It's always fun to check out this specialty store and cafe. They are an important part of the local community.

Stopped in for a sandwich. Nice store, good sandwich, fresh and large enough for sharing. Nice place to stop for a break in a long drive.

With a start night your day the head of the hills for coming back after a successful day this space camp offers a surprise for the pallet and for the mind.. Enjoy a new book and a great coffee upstairs or later in the afternoon come down for a melt in your mouth brisket biscuit and old fashioned.With a start night your day the head of the hills for coming back after a successful day this space camp offers a surprise for the pallet and for the mind.. Enjoy a new book and a great coffee upstairs or later in the afternoon come down for a melt in your mouth brisket biscuit and old fashioned. read more

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This was an accidental find ;) neat little place. I've ordered tomato soup, salmon toast on dill spread (delicious) and iced breve. The owner was nice & told me that there's another location of the same cafe. Food was prepared quickly. Meanwhile I roamed around the shop browsing books & other curiosities. It's a neat little place. I'll need to come back for breakfast. read more

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Base camp is a fantastic restaurant! I wish they catered because they're so good! However, sometimes the best things come in small packages. I think what I love most is that I can get a latte at 7 o clock at night and they don't give me a hard time about it. The wait staff are diverse and friendly, it's always a treat to chat with them. Basecamp is a wonderful place, but it's an even better place to meet some fascinating people! The book store is great, they have a wide variety of useful and educational items for purchase. From Pet First Aid Kits to books on Mushroom Identification! They even have vegan options, which can be difficult to find outside the Seattle area. The owners love what they do, they work hard and it definitely shows! read more

Atmosphere was good but food was very underwhelming. Got their carnitas bowl and a sandwich. Meat was dry, not worth the price.

This bookstore/cafe/bar is adorable AND yummy! My friend and I were staying at Suncadia and came into town for brunch. We both had the avocado toast which was very good. We ate downstairs in the bar area (Id imagine a fun vibe for drinks) but there were also spots upstairs amongst the books and a whole grassy outdoor space! Who can resist books, grub, and booze, all in one spot, come on?! read more

Stopped in for coffee, it was delicious and the staff was lovely. We saw delicious plates of food walking by as well.

No wonder this place is popular... Great mix for any time! Great food & coffee. Full bar & drinks downstairs. Gifts and fun stuff for the kids. Good books for adventure and information. Movie night, trivia night, etc etc! Friendly owners have been in the food service industry for decades read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - Outside - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

Such a charming place in Roslyn! I visited Roslyn in the late afternoon and made it just in time for happy hour here. I wouldn't have known there was happy hour at a bookstore either, if it had not been for the sign out front of the place. Although the happy hour menu is small, with only a handful of food items and drinks, the selection was solid for a light meal or snack, all for six bucks. I decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, after learning they use Beechers cheese! And added avocado and ham with it, for additional costs. It didn't take too long to get my food, and was pleasantly surprised that it also came with a spring mix salad, which was a nice addition to the sandwich. For a drink, I had a cold brew, as they use local Blue Star Coffee. The grilled cheese sandwich was so yummy and better than I expected! You can tell they use quality ingredients here, from the bread to the vinaigrette on the salad. Everything was superb, and especially was glad to get it for happy hour pricing! They not only have a full food and bar menu, but the bookstore itself is lovely. The selection isn't large, but the collection they have here is wonderful. They have a lot of information on trails, hiking, nearby attractions and even stories of the wilderness, animals, etc...It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Plus, if you have time to relax, they have a huge yard area right next to it, which is specifically for the public to hang out in, with an outdoor fire pit, little library, and bean bag toss lawn games set up! The only negative is that dogs are not allowed here; but fortunately, we were able to eat outside on the patio tables and chairs right by the entrance and the staff even asked if they could provide a water bowl for my dog. This is my new favorite place in Roslyn, and encourage anyone to check it out when you're visiting this lovely town. read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ Ham & Avocado - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

Such a cute little cafe! We stopped in during our first visit to Roslyn to check out the books. Although we didn't eat or get coffee, the coffee and food smelled amazing. There was a pretty good selection of books, and they had local trail guides too. The only downside was that it was pretty crowded on Saturday afternoon, making it a bit difficult to peruse the the books. We will definitely be back for a bite to eat during our next trip to the area! read more

The food was excellent! We got a scramble and breakfast burrito. The baked goods behind the counter (include the giant cinnamon roll) all look very good. The inside has a cute book shop with other small gifts. read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - "Green Eggs and Ham" - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

Super cool bookstore. But food is over priced and the customer service leaves a ton to be desired. I'd go here for coffee but nothing else.

I must eat a GF diet and Basecamp can meet that need. Their hamburgers are fine (served on a pretty good GF bread) plus their service is generally good. Only suggestion - unless you want to play trivia, avoid Wednesday evenings. If you do not get there early, you are relegated to the picnic tables in the green space and there the service moves at its own pace. read more

While staying in Suncadia last weekend, I went through Roslyn a few times while heading out to hikes. On the first hike, a local recommended this place to us and that turned out to be a golden recommendation. On our first visit, we read books and had some coffee. The coffee was legit, but I was most impressed by the book selection, which was very, very solid for any bookstore, let alone one in a small town. We particularly enjoyed thumbing through the illustrated Harry Potter book. The next day, we came back again and some of us had booze while others had coffee. I was one of the booze people. I had a brown sugar whiskey sour that had an egg white in it--delicious! The bartender was a local shopkeeper who moonlights at Basecamp on the weekends and gave us a lot of great info on Roslyn. My girlfriend surprised the table with a little mini-cheesecake that we gladly devoured. Added bonus: they sell NW Forest Passes. I forgot that we actually came here a third time to get the NWFP and a cookie for me to eat in the car. Three visits in one weekend, but hopefully more to come. This place is a lovely little community hub. We loved it. read more

Sorry but our experience here was close to being a total disappointment. The service was good even though we disagree with the servers opinion on the quality and quantity of the food. Long story short: I wanted to try the $18.00 gumbo. I hate to assume so I clearly asked the server if it was a small or big portion. The server assured me it was a large serving and that it was amazing. I was served a small shallow dish of 70% white rice and a small portion of gumbo on top of the rice. My wife laughed when it was served and said I should have ordered 2. No rolls or bread or side salad included. Just a small shallow dish of white rice and gumbo for $18.00!!! On top of getting what I consider to be an over priced dish... it lacked any real flavor. I even had them add jalapenos and it still lacked flavor. :( My wife ordered the BLT and wanted fries but she was told that the deep fryer was too much of a hassle so she had a choice of potato chips. She did like the turkey on the BLT but there was only 2 small pieces of bacon. read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - $18.00 for a small shallow dish of white rice with some gumbo that lacked any real flavor. - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

Cute store with unique gifts, crafts, stationery, and books. I also had their mocha latte which was great for much-needed afternoon caffeine. There's also a hidden restaurant on the floor downstairs that I didn't get to go but if I am around here sometime again, I will give it a try. read more

Stopped by, saw they had live music, it was a nice touch, but way to loud for the venue. Music is on the lawn next to business in an area with two large walls. The volume was so loud we had to leave, would have loved to stay longer and enjoyed the food. Ps., has a cute store. read more

My family and I enjoy heading to Roslyn and always stop Here to eat. Each time we always order the Vegan Munch Wrap. It's amazing! read more

Super cute place to visit with kids! The bookstore has an thoughtfully curated and diverse selection of books. There is a large outdoor area that has a couple of lawn games and seating. They also hold outdoor movie nights in the summer, and we were happy to discover a toddler friendly showing while we were in town- so magical for our little ones! I only wish they would have a vegan option for food on their menu. They did end up modifying a wrap, but it was a bit of a struggle to get there. Will definitely be back though! read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - Outdoor movie night - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

This place has by far the best coffee in the area. It has also some good bites to eat, including huge cinnamon rolls and a delicious blueberry muffin. On the days we were there (late March), this was about the only happening place in town, and seemed to be a community gathering spot. Friendly service as well. read more

Occasionally during travels - you will find a hidden gem tucked within a town on the verge of its last breath. Basecamp Books & Bites is such a hidden gem. Torn from the pages of a fresh, stylish and welcoming bookstore found in a higher end tourist town - this is a location which says welcome and pulls you in from the moment you enter. The book selection is varied and current - with a strong focus on nature, hiking, and outdoor lifestyle. Prices are standard, but know you are not supporting Amazon. The 'Bites' aspect is the cats meow. Robust selection of breakfast and lunch items - varied enough to satisfy your discerning tastes. Coffee is fresh and fragrant. Ingredients of the grub - locally sourced where possible and everything is cooked to order. Lovely outside seating area with plenty of space to stretch out on the patio or on the grass. Come to this business - you won't be disappointed! read more

This place felt a bit chaotic. It seems to be a popular spot. There's a bar area but you have to order drinks and food upstairs. Food and drinks were average. I didn't trust ordering a cocktail since there wasn't a dedicated bartender. Lots of children with families. Not quite what I was expecting. I was looking for a more relaxed, adult environment. read more

We stopped in Roslyn for breakfast before heading home from our trip to Suncadia. Most of the restaurants in twin were closed so we went in here to see what they had. I was pleasantly surprised to see they had a great breakfast menu. I ordered the breakfast burrito. It was great and hit the spot. Also had a white mocha. Food and coffee were both great. In the picture I post I had eaten half of the burrito already. read more

Basecamp Books & Bites - Base Camp breakfast burrito - Bookstores Near Me - Roslyn, Washington

Delightful cafe and shop in Roslyn, site of Northern Exposure TV shots. Great selection of books and other items to browse while waiting for your order. Had a full on delicious tomato basil soup with grilled cheese to dip. Salmon toast was filling and delicious, fresh dill flavor too. We really liked the outdoor seating, very scenic. read more

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My stepson brought me a Basecamp cheese Burger home.one of the best burgers i have Had !!!!

This is the best coffee and sandwiches and people in town. What more can you say and if you need something to read or game to play they have that too. Thanks a lot base camp. read more

Wow, everything here was delicious! Happen to stop by during happy hour and the stuff on their menu did not disappoint. Definitely coming back here again! read more

Great coffee, food, treats, books and other merchandise. Try the giant cinnamon roll!

We have traveled to Cle Elum multiple times and this place has become one of our favorites. Good healthy food, smaller menu, however it gets the job done. Coffee is wonderful. The atmosphere is a quaint bookstore, benches and tables, stools and chairs for a restful area to relax and enjoy peace and quiet. The outside area is just as nice. Big grass yard to play outdoor games and sit and enjoy the sun or a good book. They really have captured where you would want to go right before heading out on an adventure. Great idea and concept. This place will always be one of noir favorites. Hope our review helps you decide to check it out. Great place for dinner. We never new but they serve it and there is a whole dining area and bar down stairs. We also found out they have live music. read more

One of the best secrets in Roslyn! Great coffee, breakfast, treats, sandwiches and cool books upstairs and great bar, food and TV for watching games downstairs. Great service and very clean! read more

There are so many elements that make Basecamp wonderful. Nothing like realizing you forgot to bring anything to keep your toddler entertained while you wait for food and being able to buy a book or toy and browse the unique gifts and things you didn't know you absolutely needed for yourself. Staff is friendly and baked goods are tasty. I always go back for the grilled cheese because it's pure goodness. The yard is wonderful for kids with plenty of space to run and games for them to play. read more

I read the bad food reviews, but also the good. We figured the ambiance would be nice. The food was fresh, decently priced for the Touristy area it is, and coffee was great. The carnitas bowl was well seasoned with the fresh sides. The kids burger was juicy and flavorful; my kid ate more than they usually do! The BLAT was fresh and soup was good. Overall, we would come here again. read more