Piroshki on Madison
The piroshki—savory pies, filled with things like chicken, cabbage, rice, and mushrooms, as well as potatoes and cheese—here are wonderful. But the borscht—a h…
1219 Madison St
First Hill
206-624-1295
First Hill
206-624-1295
Ben Paris
Named after the late Seattle sportsman and entrepreneur (who used to run a famous restaurant of the same name in the same location) during the early 20th centu…
130 Pike St
Pike Place Market
206-999-3971
Pike Place Market
206-999-3971
Pittsburgh Lunch and Superette
Named after a 1960s-era soup kitchen that used to occupy Pioneer Square's Pioneer Building, this charming cafe and corner store offers an update on classic Ame…
90 Yesler Way
Pioneer Square
(206) 816-0522
Pioneer Square
(206) 816-0522
Deluxe Bar & Grill
The Deluxe Bar and Grill has been in the same location since 1962, and along the way has managed to amass a very loyal following. People especially like the sa…
625 Broadway E
Seattle
206-324-9697
Seattle
206-324-9697
Laredos Grill
On the east slope of lower Queen Anne, almost to Aurora (and where, back in the day, fancy restaurant Veil used to be), Laredos makes Tex-Mex food that gets mi…
555 Aloha St
Uptown
206-218-1040
Uptown
206-218-1040
Cafe Weekend
This Central District cafe serves coffee and espresso drinks, pastries, and candy. Seattle-based confectionary Tokara supplies Cafe Weekend with a selection of…
851 Hiawatha Place S
Central District
Central District
Buckley's on Queen Anne
Buckley's on lower Queen Anne is "your friendly neighborhood pub," now with a friendly 140-inch video screen. The BBQ pork sandwich remains a crowd favorite.
232 First Ave W
Uptown
206-691-0232
Uptown
206-691-0232
Mecca
On one side, the Mecca is an old-timey counter-and-booth-style diner, for those times when only dependable diner food can hit the spot—and dependable it is. On…
526 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-285-9728
Uptown
206-285-9728
Despi Delite Bakery
For Seattleites craving freshly baked ensaymada and pan de sal, there are two options: trek down to Red Ribbon in Tukwila or stop by Despi Delite Bakery, servi…
2701 15th Avenue S
Greater Duwamish
206-325-2114
Greater Duwamish
206-325-2114
Queen Anne Cafe
Like many unpretentious neighborhood cafes, the Queen Anne Cafe has been a staple of the area for years now, with loyal fans coming back for its French toast a…
2121 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-285-2060
West Queen Anne
206-285-2060
Ounce of Prevention
A stone's throw from the Lenin statue, this bar with a self-proclaimed "eclectic, nerdy vibe" has opened in Fremont, with brunch options like breakfast totchos…
404 N 36th St
Fremont
206-219-9115
Fremont
206-219-9115
Skylark Cafe & Club
Serving up plenty of traditional American food (chicken strips, mac 'n' cheese, chicken fried steak, sandwiches), weekend brunch, drinks, and rock 'n' roll.
3803 Delridge Way SW
West Seattle
206-935-2111
West Seattle
206-935-2111
Portage Bay Cafe
A tasty place to go for an all-American, local/organic/sustainable-focused breakfast or brunch, including cage-free eggs from Olympia, hams and sausages made i…
4130 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Northeast Seattle
206-547-8230
Serendipity
Rejoice or be warned: This place is (probably literally) crawling with non-adults—the two Magnolia moms that run it included a play area. On the menu: pancakes…
3222 W McGraw St
Southeast Magnolia
206-282-9866
Southeast Magnolia
206-282-9866
Great American Diner & Bar
"Just what we needed in West Seattle," remarked one Yelper, clearly relieved about Great American's appearance in the neighborhood. The diner and bar has an ol…
4752 California Ave SW
Junction
425-417-6797
Junction
425-417-6797
Kawayan Grill
Owners Julieta Tuazon and Edwin Tablit want their mix of American and Filipino dishes to give you lutong bahay—a taste of home, whether it’s tuna melts or oxta…
5300 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-6179
Rainier Valley
206-723-6179
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