Evergreens
Salads! Evergreens makes them with produce that’s sourced “hyperlocally” in the “biggest bowls in town.” They have unfortunately cutesy names—“The Cobbsby Show…
504 Fifth Ave S #107b
Chinatown-International District
206-485-7377
Chinatown-International District
206-485-7377
Eastern Cafe
This spacious, high-ceilinged ID spot has coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes, and gelato, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, too.
510 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Chu Minh Tofu & Veggie Deli
With great regret and no small measure of nausea, we retracted our recommendation of Chu Minh Tofu in March 2013.
1043 S Jackson St
Chinatown-International District
206-723-6095
Chinatown-International District
206-723-6095
Saigon Deli
Broke, flush, carnivorous, vegetarian—for every type of eater in Seattle there is Saigon Deli, home to the most perfect $5 bánh mì. The sandwich comes stuffed …
1237 S Jackson St
Chinatown-International District
206-322-3700
Chinatown-International District
206-322-3700
Thanh Son Tofu
This restaurant serves a panoply of everything soy-based: Not only tofu dishes, but soy milk and desserts as well. They're not strictly vegetarian, though—meat…
1248 S King St, Suite B
Chinatown-International District
206-320-1316
Chinatown-International District
206-320-1316
Humble Pie
Humble Pie feels like it was beamed via satellite from Portlandia—it's more of a pizza gathering space than a restaurant, with two attractively repurposed ship…
525 Rainier Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-329-5133
Chinatown-International District
206-329-5133
Kelly Cannoli
This roadside stand from owner Kelly Wilson serves fresh East Coast-style cannoli piped to order and stuffed with ricotta. Gluten-free options are also availab…
3457 15th Ave W
Ballard
425-345-2743
Ballard
425-345-2743
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
Mean Sandwich
This joint near Ballard Bridge serves big, hot sandwiches on Macrina buns, plus fried potato skins and bread pudding.
1510 NW Leary Way
Ballard
206-789-9999
Ballard
206-789-9999
Staple & Fancy Mercantile
Brought to you by Ethan Stowell (Anchovies & Olives, How to Cook a Wolf, Tavolàta, and more) Staple & Fancy has a local, seasonal, Italianate “staple” menu wit…
4739 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-1200
Ballard
206-789-1200
Ballard Pizza Company
It's "whole pies and fat slices" in Ballard from Ethan Stowell, with specials like guanciale and Yukon Gold potato, and prices that aren't too fancy—$15 for a …
5107 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-9960
Ballard
206-946-9960
Portalis
Laid-back and welcoming enough for the wide-eyed novice, yet sufficiently sophisticated and well-stocked for the experienced pro, this rustic-chic Ballard wine…
6754 15th Ave NW
Ballard
206-783-2007
Ballard
206-783-2007
Stoneburner
It's another concept from the restaurant-concepters (and, presumably, rakers-in-of-money) James Weimann and Deming Maclise, who've been concepting since 2009 w…
5214 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-695-2051
Ballard
206-695-2051
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
Patxi's
Patxi's is a Chicago-style pizza chain. The CEO told the Seattle Times that he's "confident that we will rank with the best of them in Seattle"—which, given th…
5323 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-946-1512
Ballard
206-946-1512
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
Corner Spot Ballard
Former Zig Zag Cafe co-owner Kacy Fitch is behind this new neighborhood bar in the former space of the Crooked Nail. There's a menu of soups, salads, sandwiche…
1556 NW 56th St
Ballard
206-432-9528
Ballard
206-432-9528
San Fermo
San Fermo, located in the conspicuous 19th century house that sits amid all the brick and cobblestone of Ballard Avenue, is a neighborhood Italian restaurant f…
5341 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-342-1530
Ballard
206-342-1530