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    Co May Bistro

    4.2 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nikita S.

    This cozy little spot also features a charming swing, which adds to its adorable vibe. Based on the reviews I went with an ube milk tea with 50% sugar and I'm glad I chose 50% sugar the level of sweetness was just right for me. If you prefer less sweet, I'd recommend going for 25% or even 50% sugar. The boba was soft and chewy, which I really enjoyed. Overall, I had a good experience, although I did find the Boba a bit more expensive compared to my usual go-to place nearby. I might try it again someday, but probably not as often as I'd like.

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    Stephanie C.

    The place is just alright. It's the only boba place in the area but it would never be my to-go. They were out of the seasonal "specials" and the signature co may milk tea, and the matcha lattes I got tasted very watered down. Too cheap to turn on the fan or AC on a hot day, so the place just felt very cramped and uncomfortable.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Tiffany Y.

    Super good strawberry matcha (the strawberry is super good - I love the jam or compote - whatever it is) and the matcha is great! I saw them make the matcha. The pork banh mi was also really good! I love all the lemongrass flavor! It's nice when the meat is well seasoned! Parking on the street or bus stop one block away.

    Tofu Banh Mi
    Lizz N.

    Came by for bubble tea during a 75 degree day ordered; *lychee jasmine green tea *Passion fruit green tea *Tofu Banh Mi When asked if the Banh Mi had either Vietnamese butter or pate, the worker looked confused and said "no, they have gravy, not American gravy but gravy as a base." That's not Vietnamese Banh mi, y'all. Bubble tea tasted really bland and not flavorful. I would say if you really want bubble and can't get to the University District or SLU, yeah, have this place but I would recommend going to the above neighborhoods for bubble tea instead.

    Tofu bahn mi and Butterfly Lemonade
    Diana C.

    The bahn mis were pretty good. They are dairy free too if that's a concern. The server was very sweet and told me that their hours are until 5 but they sometimes close early, especially in winter. She recommended coming before 4:15 to be safe. This was helpful as I've tried to come here after 3:30 or 4 and found them closed despite the posted hours. The patio and indoor seating areas are both nice with good lighting. The boba options are also plentiful!

    Vietnamese Spicy Toast
    Louise F.

    They had a stand set up at an event in international district and the spicy toast bowl looked too good to pass up. It was small but with big flavors. Could definitely have eaten a full sized serving of this. The toasted rice tea sounded good but I don't think I got a lot of the rich roasted flavor I love in things like this.

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    ThuyVy N.

    Went here around 1/2 on a Tuesday and it wasn't too busy, had two other groups while we were there. The place is nice and even has a really cute outdoor space. The service was really nice, they even came out to ask how we liked the drink and when my cousin said he had wished he had gotten a 100% sweetness they immediately asked if he wanted it more sweet and adjusted it , no problems asked. Overall, I wouldn't come back because I feel like there are better options close by. But i was in the area and I wanted boba and couldn't easily go somewhere, I'd go back. Lychee with lychee jelly - 6.5 . I liked that it had lychee fruit pieces in there and 75% was the perfectly sweet, however it has a slight weird aftertaste / maybe a little bitter Passionfruit tea -5.5 It's just regular. Co may tea - 5: it's kinda weird, it has like a hint of coconut which isn't on the list. But then it's also refreshing

    Meg T.

    The honey and I stopped into Co May Bistro during one of our weekend walks for a quick bite and sip. He ordered a banh mi while I ordered the jasmine lychee tea - 25% sweet, light ice. While the cashier recommended 75% sweet, I am so glad I did 25% because even that was a bit too sweet for me. Next time I would probably go with 0. The service was friendly and prompt at Co May Bistro and their seating area in the back was super cute. Our only real neutral was that they don't seem to have a public restroom, which we found a bit odd due to how large the space was. All in all, my drink was quite good and the honey enjoyed his banh mi so we would definitely come back.

    Thai Tea & Co May Tea
    Jeremiah M.

    I really wanted to like this place, I truly wanted to. However, it wasn't all that I hoped it would be. My partner and I came to visit Co May Bistro today as we've been wanting to try them out for a while now and we finally had the chance to. We both ordered the Grilled Pork Banh Mi, although I tried ordering the Grilled Beef but they were out of that today. We also ordered two different drinks, the Co May Tea and the Thai Tea. The banh mi itself was the very definition of "just okay". I didn't like how the bread was toasted, parts of it were rough and scratched my mouth throughout eating it. My partner thought it was fine but compared to other places I've had banh mi, the bread quality has usually been better. The meat was just also okay, but my partner thought it was really bland. Other than that, the vegetables and spreads were not too bad. For the drinks I specifically ordered the Co May Tea, but I thought it was too sweet for my liking, and although it was iced I wish the drink came out colder. I tried my partner's Thai Tea and thought it was also very bland, lacking in the typical Thai tea taste. I came here excited to finally try this place out but ended up being let-down. I don't think this place is bad, but there is definitely a lot to improve on. I know they're just barely starting out and I can also see a lot of potential for growth. But until then I probably won't come back here for a little while.

    Jenn C.

    Update: they are now open daily, and have a grand opening Saturday 6/17 and will be running 20% off. Soft opening, 15% off drinks during soft opening period They have a similar menu to 20oz tea but there are differences. We showed up a little after 12pm. Unfortunately, they were still making boba pearls - it was going to be a 50 minute wait for the pearls so we decided not to stick around for those and just ordered other toppings I personally got the peaches and cream with aloe Vera- 25% sweet. It wasn't super "peachy" in flavor and the salted cream was not as thick as I would have expected, but it was still tasty and still refreshing even though it was a creamy drink. The aloe is a nice balance of chewy and crunchy if you're into that. There are a couple slices of peaches (looks like canned or syrup peaches?) in the drink as well which is a nice touch. Drink came out to about $8 after tip, even with the discount, which is a little spendy but i think boba prices are generally high nowadays. Looking forward to trying their food when it becomes available.

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    Bessie C.

    Very cute decorated bubble tea shop. Street parking. Super friendly and helpful staff offering suggestions. Would love to come in the summer and sit in their outdoor patio area. Will be back to try the banh mi sandwiches.

    David L.

    The only bubble tea place and banh mi place in the Eastlake area of Seattle and it is the place to go in Eastlake if you get a craving for it. The pork banh mi is really good and they make each sandwich fresh to order. The drinks are made right in front of you and the Eastlake is a nice black tea. Food A really simple menu with either beef, chicken, pork, or tofu banh mi. The sandwiches are packed with meat along the entirety of the bread. The bread is very soft and crisp on the outside. I hate it when the bread is old, stale, and hurts to eat but I've never had this issue at Comay. A good amount of fresh vegetables to balance out the meal! I've had the Eastlake tea, strawberry matcha, and ube milk tea and they are all solid choices. Boba is soft and chewy. Atmosphere A small cafe that's really best for walking in and taking out the food. There is maybe five high top chairs along the windows. The garage door is opened during the summer to allow for more seating, but not sure what they will do in the Seattle winter. Noise level is pretty low. Pricing Banh mi prices are average and are significantly cheaper than any other food you will find along Eastlake. I think Comay has some of the best and cheapest food you will find in Eastlake. Bubble tea prices are average compared to other bubble tea places. Service The staff is friendly and service is good. Can be a little bit of a wait during lunch since they seem to get pretty busy. Other Street parking only along Eastlake.

    Madie D.

    DELICIOUS boba! I was looking for 20 oz tea and found out they rebranded to Co May but the drinks are just as good as I remember! I was really impressed with their interior design and layout. It was super comfy and great vibes all around. The staff was more than friendly and made me even more willing to pay a pretty penny for my drink.

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    Un Bien

    Un Bien

    4.7
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    tl;dr the juicy Caribbean pork sandwiches at this revived Seattle mini-chain live up to the…read morelegendary hype Un Bien is arguably Seattle's most popular sandwich joint, and its dramatic history begins with Cuban chef Lorenzo Lorenzo and his initial shop, Paseo. Lorenzo opened Paseo in 1994, where his popular Cuban roast pork sandwiches were regarded as among the best in the country. After years of local expansion, Paseo abruptly filed for bankruptcy in 2014. The brand was subsequently bought out by a local entrepreneur, but the sale did not include Paseo's secret recipes (the reboot attempted to reverse engineer the sandwiches with varying success). So, in 2015, Lorenzo's sons revived Paseo under a new name, Un Bien, armed with their father's original recipes. Nowadays, Un Bien is generally regarded as superior to Paseo, and you can grab their Caribbean sandos at one of the three locations across Seattle. You can't miss the pastel pink-and-teal palette of the original shack on an otherwise drab block of Ballard. As you approach the wooden window, you are greeted by the aroma of sauteed meats and veggies. Communal laquered wood benches are lined up underneath a covered pergola. Fifties hits ring respectfully around the kitchen. My partner and I visited for late weekday lunch, and we ordered immediately. We opted to focus on the signature pork shoulder, so we split the #1 Caribbean Roast and #2 The Press. Across both sandwiches, we were impressed by the tender pork, rich onions, lemon-forward aioli, and marinade-soaked baguette. The standard roast pork sandwich added on pickled jalapenos and crisp romaine, culminating in a dynamic flavor that accentuated the meat. Meanwhile, The Press featured tart banana peppers, smoked ham, and melty Swiss, amping up the sweet and savory flavors alike; we agreed that this extra-messy sandwich just edged out the standard version. Our order took just minutes to be prepared, and the bill just topped $30. Despite the fanfare, I still found myself surprised by just how satisfying Un Bien's sandwiches turned out to be. Across all the food I ate in Seattle, only these pork sandwiches would be worth a return visit, even if I had to venture out of my way.

    Messy, pricey, totally overrated…read more My family and I visited Un Bien and arrived approximately 45 minutes before closing. We ordered promptly, but were told we would only have about 10 minutes to use the seating area before it closed. When we asked for clarification because the restaurant was advertised as being open until 9:00 PM, staff confirmed they were open until then but said the seating area would close earlier anyway. After receiving our food, we were told not to sit down and were asked to leave the seating area altogether. The interaction felt abrupt and discourteous, especially given that we had arrived well before closing and had purchased food with the expectation that we could eat on-site. The food itself was average, but the poor customer service and inconsistent messaging about seating left a much stronger impression than the meal. There are other better places. Skip.

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    HoneyHole Sandwiches

    HoneyHole Sandwiches

    4.2
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Really good sandwiches and awesome staff. Love going there especially when I'm sick to get the…read moregrilled cheese and tomato soup. Reminds me of being home and sick and of family. Very hard for a restaurant to be able to do that. I'm grateful it does. I thank the loving staff for enjoying what they do and not bringing negativity to work as you can tell when you're there that everyone is excited to be there. It shows on how everything is done!

    I've been wanting to go here for a while, but I was living far away for the past 6 years. I heard…read moreit closed down due to poor management and reopened. Finally moved back and got to try it. I've had my eyes on the Fast Eddie ever since I heard about this place because it was one of the most recommended sandwiches. The ambiance was alright. Pretty dark imo but maybe because it was just after Christmas and they had their holiday decor up. Also the bar area was closed. I was a bit confused on where to order until I realized there were kiosks by the front counter. It would've been nice if one of the workers actually had said something to me. Anyway, onto the food. I got the Fast Eddie with fries and it was alright. The meat was bit dry. Yes there was the au jus to dip in and it helped quite a bit, but all the flavors just didn't mesh. It was basically an ordinary french dip. The fries were okay, but the jalapeno aioli was great! That made everything better, but not enough to save the sandwich. Not sure if I would come back, but I would definitely try a different sandwich. One that caters more to my taste buds

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    Big Mike’s Sandwich Company

    Big Mike’s Sandwich Company

    4.4
    (46 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Really good sandwiches!…read more I was visiting Seattle for work and during my break, I decided to go to the Armory for lunch. This was certainly a great choice, the food is excellent! I had their Philly Cheesesteak, which was awesome. Everything is cooked to order, so there is a slight wait after ordering, but it is certainly worth it. There are also seats and tables outside of the spot for you to eat at, it's shared with a few other restaurants. If you really want an exciting time, eat there while a Zumba is going on! Then you can people watch while enjoying your food.

    I am a bit torn on Big Mike's. While they serve up a great sandwich, I don't know that it's a…read moremust-visit. Located in the Seattle Center Armory, along with many other food vendors, Big Mike's Sandwich Company is serving up huge cheesesteaks, chopped cheese, and other East Coast-style subs. For $25, I picked up the cheesesteak and fries combo. Not a terrible price for the portion. Waited about 10-15 minutes for the sandwich to come out. You order on a tablet here, and then they call your name. It's a small storefront, so you really have to stay nearby to hear your name being called in the large space that is the Armory. Not much interaction with staff. Plenty of seating throughout the Armory, though shared with other restaurants. The food came out piping hot. Obviously, they cook everything fresh to order because the inside of the fries was like lava. The fries were thick-cut and seasoned to perfection. The sandwich was good. I thought some pieces of the steak were a bit tough, and the roll seemed a bit over-steamed or possibly stale. A good sandwich and decent portion, nonetheless. I'm still going 5 stars here. I think Big Mike's is a great choice if you want a hearty, meat-filled sandwich and you happen to be in the area. However, I think you could be happy with another dining option in the Armory, too. My kids loved the MOD Pizza nearby. While there isn't anything wildly unique going on at Big Mike's, they are still pushing out great sandwiches at reasonable prices with a no-frills ordering process.

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    Salumi

    Salumi

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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.

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    Dingfelder's Delicatessen

    Dingfelder's Delicatessen

    4.2
    (512 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Revisited Dingfelder's and sampled a bunch more items off their menu. They just hit it out of the…read morepark so consistently and I love bringing friends to blow their socks off. Bonus: this spot is kosher! Potato Latkes (5/5): These latkes are thick boys and fried up so they're piping hot when they hit the table. Because of their size, you really get the contrast of the hard crunch on the outside with super fluffy potato inside. So good we immediately turned around and ordered more. Chocolate Babka (2/5): This was truly the only miss I've had here. Unfortunately, the babka just really dries out after it's been sliced, which is a shame because it's just gorgeous with generous swirls of chocolate inside. Reuben (5/5): I really thought their pastrami couldn't be beat, but the brisket is dare I say better? Just as tender and feels a bit less fatty, so it's a little more crushable. Tip: go for the seeded rye over the marbled rye; something about the marbled rye just falls apart a bit more with the juices of the meat, though it's still delicious! Black & White Cookies (4/5): I expected this to be cloyingly sweet, but this was actually scrumptious with some fresh lemon flavor in the cookie itself. Absolutely massive as well.

    Hey you! Have you ever eaten one of those giant pastrami sandwiches at Katz' Deli in Manhattan and…read morethought, "This is amazing!" Do you happen to live in Washington and miss said pastrami sando? My friend, I have good news for you. Dingfelder's pastrami is a dead ringer for that sandwich: huge slices of melt-in-your-mouth pastrami, regular and half sour pickles, and all the other accoutrements you'd expect from a legit Jewish deli. This place doesn't screw around. If you want a great, hearty, flavor-packed sandwich, this is one of the best places to throw your money. But, as others have pointed out, it's no cheap date: expect to pay over $20 for one of those mighty pastrami sandwiches. This isn't Subway so you're not saving money by eating here, but after one bite of their pastrami you'll understand why you're paying so much. Quality isn't cheap. I'd say this place is tied with Tat's Deli for the best sandwiches in Seattle.

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