Fatbelly Deli and Creamery

Fatbelly Deli & Creamery opened in Stanwood in the summer of 2018 and has built a following on oversized, inventive sandwiches assembled in an open galley kitchen. The Republican and the Italian Stallion turn up again and again in customer reviews as the sandwiches worth the drive, and the deli's own spin on a Cuban, layered with smoked brisket, has its own following too. Ashby's ice cream anchors the creamery side of the menu, scooped into soft serve cones and shakes with names as playful as the sandwiches. Regulars come back for the strawberry shake specifically, alongside sides like deviled egg potato salad and seasoned kettle chips. A hand painted mural and a covered outdoor patio give the space a laid back, beach town feel that reviewers mention as often as the food. Picnic tables spread across the lawn make Fatbelly dog friendly for the leash walking crowd, and a mobile food truck now brings the same menu to events around the county. Stanwood sits along the route many visitors take toward Canadian Lakes, and Fatbelly has become the kind of stop families plan their drive around rather than pass on the way through. A gluten-free wrap option is available for guests who want the same flavors without the bread.