Walla Walla is full of great restaurants, which is something that goes with the territory when you’re in wine country. And while there’s plenty of fine dining available, you might be surprised to discover that your favorite meal in the city will come from a gas station. It’s true. Andrae’s Kitchen is located in a Cenex station on West Rose Street, and it’s proof you should never judge a restaurant by its “cover.”
When you drive by this gas station on West Rose Street in Walla Walla, you should definitely stop in even if your gas tank is full.
Walla Walla, Washington / Google There’s more than one way to fuel up here.
Step inside and you’ll see Andrae’s Kitchen, a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook This little eatery made the gas station its permanent home in 2012, and it has been receiving national attention (and awards) ever since.
Owner Andrae Bopp, a St. Louis native, has always been passionate about food and wine, making Walla Walla a perfect home for him.
Matt Uhlman / Google A graduate (with top honors) of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Bopp has called Walla Walla home since 2008. He spent some time working in the wine industry before launching an incredibly successful pop-up dinner business called La Porte Brune.
Andrae’s Kitchen started as a mobile food truck in 2010 – one of the first mobile Food Trucks in the Pacific Northwest, in fact.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook Needless to say, it was so incredibly popular that he found a permanent home for his restaurant.
The menu at Andrae’s Kitchen is eclectic and versatile, serving both international cuisine and local favorites.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook The breakfast sandwiches are legendary, so it’s well worth planning a morning visit.
It’s not uncommon to see everything from Middle Eastern Chicken to tacos and gourmet hot dogs on the menu here.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook You’ll also find plenty of rotating specials ranging from breakfast entrees to hearty dinners.
Andrae’s Kitchen is open daily at 6 a.m.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook They close at 8 p.m. every day except Sunday, when closing time is 4 p.m. Andrae’s also does private catering in case you want to enjoy this tasty cuisine at your next event.
If you have yet to try this remarkable food, check out Andrae’s Kitchen the next time you’re in Walla Walla. Get it to-go and enjoy it with your wine tasting.
Walla Walla, Washington / Google
There’s more than one way to fuel up here.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook
This little eatery made the gas station its permanent home in 2012, and it has been receiving national attention (and awards) ever since.
Matt Uhlman / Google
A graduate (with top honors) of the French Culinary Institute in New York, Bopp has called Walla Walla home since 2008. He spent some time working in the wine industry before launching an incredibly successful pop-up dinner business called La Porte Brune.
Needless to say, it was so incredibly popular that he found a permanent home for his restaurant.
The breakfast sandwiches are legendary, so it’s well worth planning a morning visit.
Andrae’s Kitchen / Facebook
You’ll also find plenty of rotating specials ranging from breakfast entrees to hearty dinners.
They close at 8 p.m. every day except Sunday, when closing time is 4 p.m. Andrae’s also does private catering in case you want to enjoy this tasty cuisine at your next event.
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Address: AK’s Mercado, 21 E Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA
