Other Coast Cafe - Ballard

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It's a small, cramped spot with very limited seating so tight that it's hard to enjoy your meal or even have a conversation. I ordered their popular Detonator. It was labeled as spicy, but it really wasn't. I did enjoy the bread, though. The meat and sauce were just okay nothing extraordinary. I can definitely see the wait times being brutal. I waited almost 15 minutes, and orders were still coming out around 2:55. Google says they close at 3, so I'm not sure how late they keep taking orders, but I placed mine around 2:36 pm on a Sunday read more

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The hype with the Rajun Cajun is real. Definitely a top 3 hot sandwich of all time. All the ingredients just perfectly mesh together and the bread is the start of the show, maintaining a wonderful crispy exterior while remaining soft inside. Heat is mild so even spice avoidant peeps can enjoy. If I got it again I'd add bacon. read more

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A+ independent sandwich shop. I came here while browsing at the farmers market. I walked by and could smell the beautiful aroma coming from inside. Another customer saw me checking out the menu and told me about the Rajun Cajun. It looked good, but I didn't want spicy food that day. I'm a Ruben girl, so when I saw their version of a Ruben I knew I had to try. Turkey pastrami was quite intriguing. Service was just ok, but that could be because they were busy. Sandwiches were coming out like clockwork, but due to the crowd I waited about 20 mins for mines, not too bad. The sandwich was amazing and huge. I was able to share it with my family as I could not eat the whole thing alone. The sandwiches here are well made with quality ingredients. You won't complain about the price when you see how much you get and how good it is. I love the funky vibe of this place and staff there look real chill people. You won't want Subway, Jimmy Johns, or Jersey Mikes after eating at this place. You will be spoiled, plus it's always better to support small local businesses, especially when they are this good. Please give this place a try. read more

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Tai D.

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Rajun Cajun is a must! There's a reason it's started on the menu! Very flavorful and the bread was soft and with the right amount of crisp. They were very friendly and I also got some bread ends. I liked the outdoor seating area on a nice fall day. I'm very excited to come back and try their other sandwiches. I feel this will be another favorite in Ballard. read more

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Shaylyn K.

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Got the Rajan Cajun hot sandwich. It's definitely worth the wait and would recommend calling ahead especially on the weekends. The turkey pairs well with the red onion and spicy salsa mayo. $16ish is a bit steep but the sandwich is filling. Limited seating and a bit cramped with people standing and sitting around. Street parking is available but may get tricky. read more

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Laura M.

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Oh yes! We were in Ballard at noon, walking around looking for a sandwich. The BBQ aroma drifted by. Searching for the source, we discovered Other Coast Cafe, takeout and minimal seating shop. OMG! Delicious. Ordered two and rated their Rueben the better of the two. Incredible! Enjoy! read more

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Placed an order for pickup on my way home from work. I ordered the Rajun Cajun sandwich and the Detonator sandwich. The Rajun Cajun sandwich was my favorite, had a good spice to it. The Detonator is basically a spicier version of the Rajun Cajun sandwich but it was too spicy for me. Overall great hot sandwiches, would definitely eat here again. read more

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Alex V.

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Cute little hole in the wall in Ballard. Came here for lunch, and ordered the half hot sandwich and a chop salad - the total came to $24 with tip which seemed reasonable for food prices nowadays. There's limited seating inside, and a decent amount of seats outside that are covered. The place was pretty busy at 1 PM so it took about 20 minutes to get our food. I will be back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Rajun Cajun is elite! They pack in the meat and the spicy salsa mayo is delicious. The bread is perfectly crispy, fresh, yet soft. Overall great place to get a delicious sandwich! read more

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Valerie W.

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Solid 3 stars for this hole in the wall Ballard Sandwich Shop While the sandwiches are decent...it's a bit hard to warrant the price tag. $15+ for a 7" Sammy that is just OK can be a little painful. Rajun Cajun is the go-to...but they have a wide array of choices. Wait for food is usually around 15+ minutes regardless if they are busy or not which I found a bit odd? I walked in right as they opened the other day and still had to wait that long. Hmm. Also, Plan to have the roof of your mouth ravaged by the baguette bread. While it's fresh and tasty, it's a bit much for the sandwich itself, and honestly takes away from the overall sandwich flavor. It also absorbs all the mayo so the sandwich still tastes slightly dry. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't bad by any means...all ingredients are fresh, but nothing to write home about. read more

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Amber P.

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Tasty Sammy - Pricy Sammy - Worth it Sammy Was scrolling through social media when this joint popped up on advertisement, I'm a sucker for a good sandwich and I was NOT disappointed. Came on a Tuesday for lunch, only had a ten minute wait. I ordered the rajun cajun and am stoked to try the "it's our version of a Reuben" next time. Overall a pretty tasty sammy, the meat was good quality, the toasted baguette was the perfect texture, and there was just the right amount of veggies. The rajun cajun wasn't horridly spicy, but those weary of spice I don't think this is a sammy for you. My only complaint is that it's not the place to dine in when busy, unless you can snag a seat and $15.00 for a sandwich only with no sides included. Heard it gets busy on weekends, Ballard doesn't offer a lot of parking so maybe order ahead or plan accordingly. Worth a try! Is it Seattle best sandwich? No, but does it put up a good fight? Sure does read more

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Carolina R.

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My brothers rave about the Rajun Cajun sandwich and I finally tried it on my latest trip. We went during their happy hour which is where the Rajun sandwich is half off but only between 3-3:30 for in person orders. My boyfriend went ahead while I parked and we made it right as he ordered because you have to be present as it's only 1 per person. The sandwich was good but a bit spicy for me. I would come back and try another sandwich. But my brothers and boyfriend really like it. read more

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Kayla S.

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Got the bullet (blt) and #2 turkey. solid sandwich. took a minute, but they were hustling and makes sense bcus we came on a sunday. not going to blow ur mind but satisfying. cant ask for much more read more

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Willow J.

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My relationship with Other Coast Cafe is old and mighty, but one that ends in tragedy. I've sampled much of their menu, notably the Rajun Cajun, the Detonator, and The Mantooth (my favorite with alternations. I grew up in East Texas and have had my fair share of Cajun food. My alterations to the Mantooth included adding an olive spread, no tomatoes, and substituting the greens. It turned the Mantooth into the best proxy for a muffaleta sandwich I could find, another staple of New Orleans. Today, they have discontinued the olive spread. I am suddenly grief stricken and the rest of the menu just doesn't hold up for the price. The Rajun Cajun and the Detonator are fine - maybe good even, but never lived close up to the hype for me. I love spicy and so desperately wanted to love these sandwiches. The service is amazing and always friendly, often having a good chat with those staff members and getting some extra bread if I went toward the end of the day to make croutons and other things. Overall the spot for sandwiches in Ballard, but I'll be venturing into the nearby neighborhoods to find a new home. read more

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Regan P.

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My relationship with Other Coast Cafe is old and mighty, but one that ends in tragedy. I've sampled much of their menu, notably the Rajun Cajun, the Detonator, and The Mantooth (my favorite with alternations. I grew up in East Texas and have had my fair share of Cajun food. My alterations to the Mantooth included adding an olive spread, no tomatoes, and substituting the greens. It turned the Mantooth into the best proxy for a muffaleta sandwich I could find, another staple of New Orleans. Today, they have discontinued the olive spread. I am suddenly grief stricken and the rest of the menu just doesn't hold up for the price. The Rajun Cajun and the Detonator are fine - maybe good even, but never lived close up to the hype for me. I love spicy and so desperately wanted to love these sandwiches. The service is amazing and always friendly, often having a good chat with those staff members and getting some extra bread if I went toward the end of the day to make croutons and other things. Overall the spot for sandwiches in Ballard, but I'll be venturing into the nearby neighborhoods to find a new home. read more

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Lizzie M.

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Came here from a TikTok Rec Sandwiches take about 25-30mins per order after you order. They're fairly small for $20ish dollars. I liked the option to buy a whole pickle. The electric wizard was tasty but the sauce made it kinda hard to eat. We actually ended up taking our sandwiches to a nearby coffee shop because there's very limited seating in the actual shop. I almost ordered a 14". I guess it typically comes on 7" of bread... which is fairly small if you think bout it. I saw the price jump to like $27 if I had done the 14" and I'm kinda glad I just had the 7". Maybe I'll have to try a cold sandwich next time but overall it was tasty, until it was too soggy. read more

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Paul T.

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Small walk in and order type of place. There are limited seating indoor and also has a more spread out area outside on the street. I ordered the ragun Cajun sandwich. It's a 6 inch sandwich that's on a toasted baguette bread that's nice and crunchy but was burnt on the bottom so that wasn't appealing. The filling consists of Cajun seasoned turkey, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, grilled onions, and their spicy salsa mayo. The Cajun seasoning was lacking and has no flavor. The also y salsa mayo was more oily and mayo heavy with no flavor that jumps out to enhance the sandwich Overall, their best sandwich was lacking a lot of flavor and for their pricing... it's not a sandwich I would order or recommend others to order. read more

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Joshua F.

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Would not recommend. Sandwiches are on par with a Jimmy John's or Quiznos but there's also a 30+ minute wait, no water, apathetic staff, etc. Oh well. Service might get better in the future but it's not worth a visit / re-visit based on the food for the price. read more

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Erin G.

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Food is so great! Get the baguette as the bread choice and side dill pickle! Rajun Cajun, & Wizard for hot sandwiches. Turkey for cold, such a good amount of food too. read more

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Gina B.

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Got the Rajun Cajun sandwich. It was good but not fantastic (especially not for the price after tax and tip (about $17). And it's not as huge as some people say... maybe I just eat more. I'll be honest, I was also annoyed with the way we got our food. We had already waited about 10 minutes beyond the estimated wait time, noticed that two groups of people behind us in line had gotten their food before us (they did not order online, and they ordered more than us). It wasn't until a lady behind the counter noticed us standing there and asked what we had ordered. When we told them, they finally wrapped up our stuff (which had been sitting by the sandwich preparers after it came out of the oven for a little while). If the sandwich was amazing, I might kinda forgive the slight disrespect... but it wasn't. It was good enough to give three stars, though. read more

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Layne V.

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The sandwiches are delicious! But coming here for years, the sandwiches are much smaller. Likely 66% of the size, I believe due to using new bread. Still tasty, but crazy to keep the price the same for a much much smaller amount of food. The reuben is large though. The Rajun Cajun (best seller) is much smaller. FYI. read more

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Annabel L.

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Followed my nose and found my hungry ass ordering a Rajun Cajun sandwich that I devoured in under 10 min. As soon as I opened the packaging, my mouth watered at the sight. There was a nice cheese pull as you pulled apart the two halves. Bread was crunchy, everything was hot and steamy, turkey and chicken were so juicy, and it's got a good kick! Didn't have time to take a pic of the food because your girl was HANGRY (sns). Really wanted the potato salad but they sold out! So I gotta get my hands on it next time. read more

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Martina B.

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best sandwiches in seattle for real. and the owner is a gem-one time she came into a store i was working at to purchase wool socks for her employees. super cool!!!!! read more

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Adam A.

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Favorite sandwich place in Seattle. Don't sleep on this place but be ready to wait in line.

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Tim H.

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Upon recommendation had to go here and try the Ragin Cajun sandwich. Ok first mistake...I went in Sunday (Ballard Farmer Market). Ugh. Ballard already sucks for parking and this was not wise. I hit the jackpot on my second loop though and able to try this instead of bailing. Beware parking sucks (not their fault). Small place so not a lot of room inside when busy to wait. Being the market probably busier than normal? I waited about 20 minutes for my sandwich. It was worth the wait. I ate it right away and holy crap it was piping hot. But honestly the best way for this sandwich. The second half later when I got home didn't hit the same. It was messy a bit but delicious. Right amount of spice, sauce was good and bread still crunchy for a hot sandwich! Staff was quick and attentive to everyone. They were hustling for sure. I'd definitely come back and some of the cold sandwiches I saw people having looked amazing. But the Ragin Cajun is legit. read more

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Eric E.

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While these sandwiches are extremely over-priced (as is everything in Seattle), they are delicious. The bread is great, the sandwich is great. Really well done read more

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Rikki N.

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Run, don't walk, to get the Rajun Cajun sandwich. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. Definitely in my top Seattle Sammy list. The hype is real. read more

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Stephen K.

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The rajun Cajun is a top 5 sandwich in Seattle. This place is only 1 of a few reasons that moving out of Ballard was a tragedy for our family. read more

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Kristine S.

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We were on the hunt for a lunch/sandwich spot while visiting Seattle. Hubby found Other Coast Cafe in Ballard and we decided to check them out. We walked over from the Ballard Locks which took us about 20 minutes. They were packed! Seating was very limited inside as well as outside. We got super lucky to snag a couple Adirondack chairs out front. Hubby went inside to order. He got the Rajun Cajun and I went with the Electric Wizard. The Rajun Cajun was spicy and very tasty. The turkey was fresh and flavorful. I really liked how the melty pepper Jack cheese tied it all together. No denying the Cajun flavor throughout this sandwich. The Electric Wizard was like a fancy ham & cheese. I enjoyed the heavy smoked flavor with applewood smoked ham as well as smoked mozzarella. The red onions were amazing. Both sandwiches were served on delicious baguette that was nicely toasty on the outside yet soft on the inside. Great hot sandwiches, perfect for a weekend lunch! read more

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Sophie K.

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I've ordered my last time from Other Coast. They quote you 25-30 minutes for a sandwich which is already INSANE, but it will always take 45 minutes to an hour. I online order because of this but always still wait at least 20 minutes past quote time. They *sometimes* have gf bread, mostly they don't. Today I ordered a cold sandwich on gf bread and when I tell you that this bread seemed like it's been sitting on a counter for a few days, I am not exaggerating. I asked for no tomatoes as they're not in season and they just aren't good off season and as I expected, there were tomatoes on the sandwich. $21 for a sandwich I can't wait to finish? Not again. read more

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Tim M.

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As you can see from the pic there is hardly any meat and I paid for extra meat. $18.00 give me a break read more

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Shelby S.

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My husband is a big sandwich fan and we knew we needed to find a good sandwich shop while in the Ballard area. We visited this cafe around 2:30pm on a Saturday and it was JAMMED! Pretty long line of people ordering in-person and also food delivery drivers popping in and out to grab orders placed online. It was really easy to place our order in person, but we did have to wait a little while for our food. Perhaps call ahead to have it ready when you arrive! They have a little bit of seating inside at counters on the wall, but more set-up outside. I opted for the detonator sandwich and it was sooo yummy! I wish I lived closer to this spot to be able to go more often. I'd say it's definitely worth the wait. They have some unique sandwich options. My husband loved the tuna salad. We found street parking just a block away. read more

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Roxmarie M.

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I went to Ballard to go to the Salmon Sand and Gravel store to buy some toxic chemicals. It's in the industrial part of Ballard, by the skinny part of Salmon Bay, with loads of trees on the other side. It felt like a version of old Seattle. The store I went to was a building supply store open since 1907. The staff are very helpful. Anyway after all of that I needed a sandwich. There seem to be a ton of artisinal-ish high end lunch spots in Ballard. I guess it is both an industrial and eating destination? Many things looked good, but when I read the description of the Miss Arlette sandwich at Other Coast there was no contest. The place itself is bare bones, with literally all aesthetic and gustatory effort put into the sandwiches - as it should be. The staff are friendly and efficient. They have bags of free day-old rolls on the shelf for the taking. The Miss Arlette was a delicious unique vegan sandwich. The dry rub tofu and the field roast along with the tasty vegan cheese go well together and there was plenty of muffaletta flavor, but I would have liked even more olive relish on there or maybe some baby spinach or something crunchy. And the sandwich would also be great if warmed up just a little bit. Biting into cold tofu is just ok. So though delicious, if warmed up it would be amazing. Very minor critique. Get it! The chocolate chip cookie is buttery good. I wandered back in a few days later because I had to return the toxic chemicals to the Salmon Sand and Gravel store. It's fun walking around the industrial area of old Ballard. Lots of tough crusty Scandinavian(?) contractors (or pirates??) powering along, and pretty vistas. I decided to try a hot sandwich, the very popular premium item Ragin' Cajun. I got it with the vegetarian substitution for turkey, but had regular cheese. It was honestly extremely delicious. They've got the umami down. Also their rolls are magnificent. Toothsome but tender and chewy. Mmm! Carb city, the Ballard way. read more

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elle p.

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This is cafeteria food. Shredded iceberg lettuce, only one bread option (tasteless, crustless baguette-shaped bun)... just overall nothing fresh or unique. No veggies to speak of. The wait! 20 minutes for cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and cucumber? One person working her butt off while a bunch of kids stand around doing nothing. When I told their water station was empty, the guy said "sorry we don't have water today." What a gong show read more

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As a paraded down Ballard in the Seattle System, I stumbled upon this lovely dive, populated by citizens. The smells of fresh bread (or what I'd interpret to be smells, my sense of smell was ruined in a duel many years ago--honestly, it's a lot to talk about and I'm still working through it in therapy!) assaulted my senses. Delight! The citizens manning this dinery were kindly and helpful, service befitting a Dark Lord. But the sandwich, the Rajun Cajun, was a true hot masterpiece. Slightly spicy, all delicious, I could not eat it faster!! If I come through the Seattle System again, I will frequent this Imperial establishment!! 5/5 Death Stars. read more

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Michelle R.

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Delicious sandwich! Bread is perfectly toasted, and won't cut up your mouth which I appreciate. One thing to be aware of: this place takes time. Waited about 20-25 minutes for 1 sandwich - so be prepared to wait! We split the electric wizard, which was super tasty, but a little on the greasy side. read more

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Daniel M.

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Best meatball sub in Seattle, great atmosphere and staff. Order ahead for quicker service.

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I got the meatball sub sandwich. It was pretty good but hard to eat with my hands. The guy had offered me a fork and knife, which I declined (because, it's a sandwich)..to my regret. It also took a pretty long time to get my food even though it didn't seem that busy. Inside dining is still closed as of 7/23, but they have a few chairs on the sidewalk/street you can sit at. read more

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In 2010, the "Rajun Cajun" at Other Coast Cafe was named one of the top five sandwiches in Seattle (per SeattleMag). While the award is a little dated, this item is still their number one seller, so it clearly continues to make quite the impression and I couldn't pass it up! Four of us each ordered a sandwich to-go...three Rajun Cajuns ($12.25 each) and one Italiano ($11.75). For the time-being, they are offering take-out only and the inside of the restaurant is mostly blocked off except for the cashier's counter. There was a pretty steady stream of customers ordering inside the shop, but they also support online orders as well. It took about 25 minutes for our four sandwiches to be prepared which was definitely longer than expected, especially when we saw people who ordered after us receive their food first. Perhaps they had a ton of online orders, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here... at least the service was very friendly! Since this spot is located fairly close to the water, we took our sandwiches to Fisherman's Terminal and ate along the docks. I will confess that I've never tasted a bolder sandwich with this one consisting of cajun turkey, pepper jack cheese, red onion, tomato and their special salsa mayo. The turkey was lean, cheese nicely melted and the punch of heat from the salsa mayo melded everything together. However, for $12.25, I did not consider this sandwich to be a good value. The ratio of bread to ingredients was pretty disproportionate, with the baguette making up the majority of each bite. While the thick bread acted like a sponge and absorbed the flavors, it could definitely have used another layer of turkey and a couple extra slices of tomato to balance it out. Other Coast Cafe offers a generous variety of hot and cold sandwiches along with salads, so I'd likely opt for a different item if I were to return. I do believe the sandwiches here are made with quality ingredients and worthy of trying, but their Rajun Cajun just unfortunately did not live up to the hype for me. 3.75 stars. read more

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5315 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
Ballard
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(206) 789-0936
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http://othercoastcafe.com/

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Hours

What time does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard open?

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard close?

Other Coast Cafe - Ballard closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Other Coast Cafe - Ballard closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:30 AM - 5:00 PMSun 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard take Bitcoin?

No, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard does not take Bitcoin.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard take credit cards?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have catering options?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard does have catering options.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have a happy hour?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard has a happy hour.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard serve alcohol?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard allow dogs?

No, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard does not allow dogs.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have TVs?

No, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have bike parking?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard has bike parking.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have outdoor seating?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard has outdoor seating options.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have parking?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Other Coast Cafe - Ballard wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard is wheelchair accessible.

Does Other Coast Cafe - Ballard have free WiFi?

Yes, Other Coast Cafe - Ballard has free WiFi.

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We think our sandwiches are some of the best in the city - all meats are sliced to order...order one of our neighborhood favorites or dictate your own and we'll make it just the way you like. Thanks for supporting a small, neighborhood business.

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2.3 mi•Wallingford

Everything we ordered was solid. Big hits for us were the mortadella sandwich and the corn salad…read more Mortadella sandwich was a perfect balance of mortadella to bread ratio and you gotta appreciate that everything is on their fresh made focaccia that they are consistently pulling fresh outta the oven. Vibes and service were all great. The place can get quite busy but the open concept makes it a fun spot to sit at the bar seating and watch their full staff in their element.

Everything that have here, they do really well. I've tried the fried fish sandwich, eggplant…read moresandwich, carrot cake, choco chip cookie, roasted red pepper soup, and snickerdoodle. My favorite so far has been the eggplant and white bean sandwich! The carrot cake is decent, and the fish sandwich is well fried but found the fennel-cabbage slaw not completely balanced and the sandwich a little soggy. The prices are on the higher side. It's one of those places that feels great for a low-key date or a casual lunch. The employees are friendly too.

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Milanese

Hushy's Sandwiches - Turkey house-roasted turkey, toscano salami, pickled pepper remoulade, provolone, red onion, basil, arugula, oregano vinaigrette * 20

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Turkey house-roasted turkey, toscano salami, pickled pepper remoulade, provolone, red onion, basil, arugula, oregano vinaigrette * 20

Mean Sandwich

4.3(412 reviews)

0.4 mi•Ballard

Highly recommended! The Mean corned beef sandwich was outstanding. Skins and in fried baked potato…read more chips way better than plain old fries . Sandwich snobs from Jersey , 2 thumbs up

My husband and I were leaving the National Nordic Museum and wanted to grab some food to take home…read moreso we decided to order online at Mean Sandwich. My order was ready at the time that was specified (also received a text when it was done) and according to what I read, they keep your food on a warmer while they wait for you to pick it up. How nice! $20 for a sandwich seems pricey, but let me tell you, they definitely make a MEAN sandwich! The Mean - THICK pieces of juicy corned beef with housemade mustard, pickled red cabbage and mint. The cross section of the sandwich looks insane! The combination of flavors is excellent. The Hama Hama Oyster Po'Boy - Deep-fried Hama Hama yysters with housemade remoulade and lemon-pepper mayo. I loved this. The oysteres were nicely fried with not too much batter. You could really taste the oyster and appreciate the texture. The French roll was also very nice. It was similar to a Vietnamese Banh Mi roll. Soft, but with a light crispness on the outside. Fully Loaded Skins & Ins - Skins & Ins are basically a mixture of fried potato skins and potato chunks so you get a variety of texture: thin and crispy, or soft and meaty. The fully loaded option adds toppings similar to that of a loaded baked potato (white sauce, spices, scallions, and super crunchy bacon bits). This was a nice change from having the usual chips or fries with a sandwich. Parking can be somewhat of a challenge in this area, but if you're able to make it over then I think it's worth visiting.

Cute table numbers.

Hama Hama Oyster Po'Boy

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Fishermen's Green Market & Deli

4.5(69 reviews)

0.8 mi•Interbay

My friend and I came to check out their grocery items. We ended up grabbing a couple things. This…read moremarket is small and fully packed. There's also a deli inside which we'll need to check out another time. The staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Would enjoy coming back to try their menu.

This deli is awesome! Fueled us with lunch during our move so we have tried just about every…read moresandwich in the menu and each one was delicious. Fast friendly service. Don't mind paying for quality and you definitely get that at green market. I'm drooling thinking about the next sandwich!

1.1 mi•Loyal Heights, Ballard, Phinney Ridge

Exterior and sign

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Un Bien

4.7(1.6k reviews)

this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

Roast park sandwich here was awesome! I had gone to Paseo way back in the day, maybe 2007 or 2008,…read moreand the sandwich tasted very similar to what I remember. The rice and beans are also amazing. I think you could probably go with any sandwich that has your preferred protein source and it would be great. The guy working the register taking the orders was super friendly as well. Lots of street parking in the area. They have one bathroom and a good amount of seating. Definitely worth a visit for a great sandwich.

Seating area

Spicy scallop - so yummy

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Royal Grinders

4.6(704 reviews)

1.9 mi•Fremont

A true hidden gem! Been coming here for years and the quality has never wavered. Get the Italian…read moregrinder with extra grinder sauce - hits the spot every time. Definitely a place where you'll want to order ahead and take it to-go.. very limited indoor seating. Nice outdoor patio for spring/summer.

This panini was so delicious. Bread was soft yet crunchy. The melted cheese combo with chicken…read morebacon and BBQ was everything. Definitely recommend!

Inside

Italian Grinder

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Serious Pie Ballard

4.2(82 reviews)

0.5 mi•Ballard

Serious Pie is the best and we were glad to discover this location…read more Stopped in for lunch on a Friday and they have happy hour from 12-5 then, with $8 individual pies! We had the special, with artichokes, and the sausage. Yummy!! Also kale salad, which we love. This time it surprisingly needed salt, but was good.

We were excited to check out this Serious Pie location in Ballard during a recent holiday shopping…read moreexpedition, but honestly we were a little disappointed. While other Serious Pie locations tend to be semi-upscale-yet-casual pizza joints, this spot felt more like an afterthought with its small, dark space and decidedly hole-in-the-wall vibe. The good news is, the pizza was still delish, as it always is at Serious Pie. We enjoyed the sweet sausage pizza that has become a fave over the years, along with a couple of beers which were served in plastic pint "glasses". Okay, I'm sure this makes me sound like a beer snob, but plastic?! Good beer just doesn't taste good in plastic. (Unless you're at a frat party?) Our server (who, by the way, was excellent) later told us he'd accidentally used the wrong glasses for the beer; so apparently it's something they're fixing. Yay! It was also darn cold inside. We had to keep our coats on the entire time. A door between the restaurant area and the semi-open entrance to what appears to be their central storage area would most likely help. Again, this all probably seems a bit petty. I'll own that. But as someone who loves Tom Douglas and his restaurants, and has had great experiences at other Serious Pie locations, this one was a disappointment. Especially since they're charging the same (some might say elevated) prices as they do at the other locations. Maybe if they called it something else, to differentiate it? Serious Pie Lite? Semi-Serious Pie? I dunno, but I expected just a little bit better from this iconic local brand.

1.2 mi•Phinney Ridge, Ballard

The zack! fried chicken, applewood bacon, black pepper tabasco gravy, fried egg, buttermilk biscuit

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The ZACK

Take 5 Urban Market

4.6(310 reviews)

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I was actually not really familiar with this place until post-fire, when I heard a lot more buzz…read moreabout it. Given today was National Sandwich Day, I decided it was a great day to check them out! The sandwich menu is vast, so I had a hard time deciding what to get. I went with the Reuben ($14.75) (as I read it is made w/ their house-made brisket) and then I also got the Sriracha Chicken Club Melt ($16.75), as it seemed to be popular per reviews. I placed the order online - which was convenient! I showed up a few min late but my order was not ready yet, which was no issue.. the lady working (Rebecca, I think) was apologetic and was hustling. It seemed busy with lots of phone calls and orders. I loved the Reuben - the meat was so tender and not too fatty (which I prefer). Perfect ratios of sauce, meat and bread and not too greasy! Loved it and would order it again for sure. The Sriracha chicken club melt was huge, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Not that I didn't like it, but it was just too large and messy and didn't wow me. Still, nothing wrong with it per se. Besides the sandwiches, they also sell other things they make such as bread pudding, mac and cheese, quiche, etc. which you can see in the glass case. They also have soups, too. Besides the food they make, this is also a market, so they sell beer/wine, chips, hot sauce, and some other items. There is also a small seating area so it is possible to eat-in. I look forward to trying other sandwiches next time - hopefully the breakfast sandwich or the meatloaf one!

It's a neighborhood Sammie place. One of my friends recommended it for a quick lunch on the way…read morehome. Sort of a deli type place, with some seats inside if you need to break bread there. Not a huge variety but you get something fresh and filling.

Refrigerated case by front counter (6/1/25)

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Exterior. Reopened 4/9/25 after a gas explosion months earlier (6/1/25)

Swing Sandwiches and Pizza

4.8(50 reviews)

2.6 mi•Lower Queen Anne

I am obsessed with their burrata pizza. I have been getting it every other day on my lunch break…read moreand I am surprised how legit it was. Definitely a neighborhood delight. The sandwiches look good but it seems like too much food for me. But I am tempted. Also, everyone is super sweet there which is a plus in seattle nowadays. Seattlelite here, I can say that.

I was craving pizza and found this place via social media (IG). I was cat sitting on Queen Anne and…read morethis place was close to the house so it worked out well. I pre-ordered at around 11am day of, as I read that the sandwiches can sell out early (and they were when picked up my order at 5:45pm!). I got the half/half burrata + salame peproncino pizza and the Steve's special sandwich. I really like how thin the crust is but the sauce and toppings pack plenty of punch/flavor. If you're wondering how "thin" think Pagliacci but even thinner. The sandwich was also excellent. The combination of sauce, toppings, and meat was so so good. In my opinion it is expensive (~$6/slice and ~$17 for small sandwich) but there is no questioning the taste or quality. Staff was friendly and welcoming, and there are a few indoor/outdoor tables to sit and eat if you prefer. Total was $65.59 ($58.59 + $7 tip).

1.8 mi•Phinney Ridge, Greenwood

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Italianish

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TAB Turkey Apple Brie sandwich. No skimping!

Fortuna Bottega

4.7(60 reviews)

For the west coast, I think this is close to one of the best sandwiches you are going to find. You…read morecan always tell when a place is doing something special because the people working are happy to be there, that's definitely the case here. I think the best move is the caprese sandwich add prosciutto, but the quality of ingredients are some good that the bambino, which is basically ham and soft cheese, is equally good. You could probably just eat the bread and be happy. Informal open-garage style sitting area adds to the vibe. Not flashy, just great Italian sandwiches made with intention.

After hearing a lot about Fortuna, I was excited to try them. If there's a line it moves relatively…read morequickly and staff were super friendly. They were even able to give me a sample of the different cheeses as I wasn't sure if the gorgonzola would be super funky. I got the bambino sandwich and it was good. It's a simple sandwich with just a handful of ingredients but it goes well. The bread is pretty crunchy yet fluffy inside. The salty mortadella pairs well with the creamy straciatella (essentially a mozzarella cheese) and the crunchy pistachios. Also, it was a little pricey but the sandwich is relatively large so you get what you pay for. Overall, Fortuna Bottega brings a new sandwich shop to the area and they ingredients are simple however, all together, it works well!

(9/3/25)

Bambino: Bambino - Mortadella, Stracciatella Cheese, Olive Oil, Pistachio

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Gran Sasso

Hog Island Hoagie

3.8(59 reviews)

1.6 mi•Fremont

This is located in a bar with a different name. It is definitely a pain in the ass to find the…read morefirst time. The food is okay but I hate the bread they use. I struggle to bite through it. It ends up making a mess. Ideally you want the bread to have a crunch on outer layer but it should be soft enough to easily bite through while absorbent enough to soak up the sauce. It is not cheap either.

Wow!! What a find. I've been in Seattle for 3 years and have been searching for a good deli…read more Although not a deli in the traditional sense, the Italian hoagie was the best I've had in Seattle. Great meat, oil and vinegar, and lil momma's peppers. Delicious. The tator tots as a side were a great touch, and they had a nice spot. Can't believe I've never been here and I live a mile away. The best part is that it's a Vikings bar that shows the viles game. As a vikings fan, this place will be my new living room on Sundays.