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This Old-School Washington Drive-In Still Sells Cheeseburgers For Under $6

Some places just refuse to be complicated, and honestly, that’s the most refreshing thing in the world. Lakeview Drive In, tucked right into the sunny heart of Chelan, Washington, is exactly that kind of place, a no-fuss, order-at-the-window spot that serves up burgers, fries, and milkshakes the way they were always meant to be served.

Chelan, WA · 3d

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In Chelan, Apple Cup Cafe Serves Breakfast-to-Dinner Comfort Food in a Homey Small-Town Setting

Some towns are remembered for their lakes, and some for the place where everybody seems to eat breakfast. Chelan, Washington, manages both. Tucked along a downtown street is a small cafe with knotty pine walls, a loyal local crowd, and a menu built around hearty comfort plates that rarely leave room for dessert. Travelers have been known to eat there three mornings in a row, and plenty of people plan their Chelan trips around a stop.

Chelan, WA · 1d

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These 8 Old-School Chinese Restaurants Stand Out Across Washington For Classic Dishes

One restaurant on this list has swinging cowboy doors and more than 90 years of wonton soup behind it. I love that detail so much in Washington. Another spot keeps a separate entertainment room called the Lotus Room, complete with a jukebox. A third still serves something called the Bo Bo Platter.

Washington · 3d

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Unwrapping a filling lunch: Burrito House is the spot for authentic Mexican food

Wrapping up midterms and looking for a restaurant with perfect prices for a student? Look no further than Spokane’s Burrito House, a family-run and independently woman-owned Mexican restaurant located at 3115 E. Mission Ave. Burrito House sits directly across the street from Spokane Community College and is around a...

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The Coconut Mama

Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers

Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…

Seattle, WA · 3d

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Fuel up at one of these six new Inland Northwest cafes

Consider mixing up your coffee routine by trying out one (or all) of these new caffeine outposts in and around Spokane. Some are expansions of familiar favorites, while others introduce fresh, innovative flavors to the coffee scene. FOX & ONYX. 1948 N. Harvest Parkway, Liberty Lake, Instagram: @foxandonyxcoffee. While coffee...

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Woman Plans to Go Full Year Without Grocery Shopping. She Was Shocked by How Much Food Waste They Were Creating Before (Exclusive)

Ashley Mann tells PEOPLE about her viral experiment — and getting her family on board

Spokane, WA · 5d

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Washington Has 6 Butcher Shops Where the Meat Beats the Grocery Store and Costs Less

One butcher shop on this list never locks its doors. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a midnight steak craving actually has somewhere to go. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another shop sells exotic game next to its jerky, and a third keeps homemade salsa beside the premium cuts.

Washington · 6d

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New themed cafes and bars to check out in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area

From fantasy and plant-themed coffee shops, such as HoneySpell Cafe and Grounded Gardens, to tiny bars and lounges with unique drink experiences like The Lilac Room, the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area has lately been a hotbed for new, niche businesses. Yet, bars with themes aren’t exactly a new phenomenon.

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Winter Comfort Food Brings Locals Back To These 6 Washington Diners Every Single Year

When the rain settles in and the mountain passes turn white, Washington gets serious about breakfast. Not the fancy kind with microgreens, but the plate-sized pancakes, gravy-covered biscuits, and chicken fried steak kind. This list covers six diners across the state, from a restored railcar in Spokane to a Twin...

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HoneySpell Cafe is Spokane's newest late-night space of fantasy coziness

HoneySpell Cafe is a fantasy-themed establishment illuminated by ambient lamps and string lights, with walls covered in golden thrifted decor and a menu that boasts all kinds of magically themed drinks. When Emily Peterson decided to open the business, she knew she wanted to create a third space where people could find community in a relaxed and cozy environment.

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Grandparents Who Grew Up In Washington Still Swear By These 7 Family-Run Chinese-American Restaurants

Ask an older Washingtonian where to get a good plate of chow mein, and you will probably get a very specific answer. Many grandparents across the state have stuck with the same family-run Chinese-American spots for years, sometimes for generations. These restaurants serve the comfort classics, like wonton soup, sweet...

Washington · 8d

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Since The 1950s, Spokane Families Have Lined Up For Burgers At Ferguson’s Cafe

Some restaurants chase trends every few years. One little diner on the north side of Spokane has spent decades doing the opposite, and families keep coming back because of it. Grandparents who ate there as kids now bring their grandkids, and the booths still fill up before the morning coffee has had time to cool. The place has even appeared on the big screen, which surprises plenty of lifelong locals who never knew a movie crew once set up shop a few blocks from home.

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Warm Bowls Of Ramen Come Loaded With Chashu Pork At These 10 Washington Noodle Shops

A Spokane ramen shop sells a bowl called King Ramen, and you can upgrade it with premium chashu pork. I love that a noodle soup gets a royal title on Division Street. Chashu is pork that gets braised low and slow until it turns tender. Then it lands on top of broth and noodles like a crown.

Spokane, WA · 8d

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Where to find trendy tooth gems and grillz around Spokane

All over social media, celebrities and influencers are flaunting custom mods to make their smiles stand out from the crowd. From the early 2000s comeback trend of teeth grillz (e.g. Nelly’s 2005 hit “Grillz”) to the demure, quiet-luxury look of Swarovski crystal gems sported by models like Bella Hadid, decorating one’s teeth has become another way to accessorize.

Spokane, WA · 7d

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10 Washington Coffee Roasters Serving Freshly Roasted Beans And Rich Espresso In Cozy Shops

One Washington roaster pays coffee farmers more than double Fair Trade rates. Your morning latte comes with a side of good karma, which is a pretty great way to start the day. That company started in 2005 inside an unmarked warehouse, which is about as indie as origin stories get. Now it runs cafes and a full roastery, with national awards to show for it.

Spokane, WA · 7d

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Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar celebrates 25 years

Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar walks a fine line between casual and fine dining. Take its flagship location on River Park Square’s third floor, for example. After reopening this summer following a five-month remodel, diners’ first impression of the restaurant is framed by flames dancing across a chest-high fireplace.

Spokane, WA · 7d

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5 Best Restaurants in Spokane Valley, Washington You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Spokane Valley, Washington — a city where the pines lean in close and the Spokane River winds like a silver ribbon, where the hum of pickup trucks mingles with the laughter of families in leafy parks, and the scent of barbecue, pho, and fresh-baked bread drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and hope. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: ranch homes and new builds, old barns and glassy storefronts, each telling the story of those who’ve called this valley home. It’s a place where the food scene is a living mosaic — Hmong, Mexican, Italian, and classic American, all woven together by the hands of dreamers and doers, old-timers and newcomers alike.

Spokane Valley, WA · 8d

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We Ranked The Top 7 Pizza Places In Washington And Here Is Who Made The Final Cut

One pizzeria on this list has been serving thin-crust pies since around 1950. Another hands out New York slices that stretch almost 12 inches. A third lets you play pinball under ’80s posters between bites. I love that kind of range. Washington pizza covers blistered Neapolitan crusts, foldable street-style...

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Families Eat Breakfast Inside A Restored Vintage Railcar At This Cozy Washington Diner

Breakfast here is served inside an old train car, complete with wood booths and a counter that faces the cooks. That detail alone had me hooked. The menu goes further than you’d expect, with crispy deviled eggs topped with smoked bacon next to huckleberry pancakes. The farm-to-fork kitchen will even smother your hash browns in gravy and onions at no extra charge.