Coconut Kenny's Pizza & Taproom - Lake Stevens — Restaurant in Marysville

There is no such thing as "authentic Hawaiian pizza". But even if your whole aesthetic is intended to celebrate Hawaiian pizza, your decorations would be Canadian, not tropical.

We heard about this chain a while ago and since we were in the area (my band had a show at the Mirkwood) we thought we'd check it out.

So here we are....and it's just as confusing and frustratingly ignorant as I had feared.

Ordered pizzas first and then a salad. They have only a handful of salads on the menu and we didn't request a single mod yet it still took 30+ minutes to get it; in this fast casual place. It's probably because THEY GRILLED THE CHICKEN. So now we have freshly grilled chicken on top of bright spinach and apples. No. No. This chicken should ⁶ kept cold on the salad line so the salad has a consistent temperature.

But look at the photo: $19 for that?

Then the pizzas finally came. They are tiny personal pizzas that took even longer than the salad.

The Kailua Kona was bland. A garlic ranch sauce over chicken and artichokes? There was no garlic or dill in this sauce. The artichokes were tangy, but that's not a nod to the recipe.

The All Meater makes no sense. Kalua pork does not belong on a pizza. I appreciate that pizza can be anything but why are you putting roast pork on cheese and marinara sauce along with Pepperoni and Portugeuse sausage. The roast pork is so unnoticeable it doesn't need to be there. Pointless.

also many pizzas that featured kalua pork ALSO HAD BBQ SAUCE. Why bother making kalua pork? Just make traditional Southern pulled pork if you are going to use an America condiment with it.

Is it because you want to sound exotic? Yeah, there's a reason you don't find these in population dense areas where there's alot of cultural diversity.

And can someone explain to me what the "zest Polynesian sauce" is on the Pake pizza? Actually, what about this pizza is pake? That's a pidgin term whose roots if rather not go into here; but nothing about those toppings would satisfy the etymology.

What is "Waikiki" about creamy Chipotle sauce with bacon?

What is "Tahiti" about spinach, feta, and a balsamic drizzle?

What is "Bora Bora" about BBQ sauce and ranch together?

Why is it called "Huki Huki" if none of the ingredients are pulled (and this is a pluralizing of the term, which adds to my confusion.

The "Spicy Islander" is just Pepperoni and pineapple. That's a decent combination, but why call it that?

It's very clear this chain is aimed at a very specific demographic of people who really don't care about authenticity or culture or history. It's just stolen words in a foreign context because you want to feel fancy or exotic. And look at all the toppings! Meh, I'd rather have food that is executed well than just be assuaged by more of the same stuff that wasn't working to begin with.

It's pizza. AND IT ISNT EVEN GOOD PIZZA. While the pan crust is excellent its literally the only positive to one of the strangest and most ignorant places I've ever tried to enjoy. Yes it'spopular, but not among people who actually enjoy thoughtful and well-made food. Go ahead and try to argue...

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Coconut Kenny’s in Lake Stevens (Soper Hill location). From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcomed, and the experience only got better from there.

This was my first time at Coconut Kenny’s, and I had no idea what to expect, but Peter immediately put me at ease. He took my order with such kindness and patience, walking me through the menu and even showing me how their proprietary beer tap system worked—a really cool feature, by the way! Peter’s exceptional service set the tone for the evening and made the experience so much more enjoyable.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting. It’s clear that this is a place that cares about creating a fun and friendly environment for their customers. When I went to pay for my drinks, I met the manager, Andrew, and he was an absolute delight! He’s the kind of manager every restaurant should have—engaging, personable, and clearly invested in making sure every customer has a great experience. Another standout staff member was Jess, who was equally amazing in every interaction. You can tell the team at Coconut Kenny’s works seamlessly together to create something truly special.

Now, let’s talk about the food—oh my goodness, the food! I ordered the white sauce Hawaiian pizza and a custom meat-loaded pizza based on Peter’s recommendations, and they were both out-of-this-world delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced, the crust was just the right mix of chewy and crispy, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. I also got the cheese balls, and let me tell you, they were exquisite. Seriously, I could eat those every day and never get tired of them.

Every single aspect of my experience at Coconut Kenny’s was flawless, from the outstanding service to the incredible food and the warm atmosphere. Peter, Andrew, and Jess all went above and beyond to make my visit unforgettable. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of the menu. This is truly a gem of a restaurant, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food, excellent service, and a genuinely enjoyable time.

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When in for the first time. The place was busy and no customers really understood the setup. They had people waiting no one knew there was a wait list. Some people were standing by the door waiting to be helped. Some people were already helped and didn't know. We had to have the order system explained to us and they didn't mention the beer pour bracelets until after we were seated. We got everything straightened out and ordered some nachos and got our beer bracelets. The nachos were excellent and the beer pour thing seemed cool at first. But first off they limit you to a specific pour amount and don't tell you about that until the computer shuts you off half way through a pour but still charges you a full pour. And second it's really expensive. When we ordered our small size pizza it was tiny....I mean four little slices for $13. I was a personal size or kids size at any other pizza joint. And the large is way to big after nachos and beer. When we paid for the beer it was $50+ dollars...😳 To me that's crazy. I don't think any part of this was worth it and will probably never be back. The one nice thing I have to say is our interaction with actual employees was pleasant. They were all polite and professional, they all had big smiles and wanted to help. But the setup and the disorganized chaos was not worth the hefty price for everything in...