29 businesses featured across Ellensburg on Explore Washington State.
29 businessesBRIX Wine Bar and Restaurant on Third Avenue offers a full dinner menu alongside an extensive wine list in a relaxed downtown Ellensburg setting. A solid dinner option when the priority is wine pairings over pub fare.
The only restaurant inside the Yakima River Canyon, serving the Canyon River Ranch complex with views of the river and a menu built for anglers and road trippers passing through on SR 821.
A guest ranch set along the Yakima River near the canyon, Canyon River Ranch offers cabins and glamping with direct river access for blue ribbon trout fishing and summer floats.
Claim Clothing on Pearl Street brings fashion forward and affordable clothing, jewelry, accessories, and handbags to downtown Ellensburg, with most items priced under $50. The boutique was opened in 2014 by a CWU alumna and has been a consistent Pearl Street presence since.
The Clymer Museum of Art on Pearl Street celebrates the western heritage of the Kittitas Valley through the work of painter John Ford Clymer and rotating exhibits. The museum operates in partnership with the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame and the Western Art Association under one roof.
Cornerstone Italian Kitchen on Fifth Avenue serves pizza and Italian fare in downtown Ellensburg. A consistent local option for a sit down dinner in the neighborhood.
D&M Coffee has roasted its own beans in Ellensburg since 1990, and the downtown Pearl Street location pours house roasted coffee alongside local beer, wine, and kombucha on draft.
Dick and Jane's Spot is a private home near First Avenue and Pearl Street transformed into a public art installation, covered in more than 10,000 bottle caps and thousands of reflector pieces. The property incorporates work from more than 40 Northwest artists and is freely viewable from the street.
The Ellensburg Agate & Bead Shop on South Main deals in the famous Ellensburg blue agate found only in Kittitas County, alongside beads and lapidary supplies.
The Ellensburg KOA Journey on Thorp Highway offers year round camping on the Yakima River with deluxe cabins, teepee sites in summer, standard tent sites, and full RV hookups. Amenities include fire pits, horseshoe pits, a playground, convenience store, and laundry facilities.
Ellensburg Pasta Company serves house ravioli and a wine list focused on Washington labels, with reservations strongly recommended on rodeo weekend.
Evolve Clothing and Jewelry on Pearl Street specializes in boho clothing, jewelry, housewares, and gifts, many imported directly from India, Thailand, and Nepal through fair trade sourcing. Owner Hildi Neff makes annual buying trips to India to select inventory.
Gallery One Visual Arts Center on Pearl Street in Ellensburg offers rotating contemporary art exhibits across multiple media seven days a week. A hub for the downtown arts community, the gallery hosts the monthly First Friday Art Walk and showcases a different featured artist each month.
Hayday Bake and Brew on Third Avenue serves coffee, bagels, fresh baked breads, quiche, baklava, and pastries alongside wine and beer. Gluten free and vegan options are available. Seating spans two floors.
Hotel Windrow is a boutique hotel at the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue in downtown Ellensburg, featuring a rooftop deck, fitness center, lobby market, and the Basalt restaurant and craft cocktail lounge serving seasonal regional fare. The best lodging option for a walkable downtown Ellensburg stay.
Iron Horse Brewery is known regionally for its Irish Death dark ale and rotating seasonal taps. The taproom serves pub food alongside its flagship and seasonal beers including the High Five Hefeweizen and the 509 Northwest mild ale. Outdoor patio seating is dog friendly.
Jerrol's on University Way is a longtime Ellensburg community business specializing in books and craft supplies, and shares its building with Winegar's Coffee and Creamery. A practical stop for browsing local titles or picking up project supplies near Central Washington University.
The Kittitas County Historical Museum on Third Avenue covers the history of the county through exhibits including antique automobiles, artifacts from early Ellensburg businesses, and military history collections. Open Monday through Saturday.
Mountain High Sports on Fourth Avenue carries high quality outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear for hiking, climbing, and backcountry use, and offers equipment rentals for visitors heading into the surrounding Kittitas Valley terrain.
Open since 1892, the Palace Cafe serves big omelets, chicken fried steak, and honest portions from 7am daily, feeding students and ranchers longer than the university has been standing.
The largest guide operation on the Yakima River, positioned deep in the canyon at Canyon River Ranch with wade and drift boat trips, paddle raft rentals, and the popular Canyon Cruise float.
The Early Bird on Main Street serves breakfast and brunch with a menu ranging from avocado toast and scramble bowls to waffles topped with Nutella and berries or banana and macadamia nuts. Outdoor patio seating is available when weather permits.
Wood fired steaks, rotisserie chicken, and a serious whiskey bar make The Huntsman Tavern the best dinner option in downtown Ellensburg for anyone wanting something beyond a burger.
Two bedroom condo units set directly on the Yakima River inside the canyon, steps from Reds Fly Shop and Canyon River Grill, making it the only place to sleep inside the canyon corridor.
The Red Pickle on Pine Street grew from a popular food truck into a brick and mortar restaurant serving burgers and sandwiches with Guatemalan flair. The Gauchito Burger, marinated in chimichurri with sriracha mayo, is the signature. Custom cocktails are a point of pride for the owner.
The Tav on Fourth Avenue is a downtown Ellensburg bar and burger spot, a longtime local gathering place in the heart of the city.
Whipsaw Brewing on Wenas Street pours a rotating selection of craft beers including their Buzz On Blackberry Wheat and Stumpblower IPA alongside a house made nonalcoholic root beer. The taproom features indoor and outdoor seating and welcomes outside food or purchases from an on site food truck.
Winegar's Coffee and Creamery has been making small batch handcrafted ice cream in Ellensburg for over 25 years, alongside espresso drinks and Whipsaw root beer floats. The University Way location is connected to Jerrol's bookstore. Signature scoops include the Gary Dough and Sax's Salted Caramel.
A full-service fly shop on the south end of Ellensburg stocked for Yakima River fishing, offering guide trips for trout on one of the best tailwater fisheries in the Northwest.