If Nora Ephron had spent a rainy afternoon in Burien, I like to think she would have written from a…read morecorner table at Nelle's. This is the kind of café that makes you want to linger. Order an iced coffee, a fresh salad or the salmon BLT, open your laptop, and suddenly that intimidating blank page feels a little less intimidating. The space is bright, cozy, and effortlessly charming without trying too hard. As a writer, I'm always looking for places that make creativity feel possible. Nelle's has become one of those places. Whether I'm working on an essay, answering emails, or pretending to write while people-watching, I always leave feeling like it was time well spent. The food is consistently delicious, the coffee is excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what you hope for when you need a quiet afternoon outside the house. What better place to write than a café that gives off the very best Nora Ephron vibes? Five stars. Burien is lucky to have it.

With high expectations, I came to have the Turkey Club that was highlighted in some advertisements…read morefeaturing this business. It seems to be popular at lunch, and we just got the last table. The atmosphere is like an ice cream parlor and candy store that serves salads and sandwiches along with both draft beer and hard cider. It's a bit confusing, but I knew a sandwich was what I wanted. I went to the counter to order the Turkey Club, and my wife wanted the Turkey Brie, but they were out of turkey--so the alternative was ham. I ordered the Ham + Brie for my wife, and I ordered the Italian. We got some water from the self-serve water station, but it ended up tasting like tap water. Our buzzer went off, and somehow my order turned into yet another Ham + Brie. So now I was on my wife's choice, which I didn't remember making, but I just decided to enjoy the moment. In reality, the Ham + Brie should be called "Toast with a load of fig jam, no brie + ham." My mouth is still tasting the sweet jam; the ham was good - couldn't remember the brie, but I just only could taste the jam. Overall, I thought the atmosphere was a bit too much like being in a Molly Moon's. They didn't have turkey, and they (or maybe I) misordered the wrong sandwich. The process of ordering the food, water service, pick up the food and busting the table is self-serve, I left completely underwhelmed with Nelle's.

If you are looking for flavor, I have found it. Now Make Me a Sandwich is packing so much flavor…read moreinto their offerings that you could hang a clock around its neck and make it your hype man. Period. No notes. I've been here a couple of times now, and everything I've had has been memorable, which is not something I say lightly about sandwiches- a category that can betray you! The Ragnar's Club is a stellar concoction of herb roasted chicken breast, bacon, cheese, and apple jalapeño slaw. It's a delicious mess. The kind where things are happening all at once and every single thing is a good idea. Absolutely outstanding. On my most recent visit, I had the Fidel Cashflow, which features some of the most tender, perfectly seasoned pork belly I've had on a sandwich. It's like an Uber Cubano--familiar, comforting, but leveled up with serious execution. Two visits, two excellent sandwiches, which now has me fully convinced that everything on the menu is as good as it looks. I trust them. I would let them choose my sandwich destiny. Service is super friendly. You order at the counter, but you're met with genuine smiles and a helpful, welcoming attitude that makes you feel like you made a very good life choice. Parking isn't the easiest, but you'll figure it out. The space itself is tiny, with just a few tables, so while you can eat there, a lot of people seem to grab it to go--presumably to eat it somewhere quiet and reflect on how good it was. Sandwich shops are a dime a dozen. Really good ones are a special find. This is a really good one. Destination-worthy

Really tasty sandwich! I got the El Duderino to go but they do have a little seating area inside if…read moreyou're dining in. I will definitely be stopping back again next time I'm in Burien.

Sandwich was alright crust was a bit chewy and the sandwich had onions on it though not listed…read more... Also, I tipped 15% and yall didn't even put a napkin in my to go bag. Fuck that! Done with tipping culture bullshit.

Great spot in downtown Burien. Quality of ingredients and prep are always good…read more Counter ordering. No table service.

Awesome spot! Great coffee, customer service, and vibe! A bit on the pricier side, but totally…read moreworth! Plenty of seating, wifi available, and good music. 12 oz Lavender Blossom Latte - 5/5 Price: $7.50 (May 2026) My go to drink is a lavender latte and this is the best one I've ever had. Color of coffee and flavor of lavender was perfect.

Totally willing to pay $40 for 2 drinks and two breakfast sandwiches if it's worth it but telling…read moreme it is .75 cents for hot sauce, that's so ridiculous. A condiment like that shouldn't be an extra charge. I'm sorry I'm Latin and need extra spice on everything, especially things that have zero spice. Pretty cheap thinking for such a high end shop. I've literally never encountered this before.

About 2 dozen beers and ciders on tap. Nice big bar and friendly staff…read more Food was good and good portions. Noise level is average. This was a stop before heading to the airport and would consider coming again. Downside is that it's in a strip mall and limited parking.

We came for the beers, stayed for the gaufrettes. They were so delicious!! The root beer was great…read moretoo but sucks with no refills. The Philly was the best meal we had but the meat tasted a bit old. The bbq burger was a thin patty that fell apart. Chicken tenders were fine. Prices aren't cheap, but the service was fine. Servers were nice. Beer selection mostly IPAs and ales.

Ohana Kitchen nails the Korean-Hawaiian fusion vibe. I went with the kimchi fried rice--packed with…read moreflavor and a nice kick from the spicy kimchi that doesn't overpower. The runny egg on top ties everything together perfectly, and the spam hits that sweet spot: firm with a slight crisp, not soft, not burnt. The owner, originally from Busan, is super cute and adds to the welcoming vibe. The space is open, clean, and easy to relax in. Easy 4.8 out of 5 stars.

TLDR: good Hawaiian/poke place has gotten even better - support a local business and give them a…read moreshot! Been going here for several years now - poke has always been solid and the Hawaiian dishes were good not great. But today it was all different - everything was outstanding! Wife got a 2 salmon scoop poke : fish was great as always, but the seasoned potatoes (gamja jorim) she chose as 1 of 3 sides was very good. Dad had the hwae-dupbap (think of it as Korean bibimbap but with poke instead of meat) and the Cho-gochujang sauce was excellent. I had the loco moco and it was better than in the past. Also the banchan with that were fire (seasoned japchae noodles, spicy shredded radish) both better than in the past They sell most of the side dishes as banchan and as a Korean I fully endorse them. I am a huge Korean banchan snob and I will absolutely countersign their cooking I don't know what's going on but like I said - everything tastes better than before. The ajumma who runs the place said business is getting slower as the economy is imploding so let's support this awesome local business so we can keep this place around.

I absolutely love the meat pies at this place! My go-to is the minced beef pie, which my son and I…read morealways enjoy. The flavors are fantastic, and it's hard to resist coming back for more. Price is reasonable I highly recommend this cozy little shop. The customer service is exceptional, and it has a warm, homey feel that makes you want to linger a bit longer. If you're a fan of meat pies, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Aussie pastries?! In Washington?! Whoa whoa whoa. This place was next to a coffee shop we…read moreoriginally planned to check out. The comforting bakery scent lured us in and we fueled up before our next stop. There are a good amount of options for their meat pies so decide if you want beef or chicken first to help cut down decision paralysis. Chicken and asparagus pie: Filling and hearty! The white chicken gravy reminded me of a chicken pot pie but better. The puff pastry was fresh, flaky, and buttery! Breakfast bite: For $1.. can't beat the taste and price. Got the egg and cheese and could easily chow down on 3 or 4. Egg tart: Not like a Portuguese egg tart but good in its own way. The vanilla custard was lovely but am a fan a flakier puff pastry. May not be visiting Australia anytime soon but APC felt like a great intro!