My friend and I came to check out their grocery items. We ended up grabbing a couple things. This…read moremarket is small and fully packed. There's also a deli inside which we'll need to check out another time. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Would enjoy coming back to try their menu.

This deli is awesome! Fueled us with lunch during our move so we have tried just about every…read moresandwich in the menu and each one was delicious. Fast friendly service. Don't mind paying for quality and you definitely get that at green market. I'm drooling thinking about the next sandwich!

Tall Grass Bakery honors the sourdough craft with its Baker Street Sourdough loaf…read more Their sourdough had the perfect fermented flavor, crispy exterior, and chewy, airy interior. The flavor was all the tangy complexity that you want in a sourdough loaf and it keeps well in the fridge for days. The only thing that made it better was toasting it and adding a generous slab of butter..absolutely heavenly!

Tall Grass is my favorite bakery in Ballard - which is saying a lot because we live walking…read moredistance to a lot of great bakeries! Always friendly and efficient, the owner and staff are wonderful. They have the best baguette around. We also love the olive fougasse bread. They have many kinds of breads for sandwiches AA well as dinner rolls. They also have homemade granola which is excellent. Our family favorites include their German pretzel and their scones. The chocolate hazelnut scone is my absolute favorite but I also enjoy their ginger scone and their seasonal fruit scone. The scones are somewhat unique - more crumbly and less dense than traditional scones.

Let get this straight- THIS is the only place I ever want salmon/halibut/scallops from. It's…read morealways fresh! The marbling on the salmon fillets makes it impossible to overcook. The halibut just tastes so good I don't even know what to say about them. But the scallops... my gosh. The scallops are SO good. Obviously, the prices are a bit more than your typical store bought, but it is worth it!! Sometimes, they're even have some pepper smoked tuna- and THAT is epic.

I have had smoked salmon all over the world. This is BY FAR the best smoked salmon I have ever had…read more Sadly I moved to Montana and this salmon is one of the things I miss most about living in Seattle.

Popping in with another 5-star review for Dantini, if I lived any closer I'd be here at least once…read morea week. Fantastic as per usual, this time we decided to try one of their specials, the Snap Pea Pizza which was insane. Our whole party loved it and I wish we would've ordered two!

Dantini pizza can be found inside of the Old Log Cabin Distillery. Danton has its own door but it's…read morenot necessary to use it, enter anywhere and you'll enter a place with good vibes, good drinks, and yes good pizza. From entering the door the service was welcoming, the food order went smooth and we didn't have to wait long. Overall a very good experience. Would I visit again...planning on it.

We were at the Issaquah Farmer's Market this week and tried out Donut's Doughnuts. This little…read morestand looks like it might blow away int he wind, but their donuts were top rate! I'm not sure if the best part was watching the donuts get made, or putting them in my mouth! We will definitely be back for more. From what I've heard, they also plan to be at other Farmer's markets throughout the summer as well as the Fremont Outdoor Movies, and possibly Buckley's late night. It's perfect for the movie and/or late night treat!

Classic Greek in magnolia village...been here forever, always good, never fails to satisfy urge for…read moreclass Greek food. Casual, indoor, outdoor, no frills...just the way it should be. Good friendly service.

When you're in Magnolia and hankering (as one does) for some gyros, you're blessed with having two…read moreoptions to choose from: Nikos Gyros and, right across the street, Shawarma Buzz. Go with Shawarma Buzz. They put out a better product. That's the whole story. Nikos Gyros is a clean, beautifully Greek-themed spot which also sells various Greek canned and jarred items, which is cool, but the chicken gyro and Greek fries I had were rather unremarkable. The fries would have benefited from having something like tzatziki on them, and the chicken gyro was a bit dry (and also a little light on the tzatziki), though it was still decent. Service was friendly and the place was charming, but with Shawarma Buzz right there, it's kinda had to justify eating here. There's nothing bad about the food, but nothing really fantastic either. Sorry to be the contrarian.

My first visit was back in August 2010 when I bought a large bag of cocoa, definitely preYelp for…read moreme. I've driven past this spot a gazillion times and just read this specialty business has been around since 1997! Props for longevity! I stopped in yesterday (1/22/26) for three reasons: I had a Too Good To Go confectionary pickup, wanted to see their Kasama Chocolate selection, and look around after my 15-16 year hiatus. Parking along Elliott in the Interbay area is dicey due to bus lanes, parking restrictions and traffic flow. Luckily, there are a few parking slots on the south side of their building, adjacent to Holy Mountain Brewing. Walked in and was blown away at the retail layout, so much to see! The counter person (owner?) was busy with another customer. Their convo was very warm and interactive. So I slowly meandered through the store and really liked what I saw. I should have come here for useful holiday gifts. I was later checked upon inquiring whether I needed any help locating any particular item(s). Chocolates, spices, olive oils, sauces, condiments, pasta, and other specialty items that a culinarian, gourmand, or treasure seeker would fully enjoy. The retail displays are so enticing and provides a lot of inspiration. Plus ChefShop is a lot closer to me than heading to PFI on S Dearborn. I ended up having to restrain myself and selected ras el hanout and berbere spice jars and two bars of Kasama Chocolate for purchase. The latter I learned about from Instagram, much closer than having to trek to Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, BC. Plus my TGTG confectionary bag, everything found made for a successful retail visit. Terrific retail layout. Welcoming and informative customer service. With the loss of Chocolopolis further down Elliott, ChefShop is another great resource for quality chocolate varieties. Definitely, follow them via IG (@chefshopseattle) for up to date info & classes. Great to stock your pantry, find unique gifts for others, and treats for yourself. Just don't have such a long delay between visits like me. Highly recommended!

I'm actually pretty disappointed. They have a fun selection and the service was friendly BUT they…read moreneed to do a WAY better job of checking the expiration dates on their products. I had picked up some canned fish that had expired several months prior. However, I did not see the expiration date on the 2.2 pounds of pinhead oats that I purchased until I went to use them just now and they have a best buy date of 2/26 (I purchased them in May). I did not buy that many products so I'm wondering how many other items were past date.

Okay, holy shit, I had to RUN and write this review after getting spinach pappardelle and pomodoro…read moresauce from Pasteria Lucchese at the Ballard Farmer's Market. I'm an Italian from New York. I lived there for 22 years. When I tell you I haven't had good Italian food since I moved to Washington 5 years ago (yes, I even disliked The Pink Door), I mean it. And when I say this is the BEST pasta and sauce I stumbled across today, I MEAN IT. I feared writing this review would cause the pasta to sell out faster. I went around 12:30 today and most of the pasta was already sold out (I believe they open at 9 am). I guess I'll be waking up earlier to beat everyone there for the rest of my life. YOU MUST GO HERE.

Pasteria Lucchese has ruined boxed pastas for me!…read more You can find their booth at Ballard's farmers market. I finally noticed their booth while roaming around the market during a snow day, which resulted in a uncrowded market. Anyways, the man running the booth was so easy to chat with. I ended up purchasing their saffron tagliatelle and beet and goat cheese ravioli since he sold me on how to prepare those pastas. He even gave me his business card and told me to not hesitate to call if I had any further questions while cooking. You can't beat service like that! Later that night, I followed his suggestions on how to prepare those pastas: Saffron tagliatelle with shallots, onions, crab meat and a little cream. Beet and goat cheese ravioli with caramelized onions. We ended up adding a little bit of cream to it. I was blown away with both dishes. Both pastas had the perfect texture and flavors were amazing. The saffron pasta had a nice creamy taste while the ravioli tasted earthy and mildly sweet. Best of all, these were quick to prepare, and there's no need to thaw the pastas either. While it takes 3-4 min to boil the pastas, the total cooking time was under 15 min. Next Sunday I'll be returning to stock up on those pastas for those nights I need a quick meal.

A very cute lowkey bakery with some of the tastiest baked goods…read more We tried the savory scone, pistachio croissant and the triple chocolate mousse cake. Omg, every single baked food we tried was insanely tasty. The standout was definitely the pistachio croissant! Loved the filling the super crumbly texture. The mousse cake was sooooooo indulgent and the scone had a great flavor, although they should cut down on the baking soda a bit. We also tried their Cortado and caramel latte. The ambience is a bit basic, but who cares when the food is soooo good.

I stopped by Petit Pierre Bakery one morning with some friends because they were craving pastries…read moreand wanted to try a new spot. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice there's a huge selection to choose from, which made it hard to decide! I ordered the savory chorizo croissant, while my friends got a blueberry pastry and another sweet croissant. I tried some of theirs, and both had just the right amount of subtle sweetness, they were really delicious. My chorizo croissant had great flavor too, but it wasn't warmed up. I understand the pastries sit out for a while, but I wasn't asked if I wanted it heated, so I ended up eating it cold. Even so, I still enjoyed it. I was still a little hungry, so I went back and ordered a ham and cheese croissant, this time asking for it to be warmed. It was simple but tasty, although the inside was still a bit below lukewarm. Not a big deal, just something I noticed. Overall, I enjoyed the bakery, especially the variety of pastries and the cozy atmosphere. If you're nearby in Magnolia, it's definitely worth stopping by and checking it out!

I love this spot! The staff is so friendly and the selection is spot on. Excited to see them take…read moreover the business.

SUNSET HILL GREEN MARKET: A VERDANT VALIDATION OF MY GREEN OBSESSION…read more Listen, while other markets waste time with multiple colors like some kind of chromatic circus, Sunset Hill Green Market understands the ABSOLUTE SUPREMACY of the color green. Their sign isn't just green - it's the exact shade of green that makes other greens question their commitment to greenness. Let me tell you about their produce section, which is basically a museum of green excellence. Their lettuce display? GREEN. Their kale arrangement? GREENER. Their broccoli presentation? THE GREENEST. It's like if Kermit the Frog designed a market but was REALLY serious about brand consistency. You haven't lived until you've witnessed their bell pepper selection, where they've somehow managed to source ONLY green ones. Red peppers need not apply. Yellow peppers? Please see yourself out. Orange peppers? Don't even think about it. This is a GREEN ONLY ESTABLISHMENT, and they're not sorry about it. Their bulk section features exclusively green products: green split peas, green lentils, green tea, and what I can only assume are specially selected green grains. I once saw someone try to purchase brown rice and the staff just silently pointed to the green rice (yes, they have that). The lighting is specifically calibrated to enhance the greenness of everything. It's like being inside a photosynthesis party where only the most verdant are invited. Their shopping baskets? Green. Their price tags? Green. Their employee uniforms? You guessed it - seventeen different shades of green layered for maximum green impact. Five stars for creating a space that celebrates the only color that matters. I've started hosting weekly green appreciation sessions where we just stand in different aisles comparing shades of green while wearing green clothing and drinking green smoothies. P.S. Their "Not Green Enough" return policy seems harsh but fair. I watched someone try to return a lime for not being green enough and honestly, they had a point. P.P.S. The security cameras are green. The security footage probably comes out looking like night vision, but that's just more green, so it's perfect. Note: This review was written while sitting in their green customer lounge, on a green chair, using a green pen, because commitment to theme matters. Special Addendum: To the customer who suggested they add some "pop of color" - first of all, how dare you, and secondly, the exit signs are already compromising enough by being legally required to be red. Final Thought: Never has a market so bravely stood against the tyranny of the full color spectrum. It's like if a forest decided to open a retail establishment but was really specific about its aesthetic. Remember: The first rule of Green Market is we don't talk about other colors. The second rule is also about not talking about other colors. Actually, all the rules are about maintaining green supremacy. Warning: Side effects may include seeing green spots when you close your eyes, developing strong opinions about different shades of green, and unconsciously organizing your own home by levels of greenness. P.P.P.S. Their new "Green Loyalty Program" awards points based on how much green you wear while shopping. Someone showed up in chartreuse last week and caused quite a scandal. Health Department Note: Yes, even their mold is purposefully green. They're very proud of this fact.