King County
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Tipsy Cow
First Visit: December 2017 “Maple Bacon”: Yeah, this was unique! “Tipsy Burger”: Sure, didn’t seem to special, also I’m not use to Beecher’s Flagship White Cheddar cheese yet “Fries”: Sure, I appreciated that they were hot, but boring overall “Northwest Berry Shake”: Nah Redmond: Yeah Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Sure, I’d like to give…
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Macrina Bakery
First Visit: February 2018 “Cinnamon Apple Fall-Apart”: Sure, I feel it would have been way better if I had gotten it heated up “Coffee”: Yeah, free refills SoDo: Yeah Work Ambiance: Sure, it’s busy, high ceilings, ordering is done in the middle of the store so waiting customers are kind of floating around everywhere Parking:…
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Northlake Tavern & Pizza House
First Visit: February 2018 “Logger Special”: Yeah, this pizza was stacked! like a less thick version of a deep dish “Chicken Nibblers”: Sure, thought these were deep fried it was just grilled chicken strips Near U-District: Yeah Parking: Yeah, some in front Service: Yeah Return: Yeah Next Visit: another pizza, Zesty Chicken possibly. Wednesdays cheap…
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Full Tilt Ice Cream
First Visit: November 2017 “Pumpkin Oreo”: Meh “Bacon Pancake”: Meh, cold bacon was weird U-District: No, really small Parking: Yeah, small lot behind Service: Yeah Return: Yeah, closes one to were I live Next Visit: different flavors Second Visit: December 2017 “Chocolate w/ Coconut Milk”: Yeah, thick and rich “Coffee Toffee w/ Almond”: Nah, very…
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Salt & Straw
Disclosure: I’ve been to a couple of the shops in Portland and the Arts District one in LA and I do find their ice cream really good. First Visit: February 2018 Disclosure: This was Day Zero for Salt & Straw in Seattle, they were giving out $1 scoops on a cart right outside the shop…
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Li’l Woody’s
First Visit: December 2017 “The New Mexican”: Sure, felt like it was only good because of the queso “Fries”: Yes Ballard: Sure, uncomfortably too open, just rectangular and very boxy Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yeah Next Visit: try a different burger so I can’t use the queso as an excuse Second Visit: February 2018…
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Lunchbox Laboratory
First Visit: February 2018 “47/53” added a fried egg: Yeah “Mac Fries”: Yes, there cheese sauce is awesome Bellevue: Yeah Parking: Yes, underground Service: Yeah Return: Yeah, don’t like to talk about price but really expensive for the small size of the burger Next Visit: burger special and a shake
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Ghost Note Coffee
First Visit: February 2018 “Lush Life”: Yes “Hazelnut Brownie”: Yeah Capitol Hill: Sure, felt like construction wasn’t done yet on the inside Space for Work: Sure, somewhat small, multiple bar height tables Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes, love the unique drinks they make Next Visit: whatever special sounds good
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Taco Time
First Visit: February 2018 “Classic Burrito w/ Chicken”: No “Hot Sauce”: No, taste more like ketchup than salsa “Crustos”: Nah Wallingford: Yes Parking: Yes, small lot Service: Yeah Return: Nah, if i’m feeling quick , low quality Mexican food Next Visit: “Taco Burger”, try a different meat
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Brave Horse Tavern
First Visit: December 2017 “Pretzel w/ Peanut Butter Bacon Dip”: Pretzel: Sure, Dip: Nah “Smoked Brisket Hash”: Yes SLU: Yes Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes Next Visit: Brunch: “Benedict”; Lunch/Dinner: “Burger”, one of the places serving the “Impossible Burger”
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Baskin-Robbins
Disclosure: I’ve been to multiple “Baskin-Robbins” before, I wanted to go to one now because Seattle is known for all these small local ice cream shops so I wanted to compare them to a national chain First PNW Visit: January 2018 “Bobsled Brownie”: Nah Shoreline: Sure Parking; Yes Service: Yeah Return: Nah, unless I’m really…
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Yogurtland
Disclosure: I’ve been to Yogurtland many times in Southern and Northern California, for a little while I was proud and slightly ashamed to be at the Platinum reward level having gone fairly frequently. So the overall experience is not new, even though I am in a new location. First PNW Visit: January 2018 “Oreo Cookies…
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Bluebird Ice Cream
First Visit: January 2018 “Snickerdoodle”: Yeah “Pumpkin”: Yeah Phinney Ridge: Nah Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes Next Visit: try other flavors and get a beer Second Visit: February 2018 “Maple Honey Crunch” (ice cream): Yeah “Borderline Kolsch” (beer): Yeah not really here to review the taste of beer specifically, even though I thought it…
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Un Bien
First Visit: January 2018 “Caribbean Roast”: Yes Ballard: No, all outdoors luckily it’s covered Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes Next Visit: Caribbean Roast again it was so good but try it wrapped in a tortilla
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Pike Place Chowder
First Visit: January 2018 Sampler: great way to try multiple New England Clam Chowder: Yes Lime & Coconut Chowder: Nah Smoked Salmon Chowder: Yeah Seafood Bisque: Nah Pike Place: No Parking: No Service: Yes Return: Yes Next Visit: might try a seafood roll then another chowder
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Belle Pastry
First Visit: January 2018 Shortbread Chocolate Chip Cookie: Yes Coconut Macaroon: Yes Bellevue: Yes Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes Next Visit: want to come earlier in the day when they have more to choose from
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PICK-QUICK Drive In
First Visit: January 2018 Chili Fries: Yes Location: Yeah, no inside seating but they have an easy drive-thur or you can walk up and order Parking: Yes, they have designated spot were you can eat in your car after you drive-thur and street parking Service: Yes Return: Yes Next Visit: want to get a…
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D’Ambrosio Gelato
First Visit: January 2018 Pistachio: Yes Stracciatella: Yes Location: Sure Parking: Street Service: Yeah Return: Yes Next Visit: different flavors Second Visit: January 2018 Italian Hot Chocolate: Yes, rich and delish Service: Yes Next Visit: want to try more flavors of there gelato
Breweries & Movie Theaters 