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These 10 Whatcom County restaurants are for sale. Is your favorite spot on the list?

Whatcom County is known for its unique restaurants and breweries, but ten beloved eateries are currently listed for sale by their owners.

The list may surprise you, as some of these current real estate listings are still fully functioning restaurants, some of which may stay operating as usual after purchased.

These Whatcom County restaurants are currently listed for sale as of Oct. 9:

Twin Sisters Brewing Company

Twin Sisters Brewing Company’s Lullaby Imperial Stout and rotating hard cider at the brewery’s outdoor beer garden in Bellingham, Wash. on Aug. 4, 2023.
Twin Sisters Brewing Company’s Lullaby Imperial Stout and rotating hard cider at the brewery’s outdoor beer garden in Bellingham, Wash. on Aug. 4, 2023. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald

▪ 500 Carolina St., Bellingham

▪ $3,300,000

▪ Listing includes the 0.8-acre property, restaurant, tap room, restaurant and brewery equipment, inventory, brand equity, event space, beer garden with outdoor dining space, and over 40 parking spots.

Banter

The new 114 Prospect St. location of Banter, formerly Anmly, photographed on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Bellingham, Wash.
The new 114 Prospect St. location of Banter, formerly Anmly, photographed on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Bellingham, Wash. Warren Sterling The Bellingham Herald

▪ 114 Prospect St., Bellingham

▪ $425,000

▪ Listing includes building, business rights, equipment, appliances, furniture, walk-in cooler, liquor license and patio.

Pepper Sisters

Built in 1903, the Maple Block building on North State Street now houses State Street Thrift & Vintage, and Pepper Sisters Restaurant. Early tenants of the building included a paint and wallpaper company, a funeral parlor, and one of Bellingham’s first car dealers.
Built in 1903, the Maple Block building on North State Street now houses State Street Thrift & Vintage, and Pepper Sisters Restaurant. Early tenants of the building included a paint and wallpaper company, a funeral parlor, and one of Bellingham’s first car dealers. Philip A. Dwyer pdwyer@bhamherald.com

▪ 1055 State St., Bellingham

▪ $180,000

▪ Listing includes restaurant building, equipment and business name and rights.

The Corner Taphouse

The Corner Taphouse and Peter James Photography Gallery at the Orca Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at 1123 Finnegan Way in the historic Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, Wash.
The Corner Taphouse and Peter James Photography Gallery at the Orca Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at 1123 Finnegan Way in the historic Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, Wash. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald

▪ 1125 Finnegan Way #103, Bellingham

▪ $150,000

▪ Listing includes building only.

The Railway Cafe

Railway Cafe at 795 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine, Wash. on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Railway Cafe at 795 Peace Portal Drive in Blaine, Wash. on Friday, July 12, 2024. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald

▪ 795 Peace Portal Dr., Blaine

▪ $120,000

▪ Listing includes property, building, appliances and a training transition from current owner.

Wild Oat Bakery & Cafe

The Wild Oat Bakery and Cafe on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in downtown Bellingham at 1305 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, Wash.
The Wild Oat Bakery and Cafe on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in downtown Bellingham at 1305 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, Wash. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald

▪ 1305 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

▪ $99,000

▪ Listing includes restaurant building and equipment.

W THAI Express

▪ 2157 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

▪ $825,000

▪ Listing includes restaurant building only.

Luna’s Bistro

Luna’s Bistro, next to the Barkley movie theater in Bellingham, shown July 28, 2015. The restaurant is closing on Aug. 3 for two weeks to remodel and change the concept. It will go from a more formal Italian restaurant to a casual spot serving small dishes to share.
Luna’s Bistro, next to the Barkley movie theater in Bellingham, shown July 28, 2015. The restaurant is closing on Aug. 3 for two weeks to remodel and change the concept. It will go from a more formal Italian restaurant to a casual spot serving small dishes to share. Philip A. Dwyer The Bellingham Herald

▪ 3004 Cinema Place, Bellingham

▪ $187,500

▪ Listing includes building, business rights and name, licenses and equipment.

K-Pop Chicken and Beer

▪ 202 E Holly Street #101, Bellingham

▪ $190,000

▪ Listing includes the building, business rights, furniture, appliances and all equipment.

Taco Lobo

Taco Lobo restaurant on June 5, 2024 at 117 W Magnolia St. Bellingham, Wash.
Taco Lobo restaurant on June 5, 2024 at 117 W Magnolia St. Bellingham, Wash. Alyse Smith The Bellingham Herald

▪ 117 W Magnolia St., Bellingham

▪ $1,200,000

▪ Listing includes restaurant building, walk-in cooler and all necessary equipment.

This story was originally published October 14, 2024 at 4:00 AM.

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