5 Best Restaurants in The San Juan Islands, Washington

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The San Juans have myriad small farms and restaurants serving local foods and fresh-harvested seafood, and culinary agritourism—visiting local farmers, growers, and chefs at their places of business—is on the rise.

Bakery San Juan

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The fabulous aroma lets you know you're in for a treat at this popular island bakery, which makes fresh bread, cakes and pastries, sandwiches, and pizza.
775 Mullis St., San Juan Island, 98250, USA
360-378–5810
Known For
  • Wild-yeasted baked goods
  • Fresh sandwiches and pizza
  • Nice place for morning coffee
Restaurant Details
Closed weekends

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Brown Bear Baking

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You might make it a point to get to this wildly popular village bakery by late morning—come midafternoon, many of the best treats are sold out. Delectables here include flaky almond-coated bear paw pastries, rich croque monsieur sandwiches, gluten-free "Turtleback Trail" cookies, Tuscan olive bread, and moist berry muffins. Dine on the garden patio on sunny days.

29 N. Beach Rd., Orcas Island, 98245, USA
360-855–7456
Known For
  • Almond-coated bear paw
  • French pastries, including croissants
  • Alfresco dining on the patio
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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Isabel's Espresso

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A favorite of Lopez locals, Isabel's sources its coffee from fair trade suppliers and its creamy dairy from the mainland's small Fresh Breeze Organic Dairy Farm. Housed in a charming rustic building in Lopez's tiny downtown, the café also serves light fare like pastries and sandwiches.

308 Lopez Rd., Lopez, 90261, USA
360-468–4114
Known For
  • Good coffee
  • Fresh regional dairy
  • Outdoor seating with views

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The Market Chef

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Only 50 yards from the ferry holding area (though that includes a lot of stairs), this pleasant little café and specialty grocery store makes fantastic sandwiches (try the roast-beef-and-rocket, which is served on a house-baked roll with spicy chili aioli). The soups and deli items—including a decadent macaroni and cheese—are also top-notch. Beer, wine, juices, and espresso are served as well. It's a great place to wait for your ferry to depart.

225 A St., San Juan Island, 98250, USA
360-378–4546
Known For
  • Strong coffee
  • Picnic and to-go lunches
  • Gourmet locally made goods
Restaurant Details
Closed Sat.–Mon. and Mar. No dinner.

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Olga Rising

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A charming small café with bountiful planters of flowers and artsy touches like a gorgeous forest-scene stained glass window, the relatively new Olga Rising has quickly become a neighborhood fixture.

172 N. Beach Rd., Orcas Island, 98245, USA
360-376–3035
Known For
  • House-made baked goods
  • Friendly service
  • Tasty coffee
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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