Mckay Cottage - Bend

I celebrated my birthday weekend in Bend, Oregon, and my boyfriend surprised me with a charming little breakfast cottage for my special morning meal. They don’t take reservations, but they open at 7 AM, and the atmosphere is delightful...

The food is skillfully crafted using fresh and flavorful ingredients. One standout dish is the grilled cheese sandwich, which features a slice of acorn squash tucked inside. Be prepared for a bit of a wait, though...

Our server was wonderful. I appreciated the thoughtful touch of providing a fruit cup, crackers, and some toys for our son to enjoy. It was a nice little surprise. The bread pudding was...

We arrived for brunch and had to wait about 30 minutes, which was no problem since we didn't have the kids with us. While we waited, we were warmly invited inside for mimosas and coffee, and we couldn't help but admire the fresh pastries in the bakery case. You could tell that everything was homemade, from the caramel pecan sticky buns to the Marion berry scones and lemon raspberry muffins, and so much more. The restaurant has a charming, cozy cottage vibe, and the service was some of the kindest I've ever encountered. It truly embodies what you’d expect from a country cottage breakfast spot. If it were possible to give more than five stars, I would. Everything we tried was fantastic, and I'm already planning my next visit to sample the entire menu. Photo: The Zesty Benni (which comes highly recommended).

The food was absolutely delicious. The warm jalapeno scones were incredible. They were a bit heavy on the potatoes and light on the salt, but that’s easy to adjust. It’s a bit pricey for brunch, though.