Casual Options- Lunch & Dinner
Medford
Tacos Michel
Best taco truck in the valley! In a very unappealing parking lot, so you know it is good. Get the adobada taco plate or birria tacos.
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub
K-Scope as we lovingly call it has some of our favorite salads and soups in the valley. Get the sweet and savory salad and the chicken tortilla soup. Great spot if you need a bite before or after the airport!
Nori Sushi & Izakaya
Our favorite sushi in Medford.
Jacksonville
Al’s Mediterranean Food
A newer spot in Jacksonville right on the main street. Get the kofte and any of their salads.
The Phoodery
This is our favorite new place – an outdoor food pod with a bar, rooftop and great views of the valley. Get a burger and truffle fries at Truffle Pig!
Charm Thai Kitchen
The best thai in the valley. Everything is good, but we love the lettuce wraps and pad thai.
Clyde’s Corner
Our favorite pizza in the valley, and great outdoor seating with views. Our favorites are the Prosciutto pizza and Green Salad. Don’t forget their house made ranch and jalapeno honey!
Ashland
Bird & Rye
The best gluten free fried chicken in the world, and John Paul’s favorite restaurant in the valley. Their Field Greens salad is also one of our faves. We go here WAY too much. Easy walk from the heart of downtown Ashland.
Blue Toba
A new favorite. Super delicious Indonesian food in a lovely old space in downtown Ashland.
Morning Glory Cafe
Best breakfast in the valley. Lauren has been coming here since she was a little girl. It gets busy on the weekends, so go early!
Nicer Options- Dinner
Medford
Elements Tapas
A great tapas spot for a lighter bite or full dinner in downtown Medford. Also one of the few bars open late! Get the bacon wrapped dates and Flat Iron.
Decant
The best restaurant in Medford, just down the street from Lauren’s childhood home.
Jacksonville
Cowhorn Kitchen & Wine
A restaurant opened by the team that owns Cowhorn Vineyard in an adorable space in downtown Jacksonville. Open for both lunch and dinner with a beautiful patio. Get the Carrot Gochujang.
The Restaurant at the Jacksonville Inn
Our favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. We love grabbing a bite at the bar for happy hour. Get the carpaccio, and a glass from one of the best wine lists in the valley.
Ashland
Alchemy Restaurant & Bar
It’s hard to play favorites, but this is probably our favorite restaurant. We love to sit in the bar or their patio in the summer. They have the best cocktails in the valley, as well as our favorite dessert – their chocolate fondant with honeycomb!
Osteria La Briccola
Hands down the best Italian food in the valley. Amazing Northern Italian dishes (where both of our families are from!). Get the Carpaccio al Tartufo and the Tagliatelle al cinghiale. Reservations required!
Kobe Restaurant
The best sushi in the valley. Get the Sunshine and Surf n’ Turf rolls!
Bar Juillet
Fabulous little spot for small plates and cocktails in downtown Ashland. Great outdoor seating along the creek as well.
Cocorico
Another great spot with a lovely patio. We particularly love their small plates.
Coffee & Light Bites
Medford
Forage
Best coffee in Medford and such a cute spot inside of a converted gas station.
Solid Ground Coffee & Tea
Another good spot in downtown Medford. We love their seasonal coffees!
Roxy Coffee
Newer spot inside of Roxy Ann Winery. Beautiful views of the valley!
Jacksonville
Cerberus
Our favorite spot in Jacksonville. Get their fennel maple latte!
Talent
Ceremony: Bench and Larder
Cerberus’ new cafe. Best bagels in Oregon, and they serve Modern Bread and Bagel’s gluten-free bagels. Lauren’s favorite from NYC!
Ashland
Case Coffee
Our favorite coffee in Ashland. Multiple locations both downtown and near Southern Oregon University.
Vida Baking Co.
Super cute bakery and coffee shop in downtown Ashland. Amazing gluten free baked goods!