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    Culture Kitchen

    3.3 (27 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Turkey club & house made chips
    Lizzy C.

    Looking at the menu online before arriving it looked very basic, however upon arrival their daily specials counter was full of delightful looking foods. I ordered their Turkey club special, served with house made bbq chips (didnt know that when I ordered and added fries). Be aware that if you order a special, they pull it right out of the counter. Items I thought were display only is the sandwich I was served. Not too bad for a club but I would be scared if I had ordered the egg salad sandwich as I have no idea how long they have been sitting there. The edge of the bread was getting hard from being on display and the chips were slightly stale. The fries were good but the buzzer they gave us didnt work and it sat for pick up longer than we would have liked so some of the fries were cold. We both ordered watermelon mint refreshers which were really good. My friend also got a caramel iced coffee that she said was good and she could feel it in her veins. Seattle makes strong coffee. I think if we came back here I would not order from the specials counter due to the food sitting. However I was surprised at the quality of the food that was being cooked fresh.

    Angie G.

    We came in here to get some drinks before entering the museum and was shocked at the prices. A can of soda was $5. I ended up getting an Italian soda with strawberry. It was pricer than the soda but I didn't mind that... I just couldn't pay $5 for a can of coke. The Italian soda was pretty good. It was club soda with strawberry flavoring .

    Beverages at the table, Tuesday 22 August 2023.
    Tanis L.

    Consistently good food options, the times I have eaten here with my aunt when visiting the Museum of Pop Culture. Culture Kitchen is located just in and to the side of the main entrance/exit to the museum on 5th Avenue North. I have had the burger and fries and this time, Tuesday 22 August 2023, the Seattle Philly with fries. Pricing was in the $15 to $20 range each time, fries included. The fries each time were well salted and crisp, though not too oily. Between the burger and the Seattle Philly, I preferred the burger. The cheese on the Seattle Philly was a bit strong, though the bun was soft and the meat mixture inside the bun was not sparse on veggies. The tables are well set-up and are in a bus-your-own-table style. Napkins, water, and condiments are available by where one places one's order.

    Les R.

    Culture Kitchen is located inside Museum of Pop Culture on the Seattle Center campus at 325 5th Ave. North. You can enter through MoPOP or it's own main street entrance. Food was decent. A bit pricey in my opinion for the amount of food. It is about the same price point as most museum, botanical gardens, and event food locations. I had the Pork Belly Banh Mi ($18) with a Diet Coke. Total cost was $24.26 for a sandwich and drink with tax and tip for one. Service was pretty much self service kiosk or phone ordering with only real interaction from food pick up. Ambiance was cool. Modern vibe with an indoor open seating area and a full bar. Indoor dining area is open so you can see out into the lobby of the Museum of Pop Culture and all the activity. We set outside in the outdoor seating area and enjoyed the weather. I would have gone with four stars if I felt like my sandwich was more full and not so skimpy for the price. It was ok and we needed to eat. I would recommend if you are spending some time at MoPOP as it's super convenient and also a good option if you are at the Seattle Center.

    The Baby Wedge salad.
    Grant T.

    I ordered the "baby wedge" salad. It was the best wedge/blue cheese salad I've had in years. Also, it is a BIG baby, if you ask me. I'll be back. UPDATE: Have also had the Philly & the Hometown Burger. Both also 5 stars.

    Crab Deviled Eggs
    Christopher L.

    The restaurant is very spacious and clean with a modern vibe to it. The service is spot on with friendly staff. The food was good and had an interesting concept. The deviled eggs were creamy and the crab kicked it up a notch. The pretzel charcuterie was filling and great to share. Everything was fresh and paired well together. For the drink, the Bloody Mary was spiced perfectly and the kimchi went well with it. To top it off, it even had a probiotic shot in it. Overall, this is a great place for a bite before or after the museum.

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    Mike D.

    Pleasant cafe Atari mopop .. worth stop in.. nice bakery choices too.. good service with self order by touchscreens..

    Chicken and waffles
    Ashley F.

    The staff is always nice! Pretty fast considering peak summer rush. Although the drinks can take a while. There's ample seating upstairs and downstairs even during peak summer rush. Overall, on the pricey side (as expected for museum foods) but pretty good (for museum food). However, MoPOP always unlimited reentry with receipt for the day during opening hours. So, unless you're starving, I would recommend taking the monorail down to Pike Place or go somewhere around the area for more options, and higher quality more affordable food. 1. BLT - probably my favorite out of everything taking price into account. It's not horrendously expensive, and sometimes I crave this sandwich. Just look at that thick cut bacon! 2. Poke - For $18, this costs as much as other poke places in the area so not a bad deal! The fish is surprisingly pretty fresh and they a variety of plentiful toppings! Nothing exceptional, but a solid choice. 3. Chicken and waffles - my partner and I were blown away by this! To be fair, we have low expectations for museum food but this has no business being that good! I'm regularly have chicken and waffles in Dallas, and this is pretty up to par considering other options in Seattle. Also a solid choice. Again, not a bad a place to dine at if you're hungry and just need food quickly. But if you're visiting the area, I would recommend adventuring outside Seattle Center.

    bar menu and in bloom cocktail

    Solid food and strong drinks, especially for a museum restaurant. Ate at the bar, Emily the bartender was wonderful. Very welcoming and kind. Vibes are great, loved the pop culture themed drink menu. Got the In Bloom cocktail - strong, spicy, unique and the deviled eggs.

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    The bartender guy kept referring to me as "boss" "brutha" and "bossman". Very unprofessional

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    Anchorhead Coffee - Pike Place Market

    4.5
    (124 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Delicious! Wonderful. Joyful. Prideful dark chocolate mocha is heavenly. Did I mention the dark…read morechocolate mocha? I think they make their whip whipped cream, homemade here because it was divine.

    I was walking around downtown Seattle and decided to pop in for a craft coffee. Anchorhead isn't…read morevery fancy (it has the modern, industrial look that's so popular with coffee bars in Seattle), but they had some (uncomfortable) modern seating and air conditioning, so I couldn't really complain! My feet were killing me and I was hot and sweaty, so a little espresso break is just what I needed. The menu had some fancy sounding coffee drinks but as a purist, I opted for a plain cappuccino. Hubby got a lavender iced latte, and we decided to share both drinks. The funky baristas were so kind and welcoming, and the service was friendly (no aloof baristas here!) and fast! Think of Anchorhead as a hipster place that treats you like family. Bonus stars for this establishment being all-inclusive and welcoming! I knew I was in the right place when I saw Pride flags proudly displayed in the window and even inside the coffee bar! It's nice to support non-bigoted businesses, and Anchorhead makes no bones about the fact that they are indeed a coffee place for everyone. Misfits, outsiders, trans and more: come as you are! We were also drawn inside thanks to the big sign on the front door that read "ICE NOT WELCOME." After placing our orders, we found a seat, filled a cup with the complimentary ice water, and waited for our name to be called. Our order was ready in less than three minutes! Talk about fast service! Since we had one hot and one cold coffee, it was a good assortment to compare. I normally am not a fan of any type of flavored coffee drinks, but the lavender latte was so nice and refreshing! We got the small size, which I think it way too small. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this drink. The ice was just right, and it didn't taste too watery (as the ice melted, it did get watered down but not in a totally unpleasant way). The lavender flavor was strong yet not overpowering, and the coffee has a delicate floral aspect that complemented it well. This was a terrific espresso drink. The cappuccino was also good. The milk was foamed perfectly, and the espresso was strong and rich. I'm more of a fan of espresso with cereal / honey notes, and Anchorhead's beans lean more towards the heavily floral. This isn't a bad thing, it's just not my jam when it comes to espresso. The cappuccino was very good, but not my favorite. These coffees are crafted and artisan, and the prices match! It was very expensive for these two drinks, but that's the norm in Seattle. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop here again, but it's a nice place to rest and get a dose of caffeine if you find yourself in downtown Seattle.

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    Storyville Coffee Company

    4.5
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    A friend convinced us to try this coffee shop with tales of the best latte she'd ever had. This…read morelocation is at Pike Place Market, and takes a little effort to get to as it is up a couple flights of stairs, but has wonderful views overlooking the market. The coffee was delicious especially with the house-made nondairy milk, but what really stood out was the frosted cinnamon roll, which was almost like candy. I am not sure if this happens during the busiest moments in the shop, but they did have staff bussing the tables, and one staff member actually brought us our order (I'd been listening for my name to be called and didn't hear it). It was a really nice touch with some really pleasant waitstaff.

    Storyville Coffee Company has impressive vibes, but that's about it…read more Found up multiple flights of stairs, tucked in a cool corner of Pike Place Market, Storyville Coffee Company has one of the most boujee menus and spaces I have ever seen for a coffee shop. They clearly care about their image as they offer a free mug for first-time customers with an email sign-up. The drinks here are ok, but they average between $8-$10 each. I think the pricing is just much too high. You're paying for the vibes, not for a great cup of coffee. The matcha we tried was mediocre. There are so many other great places for coffee in Seattle, for just a fraction of the price. I think Storyville is preying on tourists visiting the market. They probably have to charge that much to keep the 8 employees milling about behind the counter employed. The space does have lots of seating, but it was nearly full during our early afternoon visit. Save your money, find another great local coffee spot!

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    Chaco Coffee & Tea

    Chaco Coffee & Tea

    4.8
    (53 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I got the da hong pao tea latte. It's not often you find this tea! It's pretty light, so not as…read moreflavorful as I would have liked (minus 1 star), but it was good and refreshing overall! Good and convenient location near the space needle! Street parking is hard and paid but doable after circling around during peak hours. Nice spot to hang out! The service was good and friendly.

    Chaco Coffee & Tea is a newish cafe with a surprisingly large variety of teas, including multiple…read moretypes of rarer Oolong and White teas not typically found in western cafes. We were initially enticed to visit Chaco Coffee & Tea given the mention of boba on their website. There aren't many options near Seattle Center, so having an additional one is always welcome! Walking in, unfortunately we found no mention of boba anywhere on the menu. I guess it's a future option or perhaps the website is just wrong, considering that they show photos of rolled ice cream, which they also don't serve. Ordering can be done either in person or at a kiosk near the front. There's plenty of seating and while we entered in the late afternoon, there were still several people inside settled down on laptops. Osmanthus Oolong Tea, 16oz ($6.25) - This is a very lightly sweetened beverage with plenty of fragrant flowery flavor emanating from the osmanthus. It's a really clean flavor, not quite grassy, but somewhat green in essence, coming with just a slight astringent bite towards the finish. It's a good, clean iced tea. (4/5) Da Hong Pao Tea Latte ($7.50) - This latte has a nice strong balanced nutty flavor. I saw the barista pour milk into the cup up to maybe 3/4 full, so I'm surprised that the tea flavor is so strong in this drink. The milk adds tons of body but doesn't contribute an overwhelming dairy flavor. They add a lot more sugar syrup into this drink - it's probably equivalent to 75% sweet or so at a boba shop, although it's not harsh at all due to likely being pure cane syrup instead of fructose. (4/5) The tea quality at Chaco is pretty good. It's always nice to see a cafe (rather than a tea shop) with such great variety! The major downside - pricing is really high especially for some of the premium teas. It's like double the price of actual tea shops in Seattle. I guess that's the Seattle Center tax? Bathrooms - Shared with the rest of the building tenants.

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