One of the fewer spots in downtown seattle where the prices aren't actually that bad and the food you get is decently portioned and tasting. Big props to Harbor Cafe for their affordable food, drinks, and delicious Asian cuisine. Great service and vibes in the back of the building. read more

Harbor Café - chicken noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's a small mom and pop corner Thai shop with fresh and hot quick meals to go, or you can sit inside and eat. I try to hit them once a week. Great value for what you get. read more

Friendly staff, quick and fresh food, reasonable price. Lovely stop for lunch! We had the daily special and noodle soup. Both yummy.

Lovely people run this shop. It was quiet when we visited, the shop is basic, but that is okay. It felt like having Asian grandparents providing us a hearty meal after a long day. I loved every ounce of it. Willl visit again when given the chance! read more

Visited for the first time since my last visit in 2021 and i missed this place. Glad to be back in the office to enjoy this place! The owners even remembered me. I ordered lunch for myself and dinner to bring home for my fiance to try. He absolutely loves this place. I ordered the Swimming Angel for him and I (again because this is still my favorite). He had to note that he appreciated that the chicken was actually cooked. Usually other locations have microwaved chicken, which is usually a dry clumped flavorless taste. However, here its cooked! They do say that if you are ordering for dinner, they can cook it and then cool it a bit so that you can reheat well for dinner. Overall, I will miss this place when I no longer work in Seattle. I will be ordering again soon before i leave. This is honestly the best Thai food i have had in Seattle. They are still worth it. read more

I really enjoyed the Chicken Curry that I picked up for lunch while visiting Seattle, WA

Total surprising hole in the wall - tiny restaurant in the lobby of a skyscraper. The most delightful, efficient woman taking our order! Extremely friendly and accommodating! Food was delicious! Great lunch spot during work!! No real ambiance but worth a visit!! read more

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This place is on the first floor of this old office building. Small menu. Daily special is great! Low price in downtown for work lunch. We came here for the 2nd time today. I got Thai curry noodle and my friend got beef roast soup noodles. Sensible portion, great taste, good value. Come give it a try! read more

Harbor Café - Thai curry Noodle Bowl with tofu - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This tiny, hidden away gem in the heart of downtown, managed to stand up and survive the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and they did it with a warm welcome and a smile. It is small, but you are struck by the sense of familiarity because they aren't trying to keep up with anyone, they have mismatched chairs and tables crammed into a small space and it is somehow very welcoming. Despite the occasional wait, which is testament to their dedication to freshly prepared dishes, it is all worth it. They didn't just survive, they thrived, proving that commitment to quality and community can withstand even the toughest of times. They are priced fair and the portions are perfect. My go-to is the curry noodle dish, but I make myself try the other items on their menu because I know they are all delicious, too. I will try to take a photo before I attack my dish. I always think of it after I have taken a few bites. read more

Always good service and delish food. There's usually a line for people getting take out but there's plenty of seating to dine in. read more

Harbor Café - Pan Seared Salmon - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Easily one of my favorite meals in Seattle. It's a bit hard to find the first time you go. As most people mention, it's near the WE WORK sign in the bottom floor of a building on 4th ave. Walk through the green marble lobby to the restaurant. This is not the kind of place you go to get good instagram photos of the restaurant. It's the kind of place you go when you want an excellent (and affordable) meal, in a clean location, from some of the kindest people I've ever met. I always get the yellow curry. It's shredded chicken, carrots, potatoes, and white rice with a yellow curry. No onions (thank goodness!!!!!) and a the perfect amount of spice to it! Most Asian food in Seattle uses all parts of the chicken in their dishes and here it seems to be only the breast (thank goodness!!) Its a great sized portion. The people working also deserve HUGE recognition because they're the kindest people I've met in Seattle. They will go out of their way to make sure every order is perfect and work hard to learn your name. If I had to have one complaint it's that they're only open m-f 8:30-3. I'd give anything for it to be open for dinner! Love this spot and just want more of it!! read more

Harbor Café - Yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't understand how this restaurant doesn't have higher reviews. Admittedly didn't have high expectations but the food here is INCREDIBLE! The best Thai food I've had here! The fish was piping hot and fresh, owners were friendly and the workspace was clean 10/10 read more

Harbor Café - White fish - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A hidden gem tucked away, easy to miss but if you make your way in, the food is fantastic and the staff is delightful. Unassuming, uncomplicated, fantastic and comforting food. Absolutely worth the visit! read more

It can be a challenge to find good cheap eats in downtown Seattle. Harbor Café is one spot I would put in this category. I was walking down 4th Avenue looking for a place to eat and came across their sandwich board on the sidewalk so I decided to venture in. If not for that board, I wouldn't have known that this place existed. It is on the same street as Potbelly and RN 74 in an older building near an investment brokerage. The restaurant is just past the elevators here. The offerings here kind of remind me of DeliNoMore except with a focus on Thai food. They offer breakfast items in the morning and for lunch they serve Thai dishes along with items like teriyaki chicken and some salads. There is also a daily special. Nothing on the menu is over $7.95. I went with the Thai curry noodle ($6.95) since it was cool outside. I paid for the meal and then took a seat across the hall in their dining area. My meal was then brought over when it was ready. I liked the dish. A comforting meal. Egg noodles were covered by a slightly spicy yellow curry sauce. The crispy noodles on top are sort of reminiscent of the ones that I had in the khao soi dish at Bai Tong. Service here is very friendly. The lady at the counter particularly who makes you feel at home. The same kind of hospitality I find back in Hawaii. I think I am being a little harsh giving a three here. This place is on the cusp of four stars, but I want to try more of the menu before giving it that distinction. If I were working in downtown Seattle, Harbor Café would be one of my regular spots for sure. read more

Harbor Café - Thai Curry Noodle ($6.95) - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff is extremely pleasant and the teriyaki was delicious. A bit hard to find, but worth the effort. I don't know how they do it, the chicken I think is precooked and used in several of their dishes, but you wouldn't know it, the teriyaki sauce was delicious, although a bit saltier than typical. Teriyaki came with vegetables not salad which I liked as well. Generous portion for my money. The dining area is reasonably large and well maintained and clean, but there is no background music and it's a bit too quiet in there. read more

Good food for its fantastic value. It seems healthy as well and our kid is happy. We ordered crispy fish salad, chicken noodle soup, and green curry chicken and they taste good. Recommend it for anyone looking for quick lunch! read more

I've come here a handful of times now and I like this place! I'm excited to come back again and again to try their daily specials as well as their noodle soups. Now that it's rainy and cold, the noodle soups will be perfect and I know I'll crave them for lunch. I've tried the fried fish over rice and the chicken chow mein, and both were very yummy! The fish dish wasn't a huge portion, but the chow mein was a big portion. Generous pieces of chicken and noodles. It's probably better to dine in so the noodles don't get too soggy. Their set up is really convenient and quick for to-go orders and dining in. Prices are also very affordable! read more

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This place is basically a cheap Asian lunch spot. It's perfect for takeout or you can sit down and eat. Their chicken noodle soup is pretty bland. There are better places around the area. I prefer their curry rice dishes. Those are pretty tasty. In fact, get their thai curry noodle for lunch! It's cheap and filling. read more

Hidden gem! As mentioned in the location, this cafe is inside the building on 4th. Had the curry noodle soup and it was really good. The broth was perfect so were the noodles and chicken. Got it served in two minutes, so for quick Thai food in downtown this is the place. Don't expect ambience, but you can expect quick good food. Will be back here soon to try the other menu items. read more

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What a mediocre place. I have been looking for a spot where I could grab a quick and satisfying meal for awhile in the Westlake area. I looked up on yelp for a lunch spot and this place showed up. From pictures, it looked promising. It was not difficult to find this place. It is located inside an office building. However, it has a sign on the outside so it is easy to spot. I invited a friend to come with me because I was so excited to try this place. They serve breakfast and lunch only. I asked for a recommendation because I did not know what would be a good dish to try on my first visit. I had the pot roast, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harbor-café-seattle-2?select=wP1iXH-opGUslJTuCD_S4A#cc2EvyiVPgFSQGQUKy_HNQ It was really mediocre. The portion is just right for one person and not enough to share with a friend. The beef was good but not thoroughly cooked. The mashed potato was okay and the three pieces of broccoli tasted like...plain broccoli. In other words, nothing too special about this special dish as it was highly recommended by the lady. I also tried the soup noodle, more like pho. Here is a picture: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/harbor-café-seattle-2?select=wP1iXH-opGUslJTuCD_S4A#xSN9n4kQbbPrSm3jX7aO2A It was so bland when it was first served. I had to put the Asian sauce in my soup to make it more flavorful. I never use the Asian bottled sauce whenever I eat out at Asian restaurants. But this was my first time ever using the Asian bottled chili sauce. I was pretty disappointed since I had high hope going in. Service was good and the cashier lady was super nice. This place is meant for quick work lunch. It is pre-cooked so it serves fast. You don't have to bus your table so you can just come sit down and leave right after your meal. There is a seating area with tables and chairs. If I do some back, I will probably try its curry dishes. read more

Harbor Café - mediocre - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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What to get: Thai Curry Noodle I work nearby and I keep coming back for their Thai Curry Noodle. This place is pretty popular. Judy is such a sweet lady who remembers their repeat customers by their names. Chef Rut is also super friendly, he works mainly in the kitchen and would deliver food to the tables. Service is fast. Portion is on the smaller size, price is good. Yes they do microwave some of their stuff, you can always hear the microwave beeping. But if you're not too picky about your food and just looking for a quick easy lunch in the area, this place will do the trick. read more

Harbor Café - Thai Curry Noodle - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Passing by here on my way back from Seattle Passport Agency. Nice little restaurant tucked away in an office building. They serve a variety of Asian lunches, and they are extremely quick. The owner, Judy, along with her husband (cook) are extremely nice and they serve really good food. I came on a Friday and they were serving the special "Panang Curry", it was a good mix of hearty and spicy. All for just 8.50+tax.. which is a steal in downtown. I'll definitely be back. read more

Pot roast special on Wednesdays is my favorite. They are open during covid closures, and I trust they're taking more than sufficient safety measures, for dining in or take out. Portion size is just right for work day lunch and affordable, and service is quick, and friendly. Tucked away in a vintage office building on Fourth Ave, to find them look for the sandwich board on the sidewalk outside. The owners basically do everything themselves, and are friendly, experienced, and committed. I also like the chicken soup, the curry noodles, and occasionally another curry dish. A co-worker recommended them to me a few years ago, and I've been almost a regular ever since. I started with the fried fish on rice, but can't really eat fried foods much any more. The pot roast reminds me of the one my mom used to make. read more

Great hidden gem in downtown! Went here for a quick lunch break during the week and the food is made fresh and priced reasonably. They have daily specials that change and their own house dishes as well. I tried the curry noodle and it was delicious! read more

Harbor Café - IG: @foodsbysachi Curry Noodle - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is great, and there are good daily specials at the very small, two person establishment. The owners are super nice and really care about their customers. read more

Excellent service and adorable location inside the office building. Clean and quiet dining area. The owner is a sweet lady that obviously loves her food and makes everything from scratch. Have the noodle curry. read more

I know many of you have had that experience where you really don't expect that much out of restaurant and end up blown away after taking your first bite. That is what happened to me last Friday when I met up with Charlie D. and Jessica L. for lunch. I ordered their Friday special - Panang Chicken; and I was an instant fan! Plus the owners are so nice! How much of a fan? Well, I ended up having lunch there on Monday (Swimming Angel), Tuesday (Noodle Bowl) and Wednesday (Pan Seared Salmon) this week! Each of the dishes cost $6.95! Their daily special ($6.95) is as follows: Monday - Sauté Penne Pasta w/ Chicken Tuesday - Lemongrass Beef Wednesday - Pot Roast Thursday - Thai Green Curry Chicken Friday - Panang Chicken This place is easy to pass up since their sign is placed high up on the building and they are physically located at the end of the hall past the bank of elevators on the main floor. I've passed this place up many a time, but no longer. Random encounter on 4th Avenue in front of Harbor Cafe: Can you tell me where Oh, I think you mean Harbor City I can find Harbor Cafe? in Chinatown. Just take the bus \ tunnel and walk three blocks \ east on King Street. Right hand \ side. \ | O O_ |\\ | / \ / \ *Okay, I wouldn't do this to someone, but I'm thinking it! read more

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Seriously the best Thai iced tea ever. Tucked inside one of the big business buildings downtown, Harbor Cafe is one of your typical Financial District Monday through Friday business hours place. Which is sad, because I could've eaten this all weekend long. I found this place after taking the light rail downtown to our hotel, and since it was 1:30 on a Friday (they close at 3) and we were hungry, we wanted the closest thing to us, which happened to be Harbor Cafe. We walked inside, a little confused about the location, but the lady came out from the kitchen area and greeted us. She was so sweet and nice, along with everyone else who worked there. I chose the special noodle soup, and BF had the panang chicken, which was the special of the day. We placed our orders and sat in the tiny eating area (probably seats about 20), and they brought us our food a few minutes later. My bowl of noodle soup was essentially just chicken pho, but it was flavorful and piping hot. So good for the soul. BF's panang chicken was not too sweet and a good-sized portion. But what REALLY killed it all was his Thai iced tea. It was a made-to-order tea so it was still warm while it mixed in with the ice cubes. They gave a little extra in a smaller cup (unheard of in SF!) so I tried some and fell in love. It had delicious tea flavor and was extremely creamy and smooth. You could probably freeze this and it would turn into the best Thai tea ice cream you'll ever have in your entire life. Just for Harbor Cafe, for future trips I'll make sure I land in Seattle before 3 PM on a Friday. read more

Harbor Café - Chicken noodle soup - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Really enjoyed Harbor cafe. They do a nice job, savory flavors, fresh ingredients, friendly service....

Followed my co-worker to this laid back mom & pop joint. It was a little weird at first, but I really enjoy the service here and of course, the food! The owners are super friendly and really down to earth. They are always quick and consistent, which is what I like. The daily special is always good. Wednesday is my favorite, the pot roast. They do have a lot of options on their breakfast and lunch menu. A lot of regulars come here to eat or take it to-go. Prices are great, everything is $7 bucks. Homemade feel, and delicious. I wish there were more places like this. Cheers! read more

Harbor Café - My Wednesday special! - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Time for a review: It must be a sign that I stumbled upon their sidewalk sign when I wasnt paying attention and almost tripped over it. My fault. Glad I stumbled upon this place (figuratively & literally). Totally enjoyed my lunches! Pot roast with potatoes & veg was delicious(very homemade lunch like my mama would cook) and also the Thai curry noodle bowl with chicken (great curry flavor and egg noodles were great) was super tasty! Portions are perfect for lunch, not overly stuffed but definitely filling. I think all their items for lunch are $7 or cheaper. Hell yea! They have daily specials too so dont forget to check that. Order at the counter, go across the hall and sit and they will bring out your food, only about 10 tables or less in there. They brought out the food quickly and was super nice to ask us if we needed some hot sauce etc. They know people by name and lunch order which made me want to come back even more. Super nice people! A recommended lunch spot on this lil gem! read more

I LOVE HARBOR CAFE!! Everything I've had here is so tasty and delicious. Try the roast beef special on Wednesday, the fried white fish over rice, or any of the curries. Your only regret might be not ordering an extra plate for dinner. Great job, Chef Rut and thank you, Judy for always being so friendly and welcoming. read more

Summary: Megh. Food: Not very filling, fairly small portion, and mostly pretty bland. One exception I've found, the teriyaki chicken does have good flavor. They offer a weird selection of foods. Service: Very nice people. Value: Fairly inexpensive, but I think there are other nearby option that are better. Location: Convenient downtown, though hidden from street view. Little seating area with base amenities. Not high end, but not meant to be. Comments: They don't wait on you, but they do deliver your food and get your dishes (if you linger a bit). read more

Harbor Café - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good value and great service. The Swimming Angel was extremely good. I particularly like that the chicken and sauce had a great and distinctive taste that was complemented by the spinach. read more

Great flavor great people. Had the Thai green curry chicken with rice. Tasty as could be. It's tucked back in the lobby of a bldg, so easy to miss but they have a sign out front. Sweet couple that runs it read more

Decided to check this place out of a little searching online. The staff is very friendly and made small talk. I ordered the Friday special Panang Curry. Very good! A bit on the small side but I can't complain for $8. read more

Harbor Café - Panang Curry. Friday special. Tastes amazing! - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been to the Harbor Cafe dozens and dozens and dozens of times, and I LOVE it! I go because the food is delicious, competitively priced, of superior quality, with lots of variety, and the owners are wonderful people. I have tried many items on the menu, and I really like them all. The pork loin special on Tuesdays is one of my favorites as is the noodle bowl. The pot roast, Thai green curry, panang chicken, and swimming angel are all delicious. Rut and Judy (the owners) really take special care when preparing your food. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, and the food is prepared very well. Give it a try! read more

It was a cold and rainy day. The rain felt like little tiny daggers because of the wind. I had to walk the 2 blocks to get here because of all the wonderful reviews I've seen on here. I go to counter to order, and the super-nice lady gives me some napkins to help dry me off. I loved that tiny little gesture because it said so much about the service in this wonderful, hidden mecca of yum. I ordered the chicken curry, and was super impressed with the low price. The price was amazing, but it came to me so quickly - and was a pretty hefty portion for such a low price. Oh, and was it yummy - the chicken was tender and the rice was cooked perfectly - the veggies were also perfect. I will definitely be back; and next time I'm trying the swimming rama! read more

Chicken Curry Good eats enjoyable food, not too expensive. Nice hidden location in center of the city. Good atmosphere and nice staff read more

I am only doing an update to add current pictures of their awesome menu! I still absolutely love Harbor Cafe and their delicious food! read more

Harbor Café - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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