The Wayland Mill
Blending the exquisite food and relaxed style of Japanese kissatens, or neighborhood coffee houses, with Northlake Common’s warm wood timber structure, The Wayland Mill is the perfect new stopping point on the Burke Gilman Trail.
Client Name
Yasuaki Saito
Location
Seattle, WA
Program Overview
3,100 SF Tenant Improvement
Completion Date
2025
The Wayland Mill name pays homage to the lumber mills that historically operated in the area.
Its design embraces wood as a primary material with dark stained cedar, reclaimed wood, and hand glazed tiles blending with the exposed mass timber structure of Northlake Commons supporting a tranquil space for good food and shared conversation.
High ceilings and low, clean lines of tables, custom casework and soft lighting underline its Japanese ethos, creating an airy, light filled space, while a large cased opening into the cook line provides a direct connection between the making of delicious food and community.
Photography by Ross Eckert Photography
The Wayland Mill in the News
The Wayland Mill opens at Northlake Commons
Daily Journal of Commerce
May 13, 2025
Most Influential: Yasuaki Saito of The Wayland Mill
Seattle Business Magazine
May 13, 2025
