Rogue Valley Food Scene

Discover Southern Oregon's Thriving Food Scene in the Rogue Valley

unsplash-image-mM-L0yx5LcQ

Endless Possibilities

Looking for a foodie's paradise? The Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon has numerous award-winning restaurants and flavors you shouldn't miss. With new restaurants, cafes, and tasting rooms opening every month, the food scene in Southern Oregon has gained a lot of attention over the past few years.

 

Appreciating Diversity

Fall 2021 saw a wave of new openings and expansions of well-known businesses, and with pandemic regulations being loosened, there are endless possibilities when it comes to discovering new tastes. To truly appreciate the diversity of culinary experiences, you need to know the culture behind them. Southern Oregon's food scene reflects who we are - organic farmers, master cheesemakers, craft beer enthusiasts, and innovative chefs.

 

Foodie's Paradise

From Lillie Belle Farms and Rogue Creamery to new microbreweries like Walkabout Brewing and Weekend Beer Company, cocktail bars, food trucks, and restaurants, farm-to-table cuisine, and craft beer are no longer just buzzwords. The gorgeous vistas and Instagram-worthy views make the Rogue Valley a foodie's paradise that is not to be missed.

unsplash-image-6VhPY27jdps

The Morning Sip

  • WHEELHOUSE COFFEE | GRANTS PASS, OR - A FANTASTIC COFFEE TRUCK FOUND AT ONE OF SOUTHERN OREGON'S HOTTEST SPOTS, THE WEEKEND BEER COMPANY. THEY MAKE ALL OF THEIR BAKED GOODS FROM SCRATCH OR SOURCE THEM LOCALLY. YOU'LL BE DREAMING ABOUT THEIR HOMEMADE POP-TARTS.

  • TAILHOLT COFFEE CO | ROGUE RIVER, OR - FOUND IN THE TINY TOWN OF ROGUE RIVER THIS SHOP IS A WELCOME SURPRISE WITH FRIENDLY BARISTAS, FANTASTIC COFFEE, AND THE COZIEST LITTLE SPACE. GRAB A GUITAR OR JUMP ON THE ORGAN IF YOU PLEASE, IT’S THE PERFECT LITTLE SPOT TO BRING A BOOK OR WORK REMOTELY.

  • HITHER COFFEE & GOODS | ASHLAND, OR - ENJOY FRAGRANT AND DELICIOUS COFFEE PAIRED WITH FANTASTIC FOOD, LOCALLY SOURCED FROM FARMS IN THE AREA AT HITHER COFFEE & GOODS.  EVERYTHING USED IN THEIR KITCHEN IS SOLD ON THEIR LARDER SHELVES, INCLUDING NATURAL WINES.

  • FORAGE COFFEE COMPANY | MEDFORD, OR - FORAGE COFFEE COMPANY HAS FOUND A HOME IN DOWNTOWN MEDFORD WITH ITS QUIRKY SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE.  THEIR REGULAR MENU ALWAYS INCLUDES A HOUSE-MADE MILK ALTERNATIVE ALONG WITH UNIQUE SEASONAL SPECIALS.  THERE IS ALSO A SMALL BREAKFAST MENU.  THE PORK BELLY SANDWICH IS A MUST!

  • CERBERUS COFFEE CO. | JACKSONVILLE, OR - THE CUTEST LITTLE HOLE-IN-THE-WALL SHOP IN THE QUAINT TOWN OF JACKSONVILLE, WHERE THEY SERVE FAIR-TRADE ESPRESSO AND COFFEE, AS WELL AS THEIR HOUSE-MADE BAKED GOODS.  MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THEIR SEASONAL MENU WHERE THEY ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING FUN AND UNIQUE TO OFFER!

unsplash-image-y3aP9oo9Pjc

The Brunch Spot

  • LULU’S FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD | GRANTS PASS, OR - A CUTE LITTLE BISTRO IN DOWNTOWN GRANTS PASS WILL HAVE ALL OF YOUR BREAKFAST FAVORITES WITH A TWIST. YOU WILL LOVE THIS LITTLE SPOT FOR A RELAXING SUNDAY BRUNCH!

  • OVER EASY BRUNCH | MEDFORD, OR - SINCE OVER EASY OPENED THEIR NEW SPOT IN DOWNTOWN MEDFORD THEY HAVE BEEN KILLING IT. CHEF/OWNER BRADEN HITT TAKES BRUNCH BASICS TO A WHOLE OTHER LEVEL WITH A SMALL BUT MIGHTY MENU THAT INCLUDES ONE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS OMELETS YOU WILL HAVE EVER PUT IN YOUR MOUTH.

  • MORNING GLORY | ASHLAND, OR - MORNING GLORY HAD BEEN AN ASHLAND STAPLE FOR BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH FOR OVER 20 YEARS.  THEIR RESTAURANT IS AN OLD COTTAGE RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE SOU CAMPUS GIVING YOU ALL THE COZY FEELS.

unsplash-image-Q9yr-cvJr30

Lunch and Dinner

  • DECANT | MEDFORD, OR - WITH THE OPENING OF DECANT, MEDFORD ADDS FINE DINING TO ITS GROWING ROSTER OF CREATIVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE THAT PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMS. THE KITCHEN IS LED BY CHEF TODD MEYERHOFER, WHO BRINGS MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, ST.HELENA GREYSTONE, AND COPIA RESTAURANT IN NAPA.

  • BAR JUILLET | ASHLAND, OR - THOSE WHO ENJOY HITHER MARKET'S INSPIRED HOMEY, COMFORT FOOD MAY WELL ENJOY THEIR NEW RESTAURANT, BAR JUILLET ("ZHOO-LAY") ON THE ASHLAND PLAZA. WITH MORE THAN A DECADE OF FOOD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK, PORTLAND, AND SAN FRANCISCO, THE REIMERS HAVE CREATED A BUSTLING RESTAURANT SERVING RUSTIC FARE USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS AND OFFERING CRAFT COCKTAILS AND NATURAL WINES.

  • THE TWISTED CORK | GRANTS PASS, OR - AN OENOPHILE'S PARADISE, THE TWISTED CORK PAIRS FINE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINES WITH TEMPTING AMERICAN AND MEDITERRANEAN FARE. WITH 800 BOTTLES IN ITS CELLAR, THE TWISTED CORK OFFERS NOT JUST OREGON, BUT WASHINGTON AND CALIFORNIA VARIETIES AS WELL. THERE ARE 16 WINES AVAILABLE DAILY EITHER BY THE GLASS OR IN FLIGHTS, PAIRED WITH TEMPTING ENTREES.