Must-see restaurants in North America

  • K'puchinos

    Northern Central Highlands

    Handily located on the plaza, this reliable place caters to hungry souls for any Mexican meal of the day.

  • Pat's Fisherman's Wharf

    Cajun Country

    This Cajun standby serves decent seafood of the fried variety, and dancing of the two-step and Cajun genre.

  • ArtsPark

    Gold Coast

    If you're in town on a Monday, head downtown to the ArtsPark, where you'll find a gathering of food trucks.

  • Caprichos Coffee House

    Southern Baja

    Lattes, pies, pastries and occasional impromptu salsa performances make this small cafe well worth a stop.

  • Sonoma Market

    Sonoma

    Sonoma’s best groceries and deli sandwiches, this is a great spot to stock up for a picnic in the Plaza.

  • Mando's

    West Texas

    A hole in the wall that's a local favorite for its tasty breakfast burritos and other simple Tex-Mex fare.

  • Must Be Heaven

    East Texas

    Locals flock here for great sandwiches, salads and pies. Just try to choose your pie amongst the choices!

  • Fat Choy

    Las Vegas

    Classic American diner meets Asian comfort food in this tiny space within the tidy Eureka locals' casino.

  • Mad Trapper's Saloon

    Banff National Park

    Barbecue joint with some cafe items at the top of the Sunshine Village gondola. Also open in the summer.

  • Pelicano's

    Campeche State

    This clean, modern, family-friendly seafood restaurant is on the coastal road about 2km from the market.

  • Siesta Key Farmers Market

    Southwest Gulf Coast

    Focusing on locally grown produce, the Siesta Key Farmers Market is a great place to pick up groceries.

  • Parkers Country Diner

    New Brunswick

    This small-town diner serves hearty milkshakes, burgers and seafood platters in booths or to take away.

  • Wind-Chill Factory

    The Adirondacks

    This humble ice-cream stand has fresh flavors in massive serves, and its burgers use high-quality beef.

  • Ossorio

    Space Coast

    Fuel up pre- or postbeach at this sunny cafe serving sandwiches, flatbread pizza, ice cream and coffee.

  • TOHU Bistro

    Montréal

    Attached to the TOHU theater, this small cafe sells sandwiches, salads, bagels and other light fare.

  • Something's Brewing

    New Brunswick

    A lovely little local cafe with strong coffee, great teas and wonderful home-baked cakes and pastries.

  • Northern Store

    Nunavut

    The main – and pretty well-stocked – supermarket in the settlement, with a branch of KFC attached.

  • Fred Meyer

    Kenai Peninsula

    This supermarket has a deli, a salad bar, a bakery, an espresso and any camping gear that you forgot.

  • Casa de Café

    San Miguel de Allende

    A cute, cozy place with a community feel, delicious sandwiches, good coffee and freshly baked cakes.

  • Café des Artistes

    Baie St Paul

    For excellent coffee and a light but zippy lunch or dinner, head to this pizzeria on the main strip.

  • Hogan Family Restaurant

    Navajo Reservation

    Hogan's heroes are a motley crew of Southwestern, Navajo and American dishes. Service can be slow.

  • Sevananda

    Atlanta

    Widely considered one of Atlanta's best health-food stores, this is a gold mine for self-caterers.

  • Soda Canyon Store

    Napa

    This roadside deli with shaded picnic area makes an easy stop while winery-hopping north of town.

  • Sandia Crest House

    Albuquerque

    Two miles north of the tram's upper station, this cafeteria and gift shop has burgers and snacks.

  • La Lucha branch

    Inland Michoacán

    Takeaway branch of Uruapan's most popular cafe, La Lucha.

  • Chicken-to-Go

    Orange County

    Take-out shop for Mrs Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant.

  • Burger Lounge

    La Jolla

    Burger chain serving cage-free chicken and grass-fed beef, local produce, plus fries and shakes.

  • Volcano Store

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Basic groceries, camping supplies and a few grab-and-go items. Friendly staff and two gas pumps.

  • Whole Foods Market

    Flagstaff

    Not a huge selection at this particular Whole Foods, though you can find some specialty items.

  • Lake City Bakery

    Southwest Colorado

    Customers buzz in on their ATVs for fresh doughnuts, goopy cinnamon rolls and egg sandwiches.

  • Crabby's Seafood

    Prince Edward Island

    Munch on a rock-crab sandwich or a lobster roll at Crabby's Seafood near the ferry terminal.

  • Brown Burro Cafe

    Central Colorado

    The local log-cabin greasy spoon does American and Mexican classics for breakfast and lunch.

  • Waimea Coffee & Co

    Kohala & Waimea

    If you can snag a patio table, this is a lively hangout for espresso drinks and light fare.

  • Lookout Cabin

    Park City

    Gourmet lunch and après-ski mid-mountain. Think fondue, seared scallops and Wagyu burgers.

  • Restaurante Los Arcos

    Inland Michoacán

    Angangueo's best restaurant on the main square serves homemade dishes at affordable prices.

  • Lemon Tree

    Treasure Coast

    Bright and busy, this cheerful downtown eatery is particularly popular for weekend brunch.

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