Amazing sandwiches. Impeccable flavor. Would 100% come back if I'm in the area…read more The only downside is that it's a little messy with how juicy the sandwiches are, so it was hard to picnic with them, but honestly not even much of a downside since it's how I prefer my sandwiches!

While stuck at Shilshole Marina for a boat mechanical issue we grabbed lunch here. So so so good…read more I might be back for dinner.

I highly recommend this place. The food is highly quality, the service is nice and friendly, the…read moreatmosphere is casual eating picnic style, perfect for a sunny day. My favorite sandwich is the Bottega.

Oh man oh man oh man... FORTUNA - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!!!…read more So we finally made my way over to Fortuna in north Seattle and let's be clear - it was the exact kind of Italian sandwich I've been craving since I came back from Italy in 2022. And the staff here are as good as they come. So attentive and kind and also super fast! We ordered pretty much everything on their menu lol. Stand outs were BAMBINO, FORTUNA, & BOTTEGA. The ingredients are as fresh as it gets. The flavor is perfect. The bread soft and crispy all at the same time. The one thing I absolutely fell in love with was their additional condiments. Their balsamic, tomato chili, Gorgonzola spear, and fresh pesto were the perfect additions to any of our sandwiches. I promise , if you've been to Europe or Italy and love fresh delicious food this is your spot! Run don't walk.

this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

Overall: it was good, but nothing special…read more I got the Caribbean scallops entree with rice and beans on the recommendation of the guy at the counter, to go. The beans were passable, super watery and not especially flavorful. The scallops were cooked perfectly but there weren't that many of them. The star was the sauce the scallops were in: this was actually quite good. Overall was okay but doesn't spur me to go back. Maybe other dishes here are better.

We love this place! Incredible beer selection (even though I usually choose based on labels) and…read morethe best sandwiches. Always get the pretzel! Our kids love the French toast and the coloring, games, books available to them. We've always had such great service and wonderful people taking care of us. Kiss kiss!

Found this place via Yelp while we were visiting Seattle. It has a pretty laid-back vibe and it's…read moreone of those cozy, casual spots that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The decor is simple but charming, and since the weather was nice, we ended up seating outside. Parking is limited, so depending on the time of the day you may need to circle around a little, but it wasn't too bad. The sandwiches and drinks (beers!) were really solid, and I appreciated that they had vegetarian-friendly options too. Service was quick, friendly, and made the whole experience feel easy.

Had to make a delivery to Queen Anne and then Ballard...so of Course I had to stop and grab…read moresandwiches for my coworkers and myself....I have No idea how anyone gives them anything but a 5 Star Rating!!....the food is out of this World Delicious and the service is Top Notch....go get a sandwich today....you will Not be disappointed!! PS...I forgot to get pictures because they smelled so good we all Devoured them!!

It's a small, cramped spot with very limited seating so tight that it's hard to enjoy your meal or…read moreeven have a conversation. I ordered their popular Detonator. It was labeled as spicy, but it really wasn't. I did enjoy the bread, though. The meat and sauce were just okay nothing extraordinary. I can definitely see the wait times being brutal. I waited almost 15 minutes, and orders were still coming out around 2:55. Google says they close at 3, so I'm not sure how late they keep taking orders, but I placed mine around 2:36 pm on a Sunday

My husband and I were leaving the National Nordic Museum and wanted to grab some food to take home…read moreso we decided to order online at Mean Sandwich. My order was ready at the time that was specified (also received a text when it was done) and according to what I read, they keep your food on a warmer while they wait for you to pick it up. How nice! $20 for a sandwich seems pricey, but let me tell you, they definitely make a MEAN sandwich! The Mean - THICK pieces of juicy corned beef with housemade mustard, pickled red cabbage and mint. The cross section of the sandwich looks insane! The combination of flavors is excellent. The Hama Hama Oyster Po'Boy - Deep-fried Hama Hama yysters with housemade remoulade and lemon-pepper mayo. I loved this. The oysteres were nicely fried with not too much batter. You could really taste the oyster and appreciate the texture. The French roll was also very nice. It was similar to a Vietnamese Banh Mi roll. Soft, but with a light crispness on the outside. Fully Loaded Skins & Ins - Skins & Ins are basically a mixture of fried potato skins and potato chunks so you get a variety of texture: thin and crispy, or soft and meaty. The fully loaded option adds toppings similar to that of a loaded baked potato (white sauce, spices, scallions, and super crunchy bacon bits). This was a nice change from having the usual chips or fries with a sandwich. Parking can be somewhat of a challenge in this area, but if you're able to make it over then I think it's worth visiting.

I cannot say enough good things about this sandwich shop. The short review - this is a must try…read moreplace! This small shop in Ballard is somewhere you likely wouldn't stumble upon, but it is definitely worth seeking out. The shop itself is fairly small with a few booths, some window seating, and a few tables. We ordered our food to go, but there were a few spots open so we could have dined in had we preferred. The owner of the shop was there and help share about the menu. You can tell he is passionate about his restaurant and he answered all our questions. We even got to talking to him about some of his books he has in the shop that are different sandwich books and he was so knowledgeable on them, the chefs and more. We tried 3 different sandwiches - the steak tartar, the mean (corned beef) and the wtk (fried chicken). All three were a wonderful combinations of ingredients you would not see on an average sandwich shop menu and all three were delightful. In addition to the sandwiches, they come with potatoes which were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside (aka. cooked to perfection.) We upgraded one of our potatoes to the loaded version and to no surprise it was also amazing. It runs on the slightly more expensive side for sandwiches, but for the quantity and quality you get it is worth it!

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!

Have been to Picolino's but didn't realize that this cafe is separate and open during the day! Went…read morefor lunch w/ a few friends on a nice summer day so we got to sit outside in the peaceful garden in the back -- such a hidden gem! Can't beat the relaxing atmosphere. This place is counter service and then you take your number to a table (be sure to indicate if you want to sit in the garden when you place your order, so they know to look for you there). I ordered the Italian Trio Baguette as the cashier mentioned it was pretty tasty. It was just ok. The bread was too hard/crusty and the sandwich was a bit dry (I would have liked a bit more Italian vinaigrette flavor. It wasn't terrible but not something I'd order again. Maybe next time I should stick w/ a pizza, as I have heard pretty good things about them. The pastries in the case looked really tasty, so I think next time I'll come back and order a pastry (or quiche) and coffee. Definitely a cute neighborhood spot that I want to like, so hopefully the next time will be better!

Why have not been here before? A step up for coffee and brunch dishes. It's more a sit-down…read morerestaurant though - food orders are prepped by the Picolino kitchen, I think.

Very charming little place. Friendly owner and staff. Everything is fresh, homemade and…read moredelicious. So many other things we wanted to try. If I had to make a critique it would be that the food was not hot enough. Will come back sooner rather than later!

Where do I start with this gem of a amazing place! Yesterday was my first time entering this…read moreestablishment. My friend invited me to lunch and man oh man was I impressed! Upon entry your instantly greeted with smiles and a friendly hello. The service was honestly 100/10! The ambiance is very chill and relaxing. They also have boars games you can play while sitting down. The food options are so awesome! Sweet or savory waffles, breakfast sammys, treats and Lebanese sammys and treats! I had a hummus and chicken wrap (omg sooo yummy and they make their own homemade hummus!) ans my friend had the garlic chicken sammy (omg soo bomb there was fries in this warm sammy!). My friend also had the peach lemonade (soo refreshing and not overly sweet) and I ordered a raspberry and peach Italian soda (sooo darn good). For a sweet treat to take home I got Baklava and it was also 10/10! Crunchy, great honey flavor, amazing pistachio flavor, ... also homemade. I'm so mind blown that I've never walked into this establishment before! I'll be back and bringing friends

Every time I go to Pink Bee I get one of their sandwiches. Every time I think "maybe I should get…read moresomething else," and then, inevitably, I do not. The sandwiches are just so good...yes, I have confidence the rest of the menu is as well, but I can't help myself. Big, flavorful, packed sandwiches. I want one just thinking about them. Be aware they can get messy, but whoever thought 'what if we put curry in a sandwich' was a genius. They're all great, though. Friendly staff, great food, and pretty quick takeout -- can't ask for anything else.

Another banger in Ballard, Pink Bee is low key one of the better Thai establishments I've had in…read moreSeattle. A small, cutesy establishment with plenty of pink decor, it is a quintessential neighborhood spot where both the food and customer service shine bright. The ordering process starts with a LCD screen in which folks can place their orders without the needles of consulting with anyone. Once an order is placed, find a seat, grab your own utensils, and serve your own drinks. The pink cups are a nice touch, as is the floral decor, the clean bathrooms, and the casual atmosphere. Seating is limited and there are also outdoor seating options as well. My group and I ordered chicken wings, pad see you, garlic noodles, green curry with purple multi grain rice, gyoza, a basil pork belly, and a bamee moo toon. I would have ordered sandwiches since that's part of their specialty but we needed dishes that were shareable and feastworthy. The green curry was rich and fragrant, which paired perfectly with the multigrain rice. There was an addictive quality about the garlic noodles, and the pork belly was as succulent as it was flavorful. The pad see you was excellent as expected, and the ba mee toon was the favorite of the table. Everything was roughly $90 before tip, and service was excellent the whole time. I appreciate the fact that they served everything on local dishware and the natural lighting from the windows made the food look incredible. Since there wasn't any dish was executed poorly, I was more than satisfied with my experience along with my dining mates. Seeing as I'm in Seattle every year, this will be another place that I will add to my existing rotation. Highly recommended.