These are the restaurants we recommend most often — a combination of personal favorites and places guests consistently tell us were worth it.
— Erika & Martin, Owners · Hotel Pension Anna & Landhaus ErikaBear Bear
Chef-inspired brunch with a patio and mountain viewsA chef-driven brunch spot at 923 Commercial Street — practically next door to Pension Anna. Local, organic ingredients, a creative menu that changes with the seasons, and a patio with some of the best views in the village. The berbere sausage breakfast sandwich and the eggs Benedict with potato latkes are standouts. The kind of place you come back to on the second morning. Note: accessed via a staircase, not street level.
One of the more creative breakfast menus in town — not the usual eggs-and-toast. Martin is partial to the potato latkes. And it's right next door to Landhaus Erika, which makes it an easy first stop on a slow morning.
— Erika & MartinCoffee & Waffles
Locally roasted coffee and stuffed waffles in the Clocktower buildingOwned by the Pankow family, who also run Leavenworth Coffee Roasters — a roaster that's been in town since 1995. The space sits behind the curved glass of the Clocktower building at the corner of US-2 and Evans Street, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing downtown. Sweet and savory stuffed waffles made to order, plus a full coffee bar. Good for an early start before the village fills up.
Nick Pankow is a dear friend — he worked with us to create the Pension Anna coffee blend you'll find at breakfast. If you enjoyed it, you already know his work. Martin has a weakness for the stuffed strawberry, banana and Nutella waffle.
— Erika & MartinCrêpe Café Sisters
Sweet and savory crêpes made to orderA family-run crêperie at 220 9th Street, a short walk from the village center. Every crêpe is made to order — sweet options run from lemon sugar to berry and hazelnut, savory from spinach and feta to chicken with gochujang and hot honey. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Counter service, first come first served. Closes at 3pm, so don't leave it too late.
There's something for everyone here — sweet or savory, the menu covers it well. We usually get the Oinker, which is smoked ham and cheddar cheese, for something savory. Though Martin will always find his way to the Nutty Banana.
— Erika & MartinMünchen Haus
Sausages and beer on the village squareAn outdoor biergarten right on the village square. Bratwurst, pretzels, and a good selection of German and Pacific Northwest beers on tap. The line can look long — it moves quickly. Simple, well-executed, and genuinely enjoyable on a warm afternoon or during a festival weekend. Worth going at least once.
Martin always goes for Helga's giant Kielbassa and Erika has a soft spot for the Jalapeño & Cheddar. Good selection of German imports and local Icicle Brewing beers on tap — hard to beat on a warm afternoon.
— Erika & MartinYodelin Broth Co.
Homemade soups, bowls, and salads — a local favoriteHomemade broths, organic bowls, soups, and salads in a casual setting. Unpretentious and reliably good — the kind of place locals actually use for lunch rather than just recommending to visitors. Holds up well after a morning on the trails. Walk-in friendly.
Erika's go-to lunch in the village. She orders the Yodelin broth bowl most every time. Good ingredients, and a patio with river and mountain views that most visitors walk right past.
— Erika & MartinThe Loft Bar & Grill
Burgers, craft beer, and views above Front StreetPerched above Front Street with good views of the village below. Burgers, apps, craft cocktails, draft beer and cider, live music, and trivia nights. The Tillamook cheeseburger is a crowd favorite. A lively, down-to-earth spot that locals and visitors both use. Open noon to midnight most days — closed Tuesdays.
Erika stands by the fries — best in town, she'll tell you without hesitation. Martin usually goes for the red pepper chipotle burger. Good pub fare, views over the village, and a few TVs if there's a game on.
— Erika & MartinColchuck's
Modern German food and craft beer above Front Street ParkA Leavenworth fixture for over 25 years, now under father-and-son ownership with a contemporary spin on German cooking. Jagerschnitzel with veal demi-glace and marinated mushrooms, Kobe beef burgers, house-made sausage plates, and a strong Pacific Northwest and German beer selection. Located at the corner of 8th and Front Street — follow the stairs up. Lunch served Friday through Sunday from noon; dinner daily from 3pm.
One of two places in Leavenworth where Martin will order the Wiener Schnitzel without hesitation. The cocktail bar is good too — worth stopping in for a drink even if you're not staying for dinner.
— Erika & MartinSouth
Fresh Latin cooking — a genuine change of pace from the Bavarian themeInspired by Mexico and Latin America, South brings fresh, modern Latin cooking to Front Street. The Michoacan-style carnitas is a signature dish. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options throughout the menu. Casual enough for lunch, full menu for dinner. A welcome contrast to the German-heavy options around it.
Martin goes for the wet carnitas mission burrito with creamy poblano sauce when he's hungry. For a lighter lunch the fish tacos are a good call. Erika usually orders the chicken tortilla soup. Don't skip the house-made flour chips.
— Erika & MartinAndreas Keller
Classic German dining in a subterranean hallThe cellar restaurant on Front Street. Schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst, and proper German sides done the way they should be. Live accordion music on weekends. This is as close to a Munich Bierkeller as you'll find in Washington State — worth doing at least once on any visit.
Always a treat for us. Martin alternates between the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu and the classic pork Wiener Schnitzel — he could eat either every day. Erika goes for the Jägerschnitzel, and on a good evening she'll tackle the Schweinshaxe.
— Erika & MartinVisconti's
Italian classics from a wood-fired oven — a Leavenworth institutionA Front Street staple at 636 Front Street, open for dinner daily. Wood-fired oven cooking, house-made cured meats, traditional pasta, and seafood — plus a full bar and patio seating. The charcuterie boards, pancetta prawns, and wood-oven clams are perennial favorites. Consistently one of the most popular tables in town; reserve ahead on weekends.
The cannelloni, the saltimbocca, the cotto al forno conchiglie. Some things you just have to say out loud before you order them.
— Erika & MartinMozart's
Inspired Austrian cuisine with balcony views — upstairs on Front StreetFamily-owned for nearly 30 years, Mozart's sits above Front Street at 829 Front with balcony seating and mountain views. The kitchen pairs Austrian and European preparations with Pacific Northwest ingredients — hunter schnitzel, gnocchi, sauerbraten, duck breast — alongside a wine list of over 1,600 bottles. Live piano on most weekends. One of the more distinctly European dining experiences in Leavenworth.
The Hungarian beef goulash is always a treat. And if there's a schnitzel on the menu, Martin will find it.
— Erika & MartinCarta
Locally sourced Pacific Northwest seasonal cuisineChef Ben Herreid's menu follows the seasons of the Pacific Northwest — locally raised beef, fresh seafood, produce from the orchards and fields of the Wenatchee Valley. Handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtful wine list. A more refined evening than most guests expect to find in a small mountain town. At 221 8th Street.
The menu changes with the seasons so we'll let you explore the mains yourself. Start with the Orecchiette Gratin or the Dungeness crab cakes. And for a drink, try the Piri Reis — made with Huney Jun, a locally made raw honey kombucha.
— Erika & MartinLarch
Bronze die-pressed pasta and cocktails — Chef Ben Herreid's sister restaurantCarta's pasta-focused companion. Bronze die-pressed pasta made in-house daily, creative preparations, and a bar program that takes cocktails seriously. The short rib ravioli and bucatini carbonara are standouts. Maximum party size of eight — book well ahead, it fills up fast.
Addictive — we've worked through most of the menu at this point. Do not miss the roasted mushroom appetizer. For pasta dishes, everything is worth ordering, but if you can't decide, the Casarecce is a safe answer.
— Erika & MartinMana
Seven courses, one seating — the most distinctive dinner in LeavenworthA single seating at 6:30pm, Thursday through Sunday. Seven courses of local, organic, ingredient-driven cooking — foraged, seasonal, and genuinely surprising. $118 per person with an optional wine or non-alcoholic herbal pairing. Dinner runs roughly two hours. Reservations required well in advance. At 1033 Commercial Street, just down the block from Pension Anna.
The menu changes with the seasons and surprises every time — genuinely unique flavors, every course. We reserve it for special occasions and always enjoy the experience.
— Erika & MartinOld World Chophouse
When a proper steak is what the evening calls forAn intimate 20-seat restaurant at the corner of Front and 9th, open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm. Aged steaks cooked to order, handcrafted cocktails, and attentive table service in a space that feels genuinely suited to a special evening. Small enough that reservations matter — book ahead.
A genuinely intimate dinner — only 20 seats. The kind of place where the evening slows down in the right way. Reserve ahead.
— Erika & Martin