Welcome to the Neighborhood: Monroe

The city of Monroe is located in Snohomish County, in the cascade foothills at the meeting place of the Skykomish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie rivers. Many people living in the city of Monroe are commuters into Seattle looking for a slower pace of life to reside and grow their community. Monroe is home to the Evergreen State Fair which is hosted in late August, bringing in thousands of people to the town of Monroe. There are many great places to explore in the city of Monroe, it is a unique place that many people love to call home for its quiet, small town feel, while still being just 30 minute from Seattle.

Here are our recommendations for visiting Monroe, check them out:

Sky River Bakery — 117 1/2 W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272

  • A great traditional bakery serving up baked goods, cakes, breads and more delicious treats. Many claim that their pecan sticky buns and baked maple bar are to die for.

Route 2 Taproom — 19837 State Route 2, Monroe, WA 98272 

  • Great atmosphere of small bites and a wide selection of beers on tap 

Paesano’s Coffee & Cafe — 19906 State Route 2, Monroe, WA 

  • Amazing local stand serving up great espresso, speciality drinks, and baked goods 

Dreadnought Brewing — 16726 146th St SE #153 Monroe, WA

  • Fun local environment serving local high quality craft beers and foods

Tuscano’s Italian Kitchen — 14919 N Kelsey St Monroe, WA

  • Delicious local restaurant serving pasta, pizza, seafood, and so much more

Mi Tierra Family Mexican Restaurant — 19480 State Route 2, Ste A, Monroe, WA

  • Home of the “original ultimate margarita”, a great local spot for all things chips, salsa, tacos, and margaritas

Kimi Pohlman