La Rue Creperie + Espresso
Married couple Alex Villa and Danae Alexander have opened this hip Parisian-style creperie and espresso bar in a small space below the building occupied by the…
1525 E Olive Way
Seattle
Seattle
The Pastry Project
This nonprofit founded by two former Molly Moon's employees provides pastry and bakery job training to individuals with a barrier to entry. They offer boxes of…
165 South Main Street
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square
Nacho Borracho
It can be argued with some confidence that the most urban intersection in Seattle is Broadway and East John Street, particularly at rush hour, when big-city cr…
209 Broadway E
Capitol Hill
206-466-2434
Capitol Hill
206-466-2434
Mochinut South Lake Union
This mochi donut shop offers flavors like strawberry, churro, black sesame, chai tea latte, Nutella almond, and mango. The shop also serves chewy Korean-style …
400 Fairview Ave N #110
South Lake Union
206-566-6998
South Lake Union
206-566-6998
Peony Bakery
This small bakery business run by an elementary school teacher features treats like milk tea cheesecake, hojicha cookies, and ube crinkle cookies.
Seattle
480-780-4969
Alexandra's Macarons and Cafe
This woman-owned shop is known for its pink VW bus and its fanciful, French-style macarons.
18th Avenue & Union Street
Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill
Canlis
Richie-riches, businesspeople, and gourmands love this mid-century marvel of a restaurant with its amazing view of Lake Union. Chef Brady Williams balances cla…
2576 Aurora Ave N
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
East Queen Anne
206-283-3313
Salty's on Alki
Here you may eat fancy, overpriced-for-how-good-it-actually-is seafood while taking in a glorious view of downtown Seattle.
Make reservations for Salty's he…
Make reservations for Salty's he…
1936 Harbor Ave SW
North Admiral
206-937-1600
North Admiral
206-937-1600
Emerald City Fish and Chips
The Allen brothers are local (they went to Garfield—go Bulldogs!), with New Orleans heritage, and they run this fish 'n' chips place on Rainier. It's ord…
3756 Rainier Ave S
Mount Baker
206-760-3474
Mount Baker
206-760-3474
RockCreek
RockCreek offers “globally sourced” seafood, and chef/owner Eric Donnelly—formerly of just-okay Toulouse Petit—makes some of Seattle’s best seafood: hamachi fr…
4300 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-557-7532
Fremont
206-557-7532
Hello Robin
Robin Wehl Martin's popular Capitol Hill cookie shop Hello Robin has spawned a University Village outpost with the same 14 flavors, including the notorious Mac…
NE University Village Street
Northeast Seattle
206-397-3634
Northeast Seattle
206-397-3634
TACOntainer
You've heard about a taco truck, and maybe even a taco bus, but how about a taco...container? This new taco stand on Alki, which opened in January, is run out …
2530 Alki Ave SW
Alki
Alki
Columbia City Bakery
At this neighborhood bakery owned by two former Tom Douglas bakers, the pastries are great, but the bread is out of this world. They also serve Caffe Vita coff…
4865 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-6023
Rainier Valley
206-723-6023
Taco City Taqueria
This Columbia City taqueria serves up street tacos, burritos, protein bowls, and quesadillas.
5212 Rainier Ave S
Columbia City
206-717-2170
Columbia City
206-717-2170
Uncle Pancho's Food Truck
This Mexican food truck serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tlayudas, nachos, burrito bowls, and various combo plates. You can choose from carne asada…
Seattle, WA
206-735-7055
Ray's Cafe
Ray's Boathouse's sibling is just upstairs, with a cheaper menu, bar, and great waterfront views.
6049 Seaview Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Ballard
(206) 782-0094
Larsen's Bakery
In Ballard for 40-plus years now, Larsen's is beloved for its Scandinavian treats, including Kringle and Kransekage, and Stranger commenter TheOtherWoman recom…
8000 24th Ave NW
Loyal Heights
1-800-626-8631
Loyal Heights
1-800-626-8631