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Spokane’s North Monroe has a new anchor, and neighbors are already filing in. Kindred Public House, from the team behind Cascadia Public House, opened in September with elevated bar fare, a full cocktail program, and a come-as-you-are vibe. Operating daily from late morning through the evening, it underscores the corridor’s resurgence as one of Spokane’s most walkable dining stretches.
Co-owners Jordan Smith and Robby Hatch—childhood friends raised in Spokane’s hospitality scene—call Kindred a personal project shaped by years of service and a belief in un-scripted hospitality. They’ve carried lessons from Cascadia Public House to Monroe, broadening the flavor palette and designing a room that’s moody yet warm, with high ceilings, cozy corners, and a bar that “always delivers.”
The kitchen leans into comfort with personality: short rib street tacos built on beef braised six hours, stacked burgers, crispy tenders, and creative vegan/vegetarian options. On the beverage side, the Monroe St. Martini plays with a Szechuan “buzz” flower that shifts the drink’s flavor as you sip—one of several calling-card cocktails. Expect a scratch approach, Northwest sourcing, no microwaves, and plenty of gluten-free and plant-based choices noted in early regional guides…