Brunch & Cafe
The Stonehouse Cafe
9701 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Historic 1920s cobblestone landmark serving weekend brunch, espresso, and patio views across from Lake Washington.
More Than a Pass-Through: This Is Our Home
Give People a Reason to Drive Slow on Rainier Avenue S.
From Tina's Kitfo to Bokara by the Lake, our stretch of Rainier Avenue S is home to lakeside condos, hillside homes, independent restaurants, hobby shops, and daily Route 107 transit riders. Columbia City and Hillman City built a neighborhood culture on Rainier—now it’s Bryn Mawr’s turn.
The Claim
The Only Piece of Unincorporated King County on Lake Washington
Every other mile of Lake Washington shoreline belongs to a city — Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park. This one belongs to no city at all. Bryn Mawr–Skyway is home to about 18,000 people, a real commercial pocket on Rainier Ave S, and hillside streets of homes looking out over the lake toward Renton — all of it unincorporated King County. The lake's other unincorporated shores were claimed one by one; Juanita and Finn Hill went to Kirkland in 2011. West Hill's voters chose to stay independent in 2012. Forgotten isn't an accident — it's what happens when no city hall answers for you. We intend to be a lot harder to forget.
The Bryn Mawr Commons Boundary
The Commons is the Bryn Mawr neighborhood's lakefront district — defined by the people who live here, drawn at these edges:
North End
Tina's Kitfo
11301 Rainier Ave S — the corridor starts at the Ethiopian coffee house Tina's shares with Winnie's Cafe & Deli.
South End
Bokara by the Lake
The condo community where Rainier Ave meets the lake at the Renton line — the last rooftops of the strip.
East Edge
West Perimeter Rd & the Shore
Out to the Lake Washington shoreline — Bryn Mawr Properties, Lake Washington Beach Mobile Park, Bryn Mawr Beach Mobile Court, and The Lakeshore apartments.
West Edge
87th Ave S
The line stops at 87th Ave S, where the Lakeridge Apartments stand — inside it: the Rainier Ave S strip, Bryn Mawr Plaza, and the corridor's apartments and condos.
Message from the Unofficial, Self-Declared Mayor of Bryn Mawr
An office with no city hall, no budget, and one very committed officeholder.
Dear Citizens,
As your unofficial, self-declared mayor — elected by a landslide in a vote of one (me; the ballot box was a booster box) — I have a few official proclamations:
One. This is the only piece of unincorporated King County on Lake Washington. The cities had their chance in 2012 and we voted no. The lake is ours.
Two. There is no city hall and no mayor’s office. There is a card shop at 11613 Rainier Ave S, and I will hear your concerns between tournament rounds.
Three. Drive slow on Rainier. Wave at your neighbors. Shop the strip before you drive to a big box somewhere else.
Four. My salary is $0, my budget is $0, and my term runs until somebody declares themselves mayor louder than I did.
This corner of the lake is forgotten no longer. Welcome to the Commons.
Signed,
Kristian Suson
Unofficial, Self-Declared Mayor of Bryn Mawr
Local Promos
Announcements from businesses right here on Rainier Ave S.
Coming Soon
Neighborhood promos are on pause
No offers are running right now. Browse the directory below and visit each business's own website for their latest.
Rainier Ave S Map Finder & Directory
Click "Locate on Map" on any card to zoom right to their storefront, or visit their dedicated corridor page.
Wood-Fired Pizza
Pizzeria Pulcinella
10003 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Cozy wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta, and Lake Washington shoreline views.
Ethiopian & Coffee
Tina's Kitfo & Coffee
11301 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Authentic Ethiopian kitfo, veggie platters, and traditional coffee ceremonies right on the Bryn Mawr strip.
Salon & Styling
Carol Cobb Salon
11433 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Top-tier local hair styling and personal care studio serving the Rainier Ave S community.
Convenience Store
Why? Grocery
11449 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
The corridor corner store — drinks, snacks and daily essentials, open early to late seven days a week.
Dispensary (21+)
Ounce King Cannabis
11463 Rainier Ave S Ste A, Seattle, WA 98178
State-licensed dispensary — flower, vapes, cartridges and concentrates, with online ordering for pickup.
Dispensary (21+)
Clutch Cannabis
11537 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Corridor retail dispensary right on the Bryn Mawr strip, with parking in the back lot.
TCG Shop & Lounge
Drum Island Trading
11613 Rainier Ave S Suite C, Seattle, WA 98178
Community trading card shop & tournament lounge hosting One Piece, Pokémon, and Riftbound nights.
Insurance Agency
Landon Suson Agency (Allstate)
11613 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Family-owned 98178 auto, home, condo, and life insurance agency right on the Rainier Ave S strip.
Windows & Doors
Shamrock Window And Door
865 Rainier Ave N Ste C100, Renton, WA 98057
Window and door replacement and installation, serving the corridor since 2009.
Pharmaceuticals
AlfaPharma
865 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Pharmaceutical company based at the south end of the strip.
Media & Broadcasting
Earth 911 Broadcast Network
879 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Broadcasting and media production company on Rainier Ave N.
Hair Salon
Sak's Salon
879 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Haircuts, braiding and twists, color and nail care — book by phone.
Legal Services
Thuong-Tri Legal Services
879 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Local law office — family law, immigration, real estate, civil and criminal matters.
Auto Tint & Film
Samtint Window Tint
879 Rainier Ave N Ste A100, Renton, WA 98057
XPEL-certified window tint and paint protection film, on the strip since 2013.
Massage Therapy
Fuji Therapy
879 Rainier Ave N Ste A201, Renton, WA 98057
Licensed massage therapy — deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone and cupping, open daily until 10 PM.
Software & IT
ND Software Solutions
901 Rainier Ave N, Renton, WA 98057
Local software and IT company — custom software and tech services for businesses.
Cafe & Deli
Winnie's Cafe & Deli
11301 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Ethiopian coffee house & deli serving sandwiches, traditional coffee, and quick bites along Rainier Ave S.
Home Services
Pro Chimney & Air
8014 S 123rd St, Seattle, WA 98178
Trusted local chimney, fireplace, and air duct specialists located right on the Bryn Mawr residential grid.
Schools & Faith
Dimmitt Middle School & Local Churches
12320 80th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Anchored by Dimmitt Middle School, Bryn Mawr United Methodist, and Lakeridge Lutheran up the hillside.
Thai Restaurant
Rasa Thai
11425 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Thai kitchen on the Bryn Mawr strip, open daily for lunch and dinner.
East African Restaurant
Taste of Somalia
11613 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
East African kitchen in the 11613 Rainier plaza, serving Somali plates on weekend afternoons.
Filipino Food Truck
Bente Bente Otso
11613 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Filipino food truck at the 11613 Rainier plaza — monggo & rice, chicken wings, garlic fried rice, mochi butter cake.
Halal Pan-Asian
Salima Specialties
11805 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Halal Pan-Asian street food in Skyway — brisket pho, chicken satay banh mi, short rib plates, mango lassi.
Barber Shop
Wolves Den Barbershop
11431 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Barbershop on Rainier Ave S with online chair booking.
Hair Salon
The Shop Ennis Ticeson Hair Design
11443 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Salon and barbershop on Rainier Ave S — cuts, coloring, highlights, and styling.
Barber Shop
BBM Barbershop
12407 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Barbershop on Renton Ave S in Skyway, open seven days a week.
Auto Detailing
The Auto Barber
7418 S 126th St Unit 1C, Seattle, WA 98178
Car protection studio — ceramic coatings, paint protection film, and window tint.
Laundromat
Skyway Laundromat
12629 Renton Ave S Unit C, Seattle, WA 98178
Self-service laundry with wash-dry-fold, pickup & delivery, and commercial service.
Grocery & Discount
Grocery Outlet
11656 68th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
Skyway's grocery anchor — discount brand-name groceries, produce, meat & seafood.
Convenience Store
7-Eleven — MLK & 129th
12848 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98178
24-hour convenience store in Skyway's MLK Jr Way & S 129th St business district.
Live in 98178
Bryn Mawr & Lakeridge Real Estate Spotlight
Listing spotlights for the corridor are on pause — coming soon.
Coming Soon
Real Estate Spotlights
98178 listing spotlights are on pause. Check back soon.
Upcoming on the Strip
Weekly tournaments, weekend brunch, parks & art meetups, and community nights in Bryn Mawr.
Every Friday · 7:00 PM
Bandai One Piece Store Tournament
Hosted at Drum Island Trading (11613 Rainier Ave S, Suite C) — the shop's weekly Friday night store tournament. Stop in and check out the shop!
Saturdays & Sundays · 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekend Lakeside Brunch on the Strip
Grab morning coffee and brunch at The Stonehouse Cafe or authentic Ethiopian coffee at Tina's Kitfo & Coffee.
Monthly · Corridor Advocacy
Rainier Ave S Streetscape & Crosswalk Push
Help us petition King County for rapid-flashing crosswalks and storefront grants from S Lakeridge Dr to S 124th St.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway Area News & Safety
Seattle traffic, public safety, and South End corridor updates — refreshed regularly.
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