Restaurants in Whidbey Island

In Langley

If you're looking for a good up of coffee in Langley, drop by the eclectic little Island Coffeehouse and Books, 124 Second St. (tel. 360/221-2414; www.islandcoffeehouseandbooks.org), which is a sort of community center that has live music on Friday nights. Alternatively, try Useless Bay Coffee Co., 121 Second St. (tel. 360/221-4515), which makes great lattes and is in an unusual contemporary rusted-steel building.

In Coupeville

For gourmet picnic fare, stop by Bayleaf, 101 NW Coveland St. (tel. 360/678-6603; www.batleaf.us).