What Magnuson Brewery does

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery (DBA: Magnuson Brewery) is an independently owned, single-location waterfront brewpub operating inside Warren G. Magnuson Park on Lake Washington in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood. The company runs a 15bbl on-site brewhouse producing a rotating lineup of house beers — including Post Coastal IPA, High Dive West Coast IPA, Sundrop Hazy IPA, Sandpoint Pils, Skippin' Stones Helles Lager, and a passionfruit-orange-guava sour — and supports full brunch, lunch, and dinner service. The venue also produces canned 4-packs of house beer for off-premise retail and carries Timber City Ginger Beer on tap.

The business generates revenue from three primary streams: dine-in food and beverage sales at the brewpub, takeout and delivery orders via a Toasttab online ordering platform, and retail 4-pack beer sales. A fourth stream, private event hosting for birthdays, team meals, fundraisers, reunions, and celebrations of life, is driven by direct outreach to an internal contact (Samantha). Pricing is unit-based: 16oz beer pours range from $7.50 to $9.50, brunch items from $3.00 to $14.50, and lunch/dinner items from $4.50 to $16.95.

The company's strategic position is anchored by the rare waterfront park location, free on-site parking, covered patio deck with Lake Washington views, and a deeply embedded community footprint — including a Diamond Sponsorship of neighboring Sail Sand Point, a free lunch program with Magnuson Park & Community Center, and sponsorships of Seattle Parks and Recreation, Roosevelt High School, Sand Point Elementary, and several local community organizations. The company operates 7 days a week with ~12-hour daily service from a 14-person team, and there is no indication of external investment, parent company, or multi-unit expansion.

Name

Magnuson Brewery

Legal name

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery

Website

https://magnusonbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is an independent, single-location waterfront brewpub in Seattle's Magnuson Park, brewing on-site beer and serving a full food menu to park visitors, the Sand Point neighborhood, and Sail Sand Point sailors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Brewpub

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft brewery beer
• Brewpub food service
• House-brewed beer
• Private event venue
• Waterfront dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales (Brewpub): Revenue from selling house-brewed beer on tap and a full food menu to dine-in customers. Includes pints, flights, pitchers, and samples.
2. Retail Beer Sales: Canned 4-packs of house-brewed beer sold for off-premise consumption.
3. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including birthdays, team meals, fundraisers, family gatherings, work hangouts, reunions, and celebrations of life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery operates a waterfront brewpub inside Warren G. Magnuson Park on Lake Washington in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood, brewing beer on-site with a 15bbl brewhouse and serving a full brunch, lunch, and dinner food menu. It offers indoor and covered outdoor seating, hosts private events, and sells canned 4-pack beer for off-premise consumption, with online ordering through Toasttab.

Product overview

Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is a waterfront brewpub offering a unified hospitality experience centered on house-brewed beer from its 15bbl brewhouse and a full food menu. The core product portfolio consists of house-brewed beer (including flagship IPAs like Post Coastal, High Dive, and Sundrop, plus pilsners, lagers, sours, cider, and ginger beer) paired with a complete brunch, lunch, and dinner menu featuring pub fare such as burgers, fish tacos, and weekend brunch dishes. The venue also offers private event hosting services for celebrations and community gatherings. The company supports local community organizations through sponsorship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House-Brewed Beer On-site brewed beer including pilsners (Sandpoint Pils), Helles lager (Skippin' Stones), IPAs (Post Coastal, High Dive West Coast, Sundrop Hazy), gluten-free sour (Fruit Peddler), stouts, rotating seasonal sours, Seattle Dry Cider, and Timber City Blackberry Hard Ginger Beer. Served on tap as pints, flights, samples, and pitchers, and canned in-house as 4-packs for takeaway. Targeted at brewpub dine-in guests and retail customers in the Seattle Sand Point area.
• Brewpub Food Menu Full brunch, lunch, and dinner menu of modern pub fare served at the brewpub. Brunch items (e.g., Magnuson Omelet, Classic Breakfast, Chilaquiles, Bacon/Egg & Cheese Biscuit) range from $3.00 to $14.50; lunch and dinner items (e.g., Classic Burger, Fish 'N' Chips, Apple Kale Salad, Caesar salad, BLT, garlic fries, onion rings, crispy tots) range from $4.50 to $16.95. Includes kids' options and items for dietary restrictions, available dine-in, takeout, and delivery via Toasttab.
• Private Event Venue Hosting Hosted private events at the brewpub including birthdays, team meals, fundraisers, family get-togethers, work hangouts, reunions, and celebrations of life. Bookings include food, house-brewed beer, and staff support in indoor and covered outdoor spaces with Lake Washington views. Targeted at individuals, families, teams, and community organizations in the Seattle area seeking a waterfront group venue.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sail Sand PointcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMagnuson Cafe & Brewery is a Diamond Sponsor of Sail Sand Point, the community sailing center next door in Magnuson Park. Sail Sand Point provides youth camps, adult lessons, adaptive sailing, and boat/paddleboard rentals on Lake Washington. Magnuson hosts post-sail meals, regatta parties, and group celebrations for sailing groups, making Sail Sand Point visitors a primary customer segment.
• Magnuson Park & Community CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMagnuson partners with Magnuson Park & Community Center to provide free sack lunches for kids in need at their summer programs, supporting Seattle Parks and Recreation community initiatives.
• Seattle Parks and RecreationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMagnuson supports Seattle Parks and Recreation programs and local community groups as part of its community engagement efforts.
• Roosevelt High SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Magnuson Cafe & Brewery sponsoree (community sponsorship).
• Sand Point ElementaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Magnuson Cafe & Brewery sponsoree (community sponsorship).
• Villa (community organization)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Magnuson Cafe & Brewery sponsoree (community sponsorship).
• NH (Northeast Seattle community organization)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Magnuson Cafe & Brewery sponsoree (community sponsorship).
• BoyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a Magnuson Cafe & Brewery sponsoree (community sponsorship).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: National upscale-casual brewpub chain with broad craft beer selection and a full food menu. Comparable in concept (brewpub + food + craft beer) but operates at much greater scale and as a national brand rather than a single-site Seattle neighborhood venue.

Direct peers

• Stoup Brewing: Seattle craft brewery with a taproom in the Ballard neighborhood, producing IPAs, lagers, and rotating seasonal beers. Direct competitor in the Seattle craft beer market with overlapping beer portfolio and taproom-led GTM motion.
• Optimism Brewing: Seattle craft brewery with a taproom and food program in the Georgetown neighborhood. Comparable to Magnuson as a brewpub-style operation pairing house-brewed beer with a full food menu and community-focused events.
• Peddler Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery in the Ballard neighborhood operating from a converted auto shop with a beer garden and rotating food trucks. Direct peer in the Seattle brewpub/taproom category serving a similar local community-driven customer base.
• Pike Brewing Company: Long-standing Seattle brewery and restaurant in Pike Place Market serving house-brewed beer and a full menu. Comparable to Magnuson as a Seattle brewpub combining on-site brewing with full food service, though with a more tourist-oriented customer base.
• Old Stove Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery operating a taproom and beer garden at Pike Place Market on the waterfront. Highly comparable to Magnuson as a Seattle brewpub whose real estate position on the water is central to its identity, serving both locals and visitors with house-brewed beer and food.
• Schilling Cider House: Seattle taproom and cider house in the Fremont neighborhood offering a rotating selection of draft cider with a small food program. Adjacent peer given its taproom-led model, neighborhood gathering focus, and overlap with Magnuson's cider offerings and craft beverage taproom positioning.
• Reuben's Brews: Seattle craft brewery with a taproom in the Ballard industrial area, known for IPAs and a wide rotating lineup. Comparable to Magnuson as a Seattle craft brewery combining on-site brewing with a neighborhood taproom and retail can distribution.
• Fremont Brewing: Seattle craft brewery operating a taproom in the Fremont neighborhood with house-brewed beer and a full urban beer garden. Direct competitor offering a similar brewpub/taproom experience with rotating IPAs, lagers, and seasonal releases.
• Figurehead Brewing: Seattle craft brewery in the Magnolia neighborhood offering house-brewed beer paired with food. Comparable to Magnuson as a Seattle neighborhood brewpub combining on-site brewing, a food menu, and a community gathering orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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