From an outside perspective, Spokane may not look like it has all the culinary options that you would find in NYC, but we promise you won't be disappointed. From brewpubs to steakhouses, vegan fare to breakfast joints, Spokane has you covered. Here are some of our favorite places to get you started.
Eateries Breakfast
Lunch/Dinner
Drinks
Frank's Diner || on Monroe St. – it is
Saranac Public House || on Main St.
Durkin's Liquor Bar || on Main St.
Gilded Unicorn || on 1st and
Hogwash Whiskey Den || in the WA
in an old train car and they have been voted the best breakfast in town for 18 years running by the Inlander's People Choice Awards.
Old European || on N. Division St. -
they have all of the classic breakfast favorites and never disappoints.
Boots Bakery and Lounge || on
Main St. next to the Main Market CoOp. Their website isn't much, but they have fresh / healthy / gluten free / vegan options, bomb waffles, and delicious coffee. It's worth a stop in, and that area of Main Street is a lot of fun to explore.
Bruncheonette || in Kendall Yards on Broadway. They have a creative menu with healthy options and most items are made from scratch. Or find their food truck downtown on "Food Truck Friday." 18
and they have Bacon Mac 'n Cheese . . . need we say more? They have a gluten free/vegan version too. Monroe . . . Sparkle Burger. YASS. That's really all you need to know, but they seriously have an awesome menu and it's underground with very cool vibes.
Twigs Bistro || there are a few
locations in Spokane and all are great. The downtown spot has an indoor balcony on the 3rd floor of River Park Square and the South Hill location has a great patio.
Pete's Pizza || the calzone king! A Spokane staple since 1972, Pete's Pizza is right next to GU's campus and serves up the best pizza and calzones in town.
They have creative cocktails and a speakeasy-style nook downstairs.
Cracker Building Basement. They serve craft cocktails that are sure to please.
Barrister Winery || the location on
Railroad Alley has limited hours, but is a beautiful space. The owners are former attorneys turned winemakers. Make sure you try their Rough Justice.
No-Li Brew House || it is within
walking distance from the law school, has great food and brews, and an awesome patio with fire pits nestled along the river which makes it a popular post-finals hangout!