It’s common knowledge that Oregon is the place to be when it comes to great dining options. From stunning coastal restaurants with endless ocean views to gorgeous historic restaurants, to humble little neighborhood bistros, we’ve got it all.
In fact, it turns out the Oregon is home to the best place to eat in the U.S., according to consumer review site Yelp! The site recently released its list of Top 100 Places To Eat In The U.S., and Bangers & Brews in Bend, Oregon is named Number One.
Once you visit Bangers & Brews, you’ll know why Yelp named this place the number one spot to dine in 2019. This is actually the restaurant’s third year in a row on the list. With 569 reviews and a solid five-star rating at the time of this writing, this favorite in Bend deserves its top slot for 2019.
management/Tripadvisor You’ll find the restaurant at 1288 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR 97702.
This place isn’t a fancy spot - it’s fast casual dining, where you step up to the counter to order. Peruse the chalk board menus to decide what you’re in the mood for.
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Before you order your tasty sausage, you’ll want to start with an order of Bacon Gorgonzola Fries or Chili Cheese Fries. They’re served up on a big sheet pan, and covered in delicious toppings.
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The choices are almost endless when it comes to the sausage sandwiches. You’ll pick your sausage, add two toppings, and choose one sauce to drizzle over the top.
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Sausage choices include everything from a traditional British banger or German bratwurst to sausages made with exotic and wild game, like elk and pork sausage or wild boar and garlic.
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You’ll get two toppings on top of your sausage, so choose wisely to find the perfect combo for your mood. Try caramelized, grilled, or raw onions, sweet or spicy peppers, sauerkraut, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapeno, pepperoncini, chili or relish.
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Now it’s time to choose the sauce. The chimichurri is the house specialty, but you can also go with BBQ chipotle, garlic aioli, spicy ranch, curry ketchup, marinara sauce, spicy mustard or whole grain mustard.
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If you’re cutting back on carbs, you can get your sausage on a salad, too!
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You might also want to try the traditional Bangers & Mash - a savory British banger, served alongside mashed potatoes, and topped with gravy and caramelized onions.
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It goes without saying that you’ll pair your sausage with a beer…
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…or a rootbeer. The selection of brews is carefully curated to pair perfectly with your sausage, and you can always go with a craft root beer, too.
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The food is the main reason this place is so popular, but Yelp reviewers also rave about the stellar service here. And, while it can be crowded during lunch hour, it’s well worth your wait!
Matthew Krunglevich/Google Visit Bangers & Brews Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m..
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You’ll find the restaurant at 1288 SW Simpson Ave., Bend, OR 97702.
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Visit Bangers & Brews Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m..
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