Pono Ranch
Pono is Hawaiian for, roughly, “a state of harmony or balance.” Near the north end of the Ballard Bridge, Pono Ranch is, roughly, an organic cafe—one with a “h…
4502 Shilshole Ave NW
Ballard
206-258-2162
Ballard
206-258-2162
Mox Boarding House
Mox is more than 7,000 square feet of gaming paradise (their description, not ours), and Cafe Mox is the attached bar and cafe, with sandwiches (mini grilled c…
5105 Leary Ave
Ballard
206-436-0540
Ballard
206-436-0540
Fresh Flours
Specializing in Japanese-inspired pastries, Fresh Flours has lots and lots of loyal fans.
6015 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-297-3300
Phinney Ridge
206-297-3300
Mighty-O Donuts
People love Mighty-O's certified organic, preservative-free, zero-trans-fat, un-artificially-colored-or-flavored, cholesterol-free vegan doughnuts. They can be…
1555 NW Market St
Ballard
206-547-0335
Ballard
206-547-0335
Sabine Cafe & Bar
The Ballard bistro Bastille, which has been closed since March, has re-opened as Sabine Cafe Bar and Market. The cafe is modeled on trendy counter-service spot…
5307 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-453-5014
Ballard
206-453-5014
Caffe Fiore
Organic coffeehouse nestled in the heart of Ballard with outdoor seating for the warmer days.
5405 Leary Ave NW
Ballard
206-706-7580
Ballard
206-706-7580
The Other Coast Cafe
The “other” coast is the East Coast (get it?!). The meats are thin-sliced and tasty, the lettuce etc. is fresh, and the bread is great (baguette-ish but withou…
5315 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-0936
Ballard
206-789-0936
Vietnam Cafe and Sandwich
The name is pretty self-explanatory. Try any of the tofu dishes, and pick a sunny day to go--they have outdoor seating which is perfect for people-watching.
5701 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-783-0836
Ballard
206-783-0836
Ballard Sip and Ship
This ingenious one-stop-shop lets you combine the tiresome task of sending mail with grabbing coffee or breakfast, so you can leisurely nurse a latte while the…
1752 NW Market Street
Ballard
206-789-4488
Ballard
206-789-4488
Temporarily Closed
Caffé Umbria
Caffe Umbria has its own roastery (in Tacoma) supplying coffee to cafes across the country. Their cafe serves really good espresso, pastries, sandwiches, and g…
5407 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-3945
Ballard
206-420-3945
Than Brothers
Diner-style Than Brothers is devoted to pho and pho alone, and they have it down to a science—it’s cheap, hot, and reportedly good at each and every one of the…
2021 NW Market St
Ballard
206-782-5715
Ballard
206-782-5715