Out of the Way and Out of this World: Everett’s Best Hidden Eats
Editor’s Note: Originally published March 29, 2021.
Whether you're staying home due to the pandemic or just being efficient, finding great food while running errands always feels like a huge win. And there's more out there than Costco chicken bakes and Home Depot hot dogs. Gas up, grab groceries and get some dinner to go.
EVERGREEN ASIAN MARKET
7815 Evergreen Way | Everett, WA 98203
The Asian section at each of the major grocery chains has grown to a pretty impressive size over the past decade, but it's only for shelf-stable items. If you want fresh vegetables and herbs, frozen foods, and even housewares to go with it, you should just go to an Asian grocery store. Evergreen Asian Market has all the ingredients you need, plus a to-go counter with bubble tea, banh mi, and roast duck and pig. Look for sides, snacks, and desserts, too.
Evergreen Asian Market // Delta neighbor Ryan Weber
PACIFIC MARKET
9605 Evergreen Way Ste. B | Everett, WA 98204
We're fortunate in Everett to have two impressive Asian grocery stores, and Pacific Market has an incredible prepared foods area. Look for bun thit nuong (vermicelli noodle salad) in clear plastic containers, rice cakes and fried rice wrapped in cellophane, and a huge hot bar. Such a large variety of grab-and-go items is rare, and it's a great way to try them out as a possible catering option when we're finally having parties again.
TETO'S SUPERMARKET & TAQUERIA
11120 Evergreen Way Ste. C | Everett, WA 98204
There are lots of excellent food options at the strip mall at 112th and Evergreen Way, including great Mexican from the grill inside Teto's Supermarket. You can get five tacos for $10.99, which is plenty to share, but you probably won't want to. Look for an ever-expanding selection of Brazilian treats, too.
Some Teto’s tastiness // Linda War Bonnet (see our featured story on Teto’s)
SUPER TACO
1020 SE Everett Mall Way | Everett, WA 98208
Good gas station food is the ultimate convenience, and Super Taco offers up huge portions from inside the Chevron station by the mall. The food's delicious, they're very popular, and I have no idea how they keep up during the lunch rush. But they do! It's always good to have options, and they share a drive-through with Street Coffee & Bagels, which also has a walk-up window.
CASA EL DORADO TORTILLA FACTORY
205 E Casino Rd Ste. B12 | Everett, WA 98208
They say once you've tried El Dorado tortillas, there's no going back to any other brand. Since you'll be there anyway, you may as well grab lunch or dinner. It's not a huge menu, but it's got pictures and everything looks great.
SNO-ISLE FOOD CO-OP
2804 Grand Ave | Everett, WA 98201
You don't have to be a member to shop at the co-op, and you don't even have to buy groceries there if you want to eat. The small seating area is easy to miss but a great spot to enjoy a juice, smoothie, sandwich, or wrap from the deli. Get yours made to order or have anything you find pre-made heated up. Don't forget they have lots of other pre-made choices in the store so you can skip the work later at home, too.
Did we miss your favorite hidden spot for delicious, convenient food? Let us know with a comment below.
Christopher Bragg works from home in Everett and loves walking, swimming, and cats. You can find him all over town, but only if you keep weird hours and avoid crowds like he does.
