Budget Restaurants in Seattle

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Budget Restaurants in Seattle

Restaurants Overview
Name	Price/ Cuisine	Location

Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club Baja California Mexican cuisine and a laid-back vibe define this...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	University District

Baguette Box Perched on the western edge of Capitol Hill, just a short walk...	$ Cuisine, Deli	Capitol Hill

Bakery Nouveau Widely considered one of the best bakeries in the city, Bakery...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	West Seattle

Blackbird Bakery A great place to grab a cup of coffee and a snack before exploring...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Bainbridge Island

Boat Street Café & Kitchen Tables at this French bistro-meets-Nantucket bistro often fill...	$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Belltown


Brave Horse Tavern Watch out when the Amazon.com offices in South Lake Union empty...	$ Cuisine, American	South Lake Union

Café Besalu A slice of France here in Ballard, this small, casual bakery...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Ballard

Café Flora The vegetarian and vegan menu changes frequently at Café...	$ Cuisine, Vegetarian	Capitol Hill

Café Presse Two distinct rooms create plenty of space at this French bistro...	$ Cuisine, French	Capitol Hill

Caffé Vita Though it's now a certifiable mini-empire with locations throughout...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Capitol Hill

Delancey Brandon Pettit spent years developing his thin-but-chewy pizza...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Ballard

Dick's This local chain of hamburger drive-ins with iconic orange signage...	$ Cuisine, Burger	Capitol Hill

Dot's Delicatessan Go early for the Reuben at Dot's: it takes owner Miles James...	$ Cuisine, Deli	Fremont

El Diablo Coffee Co. El Diablo is a Latin coffeehouse that serves Cuban-style coffee...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Queen Anne

El Puerco Lloron This funky, cafeteria-style diner perched on the Pike Place Market...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Downtown

Espresso Vivace A cozy and large outpost of the famed Capitol Hill roaster, the...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	South Lake Union

Espresso Vivace at Brix Vivace is considered by many (including us) to be the home of...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Capitol Hill

Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant Locals pack this friendly café for the expansive menu...	$ Cuisine, Vietnamese	International District

Hardware Store The restaurant's unusual name comes from its former life as a...	$ Cuisine, American	Vashon Island

The Hi-Life The Hi-Life is Ballard's go-to brunch spot. In a converted firehouse... Reserve	$ Cuisine, American	Ballard

Hot Cakes A few savory dishes are available at this Ballard "cakery," but...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Ballard

How to Cook a Wolf This sleek eatery—complete with loads of trendy young couples... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Italian	Queen Anne

Il Corvo Some of the city's best pasta is served at an incongruous counter...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Downtown

Jade Garden Dim sum enthusiasts, take note: this is the spot in the I.D...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	International District

La Carta de Oaxaca True to its name, this low-key, bustling Ballard favorite serves...	$ Cuisine, Mexican	Ballard

Lighthouse Roasters Since 1994, Lighthouse has been roasting small batches of quality...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Fremont

Little Uncle On a busy arterial near the southeastern edge of Capitol Hill...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Capitol Hill

Macrina Bakery One of Seattle's favorite bakeries is also popular for breakfast...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Belltown

Maneki Japanese Restaurant The oldest Japanese restaurant in Seattle, Maneki is no longer...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	International District

May In a reconstructed traditional teak home on an otherwise uninspiring...	$ Cuisine, Thai	Wallingford

Moshi Moshi Sushi A huge faux cherry tree with sparkling pink lights animates this... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Japanese: Sushi	Ballard

Oddfellows Cafe + Bar Smack in the center of the Pike-Pine universe, this huge, ultra-hip...	$ Cuisine, American: Modern American	Capitol Hill

Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee Shop On the ground floor of the historic Panama Hotel is a serene...	$ Cuisine, Asian	International District

Paseo The centerpiece of Lorenzo Lorenzo's slim, Cuban-influenced menu...	$ Cuisine, Cuban	Fremont

Red Mill Burgers "Gimme a Red Mill Double Deluxe with Cheese"—those words...	$ Cuisine, Burger	Phinney Ridge

Salumi Cured Meats The lines are long for hearty, unforgettable sandwiches filled...	$ Cuisine, Italian	Pioneer Square

Samurai Noodle A teeny-tiny space on the west side the Uwajimaya superstore...	$ Cuisine, Japanese	International District

Seattle Center Armory A complete remodel has changed the Seattle Center food court...	$ Cuisine, American	Queen Anne

Serious Biscuit Hefty, fresh-baked biscuits come with equally hefty fillings...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	South Lake Union

Serious Pie Seriously yummy artisan pizzas are worth the wait here—and...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Belltown

Sichuanese Cuisine Restaurant For cheap and greasy but oh-so-good Szechuan cooking, head to...	$ Cuisine, Chinese	International District

Skillet Diner Diner fare takes a modern turn on Capitol Hill at this stylishly...	$ Cuisine, American	Capitol Hill

Stumptown Coffee Roasters This hip Portland powerhouse is quickly becoming one of the West...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Capitol Hill

Top Pot Doughnuts Artful old-fashioned doughnuts come in classic flavors like chocolate...	$ Cuisine, Bakery	Downtown

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria An extensive menu of freshly prepared, satisfying pizzas keeps...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	South Lake Union

Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria The Tutta Bella mini-chain serves authentic Neapolitan-style...	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Wallingford

Uwajimaya Village Food Court Not only an outstanding grocery and gift shop, Uwajimaya also...	$ Cuisine, Asian	International District

Via Tribunali This dark, moody, and very happening pizza spot on Pike Street... Reserve	$ Cuisine, Pizza	Capitol Hill

Victrola Coffee Roasters Victrola is probably the most loved of Capitol Hill's many coffeehouses...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Capitol Hill

Zeitgeist Cafe This is one of the best coffee shops in the southern part of...	$ Cuisine, Cafe	Pioneer Square
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