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The sandwiches here are so very good! The servers were friendly and efficient with getting food out. The packaging was really good for to go as well. There's a few spots along the wall with bar stool type seating for dining in. They get really busy and do sell out so go early if you're looking for something specific. They also do have several vegetarian options for sandwiches and possibly one might be vegan. For the salads and hot food there might be more vegan ones depending on offerings that day but not as much selection there and everything is pre-made so there's no customizing as a heads up. You can order a half or a whole sandwich though so you can try multiple and the prices are really good. Will def be back for another caprese and to try the eggplant parm.
First time walking down Pike Market Place and was super overwhelmed. It felt like there were never ending lines for a bigger name places. Michou may not have had a long line that extended outdoors but their food was good. There is a water dispenser with paper cups near the front of their entrance for the public. Since it is small, there were some area near the window counters where you could eat but we went outside in the back to eat. The sandwiches can either be ordered whole or in half and they ask whether you want it toasted or not. We got ours toasted and they cut the sandwich in half and put it in a sandwich bag for easy consumption. I forgot the name of the dessert/bar but the chocolate was extremely rich and thick. For the price I felt like this was an amazing value.
Don't skip this spot! It's easy to miss it when navigating the Starbucks crowd, but tucked inside is an incredible deli offering high stacked and deliciously fresh sandwiches, paired with sides and soups. There's so much to try here, and I'm going to slowly work my way through all the different sandwiches they have to offer. Service is quick and welcoming - don't miss out!
More like 4.2 stars, but tie goes to the runner in this case because its hard to find affordable food in the market. I would say their sweet spot is their sandwich selection. Some sandwiches are better than others, also look out for the quality. I pretty much always get the chicken sandwiches with a few sides, but I do have my eye on the tuna sandwich. As far as flavors go, its just good and sometimes ok food. I keep coming over the years because the quality of ingredients. There are many places that serve healthier food and most of them are kind of bland. This place seems to rely on its ingredients. I honestly appreciate that they allow people to order half sandwiches at a humanly fair price. Eatting here in expensive downtown Seattle will really make you question the pricing structure of sandwiches in the area. To be even more honest their service is pretty much in line with their prices, darn good once you get past the long line of people wanting to eat. I hear they even serve breakfast. Ill have to keep my that in mind in hopes that I get to try their breakfast one day.... and that its worth all the time and energy of keeping them in my list of breakfast places to eat... with that said, I highly recommend them if you just want a simple lunch with options that doesn't have such inflated prices for the area.
This place continues to be one of the biggest bangs for the buck in the entire Pike's area! Super fresh sandwiches (1/2 or whole!)...perfect for lunch! Great little counter top seating.
Walked in and the whole array of sandwiches are on display and I'm a sandwich guy. I do love a good sandwich with kick. They have a good amount of options but needed something just right... I chose the Tuscan crispy chicken and wasn't disappointed. There's parking noodles flavors and textures are everything you'd expect when you look and the food. Too many options, but definitely need to return for more.
Incredibly small spot done at the market. However, their food is phenomenal! Fresh made, toasted, literally melted in my mouth that beef sandwich. Well seasoned. There service is all business because the line gets backed up quickly! I thoroughly enjoyed the food again!
My friend raves about this place and the hype is real. I got a half sierra chicken and although I found my sandwich dry and a little bland, the service and atmosphere were great.
Sandwiches are incredible. We had the tuna and the chicken which we took on our hike. They packed well and were the perfect picnic sandwiches! The bread is soft and plush, the flavor was fresh and delicious. Def recommend!
I'm so excited to try this place as many others have review this place. The resounding theme was that this was a great place for sandwiches at a bargain value. The service was fine but not super friendly. You pick out the sandwiches that you wish to try at the counter and wait for it to be heated up in their Panini press. There's a small counter where you can eat the sandwich or it's probably best to take it to go and find a place to sit out in the open at the Market. I tried the Tuscan Chicken sandwich and the Crispy Chicken sandwich, both of which were a letdown because they were flavorless and extremely dry! I had a really hard time finishing the sandwiches. To each their own, but was not impressed. Total for 2 sandwiches was $26, which also wasn't a great value that others have spoken of. Try this place if you wish, but it's not a place I recommend.
I heard some good reviews about Michou so we checked it out while in pike place, but to be honest, I was a bit disappointed. While the prices were all really affordable and everything came to about $15 for 3 items, I expected more from the flavors and portions. We got the portobello half sandwich, the pasta bake, and the bambaloni. The sandwich and pasta were just okay - kind of thin and just a bit lacking in flavors. However the bambaloni definitely made up for it since that was soo tasty, fluffy, and the perfect sweetness. Service was good, all the staff were friendly but nothing over the top and the vibes/ambiance were also regularly nice inside. I probably wouldn't go back but cool to try it out!
You know that a business is excellent if you have a strong desire to move closer to the establishment so you could enjoy it more frequently. As someone visiting Seattle, I truly wish that I had a restaurant like this where I am from because they offer such a wide variety of delicious foods, and they are all on display. I was not very hungry before entering the establishment but seeing all of the food options glistening behind the counter made my stomach grumble! My boyfriend and I wanted to try a couple of bites because we were tasting many restaurants in the Pike Market but I was struggling to narrow down my choices because I wanted to try EVERYTHING! We ended up ordering the garlic pesto polenta, and a pastry that had a THICK 1.5 inch orange creme filling. Oh my goodness the food was so delicious. The polenta was perfectly soft and crumbled in my mouth and I loved that it had roasted garlic under the melted cheese. I expected the pastry to be heavy and for the creme to be thick but it was so airy! The orange flavor was so subtle and elevated the taste of the pastry so nicely. My boyfriend and I noticed that they offer breakfast foods that are sold by weight, so we took note of this and came back two days later! We got an affordable breakfast to go for the airport! Most importantly, Michou has a cozy, warm ambiance that makes me feel like I'm with my loved ones. I don't know how they achieved it but maybe it was thanks to all of the kind servers/workers and customers!
Don't pass up on Michou! You'll def see lines for Piroshsky Piroshsky, Starbucks, Beechers...and while all of these places are iconic for a reason, Michou is also worth dropping in for some deliciously hearty sandwiches and other tasty treats. They have more than sandwiches too - including a soup bar, fresh pastries and other cold and hot dishes. Service is solid and the vibes? Totally worth stopping in especially if you're hungry and not wanting to wait.
Perfect timing.....for some reason there was no line the other day, so it was just us. This is what happens when the guy is too busy playing with his phone and not paying attention to the panini press. When I got back to my office, this is what my sandwich looked like. I was able to eat the inside of the sandwich though and the orzo salad was delicious as usual. read more
I can't believe I work in the market but never came here for lunch!!! Amazing place to go for sooo many options! It was one of those days you forgot your lunch and kinda sad so you want a nice little lunch to cheer yourself up. So I yelped and found this place. It's right next to the famous French bread store and I can't believe I missed this spot! It's clean and organized with lotsss of different food I. Even soups! It's like a fast lunch heaven. So many things to choose from and it's all with a reasonable price. Also the display is great. Maybe not 10/10 cause they have too much stuff that some are in the back almost hidden, so it's hard to even know you can get that. But like I said, a fast lunch heaven! So a little crowded is not a problem at all, in fact, better! In all the items I chose the beef poblano sandwich, which is with kale and other sauces. AMAZING. A. MAZ. ING. It's less then $7 but great quality meet and well grilled. Not steamy hot but everything is well heated up. The meat is not dry and well seasoned. With the kale is a perfect balance with the salty juicy beef slices! It's just one great quick lunch for me. With so many great options and good price. I am sure coming back for more. I kinda have to just because I feel like having one sandwich can't determine they are 10/10. Plus.. I kinda already lay my eyes on the coconut mango bake cake... So its impossible not to come back! Recommended! If they ever disappoint me with something I might change my review, but before that, I definitely recommend this place! Go grab something! Sire there's one thing you will like in there! read more
7 years ago
Nice little deli in the heart of Pike's Place Market. Food: 3, Value: 4, Atmosphere: 3, Service: 4 They have a large variety of sandwiches at a decent price as well as some hot Italian take out items and pastries. Inside, they only have a few seats along a bar counter and one or two tables to sit and eat at. I ordered a Tuscan chicken sandwich and an arancini. The Tuscan chicken sandwich was large and they toast it for you at the counter. It had a good amount of meat and was very flavorful. The arancini was warmed up for me and had a ragu type filling. However, the risotto rice was under seasoned and not super flavorful. The ragu filling was also not great and tasted like canned tomato sauce. Both of them were nothing special, but it was a good amount of food for the price at a very convenient location! read more
Dang, the next time I want a sandwich for a picnic in Seattle I'm gonna be stopping at Michou! Some pretty good lookin' eats! Found this place when we couldn't find a seat at Le Panier French Bakery right next door. Walked in and at first we thought it was extended seating. Turns out, Michou is another bakery! Specializing in sandwiches and salads especially for take out. Glad we accidentally stopped on in! Michou was a bit unassuming, the decor of the place is nothing fancy at all like Le Panier. The beauty? Michou's refrigerated display case! Some of the prettiest sandwiches and dishes I've ever laid my eyes on! So bright, so magnificent, so tasty fresh looking. The wifey and I thought we just had to sample some bites here! It was breakfast time and already Michou's case was full of wonderful tasty sandwiches and eats. Really, if we had the time, we would have brought a basket and a blanket because their food begs to be eaten outside in the cool Seattle air. Which coincidentally is what most folks do. Of course, Michou does have some inside seating with a limited number of stools. We sat down with our Le Panier stuff in tow, but weren't going to sit without buying some Michou goodies (there is a sign too that doesn't welcome outside food...ha ha). But they had no problems with our French stuff as long as we were purchasing patrons at Michou too. I already had my baguette from Le Panier but was almost regretting it seeing the display case at Michou. So many yummy looking sandwiches! I just couldn't choose! Luckily the wifey saw something she really wanted to try. We ended up getting a portobello mushroom breakfast sandwich with egg. Stuffed along with roasted red peppers, fontina cheese, and fresh greens it looked delicious. Also you have the choice of getting your sandwich placed on the panini press for some grill marks and crunch, which we did! Wow...one of the yummiest breakfast sandwiches I've tried! Meaty portobello, light scrambled egg, sweet roasted peppers, with the crunch from the greens...ding ding ding....winner! Bread was light but substantial with the panini press giving it some good texture. We finished that sandwich easy! Cheap too for Seattle standards, just under $6. Value! I wish I was able to stop by Michou again at my leisure. There was just so much to do in a weekend in Seattle we just didn't have time. But I will be back for sure to Michou the next time I'm ever in Seattle again for my panini fix. Things that I remember I want to try: -Roasted Chicken sandwich -Turkey Bacon sandwich -Teriyaki Tofu sandwich -Roast Beef Gorgonzola sandwich -Thai Beef sandwich -Quinoa salad -Ratatouille salad -Spanish Chicken salad All of them looked so pretty! Michou's pizza and desserts looked scrumptious as well. The baklava looked so light and heavenly. I now regret we didn't try more of their menu on our visit. Michou...how I miss you so! read more
Overall, I thought Michou was pretty good! I love delis, and Michou offers a lot of different options including sandwiches, soups, and many vegetable sides. I knew that I wanted to get a sandwich, so the hardest part was really deciding what to get. Michou offers several different types of sandwiches, including multiple vegetarian options. I ended up going with the tomato, cheese, and pesto sandwich. The ingredients were fresh, everything blended together well when toasted, and it was a decent value given the fact that Michou is located in one of the most popular tourist regions in Seattle. I thought the sandwich could have been a bit bigger (I ordered a full size rather than a half sandwich) especially given that mine only had 3 ingredients. But overall, Michou is a solid lunch option if you're in the area. read more
This is my favorite deli in all of Seattle. Michou has the best sandwiches, pasta salads, and pastas. Among my favorites are the chicken and goat cheese sandwich, chicken pesto bake, and arugula and couscous salad. The prices here are great, especially for the quality of the food. They also have a microwave for customers if you want to heat up anything. They will heat the sandwiches upon request. Only downsides are you can't really customize anything since it's all pre-made, so not good if you have food allergies. Also ,there is not a lot of seating, but seeing as it's in the middle of the market, the amount of seating is okay. read more
3 years ago
Great deal! The sandwiches are delightfully crunchy and spectacularly juicy. Their salads and and side dishes also look amazing! read more
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Big, fresh, round, sandwiches. Michou displays several made sandwiches in a display case stacked on one another with several sides and desserts to choose from. I didn't think this place was the best thing ever. I actually give it 3.5 stars. I was excited to see that they had arcancini balls, but when I tried them I was a little disappointed. I wish the outside of the balls were more crispy they were a bit soft and crumbly. The desserts were okay and the roasted chicken sandwich was good. If you're in the mood for a sandwich, I recommend this place. But if you're looking to get your food palate's mind blown, but the place to go. read more
5 years ago
I found this place just by wondering around and avoiding the Piroshky line. I'm so glad I found this gem! I love delis like this and they're difficult to find. We ended up going back 3 times over 4 days. I tried the autumn wheat berry salad, mushroom couscous salad, orange polenta cake, blueberry bread pudding, goat cheese and pecan pastry and strawberry short cake. Everything was delicious! I wish there was a deli like this near my house...but then again, maybe my waistline thanks me that there isn't. I didn't try the sandwiches or the lunch specials but they all looked wonderful!! read more
A Saturday afternoon of a holiday weekend was not the best time to try and find a place to eat in Seattle, but we somehow managed to find our way to Michou (which was all my friend wanted to eat) and we even got 3 seats at their counter (which seats maybe 6). How we did it, I don't know, but it worked out very well and the sandwiches were AMAZING. I got a whole Sierra Chicken which had smoked chicken, chipotle mayo, red onion, and (I think) swiss or provalone. Only $6. I love that it came panini style. I was not expecting that. My friends got sandwichs with pesto mayo; one with cranberries, pears, and brie; and another that I can't recall, but let's face it, there is NOT a bad sandwich in the house. The soup was tasty as well. For dessert I got us one of the coconut and chocolate dessert bars. It was a Niaman Bar, or something close to that. If you find yourself hungry at the Public Market, walk down a ways an hit up Michou. You shant regret it. read more
Cheap sandwiches here, yet so filling. These aren't the best sandwiches I've ever had, but for the price I think they hit the right spot. I ordered the Sierra sandwich and it comes with roasted chicken, smoked gouda, tomato, red onion, chipotle mayo & greens. They must have found the right combination because something so simple brought so much joy to my palette. There wasn't much of a line when I went in at 12pm so finding a spot to sit wasn't too much trouble. They have about 8 seats in front and 5 seats in back. If you can't find a seat, there is also more seating in the middle plaza area the restaurant connects to. read more
I was looking for a sandwich while walking around Seattle. The lines in Pike Place Market were ridiculous and so I opted for something quick and fresh. I was pleasantly surprised with this sandwich shop and that it had 2 vegetarian sandwiches and countless delicious sides and salads. I ordered the tofu sandwich and I opted to have it toasted. I like that you can order a half or a whole sandwich. It was extremely flavorful and I lived every bite. I was tempted to go by another half sandwich but wanted to save room for donuts. Overall, this is a great location, friendly staff and delicious, fresh food. read more
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We saw this incredible deli on social media and we decided to give it a try after seeing a huge menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and dessert at great prices! Our visit way surpassed our expectations as we eyed the mouthwatering case of foods!!! We tried the Tomato Brie sandwich, the Tuscan Turkey sandwich, carrot cake, Nanaimo bar, Bambaloni, and the Zeppole, and it was a sensational! Our tastebuds were treated to a burst of different flavors. We all agreed that the food at Michou is created with just the right flavors that play off each other. They know what foods to put together to compliment each other for the best flavors. This award winning deli is slightly hidden by other shops so it might be easily overlooked, and am almost afraid to tell everyone about this best kept secret but I guarantee that if you try it, you will become a loyal customer. When at Pike Place in Seattle, this is a must try!!! read more
Loved Sierra sandwich!!! It was full of flavors and liked how it wasn't like 70% bread. Although I am not a sandwich person, I really enjoyed this one. As for carrot cake, I thought it lacked spice, would have appreciated a bit more of cinnamon and nut meg. read more
5 years ago
This deli has a gorgeous display and I was really excited to try a sandwich. I ordered half a buffalo chicken sandwich, which looked phenomenal in the case, and had them toast it. I was really disappointed in what I received after I walked away from the deli and started eating it. I did get a salad from the deli case which was great and the line moved quickly. I would not recommend getting a half sandwich, as you might get ripped off like I did! read more
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They have a lot of different sandwhich options and food options. Everything looks so deliciously appetizing. We order the turkey bacon warmed cut in half. It's a very large portion so it's perfect for sharing. They do allow you order half sandwhich if you like. They offer breakfast and soups as well.. there is something for everyone. Everything is reasonably priced. I guarantee you won't be disappointed read more
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Mmmm, even if you don't eat your sandwich right away, it's still freakin' good the next day!! Nestled right in the midst of Pike Place Market area, this cute little sandwich shop is fairly easy to find. With very limited table/seating, this place is more ideal of a grab 'n go. For the sandwiches, there's a variety of different kinds! You do get the option to buy either half or whole sandwich and the sizes are pretty generous. At around $3 for a half sandwich, I highly recommend trying two different types of sandwich for the price of one whole sandwich :D (Best way to maximize your opportunity in trying new flavors without keeling over from food coma.) At the recommendation of a staff member, I tried the Sierra chicken and the tuna and both were fabulous. Even cold, each bite was flavorful and I definitely felt full just eating 1 of the half sandwich. Even if you're not in the mood for sandwiches, Michou sells a variety of other items like tasty looking salads and pastas and other items. So in all, this is a great place to stop by for a hearty lunch / early dinner and if you come during non-peak hours, service is quick and efficient :) read more
This place is fantastic and their pricing is fair! There is not too much sitting room so be prepared to eat on the go if you don't get a spot. I had the Sierra chicken with Gouda, roasted chicken, mixed greens, chipotle mayo, red onions, and tomatoes. I'm craving for another because it was that good. The staff was very friendly! read more
3 years ago
If you love sandwiches, then come here. In my opinion, this is a very healthy, budget friendly place to eat. Seating is very limited. Its better to grab and go! Many choices of paninis, sandwiches, salads, sweets, healthy sides to have with your entree. My husband had the teriyaki tofu sandwich and it was good!. I had the traditional tomatoe, mozzarella and pesto panini and it was always really good. The line 'is sometimes out the door but cashier goes super fast. read more
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1904 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101
Downtown
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(206) 448-4758
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