The best local shops in Anacortes

10 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Safeway

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Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

12318 15th Ave NE (Seattle)

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

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Japanese variety-store chain featuring Japanese beauty products, housewares & snacks.

13201 Aurora Ave N (Seattle)

Japanese variety-store chain featuring Japanese beauty products, housewares & snacks.

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Spectacle

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Spectacle is the gift shop locals around Port Angeles hit when a birthday sneaks up, a thank you needs saying, or you just want something…

17171 Bothell Way NE A-135 (Seattle)

Spectacle is the gift shop locals around Port Angeles hit when a birthday sneaks up, a thank you needs saying, or you just want something that feels special without the hassle, with shelves full of clever, well chosen bits that actually make people smile.

From the Port Angeles newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Whether you’re chasing cutthroat in the Sound or trout east of the pass, The Avid Angler is the full-service fly shop with trusted rods,…

17171 Bothell Way NE #A272 (Seattle)

Whether you’re chasing cutthroat in the Sound or trout east of the pass, The Avid Angler is the full-service fly shop with trusted rods, reels, and flies, plus classes and clinics from beginner to Spey and fly-tying. Peek their calendar and get on the water this week.

From the Seattle newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Schuh Farms

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If your week needs a boost, Schuh Farms is serving Skagit-grown vibes with fresh produce, gorgeous flower bouquets, plant starts, and…

15565 WA-536 (Mount Vernon)

If your week needs a boost, Schuh Farms is serving Skagit-grown vibes with fresh produce, gorgeous flower bouquets, plant starts, and fresh-baked pies that actually taste like fruit. Grab a tayberry or classic apple, then hit Udderly Delicious for an espresso or fruit shake, and call it self-care.

From the Mt. Vernon newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Store providing gait analysis, 3-D scans and advice to help runners find the right footwear.

5404 22nd Ave NW (Seattle)

Store providing gait analysis, 3-D scans and advice to help runners find the right footwear.

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Squatchy's

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Squatchy's is that quirky roadside gift shop locals secretly love, stacked with Sasquatch-themed goodies plus easy snacks for the island…

40751 State Rte 20 (Oak Harbor) · ✓ checked Aug 26

Squatchy's is that quirky roadside gift shop locals secretly love, stacked with Sasquatch-themed goodies plus easy snacks for the island drive. Perfect for last-minute birthday laughs, hostess gifts, or bribing your teenagers to help with yardwork while proving Bigfoot has merch... and a sense of humor.

From the Whidbey Island newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Press Then Press Cider Shop is a cider-first shop with 500+ bottles and cans from Washington standouts to Old World classics, plus low ABV…

Shop Online, Pickup Ciders @ Makeda & Mingus, 153 N 78th St (Seattle)

Press Then Press Cider Shop is a cider-first shop with 500+ bottles and cans from Washington standouts to Old World classics, plus low ABV and non-alcoholic picks when you want vibe without the buzz. Grab a curated bundle or join the Cider of the Month Club to keep your fridge interesting this week.

From the Shoreline newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Ballard Millinery Studio turns Seattle drizzle into an excuse for great headwear, with ready-to-wear pieces, workshops, and custom hats…

1149 NW 52nd St (Seattle)

Ballard Millinery Studio turns Seattle drizzle into an excuse for great headwear, with ready-to-wear pieces, workshops, and custom hats made to your specs. Milliner Wayne Wichern even crafts for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty, so the workmanship is stage-worthy and your Tuesday errands can be, too.

From the Seattle newsletter, August 10, 2026

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From breezy 5-panels to UPF full-brim sun shields, plus beanies that don’t wait for winter, Coal Headwear makes headwear that actually…

4917 14th Ave NW (Seattle)

From breezy 5-panels to UPF full-brim sun shields, plus beanies that don’t wait for winter, Coal Headwear makes headwear that actually keeps up with Port Angeles life. Throw one on for salty runs, yard chores, or that last-minute Lake Crescent dash and call it handled.

From the Port Angeles newsletter, August 23, 2026

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