It’s been a long day. You’re on your way home from work and are nearly home before it hits you — there’s nothing in the fridge for dinner. Sound familiar? Yeah, me too. Thankfully, on the nights when you just aren’t up for braving one of Bellingham’s best for dinner, these local neighborhood markets are perfect for buzzing into for a quick bite. Heck, you can even fill up your gas tank at a few of them while you wait for your order. High five for multitasking!
DaVinci’s Classic Subs

Known for far more than just being a super-convenient gas station in the Whatcom Falls neighborhood of Bellingham, DaVinci’s is also home to some of the best Philly cheesesteaks in town. If you’re brave enough to go at lunchtime, be prepared to stand in line and wait a few minutes for them to whip up your made-to-order cheesesteak, which is completely customizable. Go with the House Sauce and all the classic cheesesteak fixings if it’s your first visit.
Bonus points: Being located right across the street from Whatcom Falls, DaVinci’s is the perfect spot to grab a picnic lunch before heading to the park to play and explore.
DaVinci’s Classic Subs
1480 Electric Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98229
360-671-7200
www.davincismkt.com
Northwest Fresh Deli and Pizza
Who knew that there was such a hidden gem tucked inside this often passed-by gas station? Located on the busy intersection where the York neighborhood meets downtown Bellingham, Northwest Fresh Deli and Pizza features tasty (and cheap!) breakfast items on their menu starting first thing in the morning, transitioning into hot and cold sandwiches, pizza, and burritos in the afternoon.
Bonus points: If you stop in for a late morning breakfast, you’ll get a steal of a deal. It’s just $1 for an order of biscuits and gravy after 10:00 a.m.
Northwest Fresh Deli and Pizza
Located inside Chevron Gas Station
310 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-734-8690
Elizabeth Station

If the last time you visited Elizabeth Station it was a typical neighborhood convenience store, you’ll be amazed at the transformation this modest-appearing space has undergone. The moment you walk in the door, you’ll be in awe of how incredible this neighborhood hotspot is — filled with cooler after cooler of beers, an entire separate room for ciders, food to nosh on while you sip on your favorite pints, and even a play space for kids, you’re going to wish you lived closer. As in, right next door.
Bonus points: If you don’t fill up on the goodies from their menu (get the nachos!), there are plenty of other snacks to choose from. You can even grab a gallon of milk before you head home.
Elizabeth Station
1400 West Holly Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-733-8982
www.estationbeer.com
Silver Beach Grocery
In this corner of the Pacific Northwest, beer counts as food. And when it comes to beer, the Silver Beach Grocery is the place to stop. With an entire wall of local brews on tap, you can take home a growler of your favorite when you’re in too much of a hurry to stop in at the brewery. Or, step into their beer cooler in the back to grab something from their expansive selection of beers and ciders.
Bonus points: They also carry some other local favorites, like Acme Ice Cream, to satisfy the non-beer drinking crowd.
Silver Beach Grocery
609 Northshore Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
360-734-4615
Pizza’zza

With two locations in Bellingham — one at the bottom of Alabama Hill and one in Fairhaven — if you’re a pizza lover in Bellingham, you probably already know about the delicious menu at Pizza’zza. Famed for their tasty pizzas, killer grinder subs, and even their burgers, this is the best of the best when it comes to food that you’ll find at a gas station. Pizza’zza sources their ingredients locally and features organic and gluten-free options. You can swing by for a slice or an entire pie — make sure to place your order before you fuel up.
Bonus points: There’s a United States Post Office tucked away in the Alabama Hill location so you can get your mailing done while you wait for your pizza to cook.
Alabama Hill in Yorky’s Market
2418 Alabama Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
360-647-1122
Fairhaven
1501 12th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-756-9322
www.pizzazza.com
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