Los Alamos - a Drinking Town with a Science Problem

If you look for gourmet experience, clubs and pubs or large shopping malls, you probably need to go to Santa Fe (45 minute drive) or Albuquerque (90 minutes drive).

In Los Alamos, there are a few regular places where you can buy groceries or go to restaurants. Here are some tips.

Grocery Stores

Smiths grocery store - Los Alamos

Smith's Marketplace

751 Trinity Drive Los Alamos, NM 87544

11 minutes from Casa Bear. The largest store and only one in town where you can buy "everything" - food & drinks, toys, clothes, pharmacy items etc. There is also a bar and deli with prepared meals.

Coop Market - Los Alamos

Coop Market

95 Entrada Dr, Los Alamos, NM 87544

15 minutes from Casa Bear - on the way out of town. Smaller shop with high quality food from local farmers and vendors. We go there for veggies, fresh bread and some healthier foods which are not available at Smith's. They offer 10% discount for members (membership is currently $30/year).

Restaurants & Beer Pub

Blue Window - bistro and bar in Los Alamos

Blue Window

1789 Central Ave, Los Alamos, NM 87544

10 minutes from Casa Bear. Blue Window is probably the best restaurant in town. They offer wide variety of meals - pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, salads etc. During warm days you will appreciate to dine on the patio.

Pig + Fig Cafe - White Rock

Pig + Fig Cafe

11 Sherwood Blvd, White Rock, NM 87547

20 minutes from Casa Bear - stop by on your way from Bandelier National Monument. Pig + Fig is considered to be the best restaurant in White Rock. They serve salads, soups, sandwiches and burgers.

Boese Bros Brewpub - Los Alamos

Boese Bros Brewpub

145 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM, ​87544

10 minutes from Casa Bear. The pub offers a good selection of tapped beers and some basic meals like salads and sandwiches. Sit outside in beer garden while watching your kids playing on grassy area right next to you. You can borrow glass jug and take the beer to your home. Return the jug later and get back the deposit.

Fast Food & Delivery

You can find several fast foods in Los Alamos downtown - McDonald's, Subway, Dominos (they deliver), Sonic, Chili Works (local food), Starbucks etc.