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Time to Vote in the Best of Central Oregon 2020!

Vote for your fave local businesses in the region’s most beloved readers’ poll!

The Source StaffAugust 20, 2020June 8, 2025

It’s time to vote for your favorite local businesses and services in the Source Weekly’s 2020 Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll! It’s been a tough year—so lets give our favorite local spots some serious love. LINK TO THE SURVEY BELOW—but reading the rules is a good thing to do! The online ballot will open […]

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Drinking Local? Drink Here

by Kevin Gifford May 17, 2018

Sure, there’s lots to see and do around Central Oregon, but what about after all the hiking and biking and SUP’ing is done? The answer (for the over-21 crowd, that is) is to head out for a beer. Here are 10 places that evoke everything that makes up one of the coolest small-town brew scenes […]

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Central Oregon’s Best Patios

12 spots to post up, grab a beverage and watch the world go by

Grant WoodsMay 16, 2018July 26, 2025

When it’s gorgeous outside, Central Oregonians need little additional reason to sit out and sip something delish. Here’s where to go to get your slice of patio heaven.

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Best Lunch – Sunriver

The Source StaffAugust 17, 2016January 5, 2023

BEST LUNCH – SUNRIVER 1st Place | Sunriver Brewing Company 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 4, Sunriver Open Daily: 11 am-11 pm 2nd Place | Cafe Sintra

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Best Breakfast – Redmond

The Source StaffAugust 10, 2016February 15, 2025

Best Of Redmond – Best Breakfast 1st Place | One Street Down Cafe 124 SW Seventh St., Redmond Open daily: 7am to 3pm

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Best Instagram Selfie Spot

Pilot Butte

Russ AxonAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Teenage girls, Instagram celebs and Ellen DeGeneres know the rules for taking the perfect selfie: get a good amount of natural light; chin down, lips pouted; and pick a memorable location for the background. Here in Bend, there is no end of beautiful spots that make for great selfies, but Bendites at the top of […]

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Best Children’s Clothing Store

1st place | Hopscotch Kids

Jared RasicAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Hopscotch Kids’ owner Bridget Swetland has been in the children’s clothing business for a long time. She ran a children’s clothing store in Klamath Falls named Bella Bella for a decade before moving to Bend in 2012 and opening Hopscotch in 2013. The clothing at Hopscotch runs the gamut from babies to kiddos, with books, […]

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Best Breakfast – Sisters

The Source StaffAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Best Of Sisters – Best Breakfast 1st Place | Angeline’s Bakery & Café 121 W Main Ave., Sisters Open daily: 6:30 am – 4 pm 2nd Place | Sisters Bakery

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Best Ethnic Food

1st place | Kebaba Restaurant

M.W. HillAugust 10, 2016January 4, 2023

Serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with a Bend twist for 10 years as of this October, Kebaba is your best bet for ethnic food. Jackpot dishes include a lamb gyro made from house roasted, all natural, hormone-free lamb leg, served on a homemade fresh-baked pita. Also noteworthy are the chicken, lamb, salmon or prawn […]

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Best Green Business

1st place | Sunlight Solar

Annette BenedettiAugust 10, 2016January 5, 2023

Sunlight Solar isn’t willing to gamble with environmental sustainability. While making solar power available to every home in Bend (and beyond) is the company leaders’ dream, their environmental stewardship also includes the company-wide use of hybrid vehicles and recycled paper products, and commuting to work by foot, bus or bike when possible. Marketing and Outreach […]

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