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Local Food and Wine

The island offers plenty of opportunities for those who love to eat and cook and who appreciate good food and wine. Please see our dining section for information about restaurants. Here are some unusual shops that offer some unique items and shopping experiences for the gourmand on your list.

Brazenly Lucid Wines

One block from the Tucker House on Nichols Street across from Susie’s Mopeds and Funk & Junk Antiques is Blazenly Lucid Wines. The store has an excellent selection of wines from around the world including wines from San Juan Islands only winery, San Juan Vineyards. Wines are available to taste daily at the tasting bar along with pleasant conversation about the wines being poured. Every Thursday evening from 4:30 to 7pm there is a special tasting which features a specific category of wine or winery. Along with the extensive variety of wine the store features Stan carries an outstanding selection of micro-beers, gourmet cheese, crackers and wine accessories.

Pelindaba Lavender Farm

The smells in their Friday Harbor shop and the visual treat of the fields of lavender in full bloom at their farm are overwhelming. Pick up some special culinary lavender to take home. It is fabulous infused in baked goods, seafood, or summer beverages and teas. There is also a shop and refreshment hall at the Friday Harbor Center on First Street.

(one block from the Ferry)
(360) 378 4248 or Toll Free (866) 819 1911

Pelindaba Lavender Farm San Juan Island

San Juan Coffee Roasting Company

Specializing in exotic French roasts and Estate Grown coffees from around the world. This is the perfect choice for discriminating coffee drinkers.   Their coffees are served at the Harrison House Suites and we think you'll agree their coffees have a very special, lively, clean taste.

San Juan Island Farmers' Market  

Open Saturdays from Mid-April through Mid-October in the County Courthouse parking lot on 2nd Street in Friday Harbor. Pick up fresh local products, foods, flowers, and one-of-a-kind finds, as well as meet the colorful local producers.  

San Juan Vineyards 

San Juan Vineyards, is the island's only producing vineyard and winery. The tasting room and gift shop are located in an 1895 one-room schoolhouse three miles from Friday Harbor on Roche Harbor Road. They produce a number of varietals including Cabernet-Merlot, Pinot Gris, and Siegerrebe available in both the dry Estate version and also the Puget Sound (grapes from their vineyard blended with grapes from Hughes Vineyard on Lopez Island) version finished in an off-dry style.  San Juan Vineyards is located three miles north of Friday Harbor on Roche Harbor Road.  Make the quick trip out to taste the wines and enjoy the ambiance of their summer deck.

Westcott Bay Orchards

This lovely old orchard dating back to the 1880's is unique among small Washington wineries. They produce and bottle a Vintage Hard Cider from 100% fresh-pressed heirloom apple varieties from their own 1150 seaside trees. Tours of the orchard and cider house are available by appointment, and be sure to look out for their cider in local markets and restaurants.

Westcott Bay Sea Farms

Westcott Bay Sea Farms produces their much sought-after oysters, clams and mussels at their 23-acre site on beautiful Westcott Bay. They offer occasional pick-your-own days, and on-site retail sales. Gift packs can be shipped anywhere in United States.

 
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