Restaurants along the North Cascades Scenic Byway recommended by northwestplaces.com

Below are listed the restaurants we recommend that are located along the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway. Click on the cities below to jump to the listings for that city.

The North Cascades loop begins at Interstate-5 Exit 230. It heads east on WA-20 (SR-20) from Burlington, WA across the Skagit River Valley into the Cascade Mountains. It goes through the cities of Sedro Woolley, Concrete, Rockport, Marblemount, Newhalem, Diablo, through the North Cascades National Park and over Washington Pass, the Okanogan National Forest and the towns of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp to the Junction with WA-153.

WA-153 from Twisp to the Columbia River

You will see the designation SR-153 (State Route) for clarity we use WA-153 to not get confused with State Routes in other states on this web site.

WA-153 is a 31 mi. long highway which heads south down the Methow River Valley from the WA-20 / WA-153 junction east of Twisp to join with US-97 just south of Pateros, WA on the west shore of the Columbia River. The towns of Carlton and Methow are located on this highway.

US-97A from Pateros to Wenatchee

US Highway 97-A goes down the west side of the Columbia River from its junction with Washington State Highway 153 to the City of Wenatchee where it has a junction with US Highway-2. The towns of Pateros, Azwell, Chelan, Entiat, and Wenatchee are on this stretch of US-97 and US-97A

US Highway-2 from Wenatchee to Everett, WA

The North Cascades Loop then heads west on US-2 over Stevens Pass and back to Interstate-5 Exit 194 in Everett, WA. This leg of the North Cascades Loop goes through the cities of Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, then the villages of Coles Corner, Nason Creek , Merritt, and Berne, then over Stevens Pass, then through the cities of Index, Gold Bar, Startup, Sultan, Monroe, and Snohomish before arriving at Interstate-5 in Everett.

Below you will find the restaurants we recommend along the Cascades Scenic Byway Loop. Click on the linked cities above to jump to that city’s listing.

Highway &

Mile Post

WA-20 from Burlington to Twisp, Washington

Listed from west (starting at I-5) to east

I-5 Exit 230

WA-20 MP 60

Cascade Loop

Burlington Area

Burlington – Burlington information is located on separate pages.

Restaurants

Lodging

City Page

WA-20

MP 66

Sedro Woolley

WA-20

MP 89

Concrete


*Cascade* *Mountain* *Lodge* 44618 State Route 20 Concrete, WA 98237 360-853-8870 www.cascademountainlodge.com Formerly the North Cascades Inn, this facility has new owners and a new attitude.

Speciality
*Annie’s Pizza Station* 44568 State Route 20 Concrete, WA 98237 360-853-7227 Visit Annie's web site. Great pizza and friendly service is our experience at Annie’s. Besides pizza they have soup, espresso, salads, lasagna, subs, and grinders. They are located on the south (right if headed east) side of the highway at the west end of town on State Highway-20	*Cajun Bar & Grill* 7296 Baker Street Concrete, WA 98237 360-853-8518

WA-20

MP 97

Rockport

American

The Eatery

at the Skagit River Resort

Highway 20 milepost 103.5

58468 Clark Cabin Road

Rockport, WA 98283

360-873-2250

http://www.northcascades.com/eatery.htm

This great spot started out as a drive-in in 1982, had growing pains, and today is a lovely sit-down restaurant located between Rockport and Marblemount. It has both air conditioning and a fireplace to satisfy any day’s needs through the year. It also has a museum of local history.

Cascadian Farm Roadside Stand

55749 State Route 20

Rockport, WA 98283

360-873-8173

Visit their web site.

Their corporate web site.

http://www.smallplanetfoods.com/

This is a great stop on your travel around the North Cascades Scenic Byway Loop. The have in-season fruits & vegetables, ice cream, coffee, jellies and more.

They are on the north side ( left headed east) between Rockport and Marblemount. They are open during the summer season only.

WA-20

MP 106

Marblemount

American

Buffalo Run Restaurant

60084 State Route 20

Marblemount, WA 98267

360-873-2103

http://www.buffalorunrestaurant.com/

Ever had a Buffalo burger? If not you can try one here, we’re pretty sure you’ll like it and all the other things on the large menu. We found this restaurant to be a pleasant stop on our journey.

Marblemount Diner

60147 State Route 20

Marblemount, WA 98267

360-873-4503

A new restaurant on the north side (left traveling east) of the highway in Marblemount. Good food, great pie, exceptional service and a very cute décor. They are about 100 ft. west of the 90° turn in the highway in downtown Marblemount.

Open 11a to 8p Thur-Mon 8a on Sat & Sun.

Good Food Drive-In

59924 State Route 20

Marblemount, WA 98267

360-873-9309

Visit their web site.

A good old fashioned burger drive-in with inside seating and picnic tables by the Skagit River. They also have home made pies and ice cream. Have a hamburger and watch for an eagle.

WA-20

MP 120

Newhalem

Both Newhalem and Diablo are company towns owned by Seattle City Light. During construction and early operation of the dams these towns flourished. Recently much of the function of the dams has been automated and can even be controlled from Seattle so the school has closed and the current population is quite small.

WA-20

MP 125

Diablo

See Nehalem above

WA-20

MP 180

Mazama Junction

American
*Mazama Country Inn* 15 Country Rd. Mazama, WA 98833 509-996-2681 or 1-800-843-7951 Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will be pleasantly surprised by the food and the service.	*Freestone Inn* 31 Early Winters Drive Mazama, WA 98833 1-800-639-3809 or 509-996-3906 http://www.freestoneinn.com/ The restaurant in this inn is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Superb food right out in the middle of nowhere.
*Mazama Store Restaurant* 50 Lost River Road Mazama, WA 98833 509-996-2855


Bakeries & Delis

Pubs

WA-20

MP 193

Winthrop

American
*Sun* *Mountain* *Lodge* Dining Room Wolf Creek Bar & Grill Patterson Road PO Box 1000 Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2211 http://www.sunmountainlodge.com/ You will find large resort facilities including the upscale fine dining room and the more casual bar and grill. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If we gave ratings this facility would be at the top of the scale.
*Steak & Seafood*
*The Winthrop Palace* 149 Riverside Ave PO Box 1028 Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2245 http://www.winthroppalace.com/ First opened in 1906 this building has true history and the restaurant offers the old west feeling. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.	*The Virginian* 808 Hwy 20 Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2536 www.virginian-resort.com Steaks, seafood and other favorites are served in an authentic old west atmosphere. This restaurant is part of an all season resort.
Speciality
*Burnt Finger Bar-B-Q* 100 Bridge Street Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-3990
Bakeries & Delis
*Boulder Creek Deli* 100 Bridge Street Winthrop. WA 98862 509-996-3990	*Rocking Horse Bakery* 265 Riverside Ave. PO Box 1 Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-4241
Pubs
*Three Fingered Jack’s* 176 Riverside Ave Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-2411 http://www.3fingeredjacks.com/ This family friendly restaurant is the oldest legal saloon in the State of Washington. They have a large menu and are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Typical American Pub food.
Ice Cream & sweets
*Grubstake and Co.* 222 Riverside Avenue Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-3834 Homemade ice cream, handmade chocolates, espresso and more.

WA-20

MP 204

Twisp

American
*BJ’s Branding Iron Café & Saloon* 123 Glover Street Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-3576	*II Bees’s Café* 104 S Glover Street Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-2342
Steak & Seafood
*The Duck Brand* P.O. Box 238 Winthrop, WA 98862 1-800-996-2192 or (509) 996-2192 Visit their web site. Espresso, pastries, pasta, fish, steak, and Mexican specialties, and home made pie.
Bakeries & Delis
*Cinnamon Twisp Bakery* 116 N Glover Street Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-5030 http://www.cinnamontwisp.com/ Have a great cinnamon roll for breakfast. They are also open for lunch. Chocolate éclairs, scones, biscotti and more.
Pubs
*Twisp* *River* *Pub* *Methow* *Valley* *Brewery* 201 N. Methow Valley Hwy P.O. Box 1038 Twisp WA, 98856 509-997-6822 http://www.methowbrewing.com/ This family friendly pub serves lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. and breakfast on Sundays. Free wireless internet.
*Antlers Saloon & Café* 132 Glover Street Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-5693	*See BJ’s Branding Iron & Saloon*
*Pizza*
*Hometown Pizza* 202 N Methow Valley Highway Twisp, WA 98856 509-997-2100

WA-153

MP 32

WA-153 from Twisp to the Columbia River

WA-153 is a 31 mi. long highway which heads south down the Methow River Valley from the WA-20 / WA-153 junction east of Twisp to join with US-97 just south of Pateros, WA on the west shore of the Columbia River at the confluence of the Methow and Columbia Rivers. The towns of Carlton and Methow are located on this highway.

WA-152

MP 23

Carlton

American

Carlton Restaurant

Carlton, WA 98814

509-997-0833

Country Town Café

2266 State Route 153

Carlton, WA 98814

509-997-7770

WA-153

MP 11

Methow

American

Methow Café

1096 Highway 153

Methow, WA 98834

509-923-2312

WA-153

MP 0

US-97

MP249

Pateros Located at the junction of US-97 & WA-153

US-97 & US-97A north of Wenatchee

US-97

MP 241

Azwell

US-97

MP 232

City of Chelan on Lake Chelan

US-97A

MP 214

City of Entiat

US-97A

MP 204

Rocky Reach Dam

US-97A

Mile Post 199

Jct with WA-97A and US Hwy 2

City of Wenatchee (see below)

US Highway-2 from Wenatchee to Everett, WA

The North Cascades Loop then heads west on US-2 over Stevens Pass and back to Interstate-5 Exit 194 in Everett, WA. This leg of the North Cascades Loop goes through the cities of Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, then the villages of Coles Corner, Nason Creek, Merritt, and Berne, then over Stevens Pass, then through the cities of Index, Gold Bar, Startup, Sultan, Monroe, and Snohomish before arriving at Interstate-5 in Everett.

US Hwy 2

MP 118

Wenatchee

City Page

Restaurants

Lodging

City of Wenatchee

Wenatchee has a population of nearly 30,000 people, and elevation of 651 feet above sea level and is located almost dead center in the State of Washington. It is located east of the Cascade Mountain range at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers. Wenatchee is fruit country. The valleys and even some of the hills are covered with fruit trees.

The accommodations, restaurants, and points of interest are listed on our Wenatchee area recommendation pages. Use the links below for Wenatchee area information.

Wenatchee recommendation Pages

City Page

Restaurants

Lodging

US-2

MP 110

The City of Cashmere

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American

Steak & Seafood

Bakeries & Delis