos topped with crispy carnitas and arugula-infused pesto. If you’re out adventuring for the day, try their camper kits or cold boxes, which are made specifically to be prepared and eaten on the trail.
High Camp Taphouse
For a quick trip around the world, check out High Camp Taphouse, a Himalayan restaurant that was featured on the Food Network’s show “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Started by long-time Central Oregon residents Nurbu and Pema Sherpa, High Camp brings a taste of Nepal to the high desert—with portions from each sale going to provide accessible education to under-served populations in Nepal. From the Yeti Rings and curries to the Shapta Beef and must-try dumplings, you won’t want to miss this delicious eatery.
Three Creeks Brewing
With its saloon-like appeal on the far east side of Sisters, the laid-back, family-friendly Three Creeks Brewing offers just what you might expect: classic yet creative burgers, tacos, custom pizzas, and desserts you might not want to share. Wash it all down with a variety of house-made ales and lagers.
Rancho Viejo
Don’t miss Rancho Viejo, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Sisters. Since 2007, Rancho Viejo has served a filling mix of fajitas, carne asada, or chicken mole to go with those margaritas. Whatever you order, start the meal with Rancho Viejo Dips—where guacamole, queso, esquites (toasted street corn), and Mexican cabbage salsa are all made in-house.
The Open Door
For sublime dining in Sisters, The Open Door is the way to go. Offering five-star level lunch and dinner, its patio is the hero here—with intimate dining nooks, benches, and farm tables ready to accommodate a romantic dinner for two…or a party of 20. Prepared with care and served with the staff’s warm smiles, must-try dishes include the seafood lasagna and the market-fresh halibut with mango, red potato mash, and smoky red remoulade. End the evening with decadent flourless chocolate cake or a slice of coconut macaroon pie.
Ski Inn Taphouse
The family-owned Ski Inn Taphouse puts a locally focused spin on the classic brewpub experience with a tap list that leans heavily on regional ales and lagers, a pub-fare menu with house-smoked meats and locally sourced ingredients, and an inviting atmosphere near the eastern edge of downtown.
Food Carts and Takeout in Sisters
Like any good outdoor town, Sisters has its share of takeout restaurants for people on the move. From food carts to gourmet meat counters, these are a few great places to grab and go:
The Barn Tap House and Food Cart Pod
In downtown Sisters, The Barn is a community gathering place that encompasses an indoor taphouse (serving local and regional craft beer, cider, and wine), a cozy food-cart pod (with a handful of carts slinging fare from around the world), spacious outdoor seating, and a stage for live music.
Martolli’s Authentic Pizza
Martolli’s Authentic Pizza hand-tosses its homemade dough all day long, sells by the slice, and is beloved for a chewy crust that accommodates a fresh mix of creative and classic ingredients.
Eurosports Bike Shop
Eurosports Bike Shop has a selection of three food carts, each with mouthwatering specialties from around the world. Enjoy your meal on the Eurosports patio in the middle of the food trucks.
Sisters Meat and Smokehouse
Situated on a side street in town, Sisters Meat and Smokehouse has an artisanal, old-world approach. All of its meats, from brats to wild game, are expertly prepared in-house. For immediate gratification, pick a sandwich from their rotating menu of featured meats, served with a cookie and chips!
Sno Cap Drive In
No adventure is complete without a visit to the Sisters institution Sno Cap Drive In, where you can indulge your ice-cream cravings, grab burgers and baskets with fry sauce, and take in the scene from one of the old-school diner’s many picnic tables.
Mountain Eats Near Sisters, Oregon
Appetizing culinary options don’t end at Sisters city limits. See what’s cooking at these restaurants around Suttle Lake or in the cozy community of Camp Sherman—both less than 20 miles northwest of Sisters at the foot of the Cascade Range.
Suttle Lodge and Boathouse
At the eastern shore of Suttle Lake, the historic Suttle Lodge and Boathouse offers overnight stays, seasonal watercraft rentals, and a pair of on-site dining opportunities.
In summer, the Suttle Lake lodge opens its Boathouse on the lakeshore—where it serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, cocktails, regional craft beer, and a handful of light bites. All year long, the lodge’s Skip Bar is a cozy cocktail lounge that dishes breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local ingredients—like the burrata that comes adorned with Oregon hazelnuts and the house burger topped with Tillamook cheese.
Lake Creek Lodge
In the outdoorsy community of Camp Sherman, not far from the Metolius River, the restaurant and bar at Lake Creek Lodge delivers a mix of comfortable, Pacific Northwest-inspired classics and inventive offerings. The Camp Sherman, Oregon, restaurant is open between late spring and fall with a menu teeming with locally sourced meat, fish, and produce—as well as easy-drinking cocktails and regional wines.
Hola Camp Sherman
Hola! opened its first outpost in 2007 and has since grown into a regional mainstay for Mexican and Peruvian cuisine, with six locations across Central Oregon.
Hola Camp Sherman, generally open between mid-March and mid-November, is housed in a cozy, cabin-like space—with a spacious patio that brings out locals and visitors alike on sunny days. Choose among Mexican favorites (like enchiladas and tacos) and Peruvian classics (including ceviche with ahi that’s marinated in a Peruvian chile)—and save room for the restaurant’s award-winning margaritas.
For more on Central Oregon’s growing culinary scene, check out our guide to hidden gem restaurants in Warm Springs—where you’ll find cozy coffee shops, regional delicacies, and creative comfort fare.
