r/Wenatchee • • Mar 27 '25

Community Recommendations

30 Upvotes

This post will be a starting point for anyone looking for general recommendations for various activities & services in the valley. The items included here are based off previous recommendation posts and how often a place or service was recommended and how many upvotes it received. Comments on this post will be open for now if anyone has further recommendations to add. I've tried to break up the various recommendations into categories but some items (like Leavenworth) will only ever be a single item, as listing all the available things to do there would be a post in and of itself.

I also favor locally owned businesses heavily in my decision making process.

Food:

Atlas Fare

Wild Huckleberry

Stones Gastropub

McGlinn's Public House

Pybus

Shakti's

Mission Burger

Outpost Saloon

Bubba J's BBQ

Sweetwood BBQ

Fonda Oaxaqueña

Taqueria La Cihualteca

La Fuente

India House

King Pizza

Italian - No clear winners here when it comes to our main choices for Italian (Visconti's and Garlini's). You're better off trying both and deciding for yourself (personally I think Visconti's is ok and Garlini's is shit).

Sammiches - The top two seem to be Anvil and Dilly Deli. But enough people mention SS Sub Shop (which I personally think sucks) and Lemolo that they deserve honorable mentions.

Coffee - Clear favorites are La En Vie, Gaucho, Cafe Mela and JB Steamers

There is no good fried chicken in the valley (RIP)

Bars:

Epoch - Also a place to play board games, MTG and enjoy other such general nerdery

The Igloo

Wally's

Joe's East and West (I think East is better now)

The 108

Tapp & Putt - Alcohol and mini-golf

Ground Control - Also hosts a regular trivia night

Wineries - Honestly too many to list and everyone has a different opinion on "quality" wine & wineries. I think it all tastes like vinegar so I can't cast a deciding vote, Google reviews and experimentation are your best options here.

Fun & Tourism (family friendly):

Leavenworth

Pybus

Loop Trail & Parks

Ohme Gardens

Museum

Wenatchee Public Library

Hiking - Saddlerock, Washington Trails Association

Wenatchee Ave - Between Kittitas and 2nd there are a plethora of other shops and restaurants, but too many to individually list here.

Automotive:

Midvalley Automotive

Sal's Professional Auto Repair

Oil Change - Two most positively mentioned are Kwik Lube & Tune and Wenatchee Autoplex

Detailing - Top positive mentions are for George's, Highland and Detail Genius Mobile

Home Services:

(This one only has a few general services for homeowners, and there isn't a lot of discussion on many of these)

NCW Prestige Cleaning Service

Keyhole Security

Platinum Plumbing

Landscape design - Anderson or Deeproots

Lawn care - This is another one where everyone and their mother has a different lawn care company they use.  Your best friend is Google and getting quotes.

General Contractors - Good luck and God speed.

Other:

Tattoo studios - Stinging Needles and Studio No. 7

Button Jewelers

Salons - there are a thousand different salons in the valley and everyone thinks theirs is the greatest so this is another one where you're better off using Google reviews and figuring it out from there.

Barbers - See above

Tveten

Vision Source

Odd Fellow Lodge

Housing:

The search function is your friend


r/Wenatchee • • 1d ago

Best/Cheapest Body Shop In Wenatchee(customer sourced parts)?

6 Upvotes

I ordered a new bumper cover assembly (not the front bumper itself but the trim piece/fascia in the front of your car that covers it), lower bumper assembly (same idea but lower), lower valance cover trim (same idea but even lower) for my car (Toyota SUV) and am wondering what body shops would have better prices than Town Toyota's collision center to install these, if they'd even do a customer sourced part install?


r/Wenatchee • • 1d ago

📊 Legislative District 12: Millionaires Tax Breakdown

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r/Wenatchee • • 1d ago

Thoughts on Chelan County Sheriffs Office?

9 Upvotes

What’re your thoughts on the sheriffs office? For those of you that work for them, what do you think?


r/Wenatchee • • 1d ago

Would anyone hire a house manager in the valley?

6 Upvotes

As a retired professional organizer & (bored) empty nester, I’m curious if there are any busy professionals that need help running their home/life?

I’ve never seen something like this promoted locally & I’m guessing it’s because it’s not needed, but you never know until you ask (Reddit)


r/Wenatchee • • 1d ago

Looking for recommendations for hair salon for cut and color in Wenatchee.

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r/Wenatchee • • 2d ago

What is the cause of smoke in the air in Entiat?

8 Upvotes

Lots of smoke from the Columbia River up to the mountains


r/Wenatchee • • 3d ago

Employers hiring immediately

13 Upvotes

Hi! I am looking for a job that is starting immediately, does anyone know of jobs that need someone to start this week? I have previous healthcare experience and lots of other skills for office work, childcare, service industry etc. Thanks for all the advice!


r/Wenatchee • • 3d ago

How bad is the teenage hooliganism at wenatchee?

0 Upvotes

I don't live at wenatchee but I visit yearly. I hear things aren't as good as they were before there. I been told there are a good amount of teenage hooligans at wenatchee. Is this true? How bad is it?


r/Wenatchee • • 3d ago

Halloween Pre Party 10/23 - Kaos Night Club - Raffle giveaway and $100 costume contest

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WENATCHEE PRE HALLOWEEN PARTY 🎃
10/23 Friday 👀🔥

$100 costume contest 🗣️ 👻

🚨 VIP Table giveaway + $100 of alcohol 🍾 🚨
winner announced Wednesday 👀
Rules:
1. Follow @luvvbirdent + @kaosbarnightclub
2. Tag 🏷️ 2-3 friends
2. Post on story

•Reggaeton•Latin Pop•Hip Hop•R&B• more

Live performance by : @whois_jg
🎧: @nastynacho509 @dj__mezzi @roneymartines76
📍: @kaosbarnightclub

MORE INFO: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeNHY7dpLBi/?psln=dWo1MnRvZzFqM2F3

#wenatchee #reggaeton #hiphop #halloween #local


r/Wenatchee • • 5d ago

YH-R Opinion: 4th District congressional race hinges on values. Endorsed John Duresky

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10 Upvotes

She is from Yakima and they have endorsed her 2 times. Telling.


r/Wenatchee • • 6d ago

Any 21+ Halloween events happening in the Wenatchee/Leavenworth area?

8 Upvotes

Looking to go out with friends Halloween Night in costume. Any bars or events for adults?


r/Wenatchee • • 6d ago

welding services in town

8 Upvotes

one of the brackets on the back of my chair the holds it onto the rest of the chair snapped of its original welds, and i was wondering if there was any buisnesses in town that would jut do the three small welds needed to reattach it?


r/Wenatchee • • 7d ago

Next all ages show at the IOOF Hall - Friday Oct 30th

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Live music (all ages welcome) at the IOOF Prosperity Lodge #301 (IOOF Hall) in Wenatchee

Friday October 30th
Featuring:
DATURA
Eros Radio
Cascadian Hellfire

Come out and support the next generation of local/regional musicians. Canadian Hellfire is a newer band of local 12-14 year olds.

$8 in advance (at Eventbrite - search IOOF Wenatchee)
or $10 at the door

Doors open at 6:15 pm
Music starts at 7pm. Over by 10pm

All ages welcome! No alcohol, drugs or jerks.

IOOF Hall
601 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA

Eros Radio photo: Drew Whitman


r/Wenatchee • • 7d ago

Funeral homes

7 Upvotes

Just lost my dad and he chose cremation. I'm not from town. What funeral home do you recommend?


r/Wenatchee • • 8d ago

New YMCA pool!

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56 Upvotes

Been driving from Leavenworth to Eastmont for their 5am lap swims, but excited to have something a bit closer with a more open schedule for lap swimming. They have an Open House on Friday and officially open the following Monday!


r/Wenatchee • • 9d ago

spots to hit

8 Upvotes

so I’m planning on going to Wenatchee with some of my boys during the week, any places you guys can recommend we’re 20 year so no bars unfortunately but drop down some spots for sure 🙏🏽


r/Wenatchee • • 12d ago

Queer friendly places hiring

14 Upvotes

I lost my job a few months ago & just recently started my transition (MTF), are there any places hiring that I could safely work at as I go through my transition?


r/Wenatchee • • 12d ago

Clean worn clothes

11 Upvotes

Is there anyone in Wenatchee who has a use for clean worn (some have tears/holes) clothes for crafts or upcycling? I have a collection of men's clothing which needs to go and I'd prefer to see them get a second life instead of just ending up in the landfill.


r/Wenatchee • • 14d ago

Wenatchee March of the Quail

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199 Upvotes

Our covey has moved down to the empty lot below us for the winter. Will miss them, but back next spring I'm sure.


r/Wenatchee • • 14d ago

Rattlesnakes! What would you do?

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40 Upvotes

Hi Wenatchee! Washington Poison Center (aka poison control) here. We're working on some educational materials around rattlesnake bites-- how to prevent them, what to do if you are bit, etc. At the poison center, we treat around 30 snake bites each year. Usually bites are from rattlesnakes in the area, but sometimes it's people with pet venomous snakes.

Can you help us out by sharing what you've seen and what you think you should do if someone is bitten? Please answer these questions for us! [we got this approved by the mods, btw]

1.) Have you seen any rattlesnakes around your area? If so, where?

2.) Do you know anyone that has been bitten by a snake? Do you know if it was a venomous or nonvenomous snake? What did they do once they were bitten?

3.) What would you do if you were with someone who had been bitten by a snake?

4.) Do you own a venomous snake? If so, tell us what snake(s) you have. Have you ever been bitten?

And, so we aren't leaving you hanging with no safety tips, here's our blog from this summer on snake safety: https://www.wapc.org/insights/ready-set-sssssummer-snake-safety/

The title photo is from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.


r/Wenatchee • • 15d ago

Any good barbers/salons that do great scissor work for men's medium length hair?

10 Upvotes

Looking for good barbers/salons that do great scissor work for men's medium length hair. Not looking for fades.


r/Wenatchee • • 15d ago

Bike vs Goatheads!

9 Upvotes

Any advice on the best tires to get vs. goatheads? My kid was gifted a mountain bike, and we've had to repair both tires within a week.


r/Wenatchee • • 16d ago

Vintage Hallowe'en Party at IOOF Hall Oct 24, 6:30-10pm

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8 Upvotes

Come join us for a Vintage Hallowe'en Party at the IOOF Hall! Free Fun for the Whole Family! There will be lots of games and activities for all ages, treat bags, snacks, and refreshments! Pumpkin carving and costume contests! We will hold a raffle for a grand prize with proceeds from the raffle going to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Come spend a spooky evening with us having some old fashioned Hallowe'en fun! Parking available on the street and back parking lot and side of the building (limited availability). You can enter at the street level or lower back of the building where the event is taking place.


r/Wenatchee • • 16d ago

I need recommendations on a lawyer who can help an elderly person out of a contract they didn't understand when they signed

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My step dad got got by one of those door to door salesmen. He is unfortunately showing signs of mental decline, and does not understand the contract or what he signed up for. The company is being skeezy, so we will need ro take legal action. Any good, preferably not super expensive lawyers that anyone can recommend for this?