I love this store. The owner and his workers are so warm and inviting. It's my go-to place for…read morewine.

Been coming here since they opened. They have a great selection of almost anything you would need…read morelast minute. The staff is lovely. Good food trucks. great all around.

I love this cafe! Location is amazing right at the top of the Golden Gardens stairs and next to…read moreSunny Hill pizza. Americanos are excellent there and the staff is awesome. My favorite coffee shop in the area!

I found out about this place when I was walking a dog in the neighborhood. I tried going in during…read morethe walk, but the dog became quite restless indoor so I had to go before ordering. This time, I was walking on my own so I was able to get a cup of coffee. I had the orange Madeleine latte (Madeleine cookie syrup, orange zest, espresso, and sea salt on top) but it tasted artificial and wasn't my cup of tea. The barista sounded indifferent and seemed done for the day as well, which was not great. Looking at the menu pic that I took, I realize now that the price is pretty steep at $7.25 for 8 oz drink. It's already pretty far away from me, so I probably wouldn't visit again.

I was house sitting in the neighborhood and I wanted some coffee so I stopped by. I wish this…read moreneighborhood had more coffee shops because I still had to walk ten minutes (with hills smh) to get here. Anyways, their latte was good and the grinder sandwich was ok. I chose Black Forest ham for the grinder sandwich and I liked how they put a lot of ham inside. I wish the sandwich was constructed with more thought because they put the tomato closest to the bread and toasted the sandwich, so the bread started becoming soggy really quickly. I would've been more understanding had been sandwich was cheaper, like you get what you paid for. I saw someone wrote in their review that the coffee is too hot. I could already feel that my drink was also extra hot just by holding it. But it worked for me because I waited to drink it until I got home. After the ten minute walk home, I was able to enjoy the latte at the right temperature.

Nice coffee shop that I love for their back patio. I come here whenever I feel like working in the…read moresunshine! They also have a good blended coffee shake!

I visited about a week ago. Food was hit or miss, some excellent, some not executed well. Upon…read morebeing seated I was asked if I would like a drink. I asked for iced tea, the server flatly said "We don't have that". I asked for a coffee, same response, "we don't have that". No offer of a substitute, the interaction felt robotic. I had water. Not having iced tea is or coffee at a restaurant open for lunch on the weekend is weird. Snap Pea and Arugula salad was ok. dressing was understated. I would not order again. Airwaves square pizza tasted great! Different style than any other pizza I have ever had. Crust is essentially focaccia without the good part of focaccia (salty, oily, herb-y) toppings seemed pretty skimpy. The pie was unique and I enjoyed it. I felt that the portions were pretty small, a small pie does not feed 2 people. The food was good, but Sunny Hill is not a good value. I have no problem dropping $50 on a pizza (in Seattle) if it is excellent, but this did not meet the premium price point.

Fresh on our Detroit-style pizza binge, our first since moving away from Detroit, we chose Sunny…read moreHill for our next stop. We walked in right after they opened for a Saturday lunch and were the second group seated. Crunchy Cauliflower ($18) - Amazingly robustly crunchy breading surrounding a tender roasted cauliflower inner core. It's so evenly breaded and adheres so well to the moist interior that it almost seems like a commercially breaded frozen cauliflower. But these have to be homemade, right? They are sprinkled with a chili crisp-esque aleppo oil, which is dry rather than oily, and has a bit of sweetness to complement the heat. It's all on top of a super creamy and thick cashew and cilantro sauce. It's fresh and nutty, and really delicious. (5/5) Now onto the pizza. Taken from another of my reviews: there are several characteristics that define Detroit-style. Firstly, the base must be a thinner and chewier focaccia dough-like crust, pillowy on the interior and with a crispness on the bottom and sides that are somewhat greasy but not overladen*. There must be flavorful Wisconsin brick cheese (or blend), buttery and fatty, melted on top and spread until it spills over the sides of the crust, creating a crisp caramelized frico ring surrounding the pie. The pepperoni must be underneath the cheese**, and the flavorful tomato sauce, typically in several wide lines, is spread atop the cheese. There must not be too many toppings to prevent the crust from compressing and ruining the texture. *Note 1: The fat/grease is very important, both to allow the crust to crisp up and to act as a hydrophobic layer to prevent sogginess. **Note 2: This is the one trait I dislike since it makes the pepperoni limp and soaked with grease. Loyal w/ Pepperoni, 4-Square ($31) - Before I get started, I have to say that the pricing for the 4-Sq vs 8-Sq is bizarre. In no world should an 8-Sq pepperoni pizza be $56. Not to mention it's actually MORE expensive than the 4-Sq on a $ per square inch basis! And you get 4 less corners? People pay a premium at Jet's for their 8 corner pizza! I'm sorry, for a value proposition, this pizza gets a big fat zero. Usually Detroit-style take a while come out, typically 20+ minutes, often over 30 minutes. This one took less than 15, which I found very curious. Surprisingly, the pizza actually comes cut into four slices instead of six, unlike pretty much everywhere else on the West Coast. It looks picture perfect, with the two saucy racing stripes across the top and a superior lacy frico crust along all edges. It's seriously a sight to behold, one of the more perfect Detroit-style pizzas I've seen in a long time. It's after lifting a slice up that things start to unravel, at from a traditional technical perspective. Instead of baking the toppings on raw dough, Sunny Hill seems to either par or fully bake the crust before adding toppings, then bake again. This means the crust doesn't fully meld with the toppings, resulting in a crumb that's extremely airy and light and a taste that's somewhat disparate rather than harmonious. It's more akin to focaccia with toppings rather than pizza. And yet this allows the base to be fully fried on all sides, lending a superior buttery browned flavor. Unfortunately this method of assembly causes an issue - the frico literally slides off the bread. Even before picking up a slice, I could see it separating from the dough and melted cheese bleeding through. The top is a little more forgiving, so the melted mozzarella and brick cheese mixture does manage to mostly adhere. Speaking of the brick cheese, it really does make a huge difference in flavor. This blend is miles better in flavor complexity and fattiness as compared to most Detroit-style places around here that use pure mozzarella or a blend without brick cheese. The sauce is very good as well. It's balanced between sweetness and acidity, spiced just enough to add flavor but still keep the fresh zing of a great tomato sauce. On top of the sauce, the pepperoni is charred and cupped. It seems to be carefully applied so there aren't too many overlapping pieces. This ensures the pizza doesn't become too salty, which is really appreciated. Value-wise this pizza is terrible. $31 is the most I have ever paid for a 4-sq pizza. Heck, it's more than I've paid for many 8-sq pizzas. Luckily for Sunny Hill, I don't usually include value in my ratings, but I was seriously considering dropping the score here. (5/5) I think with this pizza, traditionalists will cry afoul. People who are more open minded will accept that this is a delicious pizza regardless of all the flaws. I'm in the latter group, although with a caveat: What Sunny Hill serves is emphatically not Detroit-style; It's a great Detroit-style-Inspired focaccia with toppings. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms.

Food: where to begin?! We had the pate, Camembert cheese, roasted beets, potato gratin,…read morecheeseburger, and Wagyu ribeye. We didn't care for the cheeseburger, but everything else blew our socks off. We went to Japan last year, and I'm pretty sure the Wagyu was on par with what we had there. Service: friendly, timely, and attentive Ambiance: it's a casual and comfortable bistro inside a butcher shop

This review is for the Beastro, an intimate dining experience at Beast and Cleaver, a small butcher…read moreshop nested in a corner of Loyal Heights. I would recommend getting a reservation, as the dining room is very small and intimate. Inside the dining room are a few small tables and a bar that can seat 4-5 people. The Beastro is an open-kitchen layout, and you can see the cooks work on each dish before it comes out. The menu is well-composed, with thoughtful appetizers that get you excited for the main courses. For main courses, my group got the London royale and porterhouse steaks. The London royale was delicious, it's served rare atop a delicious sauce with crisped baguette slices. The meat really melts in your mouth. The porterhouse was also very good, and they were able to cook both the filet & strip to perfection. If you're able to get a reservation the Beastro is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or go on a date night. The vibe is super intimate so the setting won't be loud or distracting.

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.

First time here while visiting family in Seattle. Love the concept of having a cafe while shopping…read morefor all of your plant needs. The food here was so delicious and plentiful. We all tried something different and everyone pretty much licked their plates clean. Service was pretty quick considering it's made to order. Also loved eating my meal next to the koi pond. Would definitely visit here again when I'm back!

This place is super cute! The cafe is located in the nursery in one of the greenhouses. There was a…read morekoi pond which was really cool. I got the breakfast sandwich with tomato jam and it was delicious. I enjoyed the crispy potatoes and the flavor of the sandwich. My friend got a strawberry short cake parfait . I enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back

WOW! I'll ever go to another place for a shawarma in Ballard. We finally got a solid shawarma stop!…read moreLocated on the corner near Ballad High and Top Banana puts this at a very high traffic, busy area, but they still have a few parking spots next to their shop. We used to order take away, but honestly, dining in isn't a bad experience. It's a deli vibe, nothing fancy, but the food does all the talking!!! The workers there are incredibly friendly, always serving with smiles. We typically order chicken shawarma, which is loaded with flavor, but recently I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and loved it! Their rice is so soft and flavorful. And don't get me started on their garlic sauce, it's divine! I'd bathe all the food in it if I could, haha. You could definitely split the plate with 2 people by the way, very generous portions, and you get their hummus with a few pita slices. Just a great way to sample alot of their flavors. You won't be let down by trying this place!

My neighbor and I took a two hour walk in our neighborhood and were trying to figure out where to…read moregrab dinner. We were across the street and I remembered I was going to have Mexican the next day so we were looking for an alternative place when we spotted the sign for Blazing BBQ and decided to cross the street and try it out. The interior is clean bright and air conditioned. Nothing too fancy but welcoming and comfortable. There is parking as well. Went neighbor was going to order the kebabs but they were out. So she went with the chicken shawarma plate. I had the gyro plate. Generous portions and the meat was so tender. The sauces are delicious. We understood why they ran out of kebabs cause looks like they had just fulfilled a large order before us. You can tell it's a popular neighborhood spot. We were dining in but saw many people doing take out. Would definitely visit again now that we know there is parking or would even walk over again.