Unfortunately, we were unable to line up any food vendors or food trucks for the Fairgrounds and thus no food will be available on-site. Here is a list of restaurants, with comments from locals. Everyone’s favorite spot: Skagit Valley Food Co-op for their deli and orders-to-go.
(OS) = Outside seating available (may vary based on the weather)
Near the Fairgrounds
Ordered from south to north
Town Pump Tavern (OS)
Beer, pizzas, sandwiches and salads
1903 S. 3rd St • (360) 336-9607
Dari Delite (OS)
Take-out hamburger stand; closes at 6 PM; closed Sundays
1632 S. 2nd St • (360) 336-2582
192 Brewing Company, Taproom & Beer Garden (OS)
Suds, burgers and sides
1405 S. 2nd St • (360) 424-2337
Chapala Mexican Food & Taqueria #2
1331 S. 2nd St • (360) 336-3095
2nd Street Deli & Dogs
Hot dogs, sandwiches and salads; closed Sundays
1300 S. 2nd St • (253) 281-4926
El Mercadito Del Mundo-Mexican Taqueria
1023 S. 2nd St • (360) 336-5755
Near Lincoln Theater
Ordered by distance from Lincoln Theatre
Thai House
616 S. 1st St • (360) 336-2966
Shambala Ancient Grain Bakery & Bistro (OS)
Vegan and gluten-free
614 S. 1st St • (360) 588-6600
Pachioni’s Pizzeria
606 S. 1st St • (360) 336-3314
Revival Cocktail Lounge (OS)
Cocktails, spirits and some food; open till midnight
306 A Pine St • (360) 399-7880
La Catrina Tacos & Tequila (OS)
Closed Sundays
517 S. 1st St • (360) 336-5566
Lunchbox Diner
Breakfast and lunch
701 S. 2nd St • (360) 336-2026
Pyung Chang Korean BBQ
521 S. 2nd St • (360) 450-3333
Rachawadee Thai Cafe
Best Thai food in Mt Vernon
410 W. Gates St • (360) 336-6699
Taste of India (OS)
Closed Sundays
420 W. Gates St • (360) 428-2866
Skagit Valley Food Co-op* – highly recommended by Mark’s Aunt Emily
Full-service deli food to go, some seating
202 S. 1st St
II Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant (OS)
100 W. Montgomery St #110 (in the Old Town Grainery Building) • (360) 419-0674
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe & Bakery (OS)
121-B Freeway Dr • (360) 336-3107
Further Away (and Recommended)
Farmstrong Brewing & Taproom (OS)
Family-centered brewery; no food, but sometimes there’s a food truck in the parking lot
110 Stewart Rd • (360) 873-8852
Whidbey Island Bagel Factory
Take-out
102 S. 10th St • (360) 899-9538
Asian 1
Will deliver to the Fairgrounds
145 Cascade Pl #112, Burlington • (360) 707-2422
Near Skagit Valley College
Tepic Mexican Restaurant
2121 E. College Way • (360) 848-7793
Kyoto Kitchen
Limited hours
2001 E. College Way • (360) 428-3699
La Victoria Bakery y Taqueria
1610 N. Laventure Rd • (360) 428-5607
Chapala Mexican Food and Taqueria (OS)
1620 N. Waugh Rd (inside 76 gas station) • (360) 424-7416
Indulge Bakery
Limited hours; closed Sundays
1501 Parker Way, Suite 101 • (360) 399-7266
Gentlemen Gene’s Pub (OS)
1400 Parker Way • (360) 424-4363
Best Teriyaki
Closed Sundays
1722 Riverside Dr • (360) 416-3977
COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria (OS)
1810 Riverside Dr • (360) 840-1938
Coffee, Tea & More
Hollywood Coffee
Drive-thru near the Fairgrounds
1711 S. 2nd St • (360) 419-7156
Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
Great coffee; 3 blocks from the Lincoln Theatre
416 S. 1st St
Cruisin Coffee (OS)
Drive-thru near Skagit Valley College
1715 N. Laventure Rd • (360) 424-7378
Aunt Emily says: Definitely avoid the “Foxy Lady” coffee shop south of the fairgrounds where the truckers stop off the freeway to get a glimpse of scantily clad waitresses.
(We have not included it in these listings – ed.)
