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

We just had 2 sandwiches, the roast beef and the turkey/chutney…read more Excellent roast beef slices. Both were a great lunch for us and the sandwich breads were 5 out of 5. Try them out!

Sandwich was alright crust was a bit chewy and the sandwich had onions on it though not listed…read more... Also, I tipped 15% and yall didn't even put a napkin in my to go bag. Fuck that! Done with tipping culture bullshit.

Awesome spot! Great coffee, customer service, and vibe! A bit on the pricier side, but totally…read moreworth! Plenty of seating, wifi available, and good music. 12 oz Lavender Blossom Latte - 5/5 Price: $7.50 (May 2026) My go to drink is a lavender latte and this is the best one I've ever had. Color of coffee and flavor of lavender was perfect.

Totally willing to pay $40 for 2 drinks and two breakfast sandwiches if it's worth it but telling…read moreme it is .75 cents for hot sauce, that's so ridiculous. A condiment like that shouldn't be an extra charge. I'm sorry I'm Latin and need extra spice on everything, especially things that have zero spice. Pretty cheap thinking for such a high end shop. I've literally never encountered this before.

Great Mushroom Burger . Generous serving of Fries …read more Potent Stout An outstanding meal!

The last time that I came here was in 2015. I gave this 3 stars. For this review, if I had to…read moreselect a title it would be "disappointment". My husband and I were visiting the Burien Farmer's Market and decided to stop in for lunch here. The day before our area experienced a heat wave. Apparently this effected this place of business. There were fans going everywhere, no a/c in place; I was hesitant to enter and I should have gone with my instincts. It wasn't awful so that we couldn't stand it, so we stayed. We had a very friendly waitress, wish I could remember her name but she was very good. I ordered a peach tea and my husband ordered a cider, I believe it was pineapple and another fruit based. I ordered the Ahi Taco Wrap and my husband ordered the Luna Fish and Chips. My husband's drink arrived with an apology from another server as she poured the wrong drink for him. He was gracious and took it anyway. Out come our plates. I tasted my husbands fish and found it seriously lacking in flavor; nothing great here. Now let's get to my Ahi wrap; I had serious issues with this.This includes tuna, avocado, cilantro lime coleslaw with chipotle aioli and lime on the side. House made chips and salsa were included. The wrap was hugely disappointing. The ratio of tuna to coleslaw was seriously off. 90 percent of this wrap was coleslaw. The chips weren't fresh and the salsa was just ok, had a sweet type of base, which I don't like in my salsa. The lime included was stale and I couldn't get a drop out of this. The chipotle was so so. The coleslaw had no distinctive cilantro lime flavor. This dish was entirely disappointing and priced at 19.95. Never again. My husband's dish had two pieces of fish and was priced at 18.50. So after the cost of the drinks, the meal was over 60. Shame on us for a few things: 1. For not looking closely at the prices 2. And for most importantly, for simply not grabbing a decently priced hot dog at the farmers market. I'm positive this would have been better and a better deal. We will not be back to this place. The only reason I gave this a one star was for the waitress and the peach tea. Seriously.

Ohana Kitchen nails the Korean-Hawaiian fusion vibe. I went with the kimchi fried rice--packed with…read moreflavor and a nice kick from the spicy kimchi that doesn't overpower. The runny egg on top ties everything together perfectly, and the spam hits that sweet spot: firm with a slight crisp, not soft, not burnt. The owner, originally from Busan, is super cute and adds to the welcoming vibe. The space is open, clean, and easy to relax in. Easy 4.8 out of 5 stars.

TLDR: good Hawaiian/poke place has gotten even better - support a local business and give them a…read moreshot! Been going here for several years now - poke has always been solid and the Hawaiian dishes were good not great. But today it was all different - everything was outstanding! Wife got a 2 salmon scoop poke : fish was great as always, but the seasoned potatoes (gamja jorim) she chose as 1 of 3 sides was very good. Dad had the hwae-dupbap (think of it as Korean bibimbap but with poke instead of meat) and the Cho-gochujang sauce was excellent. I had the loco moco and it was better than in the past. Also the banchan with that were fire (seasoned japchae noodles, spicy shredded radish) both better than in the past They sell most of the side dishes as banchan and as a Korean I fully endorse them. I am a huge Korean banchan snob and I will absolutely countersign their cooking I don't know what's going on but like I said - everything tastes better than before. The ajumma who runs the place said business is getting slower as the economy is imploding so let's support this awesome local business so we can keep this place around.

I absolutely love the meat pies at this place! My go-to is the minced beef pie, which my son and I…read morealways enjoy. The flavors are fantastic, and it's hard to resist coming back for more. Price is reasonable I highly recommend this cozy little shop. The customer service is exceptional, and it has a warm, homey feel that makes you want to linger a bit longer. If you're a fan of meat pies, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Aussie pastries?! In Washington?! Whoa whoa whoa. This place was next to a coffee shop we…read moreoriginally planned to check out. The comforting bakery scent lured us in and we fueled up before our next stop. There are a good amount of options for their meat pies so decide if you want beef or chicken first to help cut down decision paralysis. Chicken and asparagus pie: Filling and hearty! The white chicken gravy reminded me of a chicken pot pie but better. The puff pastry was fresh, flaky, and buttery! Breakfast bite: For $1.. can't beat the taste and price. Got the egg and cheese and could easily chow down on 3 or 4. Egg tart: Not like a Portuguese egg tart but good in its own way. The vanilla custard was lovely but am a fan a flakier puff pastry. May not be visiting Australia anytime soon but APC felt like a great intro!