Vashon Theatre

Look, this place is the absolute best.
Tea is served in ceramic mugs for just $ 1.50 (refills included, Republic of Tea brand tea) and a small popcorn runs you $ 3. The concession stand is amazing and so well-​priced, coupled with the inexpensive ticket prices you wonder how they make any money ($ 9 for an adult, 3D movie!). With the touch of a ceramic mug, it felt like I was watching a movie in my own house as I splayed out onto the chair with my piping hot tea and bag of popcorn. Other patrons were courteous; nobody pulled out their phone or spoke loudly during the screening.
I found the chairs pretty comfortable and I liked the murals on the side of the screen as well. Just overall such a great experience. I might even have to go out of my way to watch movies here! I live on «the mainland» (lol) but this place is so awesome and beats out any local theater in Seattle. 5 stars, no question. Thanks Vashon Theater.

A great destination and a community anchor. Good place to see movies on a rainy night or take the family for a kids flick. Good audio, bright projector and polite audience members who respect the people around them. GO TONIGHT

What a gem! Great selection of movies (changes weekly, a good mix of first run, second run, and Indie movies). Excellent and wide selection of concessions (at super reasonable prices!). Nice staff. Fun/​seasonal movie festivals and special film showings. Oscar Party! Seahawk openers! Just a real community focused business. Cannot recommend them enough, even if you aren’t an island resident.
Docking one star for not having more comfy, less close together, seats (OUCH!), restrooms are up a steep flight of stairs (not handicap/​disabled accessible at all), and for not showing more matinees (even a mid-​afternoon showing would be great, some of us enjoy seeing movies on a lazy afternoon — weekends or week days!).
Otherwise, I’m thrilled they’re here and that they’re so dialed into the local community. Really a cool, «old school», theater experience.

Great small town theatre. Family run by really great folks. They work hard to get new releases and stay current with technology. And they keep prices low. Their candy and popcorn is affordable so you don’t feel like you have to hit the grocery store beforehand. Great spot! A local treasure.

$ 3 popcorn. Historic. Great movies. Need I say more.

Great historic theater that is being run with the mindset of highlighting the old fashioned instead of ignoring it.
I love that the ticket prices don’t break the bank, the full soda fountain at the concessions stand and the private parking lot so you can always find parking.

Older theater but awesome prices on refreshments! The theater is a must see, even just to walk in and check out!

The Vashon Threatre is a straightforward, honest small town movie theater. It may not have the giant screens of a megaplex, but in return you get to experience something that feels much more «real» and, best of all, no big crowds and a short walk back to your car once the movie gets out!

I have enjoyed coming here for a decade and some change, and it still maintains it’s high quality of service.
Excellent variety in concessions, quick staff and a charming old building. What more could you ask for?
A lot of the island kids have their birthdays here, and they all love it.

What other theater are you going to go to on Vashon?

There’s not too many places on Vashon that «get it», sadly… but the Vashon Theater totally nails it! It’s alot like I remember it from my childhood except that now the sound and projection is great and it’s warm. And they kept the murals, which I love!
It seems that the owners have created a good balance between mainstream fare and artier stuff, and they take care to include material of local interest as well. And I must give a very warm shout-​out to these proprietors for working so damn long and hard to save that cool old building. Thanks!
Also, the Vashon Theater is a fine place to hear music, though it’s rare that it happens there. The place has a cute little stage just behind the proscenium and when it’s done up with lights and sound, it’s quite stunning.

God bless the historic Vashon Theatre.
–Reasonable ticket prices.
–Sufficient parking within walking distance.
–Mildly eclectic programming mix of family, blockbusters, and indie/​foreign films. They know the Vashon audience well.
–Community-​minded. The theatre often hosts externally-​organized film festivals and other community events.
–Real butter. Homemade baked goods.
The lobby/​concession area’s a little cramped. You can deal with it.
Similar spirit to Tacoma’s Grand Cinema. A charming, human-​scale alternative to the MegaloCineplex 36.