Cle Elum, Washington - Favorite Spots
Food scene
Amazing sandwiches, smoothies and freshly baked goods. Tip: Call ahead to order and then pick up your food and head off to a nearby park or hiking spot!
12 locals recommend
Stella's
316 1/2 W 1st StAmazing sandwiches, smoothies and freshly baked goods. Tip: Call ahead to order and then pick up your food and head off to a nearby park or hiking spot!
Best burgers in Washington State in our humble opinion. This is a drive through/in that serves up freshly made burgers, fries, shakes, and more. It's a great place to stop in on your way from I-90 West to Cle Elum. There's lots of parking and picnic tables to eat from - burgers are best enjoyed hot!
8 locals recommend
Mountain High Hamburgers
2941 W Sparks RdBest burgers in Washington State in our humble opinion. This is a drive through/in that serves up freshly made burgers, fries, shakes, and more. It's a great place to stop in on your way from I-90 West to Cle Elum. There's lots of parking and picnic tables to eat from - burgers are best enjoyed hot!
This is SUCH a gem in the little town of Cle Elum. A retired businessman and his wife move from the big city to open this small but charming farm-to-table restaurant. The menu is constantly changing based on what is in-season - and they offer an awesome chef's tasting menu that let's you sample the best dishes they have that day (plus optional wine pairing - highly recommend).
18 locals recommend
Orchard Restaurant
212 E 1st StThis is SUCH a gem in the little town of Cle Elum. A retired businessman and his wife move from the big city to open this small but charming farm-to-table restaurant. The menu is constantly changing based on what is in-season - and they offer an awesome chef's tasting menu that let's you sample the best dishes they have that day (plus optional wine pairing - highly recommend).
Open from May to October(ish), this is a great little fruit stand with fresh produce from the Yakima Valley, which also boasts a great canned goods sections (I mean home canned goods like jams, cobblers, pickles and more). It's right off the exit for the Quail's View Cabin as well - a great place to stop on your way in!
Red Sky Orchards
5231 Thorp Prairie RoadOpen from May to October(ish), this is a great little fruit stand with fresh produce from the Yakima Valley, which also boasts a great canned goods sections (I mean home canned goods like jams, cobblers, pickles and more). It's right off the exit for the Quail's View Cabin as well - a great place to stop on your way in!
Gorgeous views at this casual dining spot in the Suncadia resort. A great spot after golf, or for lunch or dinner!
75 locals recommend
Swiftwater Cellars
301 Rope Rider DrGorgeous views at this casual dining spot in the Suncadia resort. A great spot after golf, or for lunch or dinner!
City/town information
Cle Elum is a wonderful little town east of Snoqualmie Pass. On the way into town from I-90 west, you'll find Suncadia and the nearby town of Roslyn. On the way out of town, you'll heads towards Ellensburg. There's so much to do in the area, including hiking, skiing/snow activities, spas, wine tasting, restaurants, golfing, swimming, and much more!
21 locals recommend
Cle Elum
Cle Elum is a wonderful little town east of Snoqualmie Pass. On the way into town from I-90 west, you'll find Suncadia and the nearby town of Roslyn. On the way out of town, you'll heads towards Ellensburg. There's so much to do in the area, including hiking, skiing/snow activities, spas, wine tasting, restaurants, golfing, swimming, and much more!
Outdoor favorites
This is the public beach area for Cle Elum Lake. It’s a gorgeous lake with the backdrop of mountains. This beach can get crowded in the summer and weekends, but hard to beat this lake! If you can find another more private spot (or know someone with property on the lake) that’s always nice too.
26 locals recommend
Speelyi Beach
This is the public beach area for Cle Elum Lake. It’s a gorgeous lake with the backdrop of mountains. This beach can get crowded in the summer and weekends, but hard to beat this lake! If you can find another more private spot (or know someone with property on the lake) that’s always nice too.