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At Pike Place Market
Pike Market rocks! So many restaurants, food stands, green grocers, fishmongers and ecclectic stores to try! here are some of the ones I have made it to so far.
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Richard’s 4-star review: I still love coming here.... Perhaps its the perpetual traveler/tourist in me or something. Pike Market is the biggest tourist magnet in Seattle and is almost guaranteed to be the most crowded place in the downtown area. Rubbing elbow to elbow with the photo snapping hoardes of touristas may not be your idea of a good time but I still love it! The other smattering of Seattle personalites who seem to frequent the market are a number of street performers and buskers that provided much character to the place. The collection of ecclectic shops, restaurants, fish mongers and arts and crafts stands spread out in over 2 or three blocks and is perched on what feels like a cliff of sorts overlooking Alaskan Way and Elliott Bay beyond. It has a dilapadated feel to it and I fear that the next big earthquake might send the whole thing tumbling down. The lower levels of the market (known as the DownUnder stores) is an interesting feature and it seems like the lower levels house some of the more quirkiest shops. The places I usually hit when visiting: Uli's famous sausages: so many brats, wursts and sausages to choose from! Pure Fish Fishmarket: get the smoked salmon! its perfect! Beechers Handmade Cheeses: Get the Mac n' Cheese! amazing! Daily Dozen Doughnuts: fried little rings of goodness Piroshky Piroshky!: um, to get a piroshky or course! Le Panier: Nice pastries and strong coffee beverages! The best idea is to wander around and graze a bit. Usually I try and hit 3-4 places while I am here and not fill up in any one place. The seafood market stalls are as fresh as you can get although you may have to duck from getting hit by a flying salmon. The market opens up pretty early (think 6-7am?) and lots of the stands start to close shop by around 5pm but this varies from depending on the shop. Bathrooms are at a premium as you can imagine. There are two public bathrooms at the market and have a varying degree of upkeep so beware. Parking in the Market garage is pretty convenient and clocks in at $4 for the first hour. So Come on down! Take a picture with Rachel the bronze pig at the market and make like a tourist! -
Richard’s 5-star review: MAC N' CHEESE heaven! This is where I go to get a little cup of the good stuff. Whenever I am in the market, this is almost a mandatory stop. They also have a more jazzed up version of the mac n'cheese but the original is good for me. They have a nice viewing area to see the cheese being made in industrial vats. Always a crowd pleaser! -
Richard’s 4-star review: Tubesteaks! I love them! I must have walked by this place 100 times since I moved here, foolishly ignoring the tasty snacks inside. I truly was a fool because they have some darn tasty sausages! I went with the double sausage served sliced over a huge pile of fries (not even going to try and pronounce the german name on the menu). I went with the bratwurst and the lamb sausage, both were great, but wishing there was more sausage. . The service was very friendly, the seating area is a haven to get away from the hectic market. For such prime-location, the prices are reasonable, I think my meal was $8.75. I will come back for sure to try more options as they have a hefty selection offered. Its like I died and went to bratwurst heaven... -
Richard’s 4-star review: Feeling a little peckish? Nothing is better than going to the market and grazing while you shop. Piroshky Piroshky although yes a tourist magnet (your in the market anyways) is a great place to grab a quick snacky. i usually get the more savory once but the sweet varieties looks just as good. They only have a few stools to sit on in the tiny shop so take your piroshky to go and continue to shop or go to the end of the market where the totem pole is (nice grassy area) that sports nice views of the sound for an impromtu picnic. -
Richard’s 5-star review: Dear lordy, the smoked salmon here is RIDICULOUSLY good! I was never a huge fan of smoked salmon until I came here. They even have a guy who will tear you a handful for your sampling which appeals to my primal urges. The stuff is PERFECT! Sweet smokey flavor, not dry at all, dripping with so much fish oil even your cardiologist will be happy. The garlic and pepper version is also utterly decadent. It is on the pricey side, roughly $23 dollars a pound so if your in a generous mood and looking for some true pacific northwest flavor and excellent quality be ready to fork out some dough. The characters that work there can be a bit 'salty' but I figure thats part of the PNW charm! 5 stars for the product! -
Richard’s 4-star review: This is probably the first place I ever went to when I first visited Seattle a few years ago. A friend and I were wandering around the market and ended up here. The next thing I know we spent 2 1/2 hours and bought something like $200 worth of tea and tea supplies to go! Ever since I actually moved here I have been a loyal fan. The quality of the tea is very good Taiwanese mostly. The staff is very knowledgable about the various teas. This is not a tea place where you are off doing your own thing. The tea tasting is pretty much the show as the staff parades several teas steeped Gong Fu style for your palate. The one lady that works there is a riot! She routinely has me opening up my wallet okaying outrageous charges to my credit card. But, it is worth it! Definitley recommend it if you have some time to kill wandering the market. -
Richard’s 4-star review: Are you running dangerously low on patchouli oil? Do you need some incense to cleanse the bad juju? Then this is your place! Tucked in the corner of Pike Market, this place specializes in essential oils, spices and all sorts of eastern mystical accoutremants. They have all sorts of tibetan knick knacks, prayer beads, bracelets etc. I came here to find some true cinnamon stick which can only be found in specialty stores, unlike its cassia cinnamon cousin which is the stuff you find powdered in grocery stores...but i digress.. The prices here were pretty reasonable and cheaper than another spice place down the road (one ounce of true cinnamon stick for $2.50). Considering how the stuff lasts for months a pretty good bargain. The store is a little bit cramped but the staff seems to be very helpful and sincere. -
Richard’s 4-star review: I stumbled onto Pan Africa Market a while back and just getting around to reviewing them. Was pleasantly suprised by this place! Immediatley zeroed in on the ethiopian fare and got some type of sampler with meat items and vegetables w/ injera. Good spice and fairly cheap. As it is located very close to the Pike Market area this place can be packed to the gills with tourist and the service can be a bit on the slower side. However, the staff is pleasant the food is way yummy! -
Richard’s 3-star review: As its namesake suggests, GREAT VIEWS OF THE SOUND! This place is a welcome sight if your wandering around Pike Market and tired of fighting the crowds. Its tucked down in I think the Mezzanine level so its not chock full o' the touristas like on the main floors. The food features pretty standard stuff: sandwiches, crab cakes, salmon etc. To be honest, nothing too memorable as I got the seafood plate which featured grilled salmon, crab cake some lemon pepper shrimp, sauteed vegetables and some bread. Clocking in at $18, this was the priciest thing on the menu. The service was very good and you really can't beat the views which could argueably give this place another 1/2 star or so. Nice shot of the sound and West Seattle over yonder. I was flying solo and they have nice corner table where you can hide and bang away on your laptop suspended over western ave. Will probably be back when I need a place to chill out from the crowds up in the market! -
Richard’s 5-star review: This is a great establishment and a true shrine to meaty goodness. Its location tucked away in Pike Market gives it an almost speakeasy feel. It can get very crowded and is quite small but don't let that deter you. I am willing to put up with the cramped location if the meat is worth it. stuff tried: roasted smoked half pigs head ($48)- all carnivores should get this and share with a friend or two (or maybe keep to yourself). Amazing! who knew pigface could be so tasty! they are considerate enough to remove the tongue and present it pre-sliced for your convenience. They also deep fry the ear in some breading for some textural variety. For some reason they have some sliced pork loin in case you have squeamish eater in the bunch. Ignore this. save room for more delicious pork cheek. BTW, you need call ahead to reserve your pig head so plan accordingly! turkey leg confit: ($16) looks like something Fred Flinstone would eat or you would find at a Renaissance Fair. Turkey that is not dry or boring! Post thanksgiving turkey nap came early this year... fried pork shank ($16) can't really go wrong with fried pork of any variety. just in case you didn't get enough pork with the pig head. braised beef brisket ($18) A nice beefy addition to the menu to make sure all major terrestrial mammalian food beasts are represented. Tater Tots ($8) with fried egg and gravy. Straight up stoner food or brunchfood, however you want to classify it! get this to break up your meaty meal. I will surely be back to this decidedly meat-centric establishment. I recommend you check them out! -
Richard’s 5-star review: Probably one of the best over all sushi experiences in town! Shiro Kashiba's short lived retirement after leaving Shiro's in Belltown has him returning to the sushi bar in fine form with this establishment! To be sure the seafood used to make their sushi and sashimi creations are achingly fresh! With its location in Pike Market this high degree of freshness is possible! we did the omakase which I think is the ideal to enjoy this caliber of preparation. We were pleasantly surprised when after about 17 or 18 servings the total damage per person (without any added drinks) was roughly 85 dollars. Not bad from one of the most famous sushi chefs in the region! The thing that really kicked this place up a notch was the fantastic service! It felt refined without being impersonal. Recommend getting a reservation for 5pm but lining up early (say 430p). The first 4 or 5 in line who sit at the sushi bar will likely have Shiro Kashiba himself preparing their sushi! We were 8th or so in line so didn't have Shiro but still had one of his apprentice chefs who was also very good and personable! You must go here! -
Richard’s 4-star review: flaming hot lips! that's what we felt after we ate 13 lbs of critters at this place! Crawfish House is a great divvy place down in White Center. Its pretty low on frills but the crawfish is tasty! We went with the classic Louie seasoning and the House butter garlic. We were warned by our surly waitress that their spice rating is pretty hot so went with 3 star spice level which left our lips numb with sweet pain! Food comes out unadorned in clear plastic bags and piping hot! You also get an ego busting full on bib and plastic gloves to help you stay somewhat clean during the carnage. Recommend getting a side of bread or white rice to sop up all the flavorful juices! Also got 1 lb of shrimp which was great (served with head on! awesome) After all was consumed it actually wasn't too expensive and bill came to roughly $36/person. Will definitely be back! great place to go megaton on some mudbugs!! -
Richard’s 4-star review: This pike market tourist stop is my favorite storyville coffee location in seattle! great relaxed vibe with all sorts of sitting options from leather couches, bench or table seating. I have spent many hours there getting work done here. It can get a little loud so I usually bring headphones to tune the crowd out. aside from the coffee, the food is shockingly extremely tasty! I get the kale warm salad with a slab of grilled halloumi cheese and tomato soup on a regular basis. The more carb happy options are all displayed so appealingly behind the counter you can't say no to them. can't go wrong with their sea salt caramel roll which is amazing!!! huge kudos to the staff as they are some of the nicest coffee employees in the city! there is not a hint of coffee house pretention in any of them! Oh, and sometimes they randomly walk around and pass out slices of freshly baked chocolate ganache cake for free! hello! yes please!! yes they are like drug dealers giving you that first one for free then they have you coming back for more! One drawback since its at the market is it can get packed and there is no place for you to relax with your tasty caffeinated beverage or yummy treat! my go to place for getting work done downtown! -
Richard’s 4-star review: If you're looking for typical French bistro food cafe campagne is your place! The menu is not huge, but the food is made with care and unpretentious. Good baguettes with butter, fresh ingredients like salmon, greens, and stinky cheeses from the nearby market are in full display. Croque monsieur is delightful here, as is the French onion soup. It can get crazy busy and a little cramped on weekend brunch time, so I try to come at off hours for an early dinner or weekday lunch. -
Richard’s 5-star review: This is a great mix of a specialty fancy deli with a small side gig as a cafe. I can't seem to ever walk out of this place without purchasing a bar of free trade small batch chocolate or a can of high quality tapas ready tinned seafood. The deli case has a nice selection of exotic cheeses and meats. Off towards the street facing end of the store is a small cafe area serving square slices of pizza that they reheat in an oven and sandwiches made to order. Great stop on your fooding tour through the market! -
Richard’s 4-star review: I come here for the delicious lamb stew! You can get this served by the cup or bowl as well as served over rice. The lamb is very tender and has chunks of eggplant and other vegetables in there. The Turkish delights are also a big reason people come here. There is not much seating available so I usually take mine to go. Perfect warm treat while you graze the market! -
Richard’s 5-star review: I am a sucker for popcorn! I wish I could go into movie theaters to just buy the popcorn without having to buy a ticket sometimes. At least this place has great popcorn on demand so I can stuff my face! I actually usually go with the classic brown butter and sea salt because it's really just perfect. I also appreciate how they ask if you want your bag sealed or should they keep it open and overfill it a little so you can start snacking immediately! Haha they know there stuff is too good to resist! This shop is right in the path of the Pike Market stair climb so it's hard to miss if your huffing and puffing on the way up. -
Richard’s 5-star review: Great casual pasta-centric place at Pike Market! I am shocked but also relieved that this place never seems to have a line stretching around the block. The pasta here is always cooked to a perfect al dente. They usually have three rotating pastas, "from the ocean" (seafood), "from the farm" (meat of some kind) and "from the garden" (vegetarian). The ingredients are always very interesting and invariably delicious. I honestly haven't had one yet that I didn't devour completely. I have yet to try their staple lasagna and pomodoro sauce pastas but imagine those will also be amazing. Do yourself a favor and level up your pasta by adding burrata and chili oil. It makes an amazing pasta dish even better. To top it off, the staff here are always so friendly despite working in some very cramped quarters! Seriously, ditch waiting in those long lines at Beechers handmade cheeses and Piroshky Piroshky and eat here! -
Richard’s 5-star review: This has become a regular stop for me during my forays into the market! It can be best described as a sort of high end quicky mart I guess? Catering to the the gourmet grab and go crowds. I am a big fan of their fresh baked chocolate chip sea salt cookies that they display on cooling racks in their little kitchen area. How can you resist them? They also have a rotation of hot soups which have all been delicious! I've had the loaded potato soup and the kale with sausage soup and they were both tasty! Plenty of other grab and go things like sandwiches and charcuterie, cheese and drinks for a quick picnic. -
Richard’s 4-star review: My first time actually having a meal here despite stopping by a few times in the past to meet up with friends! Speakeasy-ish since there is no actual outdoor signs to indicate its location. Arancini- this is a pretty darn delicious app! The balls are stuffed with fontana cheese and mushroom. The parmasean sauce is also amazing! Lasagna- it is a vegetarian lasagna with spinach noodles, pesto bechamel sauce topped with marinara. I found it to be quite delicious and worth sopping up any remnant with your complimentary bread Dark interior with both an open and intimate feel makes me think this would be a great place for date night. Staff was really great and friendly. I will be back! -
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Richard’s 4-star review: If you craving big cookies the size of your face you have come to the right place. I really like the everything cookie (chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, butterscotch chip) and their peanut butter cookies. I like how they list the ingredients for all the cookies too which is not very long (butter, brown and white sugar, vanilla, cinnamon). I think they are big enough for sharing and i don't usually finish it all in one sitting.
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