Comet Dogs

★★★★★ 4.5 (40)

"This hot dog stand literally changed my life... and here's how:So myself and two guys from work ended up at King Cobra one night and were standing outside so the two of them could have a smoke. We had had multiple beers and collectively close to a full bottle of Jameson consumed between the three of us, so we were a bit... "Loose." Some even more drunk bimbo-ish woman comes stumbling by toting a hot dog. The following dialogue took place:Me: "HEY! Is that an AWESOME HOT DOG?!!!"Her::" YOU'RE an AWESOME HOT DOG!!"Me: "I'll AWESOME HOT DOG IN YOU'RE EYE!" (i'm aware of the mispelling of "your." but this is an accurate description of the conversation, and in my verbal drunkenness I used the incorrect version of the word. don't question it)I'm not even sure what I meant by that, but the alcohol had completely removed any verbal filter I would normally have (and my sober verbal filter is faulty at best). She proceeded to get drunkenly angry and kick over the sand-filled cigarette/ash tray pot thingy outside of king cobra spilling sand and cigarettes all over the sidewalk.It was then we realized getting one of these hot dogs was a fantastic idea. And where my life got changed is when the man serving the hot dogs asked me:"Would you like cream cheese on that?"I was in such disbelief. As a man who loves cream cheese on most things, I had never thought of this combo. And it was so good (as far as I can remember) I have not had a hot dog without cream cheese since (well, except chili dogs).Thank you sidewalk cream cheese AWESOME HOT DOG Man!"

Dirty Dog

★★★★☆ 4 (21) • $

"$6 for a dog packed with fixin's... need I say more? Passed by a handful of times over the course of the week before I finally bit the bullet. Best decision ever. It checks all the boxes, especially if you're hungry. First time trying cream cheese on my hot dog, and let me tell you, it makes all the difference. I got the spicy dog with cream cheese, onions, and jalapeños. Great flavor -- the sausage tastes just like my favorite brand Evergood from the Bay Area. (If it is the same, he knows what's good!) Friendly and cheery vendor, really makes an effort to chat while he preps your order. Sometimes he'll get so invested in the convo that small mistakes arise or you'll need to repeat your preferences, but I personally don't mind. Support small!"

Caribbean Lunchbox

★★★★★ 4.6 (73) • $$

"The coconut rice is very light but still delicious which shows not too many ingredients go into it which is great because it's not artificial. Service is a bit of a wait but i don't mind it at all because it's a made to order rather than it being a yucky fast food place, care goes into it :o) the environment is cute and simple, small places like this means more care and love goes into the food and you can tell by the taste."

Ooh Lala Burgers

★★★★★ 4.8 (307) • $$

"Delicious made-to-order burgers! Ooh Lala Burgers made it on to Yelp's Top Places to Eat in Seattle list for 2023 and I was so excited to try this place since it's close to home.Don't come here looking for frills. It's attached to a small meat & produce store with some indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. It's a walkup stand serving up a selection of burgers, as well as coffee and other treats and some savory sides. A lot of the burgers sounded really great, but I decided to go with a classic cheeseburger. The cheeseburgers come with a cheddar kaiser roll as the bun which was delicious. Burger itself had amazing flavor and was just done really well. The fries are hand cut every day and they are thicccc and generously seasoned. If you have the time to swing by, I highly recommend!"

9th & Hennepin

★★★★★ 4.6 (71)

"Donuts and Tom Waits' music are two of my favorite things, so 9th and Hennepin has been on my must-try list for a while. After a failed attempt to visit his shop in Delridge (it was closed), it was awesome having the chance to visit his truck in Ballard this morning. Donuts were fresh and pretty yummy. Flavors were unique and not over-powering. Southern California still has the best donuts of anywhere I've tried, but 9th and Hennepin is a close second."

Holy Cow Seattle

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"Found these guys at the Queen Anne farmer's market- they're pretty good. Recommended."

Madame Kyra’s

Best Roasted Corn

★★★★☆ 4.1 (27)

"Yummmm thisCorn is alwaysHot and delicious! I also love their mango cup! Only downside is, there's always a line... but that's a good thing right? Things taste better when you have to wait for them. If you're ever in white center definitely make a pit stop for a light snack."

Secret Sausage

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"My "Go-To" Day Dog!SITREPMost of the time when I satisfy my "Seattle Dog" cravings, I'm up on Capitol Hill, clubbing at The Mercury or Neighbors, and grabbing something at 1am, 2am or later in the morning.What is wonderful about Secret Sausage is that they are available during DAYLIGHT HOURS (no shit!) and will satisfy that Seattle Dog craving for lunch!THE SETUPHelps to check their schedule to know where they are at:* Mostly on Weekends* Usually During the Lunch Hour or thereabouts* Often at Eagle Leather Anniversary* Will stake out Seahawk games, and cater other special events.THE MENU= Maybe I'm a traditionalist, or I just like to go for their "signature item", but I'm a BIG fan of their, yes, you guessed it: THE SECRET SAUSAGE - a HOT LINK on a bolillo roll with tasty very own cream cheese. And for $5, I couldn't ask for a better dog experience!= But for the vegetarians amongst us, there is the MEATLESS SECRET - a Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Vege-Sausage on bolillo roll with or without cream cheese (depending on whether you do dairy or not).They also do some basic polish sausages, may add their tangy slaw, and other condiments as your preference indicates. Sodas, Teas, Chips and other munchies available AS available in stock.THE LOWDOWNDam Great Dog Stand!"

Johnson Berry Farm Jam Stand

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"At the Olympia farmers market, this is one of the most popular stands :) they give samples and smiles and excellent recommendations. My favorites of their jam are any of their habanero jams (just the right amount of heat) and their raspberry blends, although I have never had any that I dislike. These are so much better than store bought and the sweetness does not overpower the flavors of the jam. Their sauces are excellent too! Five stars for an awesome company who uses quality ingredients and has excellent people. Thank you Johnson Berry Farm for supplying the best jams and jellies out there-I never pass through Olympia without stopping by and having requests from my home. This is a must try!"

Recetas De Abuelita

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Do not let the pizza sign fool you. I had the Mexican food at Seattle's Folklife festival and it was AMAZING!!! I was at all 4 days of the festival and I must have stopped at this tent 5x!!! First the quesadillas are life changing! All handmade tortillas, fresh cotija cheese and possibly queso frescos (not 100% sure that the second white cheese was), It had steak, lettuce, and some peppers, and fresh homemade red or green salsa. It was sooo delicious. Reminded me of the food I had in Queretaro Mexico. I could eat this quesadilla every week for the rest of my life. The handmade corn tortillas themselves would be enough of a selling point to return over and over again. The jugo fresco (fresh juice) was also AMAZING!!!!!!!! I tried so many!!! The watermelon I probably had 3x, the tamarind was amazing, the Horchata was one of the best horchata drinks I've ever had, and the hibiscus was also amazing! They also had pineapple, Mellon, lime with cucumber and all sorts of other amazing juices. I cannot stress enough how good this food is!!!!! All that said, the folks running this place are equally amazing! What delightful humans. It was an honor to meet them and taste these family recipes! They are located next to beacon hill station so not having a car isn't enough reason not to visit. They also serve pizza. Though I haven't tried it, I'm curious. Oh and the Esquites (Mexican corn in a cup) was also delicious! Try everything! Including the fruit cups!!! I cannot wait to return!"

Pug Dogs

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Pop up gourmet hotdog stand at the corner of SR 2 and 3rd Street in Sultan. In the parking lot of the Curtson Distillery's production location.These are great hotdogs. Kind of a reminder of how the Seattle dog got created back in the day. Gourmet all the way, and absolutely delicious.They are pricier than other hotdogs, but they're also far better. Support this small business that's trying to provide great food and good service.Hours vary, so check the Pug Dogs Facebook page for current hours and days."

Pita's Taqueria

★★★★★ 4.7 (288) • $

"Personally I may not have stopped at this simple taco stand outside a gas station if my local family member had not suggested we go out of our way for some of the best Mexican take out in the state. They were right, the lunch lived up to the hype. The menu was much bigger than I had expected but the counter service was super fast, helpful, and friendly. Serving sizes are huge too, well at least the chicken quesadilla surprised us. It was gigantic, stuffed with fresh cooked shredded chicken and cheese. The sauces, perhaps authentic, were a bit too spicy for me, but the food was flavorful enough that sauce was not really needed. Overall, in the area, worth the stop for yummy tacos, quesadillas, and burritos."

Wonderbowl

★★★★★ 4.5 (100) • $

"9/7/22 website says "all locations are on pause"5 stars to not hurt their ranking! Looks amazing."

Patty Pan

★★★★☆ 4 (22)

"It's safe to say that my family is a big fan of their veggie and cheese quesadillas. We've had them at the Ballard's Sunday market, EDMONDS farmers market, U district FM, & Lake forest park FM. All summer long, my 2yo literally ate veggie quesadillas almost every Saturday and Sunday. Lol He's not the biggest veggie eater so being able to witness him chow down on their veggie packed quesadillas (made w organic wheat & tillamook cheddar), this mama was most definitely happy! The spices that they use to season the veggies are magical! It's slightly spicy and full of flavor. Next time I will have to ask them about the spice blend. Typically the veggies are seasonal and may include a mix of the following: beets, carrots, onions, zucchini, kale, & cabbage which by the way are all cooked perfectly. The only thing I'll warn u about is once you've had a taste, you're gonna become addicted! Is it worth the $8bucks? You bet your arse it is!"

La Vaca Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (105)

"With so many places packed in the street and heavy foot traffic, this place can be very easily overlooked. It is just a small counter where you order and grab the food to-go, with a microwave and containers containing the ingredients to make a variety of food listed in the menu. My first assumption of a microwave being so visible from the counter makes it feel like I am going to eat preheated food, but that's used for sprinkling cheese to melt on top of the burrito. I got the wet burrito with carnitas, which is a lot of food for the price, though a majority of the burrito is the tortilla and rice. It comes with sour cream, salad, choice of beans (opted for retried beans), and rice. Carnitas is quite juicy and tender, jam packed with more rice and beans inside the burrito. It's definitely enough for a single filling meal, or 1.5-2 regular meals! It's definitely a hole in the wall place, as the decor and surroundings are a bit run down, but it is worth to check out."

Hot Dog Joes

★★★★★ 4.5 (30)

"SEATTLE DOGS! How did I not know about this before!? Cream Cheese in hot dogs is genius! It's even better with grilled onions topped on it. The bun was toasted, the sausage link had juicy flavor. This thins was delicious! Awesome food to eat after a night of drinking at the club. I'm definitely going to be making these back home for my friends. Seattle Dogs you rock!"

The Hot Dog Stand by Chop Suey

★★★★☆ 4.2 (11)

"My boyfriend had the drunchies after going to Chop Suey.... the location of this stand was so convenient! He ordered the hot link, and oh my gosh, it was phenomenal! I wish I had ordered one for myself as well. It was spicy and hit the spot. SO GOOD. It was definitely better than the LA hot dog vendors that post themselves outside of Staples Center after Lakers games lol"

Chicken Valley

★★★★☆ 3.7 (107)

"Just a fried food stand, mostly chicken parts and other fried goodies like churros, fries, and some seafood. Like everything else in pikes market its overpriced, guess rent is high here. 1 piece of fried chicken thigh is $3, which btw is the cheapest thing you could probably buy in the market.I don't mind spending $3 on a piece of chicken if its really good and fried fresh to order, but these are sitting under a heat lamp and nothing special. Nothing bad about them just nothing remarkable. Perhaps there is something else on the menu that is much better but it is called Chicken valley, so my assumption is that chicken is their speciality.If you're looking for a quick cheap bite, this place is probably cheapest you'll find in the market. There is also mustard, ketchup and salt in a little stand around the corner for your fries and whatnot."

Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (4) • $

"Leigh was right! Salu-Salo does not serve your typical Filipino food. The white chicken adobo and sisig dishes smelled amazing when it was handed to us and they were fantastic. Next time you see them at the Market, stop by for a visit !!"

Dave's Dirty Dogs

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Postmates will deliver your street meat and Dirty Dogs did not disappoint! We tried the spicy dog, beef dog, and polish dog. All were perfectly cooked, but I'd say the spicy dog was the favorite and polish dog was the least favorite. We ordered different toppings on each and all were done correctly, with just the right amount. Delivery was fast and the dogs were packaged well. Will definitely order again next time the craving strikes."

Taqueria El Pollo Loco

★★★★★ 4.7 (72)

"FINALLY we have found an authentic Mexican establishment! Since moving over to the west side we have been on the hunt for a place that actually serves non-chain Mexican food! This place is legit. And trust me when I say that I know my Mexican food because I grew up in southern Idaho and also have lived in Wenatchee and Portland and have had the opportunity to try various friends grandmas/mamas/aunties homemade food. The key to know that you're going to an authentic place is when you see that the people ordering food are the same ethnicity as the restaurant:). The line was long but who cares? Great food is worth the wait. This is a drive thru and the person taking the order is preparing your order too. Super friendly and nice, we didn't even wait to get home to eat we stuffed our faces in the car, it is that good. We ordered 2 chicken enchiladas plate (I haven't had it made this way at anywhere since my friends mom made it for us, SO good.) and the asada tacos special! Salsa and pickled veggies are all tasty too! I've literally been thinking about how often I can eat here each week. Want real authentic Mexican food? I'd say go try it but you're just going to make the line longer for me....;)"

Pink's Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Pink, is a girl that came from Thailand. A place I keep Dreaming of night after night, where I am Soaking in Vitamin D from the Scorching Heat, Riding an Elephant with Large Ivory Tusks and Big Flappy Deep Fried Elephant Ears, Sippin on a Thai Ice Tea Straight outta Copper Moscow Mule Cup (It's the Best Way to enjoy Thai Ice Tea it stays so cold "CHOW SO COLD"-from The Hangover PT.2, and and eatin the Most Delicious Asian Ice C.R.E.A.M EVER!!! That is my Ultimate Dream and Pink Has brought me One Step Closer To My Dreams by Delivering One Of the Best Asian Inspired Asian Ice C.R.E.A.Ms into my Life!!! Pink uses her Abacus to the fullest when she is coming up to Creative Authentic Asian flavors, incorporating real fruit and ingredients, and making every Lick or Scoop that enters your Mouth Repeat x1,000,000 Addicting!!! Her Flavors include: Black Sesame, Coconut, Red Bean, Mango, and Spicy Ginger. Here is a Breakdown of my Favorites C.R.E.A.Ms:Durian-My Homie "Anthony Bourdain" and I both agree Durain is the the King Of Fruits and this stuff is Amazing!! The Ice Cream is the same Pungent Donkey Kong Punching Flavor, Creme Bruele Like, Creamy Like TiraMissU, has that HeaVenLy Odor, And has real chunks of Durian in it that it's as good as eating an auctual Durian!!! BOMB.COMGreen Tea- Anything the same Color of Dolla Bill$$$ is Good! Throw some Matcha Green Tea in there and its ADDICTING!! Name one thing Green Tea that isn't good it's all good YO! IF it was a hot day and The Incredible HULK need Ice Cream he would be all about DIS GREEN C.R.E.A.M !!!!!!Taro- Asians love Taro and this is no exception when it comes to Ice Cream! Flavor wise it is very NaToRall Taro Rooty Flavor, Velvety, and a really Healthy Treat!!Thai Tea- Put ONE OF MY FAV DRINKS as an Ice Cream flavor = Love at First Sight, Bite and Lick!! Game Changin Flavor Packin!!"

Pampeana Empanadas

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)

"One fine Saturday morning, I was craving an apple empanada. If only there were a website I could use to help me find what a crave...Yelp to the rescue! What luck that Pampeana Empanadas was going to be in the U-District! I picked up a beef (ground beef, onions, sweet peppers, raisins, hard-boiled egg, and garlic) and apple and dulce de leche (apples, cinnamon, clove mix, and Argentine dulce de leche). These adorable little pockets were browned nicely and well seasoned. I enjoyed the flavor of the beef mixture and still haven't figured out if I like the raisins (but it's not bad). I love hard-boiled eggs in my empanadas and it's something that I look forward to. The apple had a nice texture. It was not as sweet as I was expecting so it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I want to go back every week until I try all of them!"

Carmelo's Tacos

★★★★★ 4.5 (485) • $

"Steve and I went to Carmelo's Tacos last weekend and really enjoyed it a great deal! Super, super good food! Steve got the Veggie Nopal taco while I got the Veggie Nopal Quesadilla. What made up the Veggie Nopal was cactus, potatoes and onions. And it was a delicious filling!Though it was very awkward to eat and we had to go back to our closely parked car to dine somewhat comfortably I really did enjoy that quesadilla and the dipping sauces that came with it. Alas because of the awkward situation as to where to eat our food I didn't get any pictures of what we ordered. There is no seating near the walk up and I am not so sure sitting on the street curb is encouraged while eating your food. But it's a super popular place as there is often customers congregated around the walk up."

El Chito

★★★★★ 4.8 (81) • $

"I got them from Capitol Hill Farmers Markets (Sundays 11am to 3pm) as a food stand. Got chicken and pork, $5 each. Can't complain on the price. There were several choices: a paper holder for immediate consumption, a plastic bag to take home, and frozen ones for much later consumption.I microwaved it for 30 seconds when I got home and opened them. The corn aroma was so nice. The flavors were mild and refreshing. I considered adding fresh salsa, then against that. Went well with a beer.I will definitely tried other choices next time."

Monster Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.1 (56)

"Homie --You're drunk AF and need a carby, meaty sustenance after a night of shaking your ass and mixed drinks. So go here.Order their Spicy Beef Dog, Seattle style (aka w/ cream cheese). They butterfly the wiener, grill both sides, and then nestle it in between a beautifully soft bun.For toppings, I asked for horseradish and mustard. Fantastic, soul-satisfying stuff. Other things to know:- Find it outside of Neomos.- Don't take too longer to order.- A dog will set you back something born of $6.- They accept credit cards. You're welcome."

Backyard Bagel

★★★★★ 5 (10)

"I have a friend who grew up on the east coast and lives in the Fremont neighborhood she from time to time would make her own bagels. She raved about Aaron's Bagels. I live in Ballard and don't always make it to the Sunday market in Fremont. I also have favorite place in Ballard I go to for bagels. However I picked up a dozen assorted savory this past Sunday two each of poppy seed, sesame seed, salt, everything, garlic and plain at the Ballard Farmer's Market at Aaron's Bagels first time at my neighborhood. These were so good, I shared six with some friends. I didn't get any shmears cause I wasn't headed straight home but I may have to try one of them next time. I kept them in a paper bag till the next day cause I didn't have any ziplock bags at home to put them into. It was still soft in the middle. Perfect texture outside and in. Definitely will be one of my stops when they're in Balllard"

Daily Dozen Doughnut

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1177)

"So... The Daily Dozen Doughnut shop in the Pike's Market was also on my list to visit after watching multiple Youtube videos. After coming here once, I felt a need to come back again. Nothing magical, just delicious mini doughnuts. The shop is in an enclosed area to the left of the fish store (if you're looking at it straight on.)They were perfect after the Mac & Cheese, Clam Chowder, Piroshky and Starbucks. I mean there is never a bad time for a doughnut. (This was over a three day period.)If you get here at the right time the machine right behind the piece of glass is cranking out donuts and cooking them. They wind up on the serving tray either getting sprinkles, powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. My favorite one wound up being the cinnamon sugar.Never had a big line and it would be worth the wait if it were a bit more than three minutes. I definitely recommend ou come here if you're visiting The Pike Market.KUDOs to the team at Daily Dozen Doughnut."

Unity Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"My go to caffeine haven, baristas are always nice and my coffee is delicious 11/10 every time. If you are craving a delicious beverage with great service, this is it. Thanks for being awesome Ellie!"

Juanito's Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6)

"Of all the Mexican places I've been in the area, Juanito's is the best I've found so far. It's quite good Sonoran street food."

NWTXBBQ

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

"Anyone who complains about there not being enough good bbq in the seattle area hasn't tried NWTXBBQ. This place is the real deal. The ribs are moist and smoky and melt in your mouth. Their mustard-based sauce is tangy and peppery, a perfect compliment to their hickory-smoked meats (and so much better than the usual cloyingly sweet brown sauce you'll find at most bbq joints in Seattle). They even nail the sides.The beef cheeks aren't always available, but if you see them on the menu, get them. Trust me."

Geni's Ethiopian Corner

★★★★★ 4.8 (37)

"Yummy Ethiopian food with awesome staff! I saw the stand for Geni's Ethiopian Corner during the Night Market Festival in the International District, so decided to check them out, especially since they were grilling up veggies and meats that smelled oh so good! For the menu, there were only two options - vegetarian and a beef/meat combination, so went with the meat combination. The meat combination came with beef tibs, injera bread and choice of two sides; I chose kale and lentils. Although there was a line of people waiting for their food, the wait didn't take too long. And before I was given my plate, the chef kindly went over the two different sauces, a mild and spicy sauce that they had in bottles for people to help themselves to. My meal was good! I liked the beef tibs a lot more than I thought I would, as they were sauteed well, making the texture soft and easy to eat. I also liked that the meat was sauteed with onions and jalapenos, adding more spice to it. Kale and lentils were awesome sides! I really enjoyed both of them, but would say the lentils were my favorite part of the whole dish. They had a kind of spice to it, yet there was a nice citrus flavor to it, especially when you added the mild sauce from the bottle because it had a sour-like taste that was yummy! I haven't had much injera bread before, but it was a nice addition to the meal, particularly to soak up the sauce from the lentils and to roll up everything, like in a wrap. Glad to have tried Geni's Ethiopian Corner, as it provides solid Ethiopian food with a lot of flavor for around $12 on the go!"

Dog In The Park

★★★★☆ 4.1 (65) • $

"High on the DogThere are as many unique ways to eat a hot dog as there are cities in this country. Some of the more well-known styles would have to be the kitchen sink Chicago Dog made famous by Portillo's, as well as the classic NY-style of serving it up simpley with shot or three of yellow mustard. Here in NorCal, we like bacon-wrapped dogs with avocado, while SoCal lays claim to the loaded foot-long Dodger (Doyer) Dog.But have you ever heard of a Seattle Dog? To be honest, we hadn't until we were doing some research on things to eat whilst visiting Seattle and came across this curiosity. It's essentially a hot dog w/ a cream cheese slathered bun that's topped with grilled caramelized veggies (onions, peppers and cabbage).While many places serve-up their own version of the Seattle Dog, Dog in the Park (DiP) lays claim to actually creating this heavenly concoction of mystery meat, veg and cheese. So, you may find yourself wondering if it's worth trying while visiting the Emerald City™? The simple answer is, hell yes. The made-to-order dogs are delicious, juicy and the right ratio of bun:dog:veg:cheese. My only complaint is that I would've loved some jalapeños in the veggie mix, but that's just the Cali boy in me talking.My other complaint is $8/dog is a bit steep, but these are tourist prices, plus Costco® has really messed up the hot dog market with their $1.50 dogs. So, just relax and cough up the dough--I promise you'll love it. DiP has two convenient locations, with one in Downtown Seattle at Westlake Park, and this one here right below the Space Needle©. Def give this unique dog a try when visiting the PNW. ^__^ (OvO){| |}---"--"---"

Monster Dogs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (61)

"Naturally, I was out boozing in Belltown on Halloween night, and I hadn't eaten most of the day. After 3 bars in and around midnight, some last shred of common sense kicked in, and I thought it might be a good idea to eat something. I tumbled out of the bar I was in, and like a beacon, Monster Dogs was there. I'd never had one. Up to this point, I thought I had tried about all of the styles of hot dog there are: New York, Chicago Dog, Mexican dog, Indy dirty water dog, and the list goes on. However, as so often happens, I was taught a lesson in that I had not yet had a dog with cream cheese on it! In addition, this dog was covered in kraut, cheese, jalapenos, everything. It was Halloween, and I got treated. I've been wanting another one ever since!"