Tall Grass Bakery honors the sourdough craft with its Baker Street Sourdough loaf…read more Their sourdough had the perfect fermented flavor, crispy exterior, and chewy, airy interior. The flavor was all the tangy complexity that you want in a sourdough loaf and it keeps well in the fridge for days. The only thing that made it better was toasting it and adding a generous slab of butter..absolutely heavenly!

Tall Grass is my favorite bakery in Ballard - which is saying a lot because we live walking…read moredistance to a lot of great bakeries! Always friendly and efficient, the owner and staff are wonderful. They have the best baguette around. We also love the olive fougasse bread. They have many kinds of breads for sandwiches AA well as dinner rolls. They also have homemade granola which is excellent. Our family favorites include their German pretzel and their scones. The chocolate hazelnut scone is my absolute favorite but I also enjoy their ginger scone and their seasonal fruit scone. The scones are somewhat unique - more crumbly and less dense than traditional scones.

Let get this straight- THIS is the only place I ever want salmon/halibut/scallops from. It's…read morealways fresh! The marbling on the salmon fillets makes it impossible to overcook. The halibut just tastes so good I don't even know what to say about them. But the scallops... my gosh. The scallops are SO good. Obviously, the prices are a bit more than your typical store bought, but it is worth it!! Sometimes, they're even have some pepper smoked tuna- and THAT is epic.

I have had smoked salmon all over the world. This is BY FAR the best smoked salmon I have ever had…read more Sadly I moved to Montana and this salmon is one of the things I miss most about living in Seattle.

Popping in with another 5-star review for Dantini, if I lived any closer I'd be here at least once…read morea week. Fantastic as per usual, this time we decided to try one of their specials, the Snap Pea Pizza which was insane. Our whole party loved it and I wish we would've ordered two!

Not sure why we have not tried Dantini sooner! New…read morefavorite pizza in Seattle. Loved the crust with interesting toppings and specialty pizza offerings. Cool vibe, quick service and awesome bar neighbor. Great location, parking available.

We were at the Issaquah Farmer's Market this week and tried out Donut's Doughnuts. This little…read morestand looks like it might blow away int he wind, but their donuts were top rate! I'm not sure if the best part was watching the donuts get made, or putting them in my mouth! We will definitely be back for more. From what I've heard, they also plan to be at other Farmer's markets throughout the summer as well as the Fremont Outdoor Movies, and possibly Buckley's late night. It's perfect for the movie and/or late night treat!

I'm a huge fan of this place. Their food never disappoints. I've been craving their soup and salad,…read moreso ordered the greek salads and soup. It's my typical go to greek restaurant and I love how convenient it is to where I live in Magnolia. They always use fresh ingredients and I love the salad dressing that they use. Their shop carries imported merch from Greece as well: quite a hidden gem. Staff is friendly and service is quick too! We ordered take out this time, but usually, we dine in at their indoor or patio (if it's nice out).

Delicious gyros with a very mom'n'pop feel to the place! We enjoyed the outside seating this time,…read morebut inside there's plenty of seats and a quiet nice vibe. Staff was very friendly, and food came super quick!

My first visit was back in August 2010 when I bought a large bag of cocoa, definitely preYelp for…read moreme. I've driven past this spot a gazillion times and just read this specialty business has been around since 1997! Props for longevity! I stopped in yesterday (1/22/26) for three reasons: I had a Too Good To Go confectionary pickup, wanted to see their Kasama Chocolate selection, and look around after my 15-16 year hiatus. Parking along Elliott in the Interbay area is dicey due to bus lanes, parking restrictions and traffic flow. Luckily, there are a few parking slots on the south side of their building, adjacent to Holy Mountain Brewing. Walked in and was blown away at the retail layout, so much to see! The counter person (owner?) was busy with another customer. Their convo was very warm and interactive. So I slowly meandered through the store and really liked what I saw. I should have come here for useful holiday gifts. I was later checked upon inquiring whether I needed any help locating any particular item(s). Chocolates, spices, olive oils, sauces, condiments, pasta, and other specialty items that a culinarian, gourmand, or treasure seeker would fully enjoy. The retail displays are so enticing and provides a lot of inspiration. Plus ChefShop is a lot closer to me than heading to PFI on S Dearborn. I ended up having to restrain myself and selected ras el hanout and berbere spice jars and two bars of Kasama Chocolate for purchase. The latter I learned about from Instagram, much closer than having to trek to Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, BC. Plus my TGTG confectionary bag, everything found made for a successful retail visit. Terrific retail layout. Welcoming and informative customer service. With the loss of Chocolopolis further down Elliott, ChefShop is another great resource for quality chocolate varieties. Definitely, follow them via IG (@chefshopseattle) for up to date info & classes. Great to stock your pantry, find unique gifts for others, and treats for yourself. Just don't have such a long delay between visits like me. Highly recommended!

This is a great little shop filled with tons of specialty items and high quality ingredients for…read moreyour next meal. It is the perfect place if you are a serious foodie or chef! They have every spice you can imagine and lots of gourmet condiments too. The owner is friendly and they send out a very lengthy e-mail every week highlighting some of their products and providing recipes to try. The first time I came was for a fun tasting event where we got to sample some of their Mediterranean herbs and spices used on hummus. The next time I came here was for a Too Goo to Go pickup where they had a special recipe surprise bag. It came with the recipe and some of the ingredients needed to make a pasta dinner. They regularly have pickups available on Too Good to Go so that's a great way to try some of their products at a discount. The only drawback here is that the prices can be a bit steep, and sometimes items are not priced clearly so you might need to ask.

Okay, holy shit, I had to RUN and write this review after getting spinach pappardelle and pomodoro…read moresauce from Pasteria Lucchese at the Ballard Farmer's Market. I'm an Italian from New York. I lived there for 22 years. When I tell you I haven't had good Italian food since I moved to Washington 5 years ago (yes, I even disliked The Pink Door), I mean it. And when I say this is the BEST pasta and sauce I stumbled across today, I MEAN IT. I feared writing this review would cause the pasta to sell out faster. I went around 12:30 today and most of the pasta was already sold out (I believe they open at 9 am). I guess I'll be waking up earlier to beat everyone there for the rest of my life. YOU MUST GO HERE.

Pasteria Lucchese has ruined boxed pastas for me!…read more You can find their booth at Ballard's farmers market. I finally noticed their booth while roaming around the market during a snow day, which resulted in a uncrowded market. Anyways, the man running the booth was so easy to chat with. I ended up purchasing their saffron tagliatelle and beet and goat cheese ravioli since he sold me on how to prepare those pastas. He even gave me his business card and told me to not hesitate to call if I had any further questions while cooking. You can't beat service like that! Later that night, I followed his suggestions on how to prepare those pastas: Saffron tagliatelle with shallots, onions, crab meat and a little cream. Beet and goat cheese ravioli with caramelized onions. We ended up adding a little bit of cream to it. I was blown away with both dishes. Both pastas had the perfect texture and flavors were amazing. The saffron pasta had a nice creamy taste while the ravioli tasted earthy and mildly sweet. Best of all, these were quick to prepare, and there's no need to thaw the pastas either. While it takes 3-4 min to boil the pastas, the total cooking time was under 15 min. Next Sunday I'll be returning to stock up on those pastas for those nights I need a quick meal.

For Seattle, I think this may be the best bakery I've ever had French pastries from -- or at least…read moreit's right up there with the the French Guys in Capitol Hill. From the moment I walked in, every single item in the display looked absolutely delectable. It was honestly difficult not to buy one of everything. I ended up choosing two pastries, and they were incredible -- fresh, beautifully made, and full of flavor. You can truly taste the quality and craftsmanship. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone who loves authentic, high-quality French pastries. There is a small amount of seating outside, but the location is designed more for take out.

Cute pastry shop with good coffee/matcha/special drinks selection…read more Such a wide array of savory and sweet pastries, as well as sandwiches. No indoor seating area, but a few outside. Overall quick service and fresh, will definitely come back