Love these small spots in Seattle that are very surprising. It is a little busy and hectic here on…read morea Sunday during the farmers market, so you gotta be very patient. There isn't really a system for ordering or receiving your food/drinks. It's kinda like when you go to a family's house and they're busy making sure all the food and drinks have enough love, so you gotta wait for them to do their thang and just quietly enjoy the process. The owner is suuuper kind and greets you as you enter and you can tell he really cares about his customers. He will let you know if he's busy and around how long to wait. I just gotta hand it to the owner, it sounds like he has a lot of regulars who come in for dosa, lentils, and chai. It smelled good every time he made some dosa! Masala chai: got mine with oat milk (he has to brew a new batch if you want a different milk), he usually uses half and half I believe for his chai. Love the spices! I like my chai pretty spicy and this is really good. He sells packs of loose chai so you can brew at home also Note: their masala chai is made with black tea and their pink chai is made with green tea and has pistachio Will come back to try the food and pink chai when it's not so poppin!

Extraordinary food, made to order: Chais & East-Indian fare! Bali's a friendly host; and he makes…read moreDosa!! Dosa, an Indian dish that's impossible to find in most Seattle E-Indian restaurants are heaven!!. THANK YOU, Bali ; )

This is a new cheese shop in somewhat of an unexpected location.. Beacon Hill, not Capitol Hill. It…read moreis a short walk from Beacon Hill Station and just down the street from the Beacon Hill Library. It is located in a short and flat roofed house. Street Cheese reminds me of Cowbell Cheese in Portland in offering high quality cheeses in an untypical location. The shop also has some prestige was recently named as one of the world's best cheesemongers. The shop itself is modest in size with a curated selection of cheeses and gourmet foods like charcuterie and specialty chocolate. I love that they have a website that lists what they have in stock and in which you can order ahead. Though I use it more for reference to see if a certain cheese is available. If you are new to specialty cheeses and looking for an approachable cheese shop to visit and learn more about them, I would recommend Street Cheese.

An absolutely fantastic experience! I am a cheese fanatic and pounced on their offering of a cheese…read moreplate building class immediately. Worth every penny! The shop is located close to a wine store. Talk about perfect pairings. (There's also a fun little store in between the two to poke around.) Courtney and Tailor, the owners, are charming, enthusiastic, and deeply knowledgeable. Thé instructions and information regarding the course was thorough and provided great detail. Just as detailed is their weekly newsletter. Back to the cheese. Courtney was an engaging cheese Sherpa, and guided the class through the various types of cheese, how to pair, cut,, and store them, and then walked us through how to build a cheese plate. We were also given some cheese and little things to nibble on during the class, along with some water. We were provided with three different types, a few accompaniments, and were let loose to start creating. Extremely generous portions with nice containers were thoughtfully provided to take home (or next door to the wine shop). Truly a really fun and informative experience. The variety and sourcing of the cheeses is fantastic, imported from Europe and all over the US. They offer a wide variety of accompaniments, including beverages and cheese paper for storage. And of course, you can try a nibble before purchase. Pricing is extremely fair for the cheese and other store items. Less than I was anticipating, to be honest. I'm thrilled to find European cheeses and support à small business. I will happily return. Go. You won't be disappointed.

I am glad my brother found this spot for lunch within walking distance of our stay. It is so cute…read moreand quant. The place is simple and clean. I ordered the caprese sandwich and my brother got the porchetta sandwich. The bread is crispy but soft on the inside. I saw the guy cutting up the tomato as we sat to wait for our sandwiches. You order at the kiosk and then sit to eat. The ingredients are super fresh and worth waiting for the sandwich.

Salumi is a solid sandwich shop in the heart of downtown and a convenient stop if you're exploring…read morethe nearby stadiums and attractions. We ordered the Meatball Sub and Eggplant Sub with marinara sauce. Both sandwiches were flavorful and satisfying. The meatball sub was hearty and comforting, while the eggplant sub had a rich marinara sauce that worked well with the sandwich. We were especially disappointed that the Cubano was sold out, as it was one of the main reasons we stopped by. The only drawback was the price--at around $20 per sandwich, it felt a bit expensive for what you get, especially considering it was just a 6-inch sub, even though the quality was good. We visited during a FIFA World Cup match, so the line was quite long, but it moved steadily and efficiently. No complaints there. The atmosphere is casual and straightforward, with indoor seating only. Its downtown location near the stadiums makes it a convenient spot for a quick meal before or after an event. Overall, a good sandwich shop with quality food, though the pricing keeps it from being a must-visit. I'd still come back to finally try that Cubano.

Cute little coffee shop on beacon hill. They have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating available. I believe their baked goods are from their west seattle location brought in daily, so they're freshly made each morning . They have a variety of laminated pastries, cookies, breads. I came here a few years back when they first opened this location and I didn't really have the best impression of their coffee or service but I know it can vary depending on the barista anywhere you go. I decided to give it another try this past weekend & I've already visited again since. The service was nice and quick :) I ordered an iced latte w/ vanilla cardamom and oat milk, came around to $9 after tip. It was a pretty good coffee. will be visiting again to try the pastries since the first time I went on the weekend I was only in the mood for a drink. it was around noon and there was a good amount of product. Second time I went it was around 4 & all of their pastries were gone, they close at 5 so makes sense. :) will be back to try their pastries!

Popped in for some azuki almond croissants and walked out with the almond white chocolate raspberry…read morecookie too. The cookies were part of day old $1 options- 2 cookies is a steal for that price. Also, they were still so good. I liked the cookie more than the croissant. The croissant was more dense than airy and not too sweet, lots of red bean paste not enough almond for me.

Quality of fish here is unmatched! We ordered poke, sushi bombs, and their sashimi plate. It all…read morecame out to be about $65 but honestly the quality and portions I felt were well worth the price. Their yellow tail and salmon here are especially fresh, I absolutely loved them. You walk in and choose everything, and there's tables outside. Service is nice and quick to serve! Poke bowls come with rice or salad and a side you get to choose.

This is one of the regulars in my monthly rotation. I love going to Seattle Fish Guys for their…read moredelicious poke and fresh seafood. Their salmon is especially excellent quality, and I love the yuzu salmon poke. I love getting a side of the unagi / eel as well. The choose-three poke is a huge portion and enough to feed two people - it's my go to. It's a counter service casual place with a few tables inside and outside. They have several parking spots in the basement as well. Definitely add this place to your list!!

This marinade gives me the ability to replicate the tocino I've grown up with, but also allows me…read moreto focus on more natural ingredients. The basic ingredients for this recipe included white granulated sugar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, pineapple juice, and annatto powder.

Glad to have found Espi's at the Pagdiriwang Phillipine Festival. Espi's is a food stand that…read moreserves up Filipino favorites, with combos - all less than nine bucks! I got the combo with chicken adobo, lumpia and pancit, and added a side of a BBQ chicken skewer. The combo itself was eight bucks and the skewer was an additional three bucks, which was a bargain! And the food was yummy, too! Although there wasn't a lot of the egg noodles, the pancit was a combination of bihon and canton styles! Usually, I always see bihon pancit served at Filipino joints, but my favorite has always been the canton since I was a kid (and still remember eating it every year on my birthday for good luck!), so really liked that they did a mix of the noodles. The chicken adobo was solid, as it was tender, but wish it just had a tad more vinegar and soy sauce flavor that you just love with adobo. Lumpia was A-O-K, as it was slightly overfried. But the BBQ chicken skewer was by far, my favorite item. It had crispy edges from the grill, yet was so juicy and tender. It's what you hope BBQ chicken will be, and enjoyed the somewhat-sweet marinade. You can even watch the cooks grilling and flipping over the several skewers right by the stand, tempting all those passing by with the aroma. Get some! There was a long line during the festival, but it went by very fast. Staff was super friendly and even though when I got to the line I was still undecided about which combo I was gonna order, they were patient with me despite the long line forming. Just remember to bring cash here, as they didn't accept cards.

Really neat General store that you can actually find some unique, specific items in. They have a…read morecoffee bar, lots of snacks, wines, gifts and more! I could've spend lots of time looking at everything but the family was ready to move on. I'd definitely go back if I get back to Seattle!!

What a cool shop! A little bit of everything, from all kinds of food, beverages, greeting cards,…read morehousehold necessities, available at standard pricing. The made to order menu is small, but there are plenty of prepared items along with coffee or tea. Cozy vibe, and there are a couple of nooks to set up a remote work station and hang out. Take your time in this shop - theres lots to discover.

Really cute corner grocery store in Madison Valley. The prices were high, but not egregiously so,…read moreespecially for the area. They had everything I would expect at a grocery store, but much more curated, which makes shopping easier. It really takes the cognitive load off to not have to compare seventeen different brands/sizes/prices. They had a nice selection of meal kits (four person dinner for ~$65, and 2 person meals for ~$45), cheeses, frozen goodies (ice cream, Hello Robbin cookies, chicken pot pie), and produce. I probably wouldn't do a regular full grocery shopping here for my whole family, but I can see myself stopping by for last minute ingredients, goodies for gatherings and picnics, and meals to go. I had the in-house tiramisu and it was absolutely divine, and I am excited to check out some of their other in-house products!

The prices are high but the quality is also high. I don't do all my shopping here but it is a great…read moreplace if you want wine or need a quick but nice meal. Their rosemary lemonade is also amazing and worth making a visit for. They also have great quality meats and precut veggies.