Bright Spot

"For the times when your overly prepared friend has planned a “scheduled, but fun” boat day and needs everyone to meet at 9am “sharp,” grab a breakfast sandwich from Bright Spot first. It’s a muhammara and labneh-smeared brioche bun topped with a pile of arugula that keeps everything fresh, a sturdy slice of american cheese, and a baked egg square—which means no runny yolk to drip all over your friend’s printed itinerary." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"If your ideal day starts with a breakfast sandwich and ends with soft serve, set up shop at Bright Spot. This whimsical Mt. Baker coffee spot has more than one unicorn head mount, neon signs, and decor reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s bathroom—but even so, it’s a great place to get some work done. Grab one of their many tables and order the standout egg sandwich made on a muhammara and labneh-smeared brioche bun, topped with arugula, melty american cheese, and a baked egg square. And if by 11am you need a sweet distraction, they happen to serve some decadent chocolate oat milk-based soft serve. photo credit: Nate Watters photo credit: Nate Watters" - Kayla Sager-Riley

"Mornings can be tough. And at the risk of sounding like a corny toothpaste commercial, we'll come out and say it: brighten up your morning with Bright Spot. More specifically, with their brioche breakfast sandwich, smeared with chunky muhammara and herb-loaded labneh. Then, a pillowy baked egg square, arugula pile, and sturdy slice of american cheese get thrown into the mix for a tasty morning meal that's made even better when you order it with bacon. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"If you almost skipped this guide because you keep a Lactaid sewn into your pants pocket at all times, just wait. This whimsical coffee shop in Mt. Baker serves vegan soft serve every day. That's right—all three flavors are made with oat milk, so no need to work a “dairy day” into your schedule. While you can pass on the overwhelmingly oaty and sweet vanilla, the chocolate and orange creamsicle flavors are both rich and refreshing. Order it piped into a birthday cake, blue corn, or orange cone. Those are totally vegan, too." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley