This is a very cozy brewery in a cool neighborhood. They have a parking lot, which is a huge plus…read more They also offer a large list of beers which is surprising for such an unassuming location. The beertender was very friendly and gave me a few tasters. The beers are decent. You can bring in food and there's a great Thai restaurant right across the street. This isa "no tip" establishment which I love for the transparency. However, this means that many beers are $9 to $11 (one of their hazy's was $11). I know costs in Seattle keep increasing due to the many taxes on business and inflation, so this may be the new normal for us.

Favorite brewery in Columbia district. Always great vibes and awesome beers. A beer, cider, or wine…read morefor any such taste. Service is always welcoming and quick on the pours. Check it out when in Seattle area.

The bun rieu was pretty good and filling. Definitely hit the spot on the cold rainy Seattle night…read more Place is kinda cool - as everyone else has said it's half pool hall/half restaurant. The staff were extremely nice and friendly and always refilled our water instantly without us asking. The main hostess/server was very nice. Talked to me a bit and I wish I could've ordered more. Everything I saw come out looked delicious. Definitely on the list when I'm back in town again!

First time at Billiard Hoang. They have a small dining area and we were seated right away with a…read moregroup of 5. I did like that they had their own parking lot. We each ordered our own entrees. I had the Bo luc lac (added 2 eggs) and the others ordered the bun rieu and com tham bi (added 2 eggs). The entrees were good and everyone enjoyed their meals. However, I felt like the meat for the Bo luc lac was minimal and the meat size wasn't thick like other places I've been to for the price I was paying for. Would love to try other entrees next time!

No more coffee?! Whyyyyy?!…read more The bartender looked at me like I was crazy when I asked about espresso. I guess it hasn't been on the menu since the pandemic. Sad times for this pregnant one. As usual, they have an impressive list of beers and ciders, unlike some places that only offer a single non beer option. They also have root beer on tap, which is adorable and great as they are angling for a family hang out vibe. I love the play area in the back, and I keep meaning to come in for trivia or a game night. Such a gem for the neighborhood!

This place is great if you have kids and just want to unwind with a beer and let them play! They…read morehave a kids play area with a slide/games/huge chalk board. And a TV for sports. They have snacks and also Emma's BBQ next door will bring to you! This is a great family friendly place!

This place is pretty bad ass! I can't say that I was terribly impressed with the liquor selection…read morebut for a small (and new?) bar - they're really doing a great job. Aside from the awesome food - which I'll get to in a second - and the live music, I was most impressed by the bartender. He was super charismatic, super friendly and very funny. When I popped in with a group of 6 or so friends, he swiftly tended to us, made sure to introduce himself and took everyone's drink order. When it came time to get food I actually decided to opt out. It was nearly midnight and I had already eaten dinner hours earlier. But my friend next to me got a basket of fries and that's when it got hard to ignore the menu... The fries were AWESOME! In fact, they were so tempting that not only did I sneak a few, I actually asked to see the whole menu. Comprised mostly of about a dozen varieties of slider, I was super happy to see the variety. Suddenly my stomach growled and though I didn't want two sliders, I knew I could share with a friend. The only issue then was deciding which to get. I recall a buffalo chicken slider but only got as far as the fried bologna. HELL. YES!!! I ordered one and my buddy ordered another. (They come two to a plate.) My little slider was DELICIOUS! In fact, it was so good that I could totally envision making a trip all the way back to this bar just to have them again. So yeah... I'm a fan. The food is great, the bartender was totally rad, the live music playing in the theater was piped into the bar and the selection of beer and booze was just enough to satisfy. What a great little addition to the hood!

4 is the average between 3 stars and 5 stars: Why 4?…read more 3 stars: Meh. It is a cool, cute and subtly(?) intimate space for a hole in the wall. I had no drinks and drinks are not my forte, so I have nothing to contribute to with drinks (although I did get a water, more on that later). An interestingly mixed group of folks here (including the supposedly "local favorite", more on her later). =P Late Wed night, a bum can be met outside the front asking for crap... I didn't think this downtown-phenomenom could reach this far and late into Columbia City. o_O Now for the 5 stars: ENTIRELY for my fond memory of rockin' the mic with Sugarhill Gang's Rapper's Delight----and ALL fuc*ing 7 minutes of it! ----BAM! In addition to doing my thing up there, this "local favorite" chick asked me if she could join in---of course! Before I finish, let me fill you in on the intro deets. On occasion, one of the folks in our mini Yelp group asked me if I'd picked a song, yet. --No. --Nope. --Not, yet. --I'm kind of tied between between two... come almost-midnight, I'd finally settled on the one that's been bugging me all night, Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang. Drop my card off and wait several songs until I'm called.... wait for it... ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en--- (omg, ---WHAAAT?!). DUDE, both groups started *GASP* ---CHAN-TING & clapping(?)--- my name, when right then Kira *bowchikawowow!* took my hand and guided me up front. Rewinding back, the local favorite black lady joins me. I notice the screen.... someone says "wow, 7 minutes?!" I glance at the screen----hot diggity dam! Within 1 second, I thought of: why did I pick this song, 7 minutes seems long, I totally dig this song and the beat, I've heard it before but not the whole 7 min... and thankfully glad I asked for a glass of water prior to singing, because boy I tell ya, did I have a mouth drought in the minutes coming up to this (and slightly during, but I pressed on because, the more I sang/rapped it, the more I had tunnel vision on the lyrics screen and rippin' it in my own little world). I definitely heard the times the crowd join in during the good parts---most encouraging, hehe. All said and done.... wow (and phew!). Afterwards, the local lady came up to me and said something like, "Mmm Mm...that was ^fine^!..." I think I did come with my confidence, after all. 7 minutes... of rapping!? I think I just experienced a miracle... amazing. I think I want more karaoke (and drinking not even required! =P).

Visiting from Texas and found this spot on the map, wanted to give them a try and boy are we glad…read morewe did. Food is fresh, made to order. The aioli was my favorite part! If you're looking for some great food and drinks, this is the spot to be. Thank you Twilight Rainer for great service and chill vibes!

Stopped in on a Saturday night after a jazz show across the street, bar wasn't crowded and we were…read moreable order at the bar and seat ourselves once we decided on what to get. Bartender was kind, and the food came out fresh. We ordered the buffalo wings and a side of fries, wings tasted great, only thing I would change is to double fry (personal preference) so they are crispy but trust me, if I forget to ask for double fry they will STILL be delicious, the fries were good, salty in my opinion but with aioli as the dip they were good. Overall I will definitely return, the prices and service was good and the food was delicious, we seen a burger and a salad go to other tables and they both looked worth trying next time.

Colombia City Sports Bar…read more Had a great time catching up with friends while in Seattle for the week! Lunch at 1pm, was not crowded which allowed the waitress to focus on us! Amy was the BEST waitress ever! Steak salad is what the are known for was delicious. Grilled parm wings were ok, just needed more parm and Amy was happy to oblige. Drinks were sooo good. Hibiscus margaritas with double shot of tequila...AWESOME!! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Until next time Seattle...

This is for a rainy Friday afternoon - we picked Rookies to the variety and the relaxed sports bar…read moreatmosphere- I got the cubano and I come here a lot but I wanted to say that I love this cubano- because it's so focused on just being a good Cuban sandwich. Some places add some weird stuff but Rookies is like "I wanna make something good"- anyway if you choose a potato side pick the Gorgonzola dip- or buffalo they are both good. Before my Cuban arrived I was like "I'm gonna take a picture cause it will help my Yelp review" but I ate it too fast so oh well

This is much smaller than their Fremont location yet still a great size for the area. Like both…read morelocations, parking can be a bit challenging. But the beer is the same high quality, which is a plus. And the now sell Pike brewing beer for a free more canned/to-go options. The free pretzels and apples are always a nice touch. Especially given this is a dog and family friendly place.

Stumbled across their new location while we were in Columbia City. Loved what they've done to the…read moreplace - so earthy w/ the plants and wooden interior, and cozy w/ the leather chairs. I am so impressed w/ the NA options. I got the NA Dark and it's had a unique coffee and herbal note. Will def come back again and try other NA options. Service was quick, not crowded and the line went by quick.

lets start with food Cuban Tofu Panini - didnt seem to have…read morebeen in a paining Press, was cold, wasn't good the skirt steak sandwich - cold steak.... didnt like it at all cooked veggies - surprisingly delicious Green smoothie was solid the restaurant was cute enough but the server wasn't serving. not a great attitude.

The food was quite good and the service was excellent! This place seems to be kind of a…read moreneighborhood spot with lots of regulars, which was kind of cool. There was little fall decor on all the tables and it felt pretty homey. I appreciated that they have several vegetarian items on the menu. Not so many vegan options for food but lots of great smoothies and juices!

My first time at Island Soul and I was blown away. The food is rich and flavorful without being…read moreheavy. The servers were attentive without being overbearing - thanks Natalie and Hector! The atmosphere is a little noisy just because people were having a good time. I look forward to going back.

This place is one of a kind and so delicious for Carribean and Jamaican cuisine! If you have not…read moretried -- you must! We were celebrating my colleagues birthday the day before and were going to see a show at the Royal Room! We got drinks and I had the caprihlana and the Carribean Star! The Carribean Star is a MUST- TRY, the flavors of that drink were amazing! Both the tostones and shrimp ceviche for appetizers was out of this world! The fried catfish was breaded and crisped perfectly and their sides, especially the collard greens are tasty, a bit tangy and phenomenal! I was able to sample my coworkers dishes (they offered of course and I did too) and the goat curry -- try this too if you like curry! Such amazing flavor and tender goat! They do not take reservations but it's peak around dinner time and weekends! We got lucky with the last big table! The menu is creative and colorful. Staff is amazing! They actually had a location in Kirkland but had to close it and this location remains and is a HIT!

Sweetest bartenders, good drinks and I'm always happy when there's a hot dog on a bar menu. Such a…read moregood spot to meet up with friends or have a drink alone, my favorite cozy neighborhood bar! Also +5 points for having bottled Coors Light :)

TL;DR: Solid neighborhood standby - nothing flashy, just…read moredependable. It's the kind of spot you wander into when everything else is closed and end up staying longer than planned. Food: They've finally figured out who they are. The old menu was a mess, but now it's all about burgers, tacos, and nachos....and the burgers steal the show. Not gourmet, but hits the spot every time. Vibe: Unpretentious and comfortable, a true Columbia City fixture. You'll find locals, not tourists, and that's part of the appeal. It's got that familiar, slightly worn-in charm that doesn't need polishing. What could be better: Honestly, not much without killing what makes it work. It's not aiming for perfection, just consistency, and that's the point.