The Lemon Tree

I got to say I loved the food and the scone! 😱🥸 nice place, quite petite so don’t be surprised if you have to wait. I tried the salmon 🍣 Benedict, awesome 😎! Just to try we order the French toast, loved it, not too sweet, loved it. Also, the scone, moist and not too much sugar. Loved 🥰 the habanero and green salsa 💃! Definitely a place to go for breakfast 🍳 in Bend.

What a memorable brunch. The olive oil orange cake special changed my life and was a fantastic experience across the board. Close quarters inside so expect to wait on a slow or busy day. Great for small groups. Really impressed by the benedict.

Update 2: Well, I gave it another shot and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't see the hostess that was previously there. This time, the hostess was great. She was friendly and accommodating. And our waiter was great. It was his first day, too. (Who's great on their first day?) It's still tight and crowded, but that's a good sign that the food is great. I'm back to recommending The Lemon Tree to newbies

Update: We ate there today. The food is still delicious. But the hostess is a nasty b!t@h. Very inhospitable. She had a bad attitude with every customer. I'm sorry you're so busy, but isn't that what you want? Do you NOT want customers?

The food is amazing. And on a sunny morning, with a light breeze blowing and the park nearby, the atmosphere can't be beat.

We were seated immediately even though it was obviously the busiest place in town. Server immediately took our orders, food came quickly and she took her time checking us out. The wait staff turned tables over with impressive speed.

The food was fresh and delicious. More than we hoped for, even after reading the reviews. All the ingredients were fresh, colorful and exquisite. That explains the prices. I had the house-made raspberry lemonade: you can taste the freshness. The French toast was the best I've ever had: they made the toast nutty, topped with fresh berries, whipped cream and mint on the side. It blew my mind. Husband had seared steak benedict: it was equally fresh, savory and impressive. We both felt very spoiled.

Atmosphere was sweet. It gave farmhouse cafe vibes. The staff were very polite and warm, despite the how busy the small, one-room restaurant was. They have lots of unique offerings to take home with you like lemoncello almonds, snowball cookies, their brand coffee mugs, etc.

Strongly recommend you stop here.

Great food, good waiter, thank you Scott. Awesome spot for breakfast with a reasonable 30 minute wait on a Saturday morning. Good coffee. Great job guys.

Stopped for our anniversary brunch. This place is so cute, owner and stuff super friendly and the food AMAZING !!!! We got Amareto French toast and Avo Hasm Smahs and mimosa and Limoncello spritz 👌
10/10

always amazing owner introduced herself and gave us extra biscotti and the barista was a sweetheart as well and assured me to tell her anything i need😁 i love it sooooo much💋

The Good- Service was outstanding, the food delicious. Been in Bend for four months and I'd say it's the best breakfast we've had out. Update: Several visits later, we still love it.

The Bad- It's a bit spendy, and the wait can be crazy.

The Tip- Get a savory special or Benedict, and mos def get the French toast for the table... lemon cream, fresh fresh berries, Amaretto... Plus, they have a very good N/A selection on offer.

Amazing food! They have a great variety of dishes to try, and I would highly suggest trying something new. This was our last meal in Bend, and it definitely hit the spot. It's a busy spot, so you'd have to wait a little, but it's 100% worth it.

The best breakfast we've had in the US!
Worth waiting, but better arrive at least 15 minutes before opening.

Brought my kids here (ages 10 & 11) for brunch on their day off from school this week. We must've timed it perfectly because we were immediately sat at a table with no wait. The waitress we had was FANTASTIC! She was kind and attentive. The waitress working in the back coffee area was also SO SWEET. Being in the service industry, great service goes a LONG way for me. The food was amazing!!! I 100% recommend the crab benedict. My kids were so happy with their meals, too. This was the best restaurant experience we've had in town in probably the last several years.

Absolutely delicious. It's worth the wait, or get there early because they don't take reservations. The crab cake benedict was the best I've ever had.

We're from the Netherlands and hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Visiting Bend was one of the things we really wanted to do. This place has amazing food which looks just like a piece of art 🤩 the owner is really sweet and welcoming! I'm definitely visiting again if I ever go back to Bend.

We came for brunch after meeting one of the owners by chance at a concert (who told us about her restaurant). We didn’t know it would really impress us at every level. Sweet sunny ambiance, great service, and then the Lump Crabcake Salad and the Coronation Chicken Salad were delicious. The salads were fresh, very tasty at every bite with the fruit, dressing, oh yum. We will return next time in Bend. Highly recommend!

We came here for brunch on a Friday and had a dog so we sat outside, which was chilly but they had a heater so that helped. Food was delicious and service was quick and attentive. Very satisfied!

So wonderful! They have a good selection on their menu and I was able to find a vegetarian option - a version of shakshuka. Yummy! Good size portions. The blueberry scone was served warm with fresh berries and was incredible. Americano was good and my friends enjoyed their breakfast cocktails. 🍹 It wasn’t too busy and we were able to sit down right away without a reservation. Definitely give this place a try! 👏

Unique menu without being over the top. Tri-tip benedict & frenched toast were truly the best I've ever had. Atmosphere of a typical neighborhood brunch spot, food quality that blew my mind in flavor and freshness. Must vist again!

Nice staff, excellent food, yummy kombucha, excellent menu. Good for vegan diet and carnivore. We were there for breakfast and were very happy with everything.

Sooooo delicious!! We got there about 15 minutes before they opened, and it was a good idea! The line is large, so be prepared to wait. So worth it! We ordered the Crab Benedict, and original Bloody Mary, Amaretto French Toast, and a Hazelnut Espresso Martini. Everything was superb, will definitely return on our next trip to Bend.

Unfortunately they do not take reservations and the wait ended up being nearly two hours on a Sunday; however, there are plenty of shops to walk to and check out while you wait. The food was definitely worth the wait! We sat outside and started with a sweet blueberry lemon scone and a cocktail. I ordered the Turkish eggs and the flavors were perfectly balanced and everything tasted so fresh. I would love to go back during my next weekend I’m bend.