although i'm not a resident of burien, i sometimes aspire to be! i'm down there with regularity,…read moregrocery shopping, eating at various places on 152nd and enjoying parks and other things like the recent world cup watch parties. i'd noticed nelle's when i was parking nearby recently and made a mental note to give it a try. well this morning was the day, with a coworker and friend, and by the time we'd finished our breakfast sandwiches and beverages and were wrapping up our non-rushed conversation around lunchtime, many tables were occupied by people who were working their way through what looked like amazing salads that made me want to return to try one out. in terms of what i ordered (bacon sandwich and iced chai,) both were good. i know some people's reviews had been critical of the bread to sandwich ingredient ratio but i did not see that problem in what came out of the kitchen and i had in my hands. the flavor was good and it was filling. the decor is both thoughtful and adorable, not to mention the cute red patterned wallpaper which i especially took note of in the bathroom. service was friendly when ordering; you bus your own table after pick up your items from the back part of the shop. things were clean and well cared for as well. if the amount of people inside on a weekday late morning/lunchtime, is any indication, nelle's hits the sweet spot of being a place to come to do work, relax, converse and be fed. i really enjoyed it and would come back the next time i'm in burien, but i think i'll strategically aim for after 11am when the lunch menu is live so that i can choose from one of those incredible salads i saw on adjacent tables.

Ok listen up Burien, Des Moines, Seatac, Tukwila, and all points in between. If you are looking for…read morecoffee and breakfast or a quick lunch, a sip and a bite after work or just grab and go, you have to try Nelle's in Burien. Only open two months now, Nelle's is the kind of place you wish other places were. '50's diner meets '60's retro-chic with a few brush strokes of Italian stylings. The choices of ambiance is extremely pleasing to one's aesthetic POV. Even if the theme isn't quite your thing, you'll appreciate its thoughtfulness and serene color palette as well as the mix of themes all working together harmoniously. This first time in we had the bagels with lox, cucumber, capers, and dill. The coffees came in large cups with saucers. Nelle's sources from Backyard Bagels and Macrina's bakery. The execution of the bagels was flawless. They have small beepers to let you know when to pick up your food at the window in the back. Don't be surprised if Nelle herself is the one to hand it to you. One greeting over the door says "stay all day" and this is the type of environment which will invite you to do just that. I anticipate this spot doing very well. It really fits the 152nd vibe in the heart of Burien's cultural scene. One last thing I learned. The 2nd "e" is long so it is pronounced Nelly's I'll see you there.

Stopped in and picked up the Cuban sandwich. It had braised pork and ham which was nice and juicy…read more With the pickles and mustard, every bite was a flavorful experience. The bun was soft and fresh. The decor was nice and modern. It had a nice outside seating area. The staff was friendly and service was great. Looking for a great Sammie, do yourself a favor and check this place out.

If you are looking for flavor, I have found it. Now Make Me a Sandwich is packing so much flavor…read moreinto their offerings that you could hang a clock around its neck and make it your hype man. Period. No notes. I've been here a couple of times now, and everything I've had has been memorable, which is not something I say lightly about sandwiches- a category that can betray you! The Ragnar's Club is a stellar concoction of herb roasted chicken breast, bacon, cheese, and apple jalapeño slaw. It's a delicious mess. The kind where things are happening all at once and every single thing is a good idea. Absolutely outstanding. On my most recent visit, I had the Fidel Cashflow, which features some of the most tender, perfectly seasoned pork belly I've had on a sandwich. It's like an Uber Cubano--familiar, comforting, but leveled up with serious execution. Two visits, two excellent sandwiches, which now has me fully convinced that everything on the menu is as good as it looks. I trust them. I would let them choose my sandwich destiny. Service is super friendly. You order at the counter, but you're met with genuine smiles and a helpful, welcoming attitude that makes you feel like you made a very good life choice. Parking isn't the easiest, but you'll figure it out. The space itself is tiny, with just a few tables, so while you can eat there, a lot of people seem to grab it to go--presumably to eat it somewhere quiet and reflect on how good it was. Sandwich shops are a dime a dozen. Really good ones are a special find. This is a really good one. Destination-worthy