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
Bad Albert's
Nobody's bad at Bad Albert's: The staff is friendly, and the regulars are, um, regular. (The real Bad Albert was the former owner's cat.) Bad Albert's was Tail…
5100 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-789-2000
Ballard
206-789-2000
Ballard Loft
Before becoming an event space and sports bar, the Ballard Loft was a machine shop. Its location (right over historic Salmon Bay) helped it fit right into the …
5105 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-2737
Ballard
206-420-2737
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
Modern Japanese Cuisine & Setsuko Pastry
With just three tables and a simple menu, this Phinney Ridge Japanese restaurant turns understatement into art. While the udon soup makes for a lovely lunch an…
6108 Phinney Ave N
Phinney Ridge
206-420-4088
Phinney Ridge
206-420-4088
Lock & Keel
Lock & Keel self-identifies as "Ballard Avenue's most regular of watering holes."
5144 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-781-8023
Ballard
206-781-8023
Bramling Cross
The menu at Ethan Stowell’s Bramling Cross runs the gamut from familiar pub fare (chicken wings, burgers, wedge salad) to less expected items like raw oysters,…
5205 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-420-8192
Ballard
206-420-8192
Macleod’s Scottish Pub
Brought to you by the duo responsible for Bastille/Poquitos/Von Trapp's/etc. and helmed by actual Scotsman Allen Macleod, Macleod’s is where Harlow’s Saloon on…
5200 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-687-7115
Ballard
206-687-7115
Hattie's Hat
With stiff drinks and good food, Hattie’s is one of Ballard’s most beloved dives. The all-American menu has everything from classic burgers with sweet-potato f…
5231 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-784-0175
Ballard
206-784-0175
King's Hardware
This western-style bar, brother to Capitol Hill's beloved Linda's Tavern, is a good place to share a pitcher, but be warned that it's almost always crowded. Wh…
5225 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
206-782-0027
Ballard
206-782-0027
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
Shiku Sushi
Shiku Sushi in Ballard serves all the usual sushi suspects, plus ornate specialty rolls and appetizers like jalepeno poppers with crab meat. At the bar: beer, …
5310 Ballard Ave NW
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
Ballard
(206) 588-2151
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
Egan's Ballard Jam House
During the evenings, it's a music venue/restaurant, but during the day, Egan's acts as a community center for jazz education and informal performances. The din…
1707 NW Market St
Ballard
206-789-1621
Ballard
206-789-1621