48 College Towns That Serve Up the Most Delicious Food Scenes in America

39. Bellingham, Washington – Coastal Cool with a Crunchy Core

Home to Western Washington University, Bellingham combines laid-back Pacific Northwest vibes with an impressive, hyper-local food scene. Located near the Canadian border and Puget Sound, it offers everything from world-class fish and chips at Taylor Shellfish Farms to artisan vegan donuts and locally roasted coffee. The city’s Fairhaven district is lined with cozy cafés and gastropubs, while the Bellingham Farmers Market showcases organic produce, cheeses, and ciders from surrounding Skagit Valley farms. Don’t miss Aslan Brewing’s inventive pairings or the seafood chowder at the Bellingham Cider Company. This is where coastal comfort meets crunchy college-town cool.