I hosted a party at my home to celebrate my parents' 60th anniversary, and was at a total loss…read morelooking for someone to cater the food in Skagit County. I stumbled across Avenue Catering and was very impressed with Cindy and her team. She was responsive to my phone calls and emails, and followed through with everything she promised. She was very flexible in helping me tailor the menu, and even accommodated a vegan meal for one of our guests. The food exceeded our expectations. Everything was cooked to perfection and the guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. They were reasonably priced, delivery was punctual and the team was professional and friendly. I will definitely hire Avenue Catering again for any future parties.

Absolutely amazing!! They came up with a really unique menu for a young bride and groom and made…read moresure it fit our tiny budget. We got a ton of compliments on the food and everything I ate was basically the best I have ever tasted! You have our future business forever!

Just attended a pre-wedding event that they catered and was thoroughly impressed. They did an…read moreamazing job. Great food, presentation was beautiful and it felt easy and seamless (which is the hallmark of superb prep-work). I wasn't involved other than being a guest but I was surprised by the quality of the experience in a private home. I'd definitely recommend.

Serendipity provided excellent Nordic food for our Julefest at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge…read more The selections were both Nordic authentic and delicious. All who attended were impressed by both the wide variety of foods, quantities, presentation, and flavors. There was very little left after everyone had filled, then refilled their plates. And the cost was very reasonable.

We had our annual event on October 8th at the Edmonds Waterfront Center with Shooby Doo catering as…read morethe food vendor. The Waterfront Center has them as an exclusive contract so we had no choice but to use this caterer. We signed up with them back in 2020 believing that we would have an in-person event in 2021 but the Delta virus made us have to do a virtual event. Shooby-doo refused to refund our significant down-payment, so we were stuck with them for a future opportunity. Which we utilized them, as I said, on October 8th 2022. The tasting that we did those years ago was absolutely wonderful. The food was quite delicious. And that team worked with us to make sure that we would have a really good selection of food items to meet all pallets, allergies, and so forth. Thus, the food is quite expensive. The major issue that we had with this company is that we are a non-profit organization and have to abide by state guidelines in regard to serving alcohol. It was almost impossible to work with Scooby-Doo on this issue because they had really bad information that they kept telling us was accurate. It was not good. It took weeks on end to finally get them to deal with the state directly and understand that we were correct and we would not do anything that would potentially jeopardize our nonprofit status. In the end it was resolved well but the frustration that we were put through is still something that has a scab on the wound. One expects for someone who is providing a service that particularly has to meet state guidelines would know what they are doing and what they are talking about. And not asking us to work in a gray area. And that's what we were told over and over again. "Just work in the gray area", but like I said it was finally resolved. One other minor thing that was aggravating but we dealt with quickly was them wanting us to get more alcohol than we needed. We got what we knew we needed and still had a few bottles left over. And the only other minor aggravation was they didn't know their full contract the evening of when everything was said and done. They thought we were supposed to be out of the building at 10:00 p.m. but we were actually scheduled to be out by midnight. Again it got resolved but it was something else to add to a more stressful moment in time. Now on to the good stuff: The night of the event was extraordinary. Their employees had everything set up in advance as it was supposed to be and the venue looked amazing. They were so friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. They literally catered to our every need asking questions along the way to make sure that we were satisfied before our guests even arrived. The staff members were amazing. The food was out of the ballpark extraordinary. People absolutely loved the food. We had a double-sided buffet in order to make things would go smooth and quickly. I'm glad we opted for that rather than having them serve the dishes. It worked well. I'm absolutely sure that we would never use Shooby Doo again for our agency events, because of the massive issues we had with them in the beginning. However, I do think they would be good for things that are not related to being a non-profit: Like weddings, birthdays, small corporation celebrations, and such. If you're considering Shooby Doo to cater your nonprofit organization, be careful, be warned, and make sure you check everything, especially the legality around alcohol service. Also, know and monitor the contract so that you know exactly what's in it. While the service was excellent the night of, and the food was extraordinary, the price tag on this event was far more than we anticipated. We recognize that food costs are up and inflation is a nightmare but this is a very expensive catering service. Scooby-Doo gets a five star on the food quality and the evening of service. They get a one star on the knowledge on working with nonprofits, or at least with our non-profit. They get a negative 5 for not allowing us to get our down-payment back when the Delta virus came and shut everything down for everyone. I feel they should have offered it back with perhaps a small penalty but they did not so we were forced to have to use them a couple years later. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous. I told them that I would give an honest review. And this review is that.

We recently hosted an event at the Waterfront Center in Edmonds, an exquisite venue. Unfortunately,…read moreour experience with Shooby Doo catering left much to be desired. Despite hearing positive feedback about them, we were disappointed with both the service and the pricing. While the food itself was satisfactory, the service fell short of our expectations. The staff, particularly the head staff member, displayed below-average professionalism and a snarky attitude. Additionally, the setup did not align with what was agreed upon and promised beforehand. Despite planning for 90 guests, the seating arrangements only accommodated 64, causing inconvenience and dissatisfaction among attendees. During the event, the catering staff were conspicuously absent, leaving us to pick up the slack and handle tasks that should have been their responsibility. Adding to our frustration was the unexpected 23% additional fee, which the catering company failed to justify adequately. When questioned about this fee, we were met with vague explanations about covering costs, which left us feeling misled because they also leave room for minimum of 16% tip that must be paid BEFORE experiencing their service. You do the math. Overall, while the venue itself was stunning, the experience with Shooby Doo catering staff left a lot to be desired. The combination of subpar service, unexplained fees, and high pricing makes it difficult to recommend their services to others. You still have to use them if you have an event at the Waterfront. Don't get the chocolate cookies, or the deviled eggs on toast. If you go for the fruit plate, this cost us $1,710 plus tax. ($19 a person). The empanadas were yummy, the beef sliders were finished, and people complimented the salmon in puff pastry.

I'm from Texas (so I know good BBQ) and my wife is from Georgia. When we heard there was a Southern…read moreBBQ place on this island while we were visiting we had to check it out. Food: Very good food. I ordered the brisket plate with creamed corn (brisket 9/10. Good flavor, good ring on it and flavorful + it wiggles which a good brisket slice should. Corn was pretty sweet but good). My only issue as a Southern spot it please include a slice of bread (white or texas toast + pickles with the meat plates.) the bbq is a homemade bbq sauce thats sooo darn good! Id buy a bottle or two! My wife ordered a brisket sandwich with fries and coleslaw. The brisket sandwhich was of course good with a buttery bun. The coleslaw (was lacking good flavor; not a fan personally). The fries were frozen fries and descent. We also had hush puppies; pretty good. Service: AMAZING service from Mia. Such a sweetheart and gem. She helped us make good picks from the menu. Ambiance: a very large building! When we went it was empty and during early day. Very clean, clean bathrooms and music playing. The look/feel gives more "country" vs southern. I was expecting to hear southern soul vibes on the music, and photos or items throughout that gave "southern bbq vibes". A dope touch would be dope photos of black or southern cowboys, and etc. lots of opportunity for a real down south vibe to be created. Overall- very pleased. I hope they have another 50+ years of business while stay true to their southern roots. Love love lovee

Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of potato casserole and hush puppies, brisket…read morequesadilla, mac n cheese and beans. We also ordered the peach cobbler and didn't find out until after picking it up that it was sold out but was still charged for it. I also requested utensils and there weren't any included in either bag. The food was good, the pulled pork had good flavor especially with the pickles and onions and bbq sauce. The beans were sweet, the mac n cheese needed a little salt, the potato casserole was good, the hush puppies were dry and the quesadilla was good when dropped in the bbq sauce.

We reached out to Laura for a private chef for our son's wedding dinner. We had a zoom meeting with…read moreLaura to go over some of the details and start a menu, that went very well. Chef Michael then organize the menu with my son and his fiancé. Chef Michael showed up and started his prep, he was very professional and approachable. His organization in the kitchen was amazing. We had 10 adults and three grandchildren at the tables. Chef Michael treated the kids with respect and described each dish as it came out. We had five appetizers, a couple salads, and the main with two sides. Everything was exceptional, we are still talking about it. We will remember this meal forever. Chef Michael packed up leftovers, and clean the kitchen immaculately. We couldn't be any happier with the service and the food that we received. The grandkids favorite course was the grilled octopus, amazing! We would definitely recommend and would do this again in a heartbeat. Thanks to Laura and Chef Michael

Chef Laura catered our small, family-style wedding brunch at a private residence…read more From start to finish the process was easy and efficient. The menu selection/communication beforehand was great and I made last minute changes to plans that were easily accommodated. Setup and cleanup were fully taken care of and it was a seamless process that made my wife and I's wedding that much better. Finally, the food was incredible and there were plenty of leftovers. I'd recommend Honest to Goodness and Chef Laura to anyone.

Love this place! Great selection, helpful staff. Addicted to their @Salty Blonds" cookies they make…read moreon site.

Love the concept of the place - cheese, wine and gourmet food items. Cute building. Was…read moredisappointed in the lack of knowledge and enthusiasm when it came to helping us pick a bottle. We ended up hating their selection and pouring it down the drain :(

It's amazing!! Best burrito Ive ever had but the prices are insanely high! 2 jumbos and a jumbo…read morejunior with no drinks for $60! The people here are amazing and kind. the atmosphere is great!

I've been to Jumbo Burrito 4 times in the last month ! Now let's talk about it. It doesn't matter…read morewhat time of the day it is, there is always a line. So be prepared to wait, but I'll tell you it's worth it. Once you're inside, you are greeted by someone and she is soo kind !! She speaks to everyone, she will definitely remember you, and if you get the same thing often she remembers your order. The staff was amazing !!! Very welcoming and helpful. The food ... let's get to the food. 10000/10 I HIGHLY recommend. My first time trying JB I ordered the carne asada fries. OMGGGG!!! I wasn't expecting so much food. They are EXTREMELY generous with their portions, so no need to ask for extra anything ... they've already read your mind. I've tried the jumbo burrito with carne asada and chipotle chicken (fire !!! ) and birria taco (sooo flavorful). I got consume for my taco and it was perfect !! I didn't need to add salt, so that made em happy. The pricing ranges from what you order, but you will definitely have enough to share or have leftovers for later.

I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw. The sandwich was stacked high with meat…read moreand it was flavorful, but it almost had too much sauce, taking away from that pure brisket flavor. The coleslaw is more vinegar based than creamy, which I personally don't like. The restaurant is decorated simply but nice. The service was great.

Service - amazing Ambiance - clean and jazzy…read more Food - ..... no, thank you. not our cup of tea but if you prefer coffee , check em out .

Did a double take when I saw Filipino food in Camano Island. Gotta order the lumpia since it's in…read moretheir name and all. It's located in the corner of a warehouse type complex with a more pick up/to go service. They offer an array of frozen and made to go items, but ended up going with the pork lumpia and pineapple rolls. Service was very friendly! It cost about $10 for 6 lumpia rolls and $6 for the frozen pineapple dinner rolls. Still recovering from the sheer goodness of the lumpia! Perfectly cooked and flavored - they were crispy and anything you could ever want! Would def come back to try their other items.

Alrighty then. I had forgotten this place was only a few miles from home. Cristy's is located in a…read morehidden industrial park on a side street off Good Rd on Camano Island. Wanting to support our local food vendors we bought a platter of Lumpia and Hum Bao to nosh on today. I could hardly contain myself in the car it smelled so good. I knew about the Hum Bao when I saw one of my buddies munching on one a while back. The Hum Bao we have was baked to a nice golden brown. I like the steamed ones as well and I think that is an option there. I'm definitely going to avail myself of the plate lunches once things open up in Island County. Right now only one person is allowed in the lobby at a time and there is no outdoor dining option at this location. Cristy is diligent about sanitizing between customers and she cleans the touched surfaces between customers. Front door included. I look forward to patronizing their place in the future.