September has been officially declared September Eat Local Month. This is a time to celebrate local food! Whether that’s going to the Renton farmers market, buying a local baked good, or enjoying your next meal at a local restaurant, there are so many ways to support the local food system in Renton.
🧺 Last Month of the Season: Visit the Renton Farmers Market!
This month marks the final weeks of the Renton Farmers Market, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on local produce, discover artisan-made treats, and enjoy a meal from your favorite food truck.
From farm-fresh vegetables to locally made desserts and crafts, the market brings the best of Renton’s food scene to one central spot — don’t miss your chance to visit before the season ends!
🍬 Sweet Treats Made Right Here in Renton
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting local? Check out these amazing Renton-based dessert makers:
Trevani Truffles – Annie is a self-taught chocolatier creating handcrafted truffles using high-quality, often local ingredients. You can browse her website for more information and her schedule of markets.
Macadons – Serving up gourmet macarons from their café in downtown Renton (826 S 3rd St). They bake over 10,000 macarons per week in fun, inventive flavors — all made with care.
Common Ground Cupcake & Coffee – Known for creative cupcake flavors and community vibes.
Cakes by Crème de la Crème – A premier specialty and wedding cake bakery, celebrated for elegant designs and exceptional flavor.
Chuck’s Donuts – Famous for their maple bar made with real maple syrup — but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Even your furry friends can celebrate local with a treat of their own:
All Paws Pet Bakery – This small business has a heart for creating premium, all-natural, and human-grade dog treats. Their mission is simple: to provide dogs everywhere with wholesome, delicious treats that support their health and happiness. Find them at local markets around the area or online.
Junkyard Bones – Known for their hand-smoked, splinter-free bones, Junkyard Bones offers premium-quality chews that are both safe and satisfying for your pup. A tail-wagging favorite!
🍻 Sip Local: Renton’s Craft Beer Scene
Renton three unique breweries, each with its own story and style:
Four Generals Brewing – Founded in 2015 by the Hudspeth family, Four Generals was Renton’s first brewery in decades. Specializing in German-style lagers and a rotating list of IPAs, they offer an inviting space to enjoy beer brewed with tradition and passion.
Bickerson’s Brewhouse – This brewery grew from a backyard hobby to a beloved local taproom, all about community, craft, and approachable beer with character.
Dubtown Brewing Company – Offering a variety of styles in a welcoming environment, Dubtown focuses on small-batch beers made with care and creativity.
🥨 Beer + Baking: A Perfect Match
Brewmasters Bakery – A unique fusion of brewing and baking. Using spent grain from beer and fresh, local ingredients (even from their own farm!), they craft delicious baked goods and mixes that can be shipped straight to your door.
🌱 Local farming
Eastside Microfarms – An urban farm offering home delivery throughout the Seattle area. They grow nutrient-dense microgreens known to boost immunity, lower inflammation, and support overall health.
Pearson’s Bees and Berries: This charming local farm offers U-pick blueberries and fresh, local honey during the summer season. While they’re done for the year, be sure to mark your calendar for next summer and enjoy a sweet experience straight from the source!
Renton’s local food manufacturers
Renton is home to several incredible food and beverage manufacturers who are creating high-quality, innovative products
Paunchy Elephant – A family-owned and operated food and beverage company crafting bottled teas, lemonades, and BBQ sauce. All made with organic, fair-trade, and sustainable ingredients.
Boon Boona Coffee – Proudly roasting coffee locally in Renton, Boon Boona sources high-quality beans from Africa and fosters relationships with farmers to create a truly global-to-local coffee experience.
Ocean Beauty Seafoods – With direct access to top-quality Alaskan seafood, Ocean Beauty brings premium seafood processing to Renton, connecting Pacific Northwest resources to markets around the world.
Seattle Gummy Company – This Renton based business is bringing functional gummies to the world. Get energy, wellness or focus support all from a delicious tasting gummy.
NW Gourmet Foods – Based right here in Renton, this company has been an industry leader for over 20 years, producing salad dressings, sauces, mayonnaise, and soups for clients across the Pacific Northwest.
🌿 Local Organizations Making a Difference
🥕 Sustainable Renton – Grow local with this organization. With their community garden, and their blog, you can find inspiration to grow and use your own food! They are creating a lasting impact through programs that nourish people and empower the community.
🧑🌾 City Soil Farm – King County Demonstration Farm- A model for urban agriculture, City Soil Farm showcases innovative farming techniques like composting, sustainable irrigation, and regenerative growing methods — all while educating the community on the future of food in urban spaces.
