I've driven to/from Hwy 2 off of I-5 or SR522 to head over Stevens Pass many times, but this was my…read morefirst time to detour off the main drag and visit the downtown retail area in Monroe. I specifically was seeking out Sky River Bakery on 3/15/25. I lucked out with a nearby parking spot and had an opportunity to check out the pastry case offerings while in line. There's also a few tables to dine at onsite. Pleasant small town, neighborhood feel. Both folks behind the counter were welcoming and kindly answered my questions. Nice assortment of beverages and baked goods available like biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and other pastries. The person ahead of me made it a point to have biscuits and gravy plus cinnamon rolls to go. Cinnamon roll got my attention! I ended up ordering a ham & cheese biscuit - got two mini ones for the price of one, plus a cinnamon roll. The latter kept really well refrigerated which I later ate for breakfast before work during the week. Nice that it was a manageable size and not too cloying with glaze...Goldilocks just right, lol. Enjoyed this destination detour and thanks to fellow Yelp Elites, Craig and Earnie for putting this on my radar screen!

This is a cute little bakery in downtown Monroe! They also sell local honey, candles, and some…read moreartwork. We ordered an oat milk iced latte and a savory bread. The latte was really good, but I wished the savory bread had more filling. The flavor was nice tho. The person who helped us was very nice. It's a great place to stop by before heading into the mountains.

This is an awesome little Mexican store. The prices are just so affordable. They have a the fresh…read morepan from the Panderia which is fresh breads. The lady in front of me asked about tamales, but I guess they didn't have that day. Lots of meats and any type of vegetable or Mexican product you've ever desired. I got a couple good drinks and sone chicarones.

I absolutely love this place. The carniceria is 2nd to none. I have been going here for almost 4…read moreyears. The stock rotates somewhat so you have to be a little flexible. The guys in the back are amazing- always smiling, always helpful. The ladies at the front- the same! Sometimes I will go there and just get a lb of chicken, sometimes I'll splurge and get Ranchera. It's always great and im always happy to spend money locally.

Judy was a pleasure to work with, and our wedding cake was AMAZING. My husband and I went to her…read morekitchen twice for tastings (I had gone alone the first time, and my husband wanted to come and meet her too before committing) and her collection of samples (as opposed to her "top 5 best sellers" that a lot of other places used as samples) were incredible and allowed us to see some of endless possibilities for our cake. We finally decided on a hazelnut cake (that she actually grinds hazelnuts into the flour), with layers of poached pear (in pear liqueur) mousse and caramel mousse, with buttercream frosting. It was better than we could have ever hoped for, and many of our friends and family commented on it being the best cake they had every tried! We are counting the days to our "anniversary" cake that Judy will be providing us next year!

I really shouldn't have waited a year! Judy's cakes from Tallant House were incredible and…read moreabsolutely fitting of our wedding. We had a lot of fun exploring the different cake and specialty shops, with elaborate displays with many options to taste and choose from. Even at Judy's shop there were so many options. But she stood out because of her insistence on high quality ingredients, a perfection of layering light layers of cake with multiple mouse and fruit fillings, and her great focus on service and quality. My favorite part, besides eating the cake, was getting a computer generated preview of exactly what our cake would look like. Really, how cool is that? At our tasting she had the typical array of options, but she also had incredible combinations and flavors in mind that we didn't see anywhere else. The options weren't overwhelming either because Judy was careful to provide good constraints and recommendations on what goes with what. Not only that, she took great concern for the actual day of delivery considering weather and time of delivery. She warned us the cakes wouldn't be there by the time we arrived if it was too warm, so when that happened we didn't sweat. They magically appeared sometime after the ceremony and well before cake cutting time - they were on display and all. She came in and out like a ninja, we never saw her! In summary: amazing cake, great for foodies and serious cake eaters, fantastic service, and comfortable collaboration all the way through.

For the Monroe area, this is the only spot you should go. The grocery stores surrounding may be a…read morebit cheaper, but you get what you pay for. So far living in this area for quite some time now, I have not yet come to a point where the doughnuts where not good. Each time I have come in they have tasted fresh and you know they change their oil often. Have you had a place where you can taste that the oil has not been changed for quite some time? I have. This place has not given me that and it shows. The person that owns this place is always friendly as well and makes me comfortable with a quick chat before having to go back and make another batch of doughnuts. It is always super clean in the shop, but it is not a place to sit and eat. Definitely go in and grab the goodies and be on your next destination type of area. I really enjoy the fritters here and the maple bars. No crazy fancy doughnuts here if that's what you're looking for. But they do have bacon maple bars.

very small place. limited seating, just a very casual place. prices are a little expensive, more…read morethan going to a store for a doughnut, but the taste is worth the price. there's various options for donuts (sprinkle, chocolate, apple fritter, a wide variety!) as well as croissants (ham & cheese, & then strawberry & cream / cream cheese), & some drinks : including brewed coffee & then drinks in the cold case such as energy drinks, milk, orange juice, & more. i went with family & we got 2 sprinkle doughnuts, a ham & cheese crossiant, a strawberry cream crossiant, & a filled boston cream doughnut. my sibling didn't see much of a difference in a store doughnut compared to this, but i thought the sprinkle doughnut tasted much fresher: very soft dough, & no stale or hard taste, & the frosting wasn't sweet tooth achingly sweet. my parent thought the boston cream could use more filling - i believed the same with the sweet cream crossiant - & the ham & cheese was good, but is better warmed. the strawberry cream cheese crossiant could've yes used more filling, but it was a good sweet & savory treat: percent softness to flakey scale. as for the service, the few times we've come in they're been very helpful to answering questions, but they've always seemed to give a weird stare &/or have just seemed not particularly wanting to interact in the first place. besides this & the semi high prices, i do recommend if you want a more fresh donut experience

a cute little spot in a small town ! my favorite go-to coffee shop that holds two of my favorite…read morebaristas, as well as some other lovely ladies who work there ! many greet you with a smile on their face, open to conversation, & happy to help you with order recommendations, taking time to help you figure out what you'd like, options, & all. with a wide variety of coffee (frappes, americanos), non caffinated (hot cocoa, yogguccino), energy drinks (lotus, redbull italian sodas), sugar free syrups + wide variety of syrups overall, the possibilities of drinks are endless ! their food menu options as well is splendid, having items from small local companies of bakeries that range from muffin tops, cake pops, cookies, protein pucks, bagel dogs, & more ! not only do they have seasonal treats from them, they have a good balance of sweet & savory; &! not to mention food they make their on their own ! their biscuits & gravy are pretty good, as well as their interesting creations such as strawberry shortcake (the b&g biscuit with strawberries & whip), & their iconic dinkie donuts which come in cinnamon, powdered, or regular so whether you need a quick bite or a pick me up, this is your go to !

I have been to Darci's many times and always forget to post a review…read more First off they have decent mini doughnuts. Nothing too grand and great but, if you want some fresh out the fryer doughnuts, they have it. The coffee is okay, I like a more robust tasting coffee roast and I feel like they use a more medium or light roast coffee. (not sure) The folks that work here get real busy and may get agitated by the time you get to put in your order. I am local here, so I see this often when I come and grab coffee. Its not bad where I have had too much experienced someone with an extremely bad attitude but we are human and have our days. The stand looks clean and well kept. I am not a big fan of the biscuits and gravy which they have here and I am not rating based off of that but I think it would be good to mention this for folks to know, it is not for me.

This place is really good! Nice coffee, good sandwiches and doughnuts. Tastier and better prices…read morethan Starbucks.

I been to Vinaccio multiple times and the place is such a solid place. Veteran owned company from…read morewhat I understand. I really enjoy the different coffees they offer. My go to is usually iced mocha's regular or white mocha. Tried their foods as well from the sandwiches they make there as well. Staff is always helpful and kind. They tend to remember you as well which is an added plus. The inside is nice and tightly maintained. Very clean and such a relaxing place to enjoy some delicious coffee.

Simply the best. They came recommended from a friend of a friend in the business. Not only did they…read moreanswer my initial call at 8pm on a Sunday they were genuinely excited to talk about the event and how they had the same day available. The next day I put the deposit down after meeting them and all else was trust. Day of the event they showed up early and everything after that was top shelf professional. All of the cooking was done on site for 185 guests and it was superb. When we had a couple tables disorganized they stepped in and made it seamless. I can't recommend them enough. Husband and wife team that I will am forever thankful we were able to do business with. Thank you for taking my call!

Maverick catered a 100th birthday celebration for my mom. They did an incredible job! They were…read moreeasy to work with in the planning stages, and made great suggestions when I solicited their advice. The party itself was outstanding. The food was fresh and delicious, and they continually replenished the buffet so it looks beautiful throughout the event. They also moved around the crowd with passed apps and clean up in a completely professional way. I could not have been more pleased! We will use them again. Highly reccomend.

Great drinks and very convenient when driving up to the pass. There's a nice area with couches and…read morechairs to hang out with your friends while you enjoy your drinks. They also have some eclectic merchandise for sale. Pastries are also available though I didn't try any. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Absolutely love that we have this in our little town! They have a great selection of books and my…read more17 year old went in without me once(don't worry she had my debit card) and the owner has so kind and helpful. I no longer have little kids but I would have LOVED to take them someware I could shop & grab a coffee & they could play. Great addition to Monroe!