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  • Menchie’s at the Marina Is Quietly the Best New Thing at the Port of Everett

    If your Saturday walk around the Everett Marina does not end at a waffle cone with two mystery flavors swirled together, you are not using the waterfront correctly anymore. Menchie’s at the Marina has been open at Waterfront Place for five weeks now, and it has quietly become the best addition to Restaurant Row nobody is talking about.

    The New Self-Serve Fro-Yo Shop on Everett’s Waterfront

    Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt ribbon-cut at 1420 Seiner Drive, Suite 103 on March 7, 2026, making it the third tenant to arrive in the current wave of Waterfront Place openings — behind Rustic Cork Wine Bar (December 2025) and Tapped Public House (March 2026). The Port of Everett announced the grand opening with a Buy One, Get One Free promo that ran from 2 PM to 9 PM on opening day, and judging from the line we saw Saturday afternoon at 3:30, the locals remembered.

    Here is why this matters for how you use the waterfront: Menchie’s sits on the corner of the building facing the Pacific Rim Plaza Splash Fountain, with a walk-up window that opens directly to the esplanade. That means you can grab a cup without committing to indoor seating, without fighting for a parking spot in the main Seiner Drive lot, and without breaking the flow of a waterfront walk. The walk-up window alone changes the rhythm of a marina loop.

    Who Is Behind It, and Why It Feels Local

    The owners are Joe Karl and Leah Solis-Karl, the same couple who operate the Menchie’s at Canyon Park Commons in Bothell. According to Port of Everett communications, Joe keeps his 28-foot fishing boat moored in the South Marina and Leah previously worked at Naval Station Everett earlier in her career. In other words, this is not a franchise drop from Texas. These are people whose Saturdays already happen at this marina, and they chose to put a shop directly in their neighborhood. The fact that Joe ties up at the South Marina and Leah has NAVSTA ties on her résumé makes the Everett location feel less like a franchise and more like a couple who finally opened something near their own boat slip.

    Port CEO Lisa Lefeber called Menchie’s “a great addition to the Port’s restaurant row,” which is polite CEO-speak for the Port has been wanting a dessert tenant on this row for years and is relieved this one finally stuck the landing. The Port originally inked the Menchie’s lease back in January 2023, which means this opening is three years in the making.

    What to Order

    Menchie’s runs the standard self-serve format — you pay by the ounce, you build your own cup, nobody judges you for a four-flavor swirl. The menu leans on rotating monthly limited-time flavors plus the usual core rotation of chocolate, vanilla, and fruit sorbets. The topping bar is stocked the way you would expect — fresh berries, cheesecake bites, mochi, sprinkles, hot fudge.

    Here is our order:

    • The honest move: whatever the seasonal flavor is, plus chocolate, with fresh strawberries and a single square of brownie. Trust the rotation.
    • For kids: a 3-oz cup with cookie dough and rainbow sprinkles. You will not spend more than $4 and you will not regret it.
    • For after dinner at Tapped: walk down, get a tart with graham cracker crumbles. Balances the ranch-and-pretzel mood from the rooftop.

    The Verdict, Five Weeks In

    We have been through twice — once on a Saturday afternoon with marina traffic, once on a weekday evening when the splash fountain had three kids running through it and Menchie’s was the natural next stop. Both visits, the swirl towers were clean, the toppings were fresh, and the walk-up window was open. The staff recognized at least two repeat customers in the 15 minutes we were there.

    Here is the honest take: frozen yogurt is not reinvented here. What is reinvented is how a summer evening at the Everett Marina ends. Before March 7, a waterfront walk had a soft ending — maybe a coffee from a truck, maybe nothing at all. Now it has a waffle cone and a photo op by the splash fountain. That is a small shift with real consequences for how families use Waterfront Place on weekends.

    Menchie’s at the Marina: The Details

    • Address: 1420 Seiner Drive, Suite 103, Everett, WA 98201
    • Location context: Corner of Waterfront Place facing the Pacific Rim Plaza Splash Fountain, walk-up window faces the esplanade
    • Style: Self-serve frozen yogurt, pay-by-the-ounce
    • Indoor + outdoor seating: Yes, plus walk-up window
    • Parking: Seiner Drive lot is the closest; on busy weekends use the South Marina overflow and walk the esplanade
    • Kid-friendly: Extremely. The splash fountain is 30 seconds away.
    • What to pair it with: Dinner at Tapped Public House, a wine flight at Rustic Cork, or a Port of Everett Food Truck Fridays session

    Why This Matters for Waterfront Place

    Menchie’s is the third piece of a puzzle Waterfront Place has been assembling since Fisherman’s Harbor broke ground. Tapped Public House owns the happy-hour slot. Rustic Cork owns the date-night slot. The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen owns the serious-lunch slot. Menchie’s owns the after-dinner-with-kids slot and the walk-up-after-the-splash-pad slot — both of which were missing. That is how a waterfront district actually fills in: not with one flagship restaurant, but with a dessert shop that makes the other three restaurants more functional for families.

    Still to come on the row: Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina, which the Port has confirmed is preparing to open, and one last flagship dining tenant the Port is still hunting for on the final parcel. The row is almost full. Menchie’s was the easy one. The flagship is the hard one.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When did Menchie’s at the Everett Marina open?

    Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt held its ribbon-cutting at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place on March 7, 2026. The Port of Everett originally signed the lease with Menchie’s in January 2023.

    Where exactly is Menchie’s at the Marina located?

    1420 Seiner Drive, Suite 103, Everett, WA 98201 — at Waterfront Place on Fisherman’s Harbor, facing the Pacific Rim Plaza Splash Fountain with a walk-up window that opens to the waterfront esplanade.

    Who owns Menchie’s at the Marina in Everett?

    Joe Karl and Leah Solis-Karl, who also operate the Menchie’s at Canyon Park Commons in Bothell. Joe moors his fishing boat in the Port of Everett’s South Marina, and Leah previously worked at Naval Station Everett.

    Is there outdoor seating at Menchie’s at the Marina?

    Yes. The shop has both indoor seating and outdoor seating, plus a walk-up window that opens to the waterfront esplanade so you can grab frozen yogurt without going inside.

    What else has opened recently at Waterfront Place?

    Menchie’s is the third tenant in the current wave, following Rustic Cork Wine Bar (opened December 2025) and Tapped Public House (opened March 2026). The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen opened in late 2025 as well. Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina is the next expected opening.

  • Boating Into Waterfront Place: A 2026 Guide for Visiting Boaters at the Largest Public Marina on the West Coast

    Q: I’m bringing my boat to Everett. How does the Port of Everett Marina and Waterfront Place work for visiting boaters?

    A: The Port of Everett Marina is the largest public marina on the West Coast — 2,300 slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage. Visiting boaters can use guest moorage on a daily or seasonal basis, with rates and reservations through the Port’s marina office. The marina has fuel, pump-out, restrooms, showers, and direct walking access to all Waterfront Place restaurants — including Tapped Public House’s rooftop, Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina (opening early spring 2026) for boat-to-deck dining, The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market for grab-and-go seafood, and Menchie’s at the Marina. Approach the marina through the north or south breakwater entrances; check in at the marina office for slip assignment. Plan a slow approach — the harbor is busy with commercial, fishing, and pleasure craft.

    Boating Into Waterfront Place: A 2026 Guide for Visiting Boaters at the Largest Public Marina on the West Coast

    The Port of Everett Marina is, by slip count, the largest public marina on the West Coast. 2,300 slips. 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage. Two basins, north and south, separated by a working commercial harbor and a Coast Guard cutter pier. The redevelopment that turned the surrounding land into Waterfront Place transformed what was already a functional boating destination into one with a real reason to dock and stay.

    This is the 2026 guide for visiting boaters — what to expect on approach, where to moor for which restaurant, fuel and service logistics, and how to make the most of a Waterfront Place visit from the water.

    The Marina, By the Numbers

    • 2,300 slips total across North and South Marina basins
    • 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage for visiting boats
    • Fuel dock with gas and diesel
    • Pump-out service available
    • Restrooms and showers at multiple dock locations
    • Direct walking access to all Waterfront Place tenants
    • Channel depth sufficient for most pleasure craft; verify draft for larger vessels

    Slip waitlists vary by size class — small slips often have shorter waits than 50+ foot slots. Guest moorage is generally available, especially weekday and shoulder-season; weekend summer moorage in peak season can fill, particularly during major regional events.

    Approach and Entry

    The marina is in Port Gardner Bay, just south of Jetty Island. Approach is from the south through the channel between Jetty Island and the Everett shoreline. The North Marina entrance is at the north end of the breakwater; the South Marina entrance is south of the commercial pier complex.

    Things to know on approach:

    • Working commercial harbor — expect to share the channel with cargo ships, fishing vessels, Coast Guard cutters, and Mukilteo–Everett water taxi traffic. Slow speeds and constant lookout.
    • Currents in Port Gardner can be substantial, particularly with tidal exchange. Check NOAA tides and currents before entry.
    • VHF Channel 16 monitored by the marina office; switch to working channel as directed for slip assignment.
    • Jetty Island sandbar shifts seasonally — stay in the marked channel.

    Checking In and Slip Assignment

    Visiting boaters should check in at the Port of Everett Marina Office on arrival. The office assigns guest moorage based on vessel size, intended length of stay, and current availability. Fees are paid at check-in. The Port’s website publishes current guest moorage rates.

    For longer stays or known arrival dates, calling or emailing ahead through the Port’s website to reserve guest moorage is recommended, particularly during peak summer weekends.

    Where to Moor for Which Restaurant

    Walking distances at the Port of Everett Marina are real — the property is large. If your priority is dinner at a specific restaurant, ask the marina office for a slip assignment closer to the relevant dock:

    For Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina (opening early spring 2026): Marina Azul has ground-floor space directly on the water with a deck designed for boat-to-deck dining. Slips closest to the Restaurant Row property are the highest-leverage assignment. The boat-up taco-and-paloma experience is the marketing pitch and is genuinely possible.

    For Tapped Public House rooftop deck: The Restaurant Row building is centrally located between the basins. Most guest moorage assignments will put you within a 5–10 minute walk to the rooftop entrance.

    For The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen: Ground floor of the Restaurant Row building. The market side is convenient for grab-and-go seafood you can take back to the boat for galley cooking.

    For Hotel Indigo / Bluewater Distilling: The hotel sits on the property with restaurant access at the ground floor. Convenient for boaters tying up overnight and using hotel amenities.

    For Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition gift shop: First-phase retail anchor; convenient stop for marine supplies and salmon-themed retail.

    Fuel and Pump-Out

    The Port of Everett Marina fuel dock has gas and diesel, with hours posted seasonally on the Port’s website. Pump-out service is available — coordinate timing with the marina office, especially during peak weekends.

    For boats needing maintenance during a stay, S3 Maritime is now operating at the marina with marine maintenance and repair services. The Port also has long-standing relationships with several boatyards in Snohomish County for haulouts and major work.

    Boating Through the Year at Waterfront Place

    April through June: Spring weekend traffic ramping. Tapped’s rooftop deck becomes the destination as soon as weather supports outdoor seating. Marina Azul opens this spring. Salmon and bottomfish opportunities in nearby waters.

    July through September: Peak season. Jetty Island free passenger ferry runs, drawing daytime visitor traffic. Mukilteo–Everett water taxi seasonal service. Best weather for guest moorage and outdoor dining.

    October through March: Slower season. Easier guest moorage availability. Indoor restaurant experiences shine. Storm-watching weather is real and can affect harbor entry; check forecasts.

    What’s Within Boat Range From the Marina

    For multi-day cruising itineraries, Waterfront Place fits naturally into Snohomish-area boating circuits:

    • Jetty Island — under a mile, walkable beach experience
    • Mukilteo — short hop, ferry terminal area, restaurants
    • Hat Island, Camano Island, Whidbey Island — day-cruising destinations within easy reach
    • Langley on Whidbey — popular weekend destination
    • Bellingham, San Juan Islands — extended cruise destinations to the north
    • Seattle Marinas — south to Shilshole, Elliott Bay, Bell Harbor

    Waterfront Place is increasingly the central refueling, restocking, and dining stop for North Sound and inside-passage cruising itineraries.

    What’s Different in 2026 Versus Past Years

    If you boated into the Port of Everett Marina before 2024, the dock-side experience is the same; the on-shore experience is dramatically different. Restaurant Row simply did not exist as a destination before December 2025. The marina was a transient stop or a slip you owned. Now the marina is a destination in its own right — the boat-to-deck dining experience at Marina Azul, the Tapped rooftop, and the casual walk-and-eat options have made overnight moorage at Everett a stronger choice for cruisers than it was even 12 months ago.

    Practical Notes

    • Cell coverage — solid throughout the marina property. WiFi available at most restaurants.
    • Provisioning — limited grocery directly at the marina; the Net Shed Fresh Fish Market handles seafood. Larger grocery runs require a 5–10 minute drive into Everett. Walking distance to downtown Everett core is roughly 15 minutes.
    • Trash and recycling — receptacles at multiple dock points throughout the marina.
    • Security — gated dock access for slip holders; guest moorage is in monitored areas.
    • Water and power at slips — standard marina utilities at most slips; verify amperage with marina office on check-in.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How big is the Port of Everett Marina?

    2,300 slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage — the largest public marina on the West Coast.

    Can visiting boaters get guest moorage at the Port of Everett?

    Yes. Daily and seasonal guest moorage is available, with rates published on the Port’s website. Reservations are recommended for weekend summer arrivals.

    Is there a fuel dock at the Port of Everett Marina?

    Yes. The fuel dock has gas and diesel, with hours posted seasonally.

    Can I dock my boat and walk to Waterfront Place restaurants?

    Yes. All Waterfront Place tenants — Tapped Public House, Rustic Cork, The Net Shed, Menchie’s at the Marina, Marina Azul (opening early spring 2026), and the Bluewater Distilling restaurant at Hotel Indigo — are within walking distance of the marina docks.

    Which restaurant has direct boat-to-deck dining?

    Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina, opening early spring 2026, has ground-floor patio space directly on the water designed for boat-up dining.

    Is pump-out service available?

    Yes. Coordinate timing with the marina office.

    What VHF channel is the marina office on?

    VHF Channel 16 is monitored; the marina office will direct you to a working channel for slip assignment. Verify current procedure with the Port of Everett.

    What should I know about currents in Port Gardner Bay?

    Tidal exchange in Port Gardner can produce substantial currents. Check NOAA tides and currents before entry, particularly for low-power vessels.

    Are there overnight stay options on shore at Waterfront Place?

    Yes. Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is the only on-property hotel, with marina views and the Bluewater Distilling restaurant. Convenient for boaters wanting a night off the boat.

  • Visiting Everett’s Waterfront in Spring 2026: A One-Day Guide for the Restaurants, Marina, and Jetty Island

    Q: How should I plan a day trip to Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place in spring 2026?

    A: Plan for a half-day minimum. The Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place opened multiple restaurants between December 2025 and March 2026 and now anchors a credible day-trip experience for visitors from Seattle, Bellingham, and across the I-5 corridor. The high-leverage day-trip plan: arrive by late morning, lunch at The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen or Marina Azul (when open), walk the marina and visit Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition, head to Jetty Island via the seasonal passenger ferry (May–early September), come back for happy hour on Tapped Public House’s rooftop deck, and finish with frozen yogurt at Menchie’s at the Marina. Park free in the lots adjacent to Restaurant Row. Total cost for two: roughly $80–$120 depending on drinks. From Seattle, plan 45 minutes by car or 50 minutes via Sounder North.

    Visiting Everett’s Waterfront in Spring 2026: A One-Day Guide for the Restaurants, Marina, and Jetty Island

    The Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place spent the back half of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 quietly becoming a credible waterfront day-trip destination. The marina was always there — 2,300 slips, the largest public marina on the West Coast. What’s new is what’s around it. Tapped Public House opened March 2 with the largest open-air waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County. Rustic Cork and The Net Shed opened in December 2025. Menchie’s at the Marina cut its ribbon March 13, 2026. Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina is opening this spring. There is now enough at Waterfront Place to spend a full day.

    This guide walks through how to plan that day, in the order most visitors should do it.

    Getting There From Seattle, Bellingham, and Beyond

    From Seattle: 30 miles north on I-5 to exit 194 (Pacific Avenue), then west on Pacific Avenue until the road dead-ends at the marina. 45 minutes off-peak, 60–75 minutes during rush. Or take Sounder North from King Street Station to Everett Station (about 50 minutes), then Community Transit Route 7 or a 15-minute walk to the waterfront.

    From Bellingham: 80 miles south on I-5 to exit 194. About 90 minutes off-peak.

    From Eastside (Bellevue/Kirkland): WA-520 to I-5 north, then exit 194. About 50 minutes off-peak.

    By boat: Guest moorage is available at the Port of Everett Marina. Day-use moorage rates are published on the Port’s website. Approach: enter through the breakwater at the north or south end of the marina; check in at the marina office for assigned moorage.

    Parking

    Free parking is available at multiple surface lots adjacent to Restaurant Row and the marina. Lots are well-marked and within a 2-minute walk of any tenant on the property. Saturday afternoons in summer can fill up; aim to arrive before noon if you want a lot directly behind the Restaurant Row building.

    The High-Leverage Three-Hour Plan

    11:30 AM — Arrive and lunch. Start with The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen for a fast, fresh seafood lunch on the ground floor of the Restaurant Row building. The fish-and-chips and the chowder are the easy first-time orders. Or, when it opens this spring, Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina for tacos and a paloma on the deck directly on the water.

    12:30 PM — Walk the marina. Head south along the marina docks. The walk runs the length of the North Marina basin and into the South Marina, with views of every type of vessel from working fishing boats to high-end pleasure craft. Stop at the Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition gift shop for the salmon-conservation-themed retail and visitor information. The walk takes roughly 30–45 minutes round trip if you don’t stop, longer if you do.

    1:15 PM — Jetty Island ferry (May–early September only). The Port runs a free seasonal passenger ferry from the marina to Jetty Island, the Port’s day-use island sandbar in Possession Sound. Roundtrip rides are 5 minutes each way; the island has a lifeguard-staffed beach in summer, walking trails, and some of the best low-tide tide-pooling in the region. Plan 60–90 minutes on the island if you go.

    3:00 PM — Tapped Public House rooftop happy hour. Head to the rooftop deck of Tapped Public House on the second floor of the Restaurant Row building. Order a drink, take in the view across the marina and Possession Sound, and stay through golden hour if the weather cooperates. This is the showstopper experience at Waterfront Place.

    5:00 PM — Frozen yogurt and walk back. Finish at Menchie’s at the Marina, also on the second floor of the Restaurant Row building. The self-serve frozen yogurt with the rotating flavor wall and toppings bar is a strong way to wrap a sunny waterfront day with kids in tow. Then walk back to the parking lot.

    Variations: Swap Tapped for Rustic Cork Wine Bar if you’d prefer a wine-and-small-plates happy hour. Swap The Net Shed for Bluewater Distilling at Hotel Indigo if you want a sit-down lunch with cocktails.

    What to Know About Each Restaurant

    Tapped Public House. Gastropub menu, full bar, the largest open-air waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County. Showstopper view. Best for happy hour or sunset. Reservations recommended on weekends.

    Rustic Cork Wine Bar. Wine-forward program, curated by-the-glass list, small plates and Pacific Northwest food. Best for a quiet wine pairing or a date-night.

    The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen. Fresh fish counter and quick-service kitchen. Casual, walk-up. Best for fast lunch with the family or grabbing fish to take home.

    Menchie’s at the Marina. Self-serve frozen yogurt, pay by weight, rotating flavor wall and toppings bar. Best for after-walk dessert with kids. The first waterfront-facing Menchie’s in the Puget Sound region.

    Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina (opening early spring 2026). Refined Mexican menu, extensive sipping tequila and craft cocktail program. Direct waterfront patio with boat-to-table dining. Best for dinner. From the team behind Casa Azul in Woodinville and Agave Cocina in Issaquah.

    Bluewater Distilling at Hotel Indigo. Hotel restaurant with cocktail-forward bar program. Convenient if staying at Hotel Indigo or arriving by Sounder.

    Beyond Restaurant Row: Other Things at Waterfront Place

    • Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront — only hotel on the property, with marina views and the Bluewater Distilling restaurant.
    • The Mukilteo–Everett water taxi — seasonal passenger ferry between Everett’s and Mukilteo’s waterfronts. Schedule and rates published seasonally on the Port’s website.
    • Marine services and S3 Maritime — for boaters needing maintenance or supplies.
    • Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition gift shop — salmon-conservation retail and visitor info.

    What’s Worth a Separate Trip

    If your day-trip plan is going well and you have time before driving home, these are within 5 minutes by car:

    • Hewitt Avenue restaurants and bars — Everett’s downtown core has rebuilt its restaurant scene over the last 24 months. Quick walk if you parked downtown.
    • Funko HQ — collectors detour for the Funko store.
    • Schack Art Center — downtown gallery and visiting exhibitions.
    • Howarth Park beach — Everett’s quieter beach park, 5 minutes south of downtown, with a pedestrian bridge over the BNSF tracks to a long Puget Sound beach.

    Best Day-Trip Days for Waterfront Place

    Best weather window: May through early October. Puget Sound waterfront is at its best in dry, longer-light months.

    Best day of week: Saturday for full energy, Sunday for slower pace, Friday afternoon for happy hour without the crowd.

    What to skip: January through March weekday lunches — quieter than the experience deserves. Wait for spring weekends.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long should I plan to spend at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place?

    Half-day minimum to do justice to lunch, the marina walk, and one happy-hour or rooftop experience. Full day if including Jetty Island in season (May–early September).

    Is parking free at Waterfront Place?

    Yes. Free public parking is available in multiple surface lots adjacent to Restaurant Row and the marina.

    Can I take public transit to Waterfront Place from Seattle?

    Yes. Sounder North service from King Street Station to Everett Station (about 50 minutes), then Community Transit bus or a 15-minute walk to the waterfront. Sounder North runs limited weekday-only service; verify current schedule.

    When does the Jetty Island ferry run?

    Seasonally, typically May through early September. The ferry is free and runs from the Port of Everett Marina to Jetty Island, with crossings of about 5 minutes each way.

    Are the restaurants at Waterfront Place family-friendly?

    Most are. The Net Shed, Menchie’s at the Marina, Tapped’s main floor, and Marina Azul are all family-appropriate. Rustic Cork is more adult-oriented (wine bar focus). Tapped’s rooftop deck is 21+ in the bar area but family-friendly elsewhere; verify policy on visit.

    Can I bring my dog?

    Outdoor patios at several restaurants are dog-friendly with confirmation; verify with the specific tenant. The marina walking paths welcome leashed dogs. Jetty Island has restrictions during peak season.

    Where should I stay overnight if I want to extend my Waterfront Place visit?

    Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is the only hotel on the property and is the closest stay to the marina and Restaurant Row. Other Everett-area hotels are 5–15 minutes away by car.

    Is Waterfront Place still under construction?

    Active redevelopment continues — Marina Azul is opening this spring, the Port is recruiting a breakfast-and-brunch operator for one remaining Restaurant Row spot, and a flagship restaurant is being recruited for the last undeveloped parcel. The areas currently open are fully visit-ready.

  • Waterfront Place at the Port of Everett: The Complete 2026 Guide to Restaurants, Marina, and What’s Coming Next

    Q: What is at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place in 2026?

    A: Waterfront Place is the Port of Everett’s 1.5 million-square-foot, 65-acre mixed-use redevelopment on Everett’s working waterfront. As of mid-April 2026, six restaurant and retail tenants are open: Tapped Public House (March 2026, with the largest open-air waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County), Rustic Cork Wine Bar (December 2025), The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen (December 2025), Menchie’s at the Marina (March 13, 2026 ribbon cutting), the Bluewater Distilling restaurant inside Hotel Indigo, and the Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition gift shop. Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina from the Casa Azul / Agave Cocina team is opening early spring 2026. The Port is recruiting a breakfast-and-brunch operator after the previously announced Alexa’s Cafe lease did not close. The marina is the largest public marina on the West Coast with 2,300 slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage.

    Waterfront Place at the Port of Everett: The Complete 2026 Guide to Restaurants, Marina, and What’s Coming Next

    The Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place is the largest waterfront redevelopment Snohomish County has ever attempted. 1.5 million square feet of mixed-use development on 65 acres adjacent to downtown Everett, anchored by what is now the largest public marina on the West Coast — 2,300 slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage. The redevelopment has been underway for more than a decade. The 2024–2026 phase has been the visible one: the Restaurant Row building lighting up, hotel guests arriving, marina foot traffic climbing, and downtown Everett valuations responding.

    This is the complete 2026 guide. What’s open today, what’s coming this spring, what’s still being recruited, and why all of this matters for the city beyond just where to get dinner.

    What’s Open at Waterfront Place Right Now

    Tapped Public House. Opened March 2, 2026 on the second floor of the Restaurant Row building. Gastropub menu, full bar, and the largest open-air waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County, with panoramic views across the North Marina and Possession Sound. Already pulling consistent weekend crowds.

    Rustic Cork Wine Bar. Opened December 2025. Second-floor space in the Restaurant Row building. Wine-forward program with curated by-the-glass and bottle list, small plates, and Pacific Northwest-leaning food.

    The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen. Opened December 2025. Ground-floor fresh fish retail counter with quick-service seafood prepared kitchen. The market side sources from Pacific Northwest fisheries; the kitchen turns it into chowder, fish-and-chips, sandwiches, and rotating seasonal preparations.

    Menchie’s at the Marina. Ribbon cutting March 13, 2026. Self-serve frozen yogurt with a rotating flavor wall and toppings bar, on the second floor of the Restaurant Row building. The first waterfront-facing Menchie’s location in the Puget Sound region.

    Bluewater Distilling at Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront. Hotel Indigo’s ground-floor restaurant operated by Bluewater Distilling. Cocktail-forward bar program with food menu and waterfront views.

    Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition gift shop. The Port’s retail anchor from the first phase of Waterfront Place development. Salmon-conservation-focused retail and visitor information.

    S3 Maritime. Marine maintenance and repair services. Not a restaurant, but a recent addition to the marina-services side of Waterfront Place.

    What’s Coming Next at Waterfront Place

    Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina. Opening early spring 2026. The third concept from the team behind Casa Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville and Agave Cocina & Cantina in Issaquah. Refined Mexican menu, extensive sipping tequila and craft cocktail program, and ground-floor space directly on the water — the kind of setup where you can dock a boat, walk up to the deck, and be eating tacos within 10 minutes. This is the highest-profile coming-soon tenant on the Restaurant Row property.

    An unnamed breakfast-and-brunch café. The originally announced Alexa’s Cafe lease did not close. The Port is now actively recruiting a new breakfast-and-brunch operator for the last remaining spot in the Restaurant Row building. If you operate a café in the North Sound market or know someone evaluating expansion, the Port’s real estate team is the contact point.

    A flagship restaurant for the last undeveloped waterfront parcel. The Port opened an official search in early 2026 for a flagship restaurant concept to anchor the remaining undeveloped land at Waterfront Place. This is the largest still-available footprint on the property.

    The Marina, By the Numbers

    The Port of Everett Marina inside Waterfront Place is the largest public marina on the West Coast, with 2,300 boat slips and 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage. Slip waitlists vary by size class and category. Guest moorage is available daily and seasonally for visiting boaters, with rates published on the Port’s website.

    The marina includes the North Marina and South Marina basins, a fueling dock, pump-out service, restroom and shower facilities, and direct walking access to all Waterfront Place tenants. Jetty Island, the Port’s seasonal day-use island accessible by passenger ferry from the marina during summer months, draws roughly 60,000 visitors during peak season.

    The Mukilteo–Everett seasonal water taxi operates from the marina during summer months, providing a direct passenger connection to Mukilteo’s waterfront. Schedule and rates are published seasonally.

    Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront

    Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is the only hotel on the Waterfront Place property. The full-service property includes guest rooms with marina and Possession Sound views, the Bluewater Distilling restaurant on the ground floor, meeting and event space, and direct walking access to all of Waterfront Place. The hotel has been a key driver of weekend visitation since opening, particularly for Seattle-area guests doing day trips and weekend stays in Snohomish County.

    The Port of Everett’s $70M 2026 Budget Context

    The Port of Everett’s 2026 budget is approximately $70 million, with $8.1 million earmarked for seaport modernization, $2.6 million for Waterfront Place retail and public infrastructure, and $7.1 million for ongoing maintenance. Waterfront Place is the highest-visibility line in the public-facing portion of that budget. The retail lease-up funds the public infrastructure; the public infrastructure makes the retail viable.

    Why Waterfront Place Matters For Everett Beyond Dinner

    It is easy to read Waterfront Place coverage as lifestyle news rather than economic development. The reality is that Restaurant Row and the marina are doing three structural things for downtown Everett right now:

    Generating foot traffic that didn’t exist 24 months ago. The Port has reported significant year-over-year increases in marina visitation since the first Restaurant Row tenants opened. That foot traffic spills into Hotel Indigo bookings, Jetty Island ferry traffic, and the Mukilteo–Everett water taxi.

    Underwriting the Millwright District commercial real estate thesis. Millwright District Phase 2 — housing plus 120,000 square feet of office space — is being pre-leased right now. Every tenant signing in Millwright is doing so against the foot traffic and destination-draw of Waterfront Place. Restaurant Row is, in a direct way, making the Millwright deals close.

    Generating sales tax and lodging tax revenue that funds the rest of downtown. Hewitt Avenue’s restaurant rebuild, the Edgewater Bridge opening April 28, 2026, and the ongoing conversation about the Sound Transit Everett Link extension all have better financing math when the waterfront generates more taxable activity.

    The downtown Everett housing submarket is up 11.4% year over year while the citywide market is down 11.6%. That is not coincidental. Waterfront Place is doing exactly what the Port and the city said it would do.

    How to Visit Waterfront Place

    Waterfront Place is at the foot of Pacific Avenue in Everett, immediately west of West Marine View Drive. From I-5, take exit 194 (Pacific Avenue) and head west; the road dead-ends at the marina. Free public parking is available at multiple lots adjacent to Restaurant Row and the marina. Most tenants are reachable on foot from any parking lot within Waterfront Place.

    Sound Transit Sounder North Line provides commuter rail service to Everett Station downtown, with Community Transit bus connections to the waterfront. For a car-free Seattle day trip, this combination works well.

    Related Exploring Everett coverage:

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What restaurants are open at Waterfront Place in Everett right now?

    As of mid-April 2026: Tapped Public House (rooftop gastropub, opened March 2026), Rustic Cork Wine Bar (December 2025), The Net Shed Fresh Fish Market & Kitchen (December 2025), Menchie’s at the Marina (March 13, 2026), and Bluewater Distilling inside Hotel Indigo. Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina is opening early spring 2026.

    Where is the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place located?

    At the foot of Pacific Avenue in Everett, Washington, on 65 acres along the Port of Everett Marina. From I-5, take exit 194 and head west on Pacific Avenue.

    How big is the Port of Everett Marina?

    2,300 slips plus 5,000 linear feet of guest moorage — the largest public marina on the West Coast.

    Is there a hotel at Waterfront Place?

    Yes. Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is the only hotel on the property, with marina-view rooms, the Bluewater Distilling restaurant, and meeting/event space.

    What restaurant is replacing Alexa’s Cafe at Waterfront Place?

    Alexa’s Cafe did not close on its lease at Waterfront Place. The Port is actively recruiting a new breakfast-and-brunch café operator for the remaining Restaurant Row spot. No tenant has been announced as of April 2026.

    Is Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina open yet?

    Not as of mid-April 2026. The Port and the operators have stated an early spring 2026 opening. The team behind Marina Azul also operates Casa Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville and Agave Cocina & Cantina in Issaquah.

    Can I dock my boat at Waterfront Place to dine?

    Yes. Guest moorage is available at the Port of Everett Marina for visiting boaters. Marina Azul, Tapped, and other tenants are within walking distance of the docks.

    What is happening with the AquaSox stadium at Waterfront Place?

    The proposed downtown AquaSox stadium is at the Funko Field-area site, not at Waterfront Place. The Everett City Council is being asked for $10.6 million in design funding on April 29, 2026. Waterfront Place is a separate Port of Everett project.

    How does Waterfront Place affect downtown Everett?

    The downtown Everett housing submarket is up 11.4% year over year while the citywide Everett market is down 11.6%. Restaurant Row foot traffic, the Hotel Indigo, and marina visitation are all underwriting downtown’s countercyclical valuations and supporting the Millwright District Phase 2 pre-leasing.

  • Fisherman Jack’s Is the Everett Waterfront Restaurant Doing Dim Sum Better Than You Expect

    Q: Is Fisherman Jack’s on the Everett waterfront worth the trip?
    A: Yes — Fisherman Jack’s at 205 Seiner Dr, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201 is one of the only sit-down dim sum restaurants on the Port of Everett waterfront, serving Asian-seafood fusion with marina views. Locals repeatedly recommend the Jack’s miso black cod, Rainier clams with Chinese sausage, and the Dungeness crab rangoon. Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday.

    We Keep Going Back to Fisherman Jack’s — And Here’s Why That Matters

    There’s a specific category of Everett restaurant we’ve come to appreciate: places that could easily coast on their view and don’t. Fisherman Jack’s is squarely in that category. Sitting at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place with the marina out the window and the Olympics across the Sound on a clear day, the restaurant has the kind of real estate where mediocre food would still pull tourists in on a Saturday night. That’s not what this place is.

    Fisherman Jack’s is an upscale Asian-seafood fusion restaurant that does dim sum, coastal Chinese dishes, and a genuine Pacific Northwest seafood menu — and it does them at a level most waterfront restaurants don’t bother with. If you live in Everett and you still haven’t been, you’re missing one of the two or three best things that have happened to the waterfront dining scene in the last five years.

    The Basics: Address, Hours, Parking

    Address: 205 Seiner Dr, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98201
    Phone: (425) 610-3616
    Website: fishermanjacks.com
    Hours: Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday, 11:30 AM–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 11:30 AM–11:00 PM. Closed Monday.
    Price range: $$–$$$ (entrées $18–$42; dim sum $8–$16 per plate)
    Parking: Free waterfront parking along Seiner Dr and in the Waterfront Place lots. Weekends can fill up around sunset — aim to arrive before 6 PM or be prepared to walk a block.

    The restaurant is named after owner Jack Ng, whose love of Pacific Northwest seafood shaped the whole concept. It opened in late 2023 as one of the anchor restaurants at the Port’s Waterfront Place redevelopment — the same block where Tapped Public House, Bluewater Organic Distilling, and Scuttlebutt Brewing’s downtown taproom now live. Seiner Drive has become the most interesting half-block of food in Everett, and Fisherman Jack’s is the heavyweight of the group.

    What to Order (And What’s Worth the Hype)

    Start With the Dim Sum

    This is the move. Fisherman Jack’s is one of the only restaurants north of Seattle doing proper sit-down dim sum at dinner hours — not the cart-service format you’d get in the ID, but a menu of handmade dumplings, buns, and small plates that come out fast and hot. Order the Dungeness crab rangoon — we had doubts about a crab rangoon on a serious menu and the doubts were wrong. The filling is actual Dungeness, not the pink stuff, and the wrapper shatters the right way.

    Also get the shrimp and pork siu mai, the spicy wontons, and the chocolate dumplings for dessert if you’re feeling adventurous. The chocolate dumplings are weird. We kept eating them.

    Jack’s Miso Black Cod Is the Signature Dish

    If you’re only going once, order the miso black cod. It’s the dish that turns up in every positive review online, and it deserves that. Sablefish (black cod) is the richest, butteriest fish in Pacific Northwest waters, and the miso marinade at Fisherman Jack’s caramelizes just enough under the broiler to give it that classic Nobu-adjacent finish without being overly sweet. It flakes apart with a chopstick. It tastes like something you’d get at a Belltown tasting menu for twice the price.

    The Rainier Clams Are a Surprise Winner

    A Pacific Northwest classic with a Chinese twist: steamer clams cooked with lap cheong (Chinese cured sausage), garlic, onion, and Rainier beer. The broth is the reason to order it — lighter than a traditional clam sauce, with the sweet porkiness of the sausage threading through. Ask for extra bread. You’ll want to sop.

    If You’re Not in a Seafood Mood

    The Mongolian beef is tender and slightly sweet, sliced against the grain so it cuts with a chopstick. The Kung Pao tofu is a legitimate option for vegetarians (not an afterthought). The coconut curry mussels lean Thai but use PNW mussels and work better than they have any right to.

    The Drinks Program Is Better Than It Needs to Be

    Fisherman Jack’s has a tight craft cocktail list that leans tropical — think rum-forward drinks with fresh citrus — plus a draft list with local beers from At Large, Scuttlebutt, and a rotating PNW tap. The wine list is short but well-chosen and won’t embarrass anyone. Our house recommendations: the Oasis (light rum, pineapple, lime) at sunset, or the Darken the Ship cold brew martini after dinner if you still have it in you. They pair surprisingly well with the black cod.

    When to Go

    Go on a weeknight if you can. Tuesday through Thursday between 5:30 and 7:00 PM gives you the sunset over the marina without the Friday-night wait. The lighting inside is warm and low, the room stays quiet enough to have a conversation, and the kitchen has time to plate like they care.

    Weekends get busy — make a reservation through OpenTable or the restaurant website. Walk-ins on a Saturday at 7 PM are a gamble, especially in summer when the waterfront is packed. Happy hour isn’t the restaurant’s strength; we’d go for a full dinner or not at all.

    Who Fisherman Jack’s Is For

    This is a date-night restaurant, a visiting-parents restaurant, and an anniversary-but-you-don’t-want-to-drive-to-Seattle restaurant. It’s not a casual weekday lunch spot — that’s what Scuttlebutt and Tapped next door are for. Bring someone you want to impress without having to explain why you drove to Everett to do it.

    Families work too if you come early. The menu has enough non-seafood options (Mongolian beef, chicken dishes, fried rice) that picky eaters can stay happy while the rest of the table chases the black cod.

    What Fisherman Jack’s Means for Everett’s Dining Scene

    For a long time, the serious answer to “where should we go for dinner that isn’t a chain” in Everett was Anthony’s HomePort, Emory’s on Silver Lake, or driving 40 minutes to Edmonds or Seattle. That equation has changed — and Fisherman Jack’s is one of the main reasons why. Alongside The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen on Colby, the new waterfront brewery taprooms, and the Millwright District build-out, the city now has a dining tier that can hold its own against bigger neighbors to the south.

    Three months after our first visit, we’ve been back five times. That’s the real review.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of cuisine is Fisherman Jack’s?

    Asian-seafood fusion. The menu centers on dim sum, coastal Chinese dishes like Szechuan sea bass and Mongolian beef, and Pacific Northwest seafood preparations including black cod, Dungeness crab, Rainier clams, and steamed oysters.

    Does Fisherman Jack’s take reservations?

    Yes — through OpenTable and on their website at fishermanjacks.com. Weeknights are usually fine for walk-ins before 6 PM; Friday and Saturday nights you’ll want a reservation.

    Is there parking at Fisherman Jack’s?

    Yes. Free parking is available along Seiner Drive and in the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place parking lots. On busy summer weekends, the closest lots fill up — plan on a short walk.

    Does Fisherman Jack’s have vegan or vegetarian options?

    Yes. The menu has impossible dumplings, veggie dumplings, Kung Pao tofu, and several vegetable-forward dim sum plates. Vegans have a real meal available; it’s not an afterthought.

    Is Fisherman Jack’s kid-friendly?

    Yes, especially early in the evening. Early dinner (5:00–6:30 PM) is a good time for families. The menu has non-seafood options for picky eaters, including Mongolian beef, chicken dishes, and fried rice.

    What’s the best dish at Fisherman Jack’s?

    The miso black cod is the signature entrée and the dish most regulars recommend first. For the dim sum menu, the Dungeness crab rangoon and shrimp and pork siu mai are the consistent winners. The Rainier clams with Chinese sausage are the surprise of the menu.

    How expensive is Fisherman Jack’s?

    Expect to spend $40–$70 per person for dinner with a cocktail, depending on how heavy you go on the dim sum and whether you get the black cod. Entrées run $18–$42; dim sum plates run $8–$16. It’s priced as a date-night restaurant, not a weekday lunch spot.

  • Tabby’s Coffee at the Everett Public Library Is the City’s Most Underrated Coffee Shop

    Q: Where is Tabby’s Coffee in Everett, WA?
    A: Tabby’s Coffee is inside the Everett Public Library main branch at 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. It’s open Monday through Wednesday 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM. Closed Sunday. Phone: (425) 623-6030.

    The Best Coffee Shop in Everett Is Inside a Library

    If you’ve lived in Everett for more than a year and you’ve never had a coffee at Tabby’s, you’ve been missing the most peaceful caffeine experience downtown. The space is a former reading room inside the main branch of the Everett Public Library at 2702 Hoyt Avenue — a building that has anchored the corner of Hoyt and Wall since 1934 and still feels like the most quietly civilized place in the city.

    The coffee program is real. The atmosphere is unmatched. And almost no one outside of regulars and library staff seems to know the place exists.

    The Basics

    Address: 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (inside the Everett Public Library main branch)
    Phone: (425) 623-6030
    Hours: Monday–Wednesday 10:00 AM–7:30 PM, Thursday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM, Sunday closed
    Price range: $ (drinks $4–$7; pastries $3–$5)
    Parking: Free street parking on Hoyt and Wall; library parking lot directly behind the building
    Wi-Fi: Yes (the library’s free public Wi-Fi)

    What’s on the Menu

    The drink menu does not pretend to be La Marzocco-pulled artisan coffee. What it does is pull a clean espresso shot, steam milk competently, and offer a bunch of fun options you won’t find at the chains.

    The hot menu covers the standard espresso lineup — lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, mochas, americanos, and drip coffee. The cold menu is where things get interesting: nitro cold brew on tap with the heavy cascading head when it’s poured right, and Lotus Energy drinks made from a botanical concentrate that blends coffee fruit, green coffee beans, and lotus flower extract. They’re sweeter than coffee but lighter than an energy drink, and they’re the most-ordered cold drink at the shop.

    Pastries and snacks include bagels, muffins, cookies, bagged chips, pretzels, candy bars, and cheese sticks. It’s not a bakery — manage expectations on food. You’re here for the coffee and the room.

    The Real Reason to Come Is the Room

    The Everett Public Library was built in the 1930s with the kind of money cities used to spend on civic buildings — high ceilings, dark wood paneling, leaded windows, and a quiet that feels physical. Tabby’s occupies a corner of the building that used to be one of the original reading rooms, and the original architecture is preserved. Wood-beamed ceiling. Tall windows looking onto Hoyt. Hushed voices because everyone in the building is reading.

    If you work from home in Everett and you need a change of scenery that isn’t another chain coffee shop with a soundtrack, Tabby’s is the answer. Bring a laptop. Sit at one of the heavy library tables in the next room over. Stay for four hours and refill twice. No one will bother you. The library is a public space, and your coffee buys you the right to occupy it without buying you a strict timer.

    What to Order

    The Lotus Energy. Order it iced. Pick a flavor — strawberry, peach, blueberry, or one of the rotating seasonal options — and it comes back as a tall, bright, slightly fizzy drink that has more caffeine than a double espresso. We are coffee snobs and we still love them. They’re $5–$6 and worth it.

    The nitro cold brew. Poured from a tap with the proper foam crown. Comes out smoother than most cold brews in town, and at $4.50 it’s one of the best deals downtown.

    The vanilla latte with edible glitter. Yes, edible glitter. The baristas decorate the foam on a number of drinks for fun, and yes it’s a little corny, and yes it’s delightful. If you have a kid in tow, this is the move.

    A bagel and a drip coffee. Cheap, easy, and gives you an excuse to sit for an hour before you head into the stacks.

    The People Who Run It

    Tabby’s is locally owned and operated and the staff have been featured in the local press for the kind of hospitality that doesn’t show up at chains. The Everett Herald wrote a profile years back titled “The customer is king at Tabby’s Coffee” — that kind of customer-first reputation is rare and worth supporting. The baristas remember regulars’ orders. They take time with kids. They’ll make a recommendation if you ask.

    When to Go

    Mornings (10 AM–noon) are the quietest, especially on weekdays. The library hasn’t filled up yet, the baristas have time to chat, and you can grab any of the big tables in the adjacent reading area for laptop work.

    Lunchtime (noon–2 PM) picks up with downtown workers from the county courthouse, City Hall, and the surrounding office buildings.

    Afternoon (2–5 PM) is when the library fills with after-school readers and homework crews. Quieter at the coffee bar, busier in the stacks.

    Mon/Tue/Wed late afternoon (5–7:30 PM) is the secret slot. Most coffee shops in Everett close by 4 or 5; Tabby’s stays open until 7:30 three days a week, which is the only place downtown to grab a real espresso drink past 5 PM.

    Where Tabby’s Fits in the Everett Coffee Map

    Everett’s coffee scene has gotten genuinely good. Narrative Coffee on Wetmore is the city’s destination roaster and the place serious coffee nerds pilgrimage to. Makario Coffee Roasters downtown does the heavy single-origin lifting on the espresso side. The Muse Whiskey & Coffee in the historic Weyerhaeuser building near the waterfront pulls double duty as a daytime coffee shop and a nighttime speakeasy. Bargreen Coffee Co. has been roasting in Everett since 1898 and is woven into the fabric of the city.

    Tabby’s doesn’t compete with any of those — it complements them. Tabby’s is where you go when you want to be somewhere quiet for two hours, drink something solid, and not have to talk to anyone. It’s the working-from-anywhere coffee shop. The studying coffee shop. The reading coffee shop. The civic-pride coffee shop in a building Everett built when it still believed libraries were monuments.

    If you live or work downtown and you’ve been driving past it on the way to a chain, walk in once. You’ll be back.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Tabby’s Coffee inside the Everett Public Library?

    Yes. Tabby’s Coffee operates inside the main branch of the Everett Public Library at 2702 Hoyt Avenue. It occupies a former reading room in the historic 1934 library building.

    What are Tabby’s Coffee hours?

    Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed Sundays.

    Can you study at Tabby’s Coffee?

    Yes — and it’s one of the best places downtown to do it. Free Wi-Fi from the library, ample seating in the adjacent reading rooms, and an atmosphere designed for quiet focus. Bring a laptop and stay as long as you need.

    Is there parking at Tabby’s Coffee?

    Yes. Free street parking is available on Hoyt Ave and Wall Street, and the library has a parking lot directly behind the building.

    Does Tabby’s serve food?

    Yes, but it’s a limited snack menu — bagels, muffins, cookies, bagged chips, pretzels, and similar packaged items. It’s not a full café food program. Come for coffee, stay for a snack, but don’t expect a meal.

    What is the Lotus Energy drink at Tabby’s?

    Lotus Energy is a botanical-based energy concentrate made from coffee fruit, green coffee beans, lotus flower extract, and various super fruits. At Tabby’s it’s served iced with flavored syrups. It has more caffeine than a typical espresso drink and is one of the shop’s most popular menu items.

    Is Tabby’s Coffee kid-friendly?

    Yes. The library is a family destination, and Tabby’s caters to families with kids’ drinks, glittery decorations on lattes, and a generally welcoming atmosphere. Combine a coffee stop with a trip to the library’s children’s section for a great Saturday morning.

  • Dick’s Drive-In, Cathouse Pizza and 2 More Food Trucks Are Rolling Into Downtown Everett on April 25 for the Energy Block Party

    Q: When and where is the Snohomish PUD Energy Block Party 2026?
    A: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Snohomish County PUD Electric Building headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201. Free admission, no RSVP required. Food trucks for the 4th annual event include Dick’s Drive-In, Ryan’s Rezipes, Cathouse Pizza, Miller Meats, and Baker’s Dozen Mini Donuts. Rain or shine.

    The Best Free Food Event in Everett This Spring Is Also a Block Party About Electricity

    Hear us out. Snohomish PUD’s Energy Block Party is on its 4th year, and what started as a utility open house has quietly become one of the most interesting free community events on the spring calendar — largely because they figured out something other community events haven’t: if you put good food trucks in the parking lot, people will show up for reasons that have nothing to do with the official programming.

    This year’s edition rolls out Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the PUD’s Electric Building at 2320 California Street in downtown Everett. The food lineup is better than it has any right to be. And if you’ve been waiting for a Saturday where you can get Dick’s Drive-In without the Seattle line, this is your morning.

    The Food Truck Lineup

    Dick’s Drive-In Food Truck

    This is the big one. Dick’s Drive-In — the Seattle institution that has been serving Deluxes, Dick’s Specials, and hand-cut fries since 1954 — brings its mobile truck to the Everett waterfront for the first time in a long time. The permanent north-end Dick’s location is in Edmonds (the closest brick-and-mortar), so getting the full menu at a truck in downtown Everett is not a weekly occurrence. Expect a line. Bring cash or be ready for the card reader; either works.

    What to order: The Deluxe burger, hand-cut fries, and a chocolate shake. That’s the classic trio and that’s what they do best. Don’t overthink it.

    Cathouse Pizza

    Handcrafted New York-style 10-inch personal pizzas with a serious twist — Cathouse specializes in vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free dough and sauces. That doesn’t mean the pizza is only for vegans; it means everyone at the table can eat it, which is the whole point. The crust is proper thin, the sauce is proper red, and the pizzas are sized for one hungry human each.

    What to order: Whatever the daily special is. Cathouse rotates their specials based on what produce they picked up that week. Ask the window; they’ll tell you what’s worth it.

    Miller Meats

    The carnivore counter to Cathouse. Miller Meats is a Snohomish County-based operation doing the heavy meat lifting — burgers, sandwiches, smoked items. Good pick for anyone who looked at the pizza lineup and said “where’s the beef.”

    Ryan’s Rezipes

    Local family-run food truck with a rotating menu of comfort food — think hand-held sandwiches and creative takes on diner classics. Ryan’s Rezipes shows up on the Snohomish County food truck circuit regularly and has a loyal following. Good “I don’t know what I want” option because the menu covers a lot of ground.

    Baker’s Dozen Mini Donuts

    Fresh mini donuts made to order. Sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, or whatever seasonal topping they’re running that day. Bring a bag home for the kids. Bring a second bag for yourself.

    Coffee

    A coffee vendor will be on site — which matters, because this is a 10 AM event. Details on the specific roaster haven’t been announced, but you’ll be able to grab a latte without walking three blocks to downtown.

    What Else Is Going On

    The Energy Block Party is, technically, about energy. Snohomish PUD uses the event to show off the utility side of what they do — which, if you’re curious about how the grid works, is actually more interesting than it sounds.

    • Touch-a-truck: The line trucks are there, bucket trucks are there, and kids can climb on them. This is the reason every family with an under-10 in Snohomish County shows up.
    • High-voltage demo trailer: A PUD-run demonstration that shows what electricity actually does in the real world. Loud, smoky, safe. Very popular.
    • Line worker demonstrations: Real line workers in gear explaining how they keep the lights on.
    • Info booths: Solar power, lowering your bills, electric vehicles, and — new this year — booths on future energy tech including small modular nuclear and fusion. If you’ve been meaning to learn how to lower your bill or install rooftop solar, this is the one-stop shop.
    • Electric vehicle showcase: EVs on display, conversations with owners, and PUD staff available to answer rebate and installation questions.

    The Practical Details

    Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Snohomish County PUD Electric Building, 2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201
    Admission: Free
    RSVP: Not required
    Parking: Free street parking on California Street and in the surrounding blocks; PUD lots open to visitors during the event
    Kids: Yes, it’s kid-central
    Dogs: Leashed dogs generally welcome outdoors
    Weather: Rain or shine (the food trucks will be out; some of the demos are outdoors)

    How to Work This Saturday

    Get there at 10:15 AM. Grab coffee first, hit Dick’s before the line gets long (and it will), then rotate through the info booths while you eat. The mini donuts are the dessert move. The touch-a-truck area peaks around 11:30 AM, so if you have kids, plan to be done eating by then so you can enjoy the stuff they care about.

    If you’re on an EV and thinking about solar or a home charger, get there early and actually spend time at the info booths — PUD staff are not trying to sell you anything, and the rebate and tax credit landscape in 2026 has real money in it if you know where to look.

    Why This Event Matters for Everett

    The Energy Block Party has become one of those quietly great downtown events that does several things at once: it pulls people into downtown Everett on a Saturday morning, it puts independent food trucks in front of a captive audience, and it makes the PUD — a utility that most people only interact with when they pay a bill — feel like a neighbor. That’s a rare combination.

    It also lines up perfectly with the Everett Farmers Market’s Get Ready Market week and the broader spring-into-downtown push the city has been running. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend a Saturday morning in Everett that isn’t just a coffee run, this is the one.

    Go hungry. Bring cash for the smaller trucks. And yes — order the Dick’s Deluxe.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the Snohomish PUD Energy Block Party free?

    Yes. Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. Food and drink from the trucks is at your own expense.

    What time does the Energy Block Party 2026 start?

    The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

    Where is the PUD Electric Building?

    2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201. It’s in downtown Everett, a few blocks east of the waterfront and within walking distance of the Everett Transit Station.

    Is Dick’s Drive-In really coming to Everett for this?

    Yes — Dick’s is sending their food truck to the event. The closest permanent Dick’s Drive-In location is in Edmonds, so this is one of the few times per year the Dick’s truck is easily accessible from Everett without a drive down I-5.

    Are dogs allowed at the Energy Block Party?

    Leashed dogs are generally welcome in the outdoor areas. The demo trailer and some info booth tents may not allow pets inside — use judgment and keep your dog away from the high-voltage demo area.

    Is the event kid-friendly?

    Yes. This is arguably the most kid-friendly free event in downtown Everett in April. Touch-a-truck with real utility line trucks, the high-voltage demo, and the mini donut truck make it a strong family pick.

    Can you still go if it’s raining?

    Yes — the event happens rain or shine. The food trucks will be there, and most of the info booths are under tents. The touch-a-truck and outdoor demos may have modified schedules if the weather is severe.

    Will there be vegan food at the Energy Block Party?

    Yes. Cathouse Pizza specializes in vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free pizza dough and sauces. You can get a full vegan meal at this event — which is more than you can say about most food truck festivals.

  • Makario Coffee Roasters Is the Downtown Everett Coffee Shop You Should Already Know About

    Makario Coffee Roasters Is the Downtown Everett Coffee Shop You Should Already Know About

    Is Makario Coffee Roasters worth going out of your way for? Yes. Makario at 2613 Colby Ave roasts its own beans, builds some of the most genuinely inventive lattes in Everett (the Mt. Rainier, the sesame latte, the Dirty Chai), and runs a plant-filled Colby Avenue space that works for a pourover as well as a breakfast panini. It’s the best downtown Everett coffee shop you’re probably still sleeping on.

    Everett’s Quiet Coffee Story Is at Makario

    Everett gets one coffee shop right in most local roundup lists, and that shop is Narrative Coffee. Narrative earned the national recognition — Sprudge named their flagship one of the best new cafés in the world — and we’re not here to litigate that. But if you only go to Narrative, you’re missing what’s actually happening in downtown Everett coffee in 2026. What’s happening is four blocks away at 2613 Colby Avenue, inside a cramped, plant-covered storefront called Makario Coffee Roasters.

    Makario is a local roaster, not a café that pours someone else’s beans. That distinction matters. The team roasts in-house, which means the espresso you get at Makario is dialed specifically for Makario’s machine, the pourover is cut for their water, and the flavor choices — which are the most interesting part — come from the same kitchen that sourced the green coffee. That’s not a small thing in a county full of drive-through espresso stands serving commodity roasters.

    What to Order on Your First Visit

    The signature is the Mt. Rainier, a salted caramel latte topped with salted caramel whipped cream. It’s sweet, yes, but the espresso underneath is strong enough to stand up to the whip, and the salt cuts the caramel the way it’s supposed to. If you want a specialty drink that reminds you this is an actual coffee program and not a dessert disguised as coffee, order the Mt. Rainier and then get a straight espresso after. You’ll see the whole range.

    The sesame latte is the curious pick. Toasted sesame syrup, espresso, steamed milk. It sounds like it shouldn’t work, and the first sip takes about three seconds to land. Then it clicks. The nutty bitterness of toasted sesame plays against the roast notes in the espresso in a way that feels less like a flavored latte and more like a deliberately composed drink. It’s the one we keep coming back for.

    The Dirty Chai is the sleeper order. A lot of cafés make a bad Dirty Chai — too much chai syrup, underextracted espresso, milk that’s been sitting. Makario’s is balanced. The chai spice has bite, the espresso shows up, and the milk is pulled to the right texture. If you drink Dirty Chais often, this is the one in Everett you should be ordering.

    For the purist: specialty-grade pourover. Ask the barista what’s on bar that week. Makario rotates the pourover menu based on what’s fresh off the roaster. You’ll get a conversation about the origin, the process, the notes — if you want one. You can also just say “whatever you’d drink this morning” and trust the answer.

    The Food Side

    Makario isn’t a pastry case operation. They run a small but real kitchen doing brunch items, paninis, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, bagels, and waffles. The breakfast sandwich on a fresh bagel is the pairing we recommend with a pourover. The waffles are the weekend move. Portions are not generous; this is café food, not diner food.

    What matters: the food quality matches the coffee quality. Too many local cafés pour good coffee and then serve frozen quiches. Makario’s kitchen is dialed enough that you can make it a proper breakfast stop rather than a caffeine grab on the way to a real breakfast.

    The Space

    Makario is small. That’s the honest review. It’s a tight Colby Avenue storefront with tall windows, exposed brick, and enough hanging plants to qualify as a jungle exhibit. There’s seating for maybe fifteen people at a stretch. On weekend mornings you will wait — for a table, for your drink, for a chance to look at the pastry shelf without bumping into someone.

    On a weekday afternoon, though, Makario is one of the most pleasant third-place environments in Everett. The plants, the natural light, and the hum of the espresso machine combine into something that feels more Ballard than Broadway. We’ve written entire drafts of articles from the two-top in the back corner.

    Hours, Parking, and How to Plan Around Them

    Makario is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. That’s a coffee shop schedule that will disappoint you once — when you show up on a Monday morning expecting to work there and can’t. Write it on your mental schedule.

    Parking downtown Everett is street-metered and usually easy to find within two or three blocks of the shop, especially in the morning. Colby Avenue has been getting better at pedestrian life, and Makario is a central stop on any downtown walking loop that includes the Historic Everett Theatre, Artisans Books & Coffee, or the restaurants along Hewitt.

    How Makario Fits Into the Everett Coffee Scene

    Narrative is the internationally-recognized flagship. Artisans is the books-and-coffee combo. Nadine’s is the hidden-alley dog-friendly pick. Bargreen is the historic roaster with 127 years of Everett on its resume. Each of these shops does a different thing, and Everett coffee drinkers should know all of them.

    Makario is the one where the coffee program is the most creative. The flavors are thought through. The menu changes. The roaster operates intentionally rather than by rote. If you drink coffee as a daily ritual rather than a utility, Makario is the shop that rewards repeat visits.

    The Verdict

    If you’ve only been to Narrative, your downtown Everett coffee life is incomplete. Walk four blocks to Makario. Order the sesame latte, sit by the window, let the sun through the plants, and pay attention to what you’re drinking. Then come back on a different day and order the Mt. Rainier. Then come back on a weekend and get the breakfast sandwich. This is how downtown Everett mornings are supposed to feel.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Makario Coffee Roasters located?

    2613 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201, between downtown and the Hewitt corridor.

    What are Makario Coffee Roasters’ hours?

    Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

    Does Makario roast its own coffee?

    Yes. Makario is a local roaster, not a café pouring someone else’s beans. Fresh-roasted beans are available for purchase to take home.

    What’s the signature drink at Makario?

    The Mt. Rainier — a salted caramel latte topped with salted caramel whipped cream — is the most recognized order. The sesame latte is the cult favorite.

    Does Makario serve food?

    Yes. Breakfast sandwiches, paninis, burritos, bagels, waffles, and a rotating brunch menu. The food matches the coffee quality rather than being an afterthought.

    Is there seating at Makario?

    Yes, but limited. The space seats about fifteen people. Weekday afternoons are the easiest time to find a table.

    How does Makario compare to Narrative Coffee?

    Narrative is the internationally recognized flagship with a spectacular flagship space. Makario is the more creative coffee program with the in-house roasting story and a broader flavor menu. Everett coffee drinkers should know both.

    Is there parking near Makario Coffee Roasters?

    Yes. Colby Avenue has street-metered parking, and it’s generally easy to find a spot within a few blocks during weekday mornings.

  • Pho To Liem on Casino Road Is the Everett Pho Spot Locals Try to Keep Quiet

    Pho To Liem on Casino Road Is the Everett Pho Spot Locals Try to Keep Quiet

    Is Pho To Liem the best pho on Casino Road? Yes. Pho To Liem at 209 E Casino Rd opens at 9 a.m., pours a beef broth that delivers real depth, and prices a bowl of Pho Tai Chin at $16.50 — the kind of Vietnamese restaurant locals quietly tell each other about and then regret sharing. It is the pho spot on Casino Road.

    Casino Road’s Best-Kept Pho Secret (That Isn’t Really a Secret)

    Casino Road is the most interesting mile of food in Everett, and everyone who eats regularly on it has a favorite stop they defend like it’s their family. Ours is Pho To Liem. It sits at 209 E Casino Rd in the strip center near Evergreen Way, the kind of unassuming Vietnamese restaurant you’d drive past a hundred times if nobody pointed it out.

    Everett has a lot of pho. Downtown has pho. North Broadway has pho. You can get pho at Asia Noodle House, Pho Hung, Le’s Pho, and half a dozen other spots that are genuinely fine. What makes Pho To Liem the Casino Road answer is the combination of three things most pho shops get one-right-and-two-wrong: the broth, the bread, and the hours.

    The Broth

    The broth is what a pho shop lives or dies on, and Pho To Liem’s is legitimately deep. Not muddy, not flat, not the under-salted version a lot of American pho shops settle for. You can taste the hours — the cardamom, the star anise, the bones. The beef broth runs clean enough that you can drink the last inch of the bowl straight without a garnish. That’s the test. Pho To Liem passes it.

    The Pho Tai Chin (eye round steak and brisket, $16.50) is the order. You get a generous portion of meat and noodles, the rare eye round cooks to perfection when you drop it into the broth, and the brisket carries real beef flavor rather than the stringy pot-roast character you sometimes get. If you’re feeling bolder, the Bun Bo Hue (spicy lemongrass soup, $19.95) is worth the extra four dollars for the lemongrass heat and the pork knuckle it comes with.

    The Mi Bo Kho ($17.75) — egg noodle soup with beef stew — is the underrated pick. It’s not pho. It’s a Vietnamese beef stew with egg noodles, cinnamon-forward, rich, a little thick. When you’ve been eating pho for two weeks straight, Mi Bo Kho is how you reset without leaving Vietnamese food.

    Banh Mi, Rolls, and the Supporting Cast

    The Banh Mi Xa Xiu (BBQ pork sandwich) is $10.50 and absurdly good for the price — crusty roll, properly charred pork, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, jalapeño, a smear of pate-mayo. It’s the lunchtime grab if you’re in a hurry and don’t want a bowl of soup in your lap at your desk.

    The Cha Gio (fried spring rolls, $8.50) and Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls, $8.95) are what you share while you wait for the soup. The peanut sauce for the Goi Cuon is thinner than some people like — if that matters to you, ask for extra hoisin. Nobody will be offended.

    The Hours Matter

    Pho To Liem opens at 9 a.m. This is underrated. A lot of pho shops don’t open until 11, which means if you’ve been out fishing, worked a graveyard shift at Boeing, or simply want a bowl of noodle soup at 9:30 on a Saturday morning, you’re driving somewhere else. Pho To Liem is the Everett answer to breakfast pho. It’s also the one to hit if you’re stopping between Seattle-to-Vancouver drives — the Casino Road exit off I-5 puts you there in two minutes.

    Service is quick, which matters when a bowl of pho wants to be eaten at about 190 degrees. The staff is genuinely friendly rather than performatively friendly, and the Vietnamese regulars at the counter are a good sign every time you walk in.

    The Casino Road Context

    Everett’s Casino Road is one of the most diverse stretches of food in Washington — pho next to Salvadoran pupusas next to Mexican tortas next to Cambodian noodles next to Ethiopian injera. Casino Road gets written about as if it’s an undiscovered wonder, which is insulting to the families who’ve run these restaurants for decades. It’s not undiscovered. It’s just not in downtown Everett.

    Pho To Liem is part of what makes Casino Road work. You walk in, you sit at a laminate table, you order in about sixty seconds, and you eat something that would cost you $8 more per bowl in a Seattle neighborhood. That’s the deal. Honor it. Tip well.

    What to Know Before You Go

    Address: 209 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98201. Phone: (425) 355-0245. Parking: ample, right out front in the strip center lot. Cash and card both work. The dining room is small but turns quickly. If you’re going at peak lunch on a weekday, call ahead or plan on a ten-minute wait.

    Price range: $10-$20 per person. No alcohol program. No dessert ambition. This is not a date-night restaurant. It’s a noodle-soup restaurant, which is the whole point.

    The Verdict

    If you live in Everett and you haven’t been to Pho To Liem, you’re doing the Casino Road diet wrong. Order the Pho Tai Chin, add Sriracha and hoisin the way you like it, squeeze the lime, rip the basil, and eat. This is what Casino Road is supposed to be: a family-run kitchen doing one thing at a level that would get it written up in any bigger city. The only reason it’s not more famous is that everyone who knows is trying to keep it quiet.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Pho To Liem located?

    209 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98201 — in the strip center just off Evergreen Way.

    What are Pho To Liem’s hours?

    Pho To Liem opens at 9 a.m. — an early hour for a Vietnamese noodle shop. Call (425) 355-0245 to confirm closing time on the day you plan to go.

    What should I order on my first visit?

    Pho Tai Chin ($16.50) is the core order. Add a Banh Mi Xa Xiu ($10.50) if you’re hungry or want to split a second dish.

    Is Pho To Liem a good spot for breakfast?

    Yes. The 9 a.m. opening makes it one of the few places in Everett where you can get legitimate beef-bone pho for breakfast.

    How does Pho To Liem compare to other Everett pho spots?

    Pho To Liem has the deepest broth of the Casino Road pho shops. Downtown Everett has other solid pho options, but on Casino Road specifically, Pho To Liem is the pick.

    Is there parking at Pho To Liem?

    Yes. The strip center has a large lot directly in front of the restaurant with plenty of space.

    What’s the price range at Pho To Liem?

    $10-$20 per person. Most pho bowls are $15-$17, banh mi sandwiches are around $10.50, and appetizers run $8-$10.

  • Sound to Summit’s Everett Marina Taproom Is the Waterfront Brewery the South Side of the Port Needed

    Sound to Summit’s Everett Marina Taproom Is the Waterfront Brewery the South Side of the Port Needed

    Is Sound to Summit’s Everett taproom worth visiting? Yes. Sound2Summit’s Everett Marina taproom at 1710 W Marine View Dr is open daily at noon, pours 13 beers from their Snohomish brewery, and won Best Brewery and Best Lunch in the 2025 Everett Herald readers’ awards. The pizza is legitimately good, the waterfront views are unmatched, and it’s become the anchor taproom for the south side of Port of Everett.

    Why Sound2Summit’s Everett Location Matters

    We’ll say it plainly: Sound to Summit didn’t need to open an Everett taproom. Their Snohomish flagship has been winning awards since 2014, their distribution footprint is solid, and they already had a loyal following driving out to First Street to fill growlers. Opening a second location at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place in June 2023 was a swing — and almost three years later, it’s become the brewery scene anchor we didn’t know the waterfront was missing.

    Sound2Summit Taproom & Pizzeria sits at 1710 W Marine View Dr, right on the marina with a deck that faces the water and the Olympics. The Everett location doesn’t brew on-site — that happens at the Snohomish mothership — but all 13 taps pour fresh from Snohomish, and the Everett kitchen runs a dedicated pizza program through their partner, Best of Both Worlds.

    What to Order at the Everett Taproom

    Start with the beer. Sound2Summit’s lineup is broad — lagers, IPAs, stouts, sours, the works — and because the Snohomish brewery rotates seasonal releases, the 13 taps in Everett never look the same two months in a row. Their flagship IPAs remain reliable. Ask the staff what’s fresh; they know.

    Now, the pizza. We’ll admit we rolled our eyes when we heard “taproom pizza.” We’ve been burned before. But Sound2Summit’s Everett pizza program is not taproom pizza — it’s actual pizza. The Getting Figgy (fig, prosciutto, arugula) is the one everyone talks about, and the gluten-free crust here is genuinely good rather than apologetically edible. The supreme nails the topping-to-cheese ratio. The mac and cheese is a pizza-adjacent side, and we’ve watched more than one table order it twice in one sitting.

    If you’re not in a pizza mood, the steak dip is massive and the salads punch above taproom expectations. Keto and gluten-free options exist across the menu without feeling like afterthoughts.

    Hours, Parking, and the Waterfront Situation

    The Everett taproom is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. No weekday breakfast, no late-night — this is a lunch-through-dinner operation that understands its audience is families, marina folks, and happy-hour-seekers walking over from Waterfront Place offices.

    Parking at Waterfront Place is free and plentiful; on summer weekends it gets tight when the marina is busy, but you’ll never circle the block the way you might downtown. The taproom is family-friendly and dog-friendly on the deck.

    The deck is the move. When the weather cooperates, grab a spot outside with a pint and a pizza and you’ve got views of the marina, the boatyard, the Millwright District construction across the water, and — on clear days — the Olympics. There are days this is objectively the best outdoor seat in Everett.

    Where It Fits in Everett’s Brewery Scene

    Everett has eight stops on the brewery trail now, and Sound2Summit has distinguished itself in a specific way: it’s the one where the food matches the beer. At Large is better for pure taproom vibes. U-Neek (formerly Crucible) is better for experimental brews. Scuttlebutt owns the legacy nostalgia play. Sound2Summit is where you go when the group is split between drinkers and people who just want to eat well.

    The 2025 Everett Herald readers’ awards backed that up when they handed Sound2Summit both Best Brewery and Best Lunch — a combination that, as far as we can tell, has never been pulled off by the same business in the same year. Best Lunch alone is a crowded category in Everett. Winning both means the pizza is doing real work.

    The Verdict

    Sound2Summit’s Everett Marina taproom isn’t just a second location — it’s arguably the best version of what Sound2Summit does. The Snohomish original has history and brewery vibes. The Everett location has a waterfront deck, actual pizza, and the kind of easy parking you never get at a great brewery. If you haven’t been yet, go this weekend. Sit outside. Order the Getting Figgy.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are Sound to Summit Everett’s hours?

    Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Where is Sound to Summit’s Everett taproom located?

    1710 W Marine View Dr, Everett, WA 98201, at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place on the south side of the marina.

    Is Sound to Summit Everett family-friendly?

    Yes. The taproom welcomes families, and the deck is dog-friendly.

    Does Sound to Summit brew beer at the Everett location?

    No. All brewing happens at the Snohomish flagship on First Street. The Everett taproom pours 13 beers drawn from the Snohomish production.

    Is the gluten-free pizza crust actually good?

    Yes. It’s noticeably better than the typical gluten-free taproom crust — firm toasted edges, soft center. The Getting Figgy on GF crust is a legitimately recommendable order.

    Is there parking at Sound to Summit Everett?

    Yes. Waterfront Place has free parking. Summer weekends can get tight but it’s nothing like downtown parking.

    How does Sound2Summit compare to other Everett breweries?

    Sound2Summit wins when you want beer plus a real meal. At Large wins on taproom atmosphere, U-Neek wins on experimental beers, and Scuttlebutt wins on Everett legacy credibility. Each has a lane.