BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Future tenant for Admiral’s ex-Wells Fargo uncloaks

(Reader photo)

Thanks for the texted photo and tip! A month and a half ago, the “leased” sign went up in the windows of the former Wells Fargo branch at California/Admiral, but the future tenant was not announced … until now … aside from leasing broker Jason Miller telling us it was a “local business.” As shown in the photo above, that business has revealed itself via sign in the window to be pet-supplies store Mud Bay, which has its current West Seattle store a short distance away, at 2611 California SW. The sign says the move will happen “this fall.” The West Seattle store isn’t commenting; we have an inquiry out to the regional mini-chain’s corporate headquarters in Olympia. We don’t know how/whether this factored into the move decision, but the building where the Admiral store is a current tenant has been listed for sale for some months.

7 Replies to "BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Future tenant for Admiral's ex-Wells Fargo uncloaks"

  • Alki resident April 24, 2025 (3:31 pm)

    Pizza, bars and pet supply stores. 

    • My two cents April 24, 2025 (5:59 pm)

      … and ???? Hard to read between the lines when there is only one.  Is it a statement of fact or something else?

      • The King April 24, 2025 (7:30 pm)

        People have grievances with everything it seems. They don’t like monopolies, don’t like too many options. Go figure 

    • Another Alki resident April 25, 2025 (8:36 am)

      If only there were more options. Something like

      • Theater
      • Gym
      • Barbershops
      • Scuba tours
      • Bike store
      • Bank
      • Gas stations
      • Groceries
      • Variety of food options (pizza, burgers, pho, Thai, Greek, etc) 
      • Community park with sports fields/courts

      This area has a plethora of options, and that’s just Northern Admiral. Just a few blocks south of WSHS has even more to choose from, including good medical facilities. If all you do is eat pizza, drink, and stare grumpily at dog walkers, then that’s all you’ll see… 

      • South of Hiawatha April 25, 2025 (6:56 pm)

        Well said. Thank you.  Your comment made me smile.  

  • LoveMudBay! April 24, 2025 (5:01 pm)

    YAY!!!  I’m so happy they’re staying in the Admiral Junction!!!

  • Gill & Alex April 24, 2025 (6:51 pm)

    When I lived west of Olympia I remember driving by the little ole first store and was surprised when it became “Mud Bay” pet store.  Just checked and “wow” have they grown.  Hope they take good care of their customers and pets.

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