Ballard Restaurants
Within walking distance
great French pastries; very little seating inside but a lovely patio out back; long wait on weekends, so go early.
Coffee, tea, pastries
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Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th Stgreat French pastries; very little seating inside but a lovely patio out back; long wait on weekends, so go early.
Coffee, tea, pastries
delicious breakfasts and pastries; I like their coffee better than Rosellini’s; a light and cheery atmosphere; very popular, so go early.
Coffee, breakfast, lunch
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th Stdelicious breakfasts and pastries; I like their coffee better than Rosellini’s; a light and cheery atmosphere; very popular, so go early.
Coffee, breakfast, lunch
Delancey
1415 NW 70th St amazing wood-fire pizza; romantic atmosphere.
Dinner
Essex
1421 NW 70th Sta craft cocktail bar run by Delancey’s owners.
Cocktails
Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th Stvery popular vegan ice cream joint.
Dessert
neighborhood dive bar with pool tables and nightly karaoke; serves burgers and Mexican fare.
Beer, dinner
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Tarasco
1452 NW 70th Stneighborhood dive bar with pool tables and nightly karaoke; serves burgers and Mexican fare.
Beer, dinner
our newest neighborhood restaurant serving delicious Thai food.
Beer, wine, cocktails, dinner
Koo Hoo Thai Street
1480 Northwest 70th Streetour newest neighborhood restaurant serving delicious Thai food.
Beer, wine, cocktails, dinner
excellent Caribbean fare; very popular, so I recommend ordering on the phone and taking it to Golden Gardens or Sunset Hill Park to enjoy a picnic with a view.
Lunch and dinner
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWexcellent Caribbean fare; very popular, so I recommend ordering on the phone and taking it to Golden Gardens or Sunset Hill Park to enjoy a picnic with a view.
Lunch and dinner
serves flavorful Mexican breakfasts and brunch; coffee here is delicious.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Sazon
7301 15th Ave NWserves flavorful Mexican breakfasts and brunch; coffee here is delicious.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
a favorite Thai restaurant of mine; delivery available.
Lunch, dinner
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Thai Siam Restaurant
8305 15th Ave NWa favorite Thai restaurant of mine; delivery available.
Lunch, dinner
great dive bar with good selection of beers on tap; delicious choices of sausages, even a vegan option.
Beer, dinner
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Thunderbird Tavern
7515 15th Ave NWgreat dive bar with good selection of beers on tap; delicious choices of sausages, even a vegan option.
Beer, dinner
excellent pho (we like the #3) and Vietnamese coffee.
Lunch, dinner
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Phở Vietnam
7040 15th Ave NWexcellent pho (we like the #3) and Vietnamese coffee.
Lunch, dinner
great dive bar serving St. Louis BBQ and homemade sides.
Beer, Lunch (on weekends), dinner
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Waterwheel Lounge
7034 15th Ave NWgreat dive bar serving St. Louis BBQ and homemade sides.
Beer, Lunch (on weekends), dinner
Pour Decisions
8000 15th Avenue NorthwestWild Mountain Cafe
1408 NW 85th StShort drive/long stroll
food trucks every day of the week; look up online to find out which truck is coming tonight; best selection of beer in the city.
Beer, food trucks
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th Stfood trucks every day of the week; look up online to find out which truck is coming tonight; best selection of beer in the city.
Beer, food trucks
Preserve and Gather
358 NW 85th Stdelicious coffee and bakery treats.
Coffee, pastries
neighborhood bar and restaurant.
Beer, lunch, dinner
51 Einheimische empfehlen
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th Stneighborhood bar and restaurant.
Beer, lunch, dinner
sports bar; cool vibe; serves pizza and sandwiches.
Beer, lunch, dinner
35 Einheimische empfehlen
The Dray
708 NW 65th Stsports bar; cool vibe; serves pizza and sandwiches.
Beer, lunch, dinner
The Blue Glass
704 NW 65th Stglobal comfort food.
Beer, wine, cocktails, dinner
craft cocktail bar which serves French and Italian plates.
Cocktails, dinner, weekend brunch
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Joli
618 NW 65th Stcraft cocktail bar which serves French and Italian plates.
Cocktails, dinner, weekend brunch
café and specialty market.
Beer, wine, breakfast, lunch, snacks, dessert
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Mainstay Provisions
612 NW 65th Stcafé and specialty market.
Beer, wine, breakfast, lunch, snacks, dessert
Molly Maguires
610 NW 65th Sthomey Irish pub.
Beer, dinner
El Xolo
to-go only street tacos and burritos. Located inside Raiz.
Raiz
500 NW 65th Stburritos for lunch (take out only) and family meals for dinner.
Beer, wine, lunch, dinner
tiny coffee shop with covered and heated outdoor seating.
Coffee, pastries
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Bambino
405 NW 65th Sttiny coffee shop with covered and heated outdoor seating.
Coffee, pastries
Downtown Ballard Favorites
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWThe Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWBitterroot BBQ
5239 Ballard Ave NWStoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWSabine Café Bar & Market
5307 Ballard Avenue NorthwestBilly Beach Sushi & Bar
5463 Leary Ave NWPorkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWLa Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWThe Monkey Bridge
1723 NW Market StSenor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestMoshi Moshi Sushi
5324 Ballard Ave NWShiku Sushi
5310 Ballard Ave NWOcho
2325 NW Market StAsadero Ballard
5405 Leary Ave NWMean Sandwich
1510 NW Leary WayThe Other Coast Cafe
5315 Ballard Ave NWAnchored Ship Coffee Bar
5308 Ballard Ave NWMacleod’s Scottish Pub
5200 Ballard Ave NWBro's Teriyaki
5505 24th Avenue NorthwestFood truck; open late on weekends
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave NHattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NW