If you’ve never heard of Guemes Island, you’re not alone. Located just north of Fidalgo Island and Anacortes, this little piece of land often gets overlooked. And while there aren’t many amenities on Guemes Island, it does happen to be home to a ridiculously charming general store and restaurant. And the food is out of this world.

The Guemes Island General Store is easily accessible from the Guemes Island ferry.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook It makes a fantastic day tip from Anacortes or the surrounding areas.

This all-in-one store definitely includes plenty of household groceries, necessities, and staples …

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… but it’s also packed with tons of treats.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook From local coffee to chocolate bars, you’ll find everything you didn’t know you needed here. And if there’s a grocery item you need and don’t see, just ask the staff. If they have it in the kitchen, they’ll probably sell it to you.

Of course, the beer and wine selection is top notch.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook Washington is well-known for both, and there are plenty of local options here.

But as convenient as the market is, most people come to this lovely establishment to eat.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook And with views like this, we can’t say we blame them.

Here, everything is either made from scratch or sourced locally whenever possible.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook The salmon comes mainly from island fishermen, and the burgers are made from Skagit-raised beef.

On Fridays, it’s all about the pizza here, and it’s exceptional.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook Pick up a bottle of wine from inside to enjoy with it, preferably over a water view.

The Guemes Island General Store is one of our best kept secrets.

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook The next time you’re in the area, show this place some love.

Have you ever been to Guemes Island?

Guemes Island General Store / Facebook

It makes a fantastic day tip from Anacortes or the surrounding areas.

RONAFERD / Google

From local coffee to chocolate bars, you’ll find everything you didn’t know you needed here. And if there’s a grocery item you need and don’t see, just ask the staff. If they have it in the kitchen, they’ll probably sell it to you.

Washington is well-known for both, and there are plenty of local options here.

And with views like this, we can’t say we blame them.

The salmon comes mainly from island fishermen, and the burgers are made from Skagit-raised beef.

Pick up a bottle of wine from inside to enjoy with it, preferably over a water view.

The next time you’re in the area, show this place some love.

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Address: Guemes Island General Store, 7885 Guemes Island Rd, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA