Lauren And Gurjot's Guidebook
Food scene
Vashon's neighborhood restaurant. Everything is good, especially the breakfast!
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SW Vashon's neighborhood restaurant. Everything is good, especially the breakfast!
According to the Stranger, "The Best Thai in Seattle is on Vashon." No kidding! The ambiance, service and food create an evening that will never disappoint. They also serve the best cocktails on the island! Reservations highly recommended.
92 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWAccording to the Stranger, "The Best Thai in Seattle is on Vashon." No kidding! The ambiance, service and food create an evening that will never disappoint. They also serve the best cocktails on the island! Reservations highly recommended.
Excellent. High end southern comfort food. Always hits the spot.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gravy
17629 Vashon Hwy SW Excellent. High end southern comfort food. Always hits the spot.
"Lively butcher shop with cocktails & locally-sourced, seasonal Pacific NW plates in a vintage space." We love the bone broth!
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SW"Lively butcher shop with cocktails & locally-sourced, seasonal Pacific NW plates in a vintage space." We love the bone broth!
Excellent vegetarian restaurant, great drinks, and incredible views. Outdoor seating during a summer day/evening is highly recommended!
The Wild Mermaid
10824 Vashon Hwy SWExcellent vegetarian restaurant, great drinks, and incredible views. Outdoor seating during a summer day/evening is highly recommended!
Zamorana
17722 Vashon Hwy SWAuthentic Mexican food - ask for the green sauce!
Earthen Bistro
17635 100th Ave SWGreat brunch spot on the weekends!
Delicious family Mexican restaurant - our friends in Texas say it's better than any options near their house!
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Casa Bonita
17623 100th Ave SWDelicious family Mexican restaurant - our friends in Texas say it's better than any options near their house!
Just looking at their baked goods makes me happy. Also a delicious restaurant with hearty vegetarian plates, and amazing soup! Check out their website for live music nights.
74 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWJust looking at their baked goods makes me happy. Also a delicious restaurant with hearty vegetarian plates, and amazing soup! Check out their website for live music nights.
Adjacent to Snapdragon - great drinks, bites and atmosphere!
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Home Sweet Home
17803 Vashon Hwy SWAdjacent to Snapdragon - great drinks, bites and atmosphere!
Incredible take-out food. Menu changes daily - open for lunch and dinner.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sugar Shack
17636 100th Ave SWIncredible take-out food. Menu changes daily - open for lunch and dinner.
"retail store selling local raw milk, kefir, eggs, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. All of our dairy products are sourced from Vashon Island and the Puget Sound region, and our ice cream is made down the street at our sister business, Vashon Island Baking Company."
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Glass Bottle Creamery
17616 Vashon Hwy SW"retail store selling local raw milk, kefir, eggs, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. All of our dairy products are sourced from Vashon Island and the Puget Sound region, and our ice cream is made down the street at our sister business, Vashon Island Baking Company."
Can't go wrong with this special occasion restaurant. Each dish is prepared with precision, and the chef (from Vashon) trained in Michelin star restaurants.
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bramble House
17123 Vashon Hwy SWCan't go wrong with this special occasion restaurant. Each dish is prepared with precision, and the chef (from Vashon) trained in Michelin star restaurants.
Organic, Vegan, Healthy, Friendly = PURE!
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pure Organic Kitchen & Juicery
9925 SW Bank RdOrganic, Vegan, Healthy, Friendly = PURE!
Some of the best Mexican food we've ever had - served with a smile and a quick Spanish lesson. Don't forget the green sauce, it's magical!
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Zamorana
17722 Vashon Hwy SWSome of the best Mexican food we've ever had - served with a smile and a quick Spanish lesson. Don't forget the green sauce, it's magical!
Wine Tasting
Amazing wine and friendly staff - open from noon-5pm on the weekend
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Palouse Winery
12431 Vashon Hwy SWAmazing wine and friendly staff - open from noon-5pm on the weekend
Cider tasting
nashi orchards
25407 Wax Orchard Rd SWDelicious cider, and cozy local farm feel
Dragon's Head Cider
18201 107th Ave SWAmazing cider and property!
Hiking
Our favorite hike on the island. Beautiful forrest trail along Shinglemill Creek - and adjacent to views of the Sound at Fern Cove. Also conveniently close to Palouse Winery :)
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shinglemill Creek Trails
Shinglemill Creek TrailsOur favorite hike on the island. Beautiful forrest trail along Shinglemill Creek - and adjacent to views of the Sound at Fern Cove. Also conveniently close to Palouse Winery :)
Beautiful trails, and waterfront hiking - great choice for clear days, and views of Mount Rainier!
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Maury Island Marine Park
Beautiful trails, and waterfront hiking - great choice for clear days, and views of Mount Rainier!
Excellent spot for a short stroll along the water, and views of the Sound and Mount Rainier
45 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ipharki ye-Point Robinson
3705 SW Point Robinson RdExcellent spot for a short stroll along the water, and views of the Sound and Mount Rainier
Fun forrest trails for hiking and mountain biking
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dockton Forest - Mountain Bike Trails
8826-8600 SW 260th StFun forrest trails for hiking and mountain biking
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StBeautiful estuary and view of the Sound. Entrance is just across the street from the Shinglemill Creek trailhead.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fern Cove
Beautiful estuary and view of the Sound. Entrance is just across the street from the Shinglemill Creek trailhead.
Gorgeous wooded trails amongst old growth forrest - all 1.5 miles from the boathouse, and just a stroll away from the Burton Coffee Stand.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Burton Acres Park
Gorgeous wooded trails amongst old growth forrest - all 1.5 miles from the boathouse, and just a stroll away from the Burton Coffee Stand.
Shopping
Danger - it is difficult to leave this place without an article of clothing. Fortunately it's always a favorite. Great gift shop too, and the staff are so much fun!
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kronos
17610 Vashon Hwy SWDanger - it is difficult to leave this place without an article of clothing. Fortunately it's always a favorite. Great gift shop too, and the staff are so much fun!
Going here will make you happy, no matter what you buy. Great organic gardening and gift store with high quality products.
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Country Store & Gardens
20211 Vashon Hwy SWGoing here will make you happy, no matter what you buy. Great organic gardening and gift store with high quality products.
Unique locally owned and operated pharmacy, and excellent gift shop. Best spot for Vashon themed gifts and toys.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vashon Pharmacy
17617 Vashon Hwy SWUnique locally owned and operated pharmacy, and excellent gift shop. Best spot for Vashon themed gifts and toys.
Beer
Excellent beer, friendly service, and good food. Live music on certain nights!
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vashon Brewing - Community Pub
17205 Vashon Hwy SWExcellent beer, friendly service, and good food. Live music on certain nights!
Camp Colvos Brewing
17636 Vashon Hwy SWExcellent beer, and fun atmosphere.
Coffee
A Burton Neighborhood staple, will always leave with a smile on your face. A 1.2 mile walk from the boathouse, if you want to combine some steps with your coffee and pastry, or breakfast burrito!
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SWA Burton Neighborhood staple, will always leave with a smile on your face. A 1.2 mile walk from the boathouse, if you want to combine some steps with your coffee and pastry, or breakfast burrito!
A beloved neighborhood hangout, with excellent coffee and so much more.
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWA beloved neighborhood hangout, with excellent coffee and so much more.