Sounder commuter rail turns 25 this September, and what’s a birthday without dessert?
To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 25 places near Sounder stations where you can grab something sweet before or after your ride. From macarons to milkshakes, churros to chocolates, there’s a treat for every kind of sweet tooth along the line.
Hop off at your stop and indulge!
Everett Station (3201 Smith Ave.)
Despi Delite Bakery – Filipino pastries and cakes, just 0.7 miles away.
Henry’s Donuts – A local legend for classic donuts, 0.9 miles from the station.
Mukilteo Station (920 1st St.)
Little Prague Bakery – European-style cakes and strudels, 0.6 miles away.
Mukilteo Chocolate Company – Handcrafted chocolates with a waterfront view, 0.6 miles from the station.
Edmonds Station (11210 Railroad Ave.)
Edmonds Bakery – A community favorite since 1939, only 0.4 miles away.
Canarino Gelato Caffe – Creamy Italian gelato just 0.6 miles from your train.
Seattle – King Street Station (303 S Jackson St.)
The Pastry Project – Creative bakes with a mission, 0.1 miles away.
Fuji Bakery – Japanese-inspired croissants and cream buns, 0.3 miles away.
Lady Yum – Colorful macarons and champagne pairings, 0.3 miles away.
Cake House – Korean-inspired cakes and pastries, 0.3 miles away.
General Porpoise – Filled-to-order doughnuts, 0.2 miles from the station.
Kent Station (301 Railroad Ave. N)
Cow Chip Cookies – Oversized cookies worth the trip, just 0.2 miles away.
Wild Wheat Bakery – Scratch-made pastries and pies, 0.3 miles from the train.
Auburn Station (23 A St. SW)
Gosanko Chocolate – Handmade chocolates and caramel apples, 0.2 miles away.
Pie Style – Personal pies in every flavor, steps from the station (350 ft!).
Sumner Station (810 Maple St.)
Craft.19 – Sweet or savory crepes, 0.3 miles away.
Main St. Dairy Freeze – Old-school milkshakes, just 0.4 miles from the station.
Puyallup Station (131 W Main St.)
Lick Homemade Ice Cream – Small-batch scoops, 0.1 miles from the train.
The Cat and Rabbit Cake Shop – Whimsical custom cakes, 0.2 miles away.
Tacoma Dome Station (424 E 25th St.)
Dragonfly Cakes – Elegant petits fours, just 0.2 miles away.
Dockside Donuts – Classic donuts with a waterfront vibe, 0.6 miles from the station.
South Tacoma Station (5650 S Washington St.)
Howdy Bagel – Chewy bagels topped with sweet or savory spreads, 0.3 miles away.
Pasteles Fino’s del Angel – Vegan-friendly pastries, cakes, and churros, 0.5 miles away.
Lakewood Station (11424 Pacific Hwy SW)
Pinoy Bakeshop (Joy Joy’s Bakery) – Filipino classics like ensaymada and mamon, 0.4 miles away.
Sur Argentine Bakery – Traditional Argentine pastries and cakes, 0.9 miles from the station.
Whether you’re a longtime commuter or a first-time rider, Sounder’s 25th birthday is the perfect excuse to treat yourself. Ride the train, grab a sweet, and join the celebration!
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