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Look for the 💗 for I Heart Yakima well-loved spots that we frequent and recommend. We drop wisdom on the spots that we flirt with, but don’t get to as often with a 💡.
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Look for the 💗 for I Heart Yakima well-loved spots that we frequent and recommend. We drop wisdom on the spots that we flirt with, but don’t get to as often with a 💡.
A newcomer to our coffee scene, Collaboration Coffee is a delight. Serving locally-roasted Basalt coffee and residing next to the Yakima Maker Space, Collab Coffee is bright, friendly, delicious, and just about our favorite place to meet for a chat and a cuppa. Every detail of the café is intentional, from the way their tables are designed to the mugs from which they serve their coffee. They keep it simple at Collab Coffee, no cream and sweetener station and a modest selection of snacks. We like it.
18 S 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 823-4018 | website
Gilbert Cellars has been the tasting room in downtown Yakima for over a decade. Step inside, and you’re immediately welcomed to some of our valley’s best wine (the rosé is without a doubt our favorite, the vin du vallée is crisp and refreshing, and you should also try their award-winning reds). They have small bites (ahem, bacon-wrapped dates), and their outdoor seating on a warm summer evening makes us swoon.
5 N Front St, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 249-9049 | website
(📷: Gilbert Cellars/Instagram)
Their pour-overs are delish, and we love the high-ceilings, big windows, and low-key atmosphere. If you are looking to get some late-night work done, this is our go-to place. Their beans are sourced from small, independent growers from around the world, and they are locally roasted, ensuring you the freshest coffee possible. Their Thursday open-mic nights are popular if you are looking for a friendly evening outing.
28 N 1st St, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 317-2150 | website
(📷: MAK Daddy/Instagram)
Serving Stumptown Coffee, North Town legit gave Downtown Yakima its first coffee house. In the historic Yakima Depot, you can catch the trains traveling through town as you sip your beverage of choice. Their meeting rooms are nice, bright, and private, too. And if you’re looking to get married after getting some coffee, there is a judge available onsite to help you out with that!
32 N Front St, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 895-7600 | website
Downtown Yakima’s newest brewery, Single Hill is quintessential Yakima. Their line-up is top-notch and varied, offering everything from sours to experimental series. We aren’t big IPA drinkers (shhhhhh!), so we love that there is always something for us to try. (For the record, we are told their IPAs are delish.) The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly. They also offer a line of fun non-alcoholic beverages, including root beer, cold brew, and endless bubbly-water. And if you’re hungry, you can grab a delicious taco from 5 Salsas taco truck, right outside their door.
102 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 367-6756 | website
While not in downtown proper, Bill’s Place is so well-loved by locals, we had to include it. If you’re looking for exceptional bar food, a great beer selection, and a game, this is your place. (21+)
206 S 3rd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 575-9513 | website
💡 IHY WISDOM: This is the place for a wine slushy on a hot summer day.
14 N Front St, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 961-8370 | website
💡 IHY WISDOM: This is a nano-brewery with an intimate tasting room.
25 N Front St # 2, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 225-9610 | website
💡 IHY WISDOM: Check out their IG or FB feeds for their taproom happenings. Also, Sunday is often brew day if you want to watch the magic.
123 E Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
(509) 424-3400 | website