Voodoo Doughnut
Portland-based doughnut shop expanding to Tacoma. Will be third Puget Sound area location. Construction has not yet begun but plans call for full interior buildout with permits for signage, mural and exterior upgrades.
Yella Beak Saloon
Bar under new ownership set to reopen after renovations while preserving character and memorabilia. Liquor license recently approved and currently hiring kitchen staff.
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream is opening its first Kirkland location in a 1,400-square-foot space. This will be the brand’s 12th store. The ice cream shop focuses on locally sourced ingredients from the Pacific Northwest and supports community nonprofits.
Farine Bakery & Cafe
Belgian-inspired bakery and cafe expanding to Kirkland location at Modera Bridle Trails apartments. 4,200-square-foot space with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor patio. Menu features French and Belgian influences with house-made breads, pastries, breakfast items, and Belgian waffles.
Yukon Standup Steak House
Fast-casual steakhouse opening in Redmond’s Rail District, occupying 1,450-square-foot space. Owned by Seattle restaurateur Kurt Beecher Dammeier, founder of Sugar Mountain creative food company.
Passage
Michelin-starred chef Johnny Spero is opening Passage, a fine dining restaurant at The Inn at Langley. The restaurant will showcase Pacific Northwest-inspired cuisine. The inn is undergoing renovations and set to reopen this summer.
The Cat & Rabbitt
Cake-by-the-slice bakeshop returning to Tacoma in partnership with chef Kyle Campisi of Sliced, opening a cafe inside the Museum of Glass. Will offer rotating monthly cakes, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, and coffee.
Willie Burton’s
Community-focused food and beverage hall opening in former car dealership in Wilburton neighborhood. Will feature four concepts including Lil Woody’s burger spot and concepts from James Beard-winning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams. Partnership between Sugar Shack Unlimited and chef Williams.
Burgerville USA
Burgerville USA converting former Sonic drive-in with $650,000 remodel including 880-square-foot dining room. Permits issued in March 2026.
Brass Steak & Seafood
Contemporary steakhouse serving prime steaks and local seafood with Pacific Northwest ingredients, located at The Yard at Harvest Woodinville development. Run by Seattle hospitality veterans from 2120 restaurant.