The Story of The Hardware Store
The Hardware Store Restaurant was originally built in 1890 and was the first commercial building in the town of Vashon. Throughout the 1900’s the building went through several owners and consistently supplied the community with feed, dry goods, seed, gardening supplies and hardware goods.
In the early 2000’s, Melinda Powers peered through the historical buildings windows and envisioned an expansive restaurant serving Great Good Food and a place for the community to gather. She persisted to make that dream a reality and in 2005, The Hardware Store Restaurant opened its doors. Shortly thereafter, Rob and Janie Andrews became her partners.
The Hardware Store Restaurant is a landmark on Vashon Island and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The building has maintained many of the original Hardware Store charm and continues to serve Great Good Food.