Guidebook for Cle Elum
Food Scene
Lovely outdoor seating area for appetizers or dinner. It is more expensive than some of the local restaurants but the food is usually good and the atmosphere is worth the drive.
75 locals recommend
Swiftwater Cellars
301 Rope Rider DrLovely outdoor seating area for appetizers or dinner. It is more expensive than some of the local restaurants but the food is usually good and the atmosphere is worth the drive.
One of our favorite eating spots. Reasonably priced and usually a nice meal. The bread sticks and garlic butter served before the meal are the best. The menu has something for everyone.
7 locals recommend
The Sunset Cafe
318 E 1st StOne of our favorite eating spots. Reasonably priced and usually a nice meal. The bread sticks and garlic butter served before the meal are the best. The menu has something for everyone.
Both Mexican restaurants are good but we like Los Cabos (by the Safeway store) because it can easily accommodate large groups.
Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
812 West Davis StreetBoth Mexican restaurants are good but we like Los Cabos (by the Safeway store) because it can easily accommodate large groups.
Have the urge to try a truck stop place...this is it. Okay food, reasonably priced. interesting atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Cottage Cafe & Fireside Lounge
911 E 1st StHave the urge to try a truck stop place...this is it. Okay food, reasonably priced. interesting atmosphere.
Have appetizers or drinks at Swiftwater winery then tour around the Suncadia homes. Make sure to stop in at the Suncadia Lodge to see the view.
41 locals recommend
Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia TrailHave appetizers or drinks at Swiftwater winery then tour around the Suncadia homes. Make sure to stop in at the Suncadia Lodge to see the view.
Have lunch or dinner than walk the John Wayne Trail for as long as you want. This is by the Iron Horse Bed & Breakfast in South Cle Elum.
15 locals recommend
Smokey's Bar-B-Que Cle Elum
417 Milwaukee AveHave lunch or dinner than walk the John Wayne Trail for as long as you want. This is by the Iron Horse Bed & Breakfast in South Cle Elum.
Sightseeing
Looking for an afternoon float down the Yakima River? This company will take care of you. They can get busy - make a reservation a head of time.
Rill Adventures Raft & Gear Rentals
Looking for an afternoon float down the Yakima River? This company will take care of you. They can get busy - make a reservation a head of time.
Check out Roslyn, WA. Remember 'Northern Exposure'? The show was filmed here and signs of it are everywhere. The Brick Tavern, the Movie Theater and the cemetery are spots to visit.
46 locals recommend
Roslyn
Check out Roslyn, WA. Remember 'Northern Exposure'? The show was filmed here and signs of it are everywhere. The Brick Tavern, the Movie Theater and the cemetery are spots to visit.
Keep driving through Roslyn and soon you will be in Ronald. The new 'Old #3' is another place to get a bite to eat. Continue driving for views of Lake Cle Elum, rivers and wonderful hiking .
Ronald
Keep driving through Roslyn and soon you will be in Ronald. The new 'Old #3' is another place to get a bite to eat. Continue driving for views of Lake Cle Elum, rivers and wonderful hiking .
Shopping
There is no way to describe this store. If you are exploring Cle Elum shopping you have to see it! The shop is past the downtown area but worth the time.
Mac-A-Bee Southwestern Gifts
71 Airport RdThere is no way to describe this store. If you are exploring Cle Elum shopping you have to see it! The shop is past the downtown area but worth the time.
Farm & Home isn't just a hardware store so is worth a quick visit. On weekends it has the best free popcorn.
6 locals recommend
Cle Elum Farm & Home Supply
100 W 1st StFarm & Home isn't just a hardware store so is worth a quick visit. On weekends it has the best free popcorn.
The Yakima River is a short drive down the forest service road. If you drove to Cle Elum to come to the cabin you passed over a favorite spot for fishing. The river is a 'blue ribbon' river .
14 locals recommend
Troutwater Fly Shop
113 E 1st StThe Yakima River is a short drive down the forest service road. If you drove to Cle Elum to come to the cabin you passed over a favorite spot for fishing. The river is a 'blue ribbon' river .
Essentials
Safeway is the only grocery store in town so can be busy but the staff are always pleasant. It is well stocked considering it is a small town store except produce can be 'iffy'
36 locals recommend
Safeway
804 W 1st StSafeway is the only grocery store in town so can be busy but the staff are always pleasant. It is well stocked considering it is a small town store except produce can be 'iffy'
Everything Else
Fill up your tank before going back to Seattle. The gas can be much cheaper in Cle Elum.
Storey Service Station
1310 E 1st StFill up your tank before going back to Seattle. The gas can be much cheaper in Cle Elum.