There’s something magical about driving along Oregon’s Highway 126, winding through towering Douglas firs, when suddenly hunger strikes and you spot the unassuming wooden structure that is McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill in McKenzie Bridge – a place where sandwiches aren’t just food, they’re life-changing experiences wrapped in bread.
You know those places that make you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a secret that’s too good to share but too delicious not to tell everyone about? That’s the McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill.
Nestled in the heart of the McKenzie River Valley, this combination general store and eatery is the definition of “don’t judge a book by its cover” – except in this case, the cover is a charming rustic building that looks like it belongs on a postcard from simpler times.
The journey to McKenzie Bridge is half the fun, with the road hugging the crystal-clear McKenzie River, offering glimpses of kayakers, fly fishers, and the occasional bald eagle that makes you slam on your brakes and fumble for your camera…