Ate at Maize & Barley on a whim and was not disappointed! So many enjoyable vegan options on the menu and the environment was perfect for catching up with everyone. Also the strawberry margarita was delicious Can't wait to do it again read more

We were doing some Xmas shopping in downtown Edmonds, and found Maize and Barley on Yelp. The reviews are exceptional, and after eating there, I'd say they're well deserved. There wasn't a single thing we ordered that we wouldn't order again! I got the Roast Pork & Poblano taco. Homemade corn tortilla, topped with the mildy spicy filling. So good! My girlfriend got the Black Bean Mole Kale, which is one of several vegetarian/vegan items on the menu. Equally good. We shared a plate of the Papas; the garlic sauce, although bright pink, was delectable. They have a fine selection of brews and ciders on tap. I ordered the Finn River Organic Cider and felt it went well with the meal (dry, subtle flavor). Service was cafeteria style (order at the counter). It did take a while for our food to arrive--there was a larger party just ahead of us and everything is freshly made--but we really didn't mind the wait. FYI, the place is tiny, and I could see it filling quickly at busy times. There are two large tables inside (we shared one with another couple), a smattering of tables for 2, and some counter seating inside and out. Great place! I'll definitely be back! read more

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$7 individual tacos is a bit much, but the ingredients are fresh and cooked well. Rockfish and bean tacos (this is two different tacos) were both tasty, accompanying greens were cooked well, and tortillas were pretty good quality. 4* rather than 5* because nothing was especially spectacular, it's just solid food. read more

New menu not so good. Bland, old tasting pork. Quesadillas with mashed potatoes and a sprinkle of cheese. And the vibes were not welcoming.

Really enjoyed the vibe here! Super clean establishment including the bathroom. Tasty food, good drinks (bonus for having coquito for the holidays!), great music, and even better staff! Love finding gems like these on random adventures. We'll definitely be back when we're in town again! read more

Maize & Barley - Coquito - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Where else can you find Jamaican Pumpkin soup with home house made dumpling noodles, earthy bread. Smoked tofu on a bed of kimchi inside a fresh corn tortilla? Delish dry hard cider on tap. I'm smitten. It a sunny December da and I'm out in the front basking with the sun on my face. read more

On the advice of neighbors, we decided to try Maize & Barley on a lovely Thursday afternoon. We were the only patrons there, and we each had a sandwhich... me the beef and Ky the eggplant. Both are unorthodox (as another yelper said) but delicious. I find myself resisting a 5 star review here, because everything just feels a little bit off, both the menu and the space and the staff behind the counter... and I can't really put my finger on it but I don't feel at all inspired to come back. Definitely give it a try if you're in the area, because it's really solid, but you won't be blown away, which is perfectly fine. read more

I've been here a few times now and I'm writing because they have kind customer service, delicious bee, and the best Cubano sandwich for $15. The meat melts in your mouth, which is sandwiched between two pieces of a homemade crunchy bun. There are 4 hot sauces you can add too. I liked two of them but be ready for some spice! Beware it doesn't come with any sides. We had a hoppy ipa and a sour. I'd go back on a sunny day relaxing with a beer on the patio any day! Also note, it's a small restaurant and dogs aren't allowed. read more

Maize & Barley - The sour and hazy ipa - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Love this place. Such a gem in downtown Edmonds. Wonderful beer and wine selection and the food is top notch. Literally cannot go wrong with any of their tacos. Every soup I've had is 10/10 And the owners are awesome, great to chat about food and drinks. Playlist are always on point as well. read more

Changed up their menu with tacos. Previously sandwiches. If you haven't been in a while, come on back. Chef Anthony continues to excel with flavors and ingredients! Give them all a try. The beers are amazingly crafted as well with knowledgeable staff. read more

The menu has changed - the photos are out of date. Now instead of sandwiches they have a sort of gourmet street taco - larger than a regular street taco, with handmade tortilla, and interesting flavor combinations. Excellent service, great music, wide and unique set of drinks, and the tacos were yummy. Thumbs up!! read more

Food was great, Tacos had very good home made tortillas, one of a kind. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Quick yelp search showed photos of the Cuban sandwich so I asked about it and she explained to me they no longer have it, they haven't served the Cuban sandwiches since last summer. She sounded like she was tired of hearing people asking about it. read more

The 6 of us merged on a hot summer day at Maize & Barley at 6:30. We took a corner table & ordered at the bar. The bartender/waiter was nice and accommodating. You grab your own glass of water at the dispenser. Yes, you must line it up with the nozzle. I had Quinoa Salad. It could use a flavor punch. Be warned the salmon is still growing up. My husband had a tasty pork Cubano sandwich. Our group has enjoyed a meal at 10 restaurants in past 10 weeks in Edmonds. Some tough competition for M & B. read more

Maize & Barley - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I recently went to Maize & Barley for the first time in over a year and I was so quickly reminded of why I love this restaurant. There are a number of good-to-very-good restaurants in Edmonds; however, Maize & Barley has always set itself apart from the rest with its diverse, and unique, menu for both drinks and food, which keep us coming back for more. We ordered the Roja Vieja (Braised Beef) and Midnight Cuban, which I would say is off of Maize & Barley's "greatest hits," and also added the Papa's (potatoes) w/ Aioli, Arepa con Queso, Pickled Veggies, and Split Pea Soup and it was all Unique and delicious. 5/5 - Roja Vieja: The braised beef was succulent, full of spice and flavor which made every bite delicious. The chimichurri and other accompaniments balanced out the beef well. It's a great sandwich. L 6/5 - Midnight Cuban: This is one of my favorite sandwiches, period. The pork is crispy, yet also fork-tender. It's a great balance of fatty, succulent pork, with acidic pickles and creamy cheese and aioli. It's a great sandwich. 4/5 - Pickled Vegetables: Packed full of flavor and a great introduction to vegetables that I had never tried before. It's a great compliment to the savory, rich flavors of the sandwiches. 4/5 - Papas: Normally the "papas" are your generic white-potatoes; however, this time around they used sweet potatoes which had a great caramelized sweetness. The only thing that I longed for were to have a slightly crispier exterior to offset the smooth interior. A realtor nice natural sweet and savory treat. 3.5/5 - Arepa Con Queso: The Arepa Con Queso in a vacuum compared to other Arepas is a solid 4+, but when you compare it to other offerings it's a bit difference in flavors. It's a solid for choice for kids or someone not looking to eat heavy, but it's something that I would skip for a sandwich. Good, but there are much better options. 5/5 - Split-Pea Soup: I can't say that I've ever had split pea soup, but for a first time it was really good. It was creamy, had a slight chunkiness too it, with a nice blend of herbs and spices that made it very good. I was surprised by how much I liked it. It was a very good soup - and to that point all of its rotating soups have been very flavorful. The arepas themselves are a perfect gluten free (gf) alternative to bread, so those with a gluten allergy can confidently come here trusting that they'll enjoy the food. Aside from the delicious food, M&B is a solid place for a relaxed bite of food, especially on a sunny day, with its indoor and outdoor seating options. It has a subtle Latin vibe which just makes it that more enjoyable. It's my favorite casual, fun, spot to eat in Edmonds. The staff is extremely nice, and always has been. They make it easy to come back and try different foods and drinks. The drinks rotate, so there's always something new and exciting to try on tap. This is the perfect spot for a casual bite, date night, or just a fun spot in general for singles, couples, and small groups alike. read more

Maize & Barley - Midnight Cubano Sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

With an ever changing menu, I returned with a friend for lunch. This Cubanesque hole in the wall continues to produce a rather unorthodox menu of for the most part vegetarian, fresh and clean, dishes. I've been to the vast majority of the spoons, forks, knives, chop sticks, and hand to mouth restaurants in the bowl, railroad tie-ins, and I don't believe there is anything like this. Here is my take out (even though this time,I dined in): This isn't really my palate's genre. I don't usually eat from this type of menu. So, truthfully, I may not be the best person to review this place. Yet, maybe I am. For both times it was rather empty, sorta like Mariner Game back in ... well, pretty much every typical "maybe next year" year. Then, again, maybe this actually qualifies me a very good reviewer. I am not sure the Edmonds crowd is ready for such a menu. My advice is to do a few things to spice it up. Again, I think they were going for a Cuban feel. If so, I would push it. I would have Cuban music playing. I'd add plants, props (Cuban themed coasters) images of Cuban (coastline photos) and come up with a Cuban color palette (based on their flag) to accent and attract. The music would turn heads, if done well, the right direction and for all the right reasons. It is not enough to serve great food down in Edmonds. Too many restaurants do that already. People come for experience much more than an experiment) especially at these prices which seemed to have rocketed into a galaxy higher than the interest rates on a maxed out credit card statement. So make it fun. Maybe articles in the food, Cuban trivia, or a top 20 lids you know list about your restaurant to bridge the patrons to the plates while awaiting the entries. For the food for me was much more of an expedient and experience. I had the pickled applizer, homemade soda, and I reordered the Midnight Miami. Simply from the two photos I posted of ordering it the first time and this time, it was almost like an entirely different sandwiches. This time, it was very moist, like the first time, which made it awesome. However it had a burnt, charcoal after-taste, that I don't remember having the first time. This was a bit disappointing to say the lease. This is unavoidable, as to eventually you need to swallow the bites. I would eat what I ate again. Agsin, it isn't my go-to or fallback option. I'm not sure I would pay as much as I did on a typical day strolling through Edmonds. It wasn't overpriced. It seemed fair and in-line with the Ed-Bowl market. My dollars usually pride themselves of being savvy and I think they'd rather flex in other tills. read more

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Liked the place. Indoor communal seating area. Also outdoor sitting. Tried the jerk split pea, which was delicious. Ordered some arepas to dip in soup. They were tasty. Also ordered the braised beef and the Cubano sandwich. I preferred the Cubano sandwich better. They were both good sandwiches but the Cubano had great flavor and easier to eat. Service was great. Guy was really helpful and attentive. read more

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Cozy nice place to stop by in downtown Edmonds. It is little bit at the end of the Main Street, but it is worth to stop by. Tried several types of beers and every one was smooth and great. Dishes here are pretty interesting. Even sandwiches are served with healthy bread and have different variations of content. Tried quinoa salad - would love to take it again. read more

Maize & Barley - a glass of beer on a table - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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The food is amazing, and the beer selection is excellent. The female staffed at the bar is dismissive and cold. Bummer, it would be an amazing hang out with a cool barkeep. read more

We found this place after the art walk in Edmonds, and I'm looking forward to going back. Both the chicken soup and the meat sandwich (Midnight Cuban) were overflowing with big chunks of meat, and great flavor. The coconut pudding with cherries was interesting, but not stunning. Also not too sweet, which worked for me. Great selection of beers on tap. Comfortable venue inside, and very nice sidewalk seating outside as well. The staff person working at night was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. read more

Delicious food and drinks! Family run with love and it shows. The potatoes are sooo good and the Cubano is one of my favorite sandwiches. All the beer and wine options are amazing but the cosmo was exceptionally good last time I went! read more

I love this place! For Edmonds, prices are reasonable and the food is fresh and tasty. I usually get the Cuban and a side of potatoes. Service is always great as well -- attentive, fun, sometimes even bantery. And if you like beer, they have that, too. Bottom line: If I become a regular anywhere, it will be here. read more

Maize & Barley - Cuban $12 - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Wow! Feeling foolish for not having visited this gem before. Locally owned and operated, this delicious experience sources all locally grown ingredients. The flavors and freshness are on point! Met the owner who was kind enough to let me use the restroom before we even decided to eat there.. As you may imagine, the service is also very good. The owner is also lover of good beer, and though we didn't indulge this time, we will be back! read more

Maize & Barley - two plates of food on a table - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I've been hearing good things about this place for awhile and was excited to be able to check it. I love finding new places to go and eat in this area of Edmonds and am thankful for the addition. I found the food to be some of the best I have had the pleasure of eating in awhile. I am dreaming of the Smoked Tofu sandwich, I have never enjoyed a tofu and beet meal before, but really feel like the pickled cucumber and the vegan aioli bring it all together. I also sampled the Tembleque and found this to be quite unique and filling. I appreciate the labeling of vegan items on the menu and am hoping to encourage others to join me for meals here. I can't wait to see what appears on the menu the next time it is updated. The room was inviting, the person behind the counter was friendly, the art was enjoyable, and the taplist was good. This was a near perfect experience except the room was very loud, despite only a handful of people in the establishment. I did visit on a Saturday night and this does have a bit of a bar feel to it, so I will take that into consideration on my next visit. read more

Maize & Barley - Current menu - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Great service, delish meal options (and so many gluten free food options built into that tiny menu).

Just enjoyed some incredible authentic Puerto Rican Christmas Pastels! Along with another Puerto Rican favorite, a Coquito Cocktail!

I swooned as soon as I took notice of the glorious wood-use throughout the space. I've been in every other month or so the past 1-2 yrs and it's just a very cool, clean & inviting space with the minimalist yet thoughtfully simple & cool design. Last I checked they also rotate amazing local artwork of various mediums; one of which I bought last year for my wall. Rad. The owners & staff are really friendly & laidback. I think the few times I asked lots of questions they took them like a champ (usually ingredients). Pleasant satisfaction from a place that focus on scratch-made orders and a focus for sustainable & organic practices. I've had both vegan sandwiches (although the smoked tofu is no longer listed?) and they're pretty awesome. Taste is fresh, clean & satisfying. Black eyed peas business, oh yeah. Try mix-and-match/swap them between their ciabatta bread bun and arepa corn cake thing. :) The vegan dessert Tembleque is unique in flavor, I feel. Subtle, delicate & not crazy decadent (that I recall). A nice location to walk around for Edmonds downtown. Plan to park 2-3 blocks when busy. They also have plenty choices for your beer needs & desires. read more

Stopped in on a rainy Friday night for the first time. Delighted by the cozy atmosphere and while not a huge beer selection, there was a nice mix of options. We didn't eat, but next time! read more

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Haven't been to Edmonds in a while, what a lovely walkable downtown. The city did a very nice job with putting up 'outdoor' dining structures. They are clean looking and 'attractive'. Had a nice lunch with a bestie. Wanted something light and healthy so I had the curried chickpeas arepa sandwich and shared a pickled trio veggies. Everything was fresh and delicious. Lunch as such Will month make you tired and sleepy but felt nourished. The arepa was a very nice alternative to breads with gluten. Love the crusty top with soft spongey middle kind of like sourdough bread but made with corn. The curried chickpeas and other vegan ingredients had a very good balance of flavor and texture. Don't get me wrong, I love meat sometimes but this sandwich 'hit the spot'. The pairings of sour and crunchy picked beets, greens and sweet potatoes were perfect. If you are looking for a hearty meal, this would be more like a heavy app. Other than a very well rounded gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian offerings, I also appreciated the operation with compost bins, and casual ambiance. Looking forward to be back! read more

Maize & Barley - Trio pickle plate - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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I really wanted to try this place when they first opened and finally got a chance a few weeks ago. I was super excited based on all the good reviews I saw, but was pretty disappointed with my food. We ordered a Roja Vieja (braised beef) and a Cubano Sandwich with the Arepa con Queso. Both the sandwiches came with their usual ciabatta, as I tend to try out new places with how they come originally. The Arepa was tasty and addicting, the cheese salty while the corn base balanced out the flavors. I think more cheese was needed, but it was a yummy addition to the meal. The sandwiches were a bit disappointing. They were both dry and seemed very under-seasoned. The bread didn't really have any of the aioli on it and it just seemed like it lacked a lot, even with the delicious pickles (my favorite part of the sandwich). I ended up redoing it for lunch the next day by shredding the pork and boiling it in just a tiny bit of veggie broth to make it more moist, then pan frying it with extra seasonings. I mixed that with my own aioli and topped it with some lettuce and onions. Much better in terms of flavor and how moist the meat was. I'll give this place another try later, might've just been an off day with how many wonderful reviews they get. read more

Great atmosphere and nice rotating beer selection. Didn't try the food, but menu looks good

Got Cuban and beef sandwiches for lunch and ate on the patio area. Both sandwiches have good flavor and a decent amount of meat, the Cuban was the winner of the two though. The sandwiches are definitely messy, so grab extra napkins. As for the bread, it wasn't my favorite. It's supposed to be ciabatta, and seems homemade which is cool, but it was way too soft and spongy and not firm like ciabatta should be. Also, it would be better if they toasted or pressed the sandwiches to mimic a real Cuban and get that signature crunch. All in all, it was a good meal and worth a try. read more

Really good veggie burgers, soups and sodas. We particularly liked the burger with the ozette potatoes

Amazing unique menu that changes often. We had the white bean soup, arepa con queso and papas with lemon aioli. They were all amazing and the aioli was some of the best I've ever had. Reasonable prices. Big beer list and delicious food. Can't recommend enough! read more

We decided to explore the cute little town of Edmonds and was hungry so went here for lunch. It's a cute little shop right next to a frozen yogurt place so you can grab lunch and dessert one after the other :) We decided to grab the cubano sandwich as well as the mofongo. We didn't eat it right away as we had to do a few errands first. By the time we did eat it, surprisingly, it was still fresh and good. Cubano- good meat, tender. And the flavor is pretty on point. The Bread was tasty as well, chewy but in a good way. Mofongo- interesting, good chunks of plantains. The flavor was very light. And it was very dry. . Both dish was very dry, I definitely needed some kind of sauce or something to help with the dryness. I think the favorite part of the meal was the hot sauce. They offer two different hot sauce, and we opted for the habenero one and it was more of an oil than a sauce. We use it in the both dishes and it was very good, it gives a little of a kick to both dishes. One thing that my bf didn't like was that they didn't ask him if he wanted to tip and how much, but they just assume that he was and put in a 18% tip before charging his credit card. He always tip anyways, but the fact that they didn't ask or anything bothered him. Overall, good sandwich place for lunch and a clean eat. read more

Maize & Barley - Cubano - Caribbean Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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What a treat! So many yummy beers and a cider or two on tap to choose from. After a good chat with Katy (our amazing server) we finally decided on what we wanted to grub down on. There are a lot of good choices on the menu so it took a minute. I picked the Cubano sando and Oh. My. God! I may have to go back to get one to go. The bf got the smoked Cajun Chkn sando and he didn't even talk when he was eating it was that good. We shared the gumbo found out we aren't oyster fans but if you aren't either, they add them at the end so I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the gumbo! Go! Now! You won't be sorry! read more

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This place was absolute HEAT. I ordered online, and got the Midnight Cuban sandwich. I was having a very bad day, and it literally saved me. Never had a sandwich that good, must try :) Also potatoes are fire, thank you read more

Went here on a Saturday afternoon for an impromptu lunch date. The atmosphere is great the server was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tap list features a great selection of mostly west coast beers and the food menu has multiple options that are all very well priced and also a daily selection. We will definitely be back! read more

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Such a lovely place! Supper vegan friendly which is a must! The smoked vegan tofu sandwich was so good, I will definitely be coming back here before I need to catch a ferry. Hostess/waitress was so nice and helped me pick out my lunch and helped describe the beers on top. Would recommend. read more

The Cuban was excellent and I enjoyed the sangria. I was dining alone and felt welcomed by the bar staff.

We came here and ordered the rock fish, Ropa veja and the Cuban sandwich. All were bad. Like seriously bad. They tasted bitter. Everything at this place is bitter. We also ordered the picked plate which straight up tasted like Vinegar...it had peach and melon which is an odd thing to pickle. We assumed it would be pickled veggies. I have no idea how this place has such a good rating. It looked like a fine place to get a beer but trust me pass on their food. read more