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    Sweet Baby Ray's
    Smaly K.

    The food truck came to our work building, and I do like to try grilled sandwiches that aren't your typical grilled cheese sandwiches. I got the Sweet Baby Ray's which came with ham and bbq sauce. I really enjoyed the bbq sauce with it. It was grilled well; the bread had great texture. Would definitely try another one.

    Meat Luvvas 1/2

    Yum!! And the guy at the counter was happy to split the sandwich into 2 plates - unexpected for this kind of place. The food was fantastic and made us forget about the seating situation outside the market.

    Turkey Bliss
    Adam F.

    I ate at The Cheese Pit during a trip to the Fremont Sunday Market. The staff were welcoming and pleasant to interact with. Luckily I didn't have to wait too long to receive my order, as it was raining with no available covered areas. I ordered the Turkey Bliss, which was good overall, but the quantity of ingredients in it made it very messy to eat. My hand was covered in oil and sauce by the end of it. And it was a bit pricey for a grilled cheese sandwich... after tip/tax it was around $16.

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    Zoe H.

    super friendly staff, super nice, as well patient despite having to work out in rainy cold weather (went during an event) had a few options for various grilled cheeses including vegan options, & had some options for drinks & sides to go along. we got the normal grilled cheese, & it was the most amazing, melt in mouth worthy grilled cheese. not to cheesy, not hard bread, fresh tasting, & not greasy / super buttery : all the perfect components - it felt like it was made with much love & heart ! 100/10 would recommend, & would love to try more from them !

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    Generous Y.

    I don't actively seek out grilled cheeses but every time I see them on social media, I want to drool a bit. The Cheese Pit really hit the spot and satisfied those cravings. The cheese pull was not as exciting as I've seen, but the taste was mouthwatering. We got The Old Skool and Meat Luvva's. The Old Skool - a fantastic, basic grilled cheese on sourdough which is key. Cheese pull was weak here but loved each bite. Meat Luvva's - this was surprisingly filling, but I should've expected that with all the meat. A sweetness accompanied each bite due to the honey mustard which could be disguised as maple syrup if I was blind folded and only had one bite. It was pretty sweet. Each bite was full of meat so they did not skimp nor layer poorly.

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    Tejal B.

    I have been so looking forward to trying out this food truck. They update their locations on FB page. This time around it was a place that was near to me and I couldn't miss. We reached them at South Lake Union Saturday market with many other good eats food truck. Reached their as early as we could to avoid traffic. Got parking after a while and rushed to the truck. We ordered their:- The pepper bomb - OMG! It was bomb be it in flavor and spiciness. The sauce that they apply to the sandwich pairs so beautifully with the hotness from the jalapenos. Soft sourdough bread with melted cheese sweet tangy sauce and spicy jalapenos. I was in heaven. My husband who is not a cheese person, (I know, how could he not, hehe) loved grilled cheese for the first time ever. It was that good. The quantity for the price is less, but what they gave was worth the price. Cant wait to visit them again when they are nearby.

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    Super satisfying!! I will definitely be eating here any chance I get. I was able to custom my sandwich making it even better then expected.

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    Food is maybe 3.5 stars but the 45+ minute wait for 1 sandwich at 1230 seems like either poor planning or bad service.

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    Perfect for a cold winter day. Lots of flavor without all the saltiness! Go for the turkey bliss :)

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    Great food. The turkey bacon cheese sandwich is great. Always enjoy eating here when I can find the truck.

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    I had the privilege of trying nearly EVERY sandwich on the menu over the weekend. Everything was so delicious and such a treat!

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    Excellent customer service and the samdwich delicious!!! Thanks for your kindness and willingness to arrange my order!!!

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    Midnite Ramen

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    Such a fun and unexpected gem! This ramen spot tucked inside a brewery is super cute and has such a…read morewelcoming vibe. The ramen was incredibly flavorful--rich, comforting, and exactly what you want. Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. I also ordered a draft root beer which was honestly so good and a fun change from the usual. We came with kids and they made the experience extra special. The kids got to pick out a Pokémon card at the bar (huge win), and our waitress went above and beyond--she was so warm and attentive. She even brought the kids Pocky for dessert, which was such a sweet touch. We also ordered the fried chicken--$8 for a huge portion, which is an amazing deal. The dipping sauce was delicious. Personally, I'd prefer the pieces to be a bit smaller, but that's just a minor preference, As well as a real utensils would be nice over plastic. Overall, such a great experience with amazing food, kind service, and thoughtful details. We will definitely be back!

    This is a great place to get your ramen fix. Its legit. You…read morecan tell they really put alot into their ramen; the broth was great, the noodle is good and the portion was perfect. You order via kiosk; and wait your order to be called when its ready. They got condiments of fresh garlic and chili oil as well. What we got: Kyoto charsu ramen (4/5) Great broth and very flavorfull. Portion was perfect. Miso Bold (4.5/5) Very very rich broth and the black garlic was great. Portion was oerfect for how rich it was. I add the spicy paste and it was great. Overall This is a great spot. I highly recomend it to anyone in the area.

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    My Friend Derek's

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    4.6
    (100 reviews)
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    VISIT HISTORY: 4.5/5…read more - Last visit: This past Friday (prime date night chaos hour). they only do pizza Tues-Friday (?? gatekeeping carbs but okay), and sandwiches are a weekend-only personality - Frequency: First time, will plot plotting return - Visit again? Yes, but only when emotionally prepared to wait and physically prepared to eat like a linebacker FOO(D)RINK: 4.5/5 - Overall: If you are in the mood for Detroit-style pizza, this is a mostly hard yes. Not a casual yes but not a "cancel your other plans" yes. - Chicago pizza: came with 6 slices for 2 people. Tapped out at 4.5 and entered a mild food coma so we went for a walk afterwards. I was starving going in (like thinking-about-food-for-2-hours starving) and still got humbled. This pizza is THICCKK. Chicago with green pepper = elite decision, an unexpected vegetable moment that felt almost...responsible. Mid-slice meh. Corner slice = main character energy, crispy edges, structurally superior, spiritually fulfilling. - The "green on green on green" salad surprisingly huge portion - chips and dip: literally chips. lots of chips. dip was fine. idk if i would order again. VIB(E)XPERIENCE: 4/5 - Design: Casual, lots of wood, indoor and outdoor seating, slightly "we care but not too much" aesthetic. Bonus: saw a dog outside - Staff: Friendly, t-shirt casual, zero pretense. exactly the energy you want when being served brick-sized pizza slices. - Noise level: Medium. Seinfeld playing in the background which somehow became the main character. Music? Unclear. Don't remember. - Wait time for foo(d)rink arrival: less than 15 minutes - Wait time for our check: staff and i immediately made eye contact. You pay at the front where everyone is also waiting, so less "wait time" but I felt squished due to limited space

    TLDR: 3 stars overall NOT BC THE FOOD DIDNT TASTE GOOD but bc overall it's a unique spot. Tough…read moreparking, sells out bc they're so popular, online ordering usually cuts off at 5p. On a Friday at 6p , my friends and I waited about 45 minutes for a table. Limited amount of seating indoors and outdoor seating is available. Its warm and cozy inside with a bustling kitchen and unique staff with other bars nearby to wait and grab drinks. I've never had a Caesar salad with goldfish on it and full anchovy pieces. It's great if you like an full-flavored Caesar dressing. It's also made with kale, giving it a chewier bite. The pizza was saucy and garlicky. Personally I wanted it to be cheesier. The hot honey was my preferred sauce. The ranch has LOTS of dill so tastes like pickles but somehow isn't sour... Overall, I recommend coming early or on a weekend if you aren't down to wait.

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    got the #3 sampler here, which included 1 quesabirria taco, 1 regular birria taco, and 1 mulita…read more This was my first time trying birria tacos, so I was pretty excited to try these out I thought these were pretty fantastic Out of the three, I thought the weakest one was the regular birria one. This one was pretty much just a regular soft taco with beef inside. I wasn't a huge fan of the taco shell, as it was a little soft. In terms of the filling, I did really like the amount of beef in there, but I thought it was kind of dry and chewy. The beef being like this was something I noticed in all 3 tacos - but it was the most noticeable in this one I really liked the quesabirria taco - that extra layer of cheese did so much for the flavor. For one, it provided another layer between the taco shell and the cheese, and second, the cheese itself was really good and there was a lot of it. Because of this, the beef inside just tasted better than the regular birria - and the shell on the outside didn't feel as soft as the first one. My favorite of the three was the mulita, which came as two small tortillas with the filling inside. the reason I liked this the most was because it was the crispiest of the three - there were actual crunchy parts to this tortilla that weren't there in the other ones. This one also had cheese like the birria, but due to the slight advantage in crunchiness it's my favorite Of course, what really brings this entire meal together is the consommé. This is just absolutely fantastic - and is the best part of the meal by far. The broth is salty, flavorful, and just adds so much to everything it coats. When dipping one of the tacos in it, I would let the consommé wash over the beef that remains, essentially liquidifying it, and this made the beef so much juicier and changed it from dry to flowing with the juices of the broth. It's hard to describe how much this enhanced the two tacos and the mulita. There's also a pretty generous amount of it Another thing I have to mention is the spicy salsa - which was incredibly flavorful. really loved that The only thing I would really say as a negative (other than the beef that I mentioned before) is that these tacos/mulita really aren't crunchy at all. I wish the tortillas would've been fried more to really get that crispiness that I prefer in tacos - an oil coating on the outside would've also helped. I also usually don't mention this in my reviews, but the person at the front desk was amazing! For the price of about 15 dollars, I would say this is relatively decent - however, while the portion size looks big, it's not really that filling

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    Interior (6/8/24)
    Interior (6/8/24)
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    Takeout Birria Quesadilla, comes with consumé - not pictured ($16, 6/8/24)
    Exterior on the upper Ave - 56th & University Way NE (6/8/24)

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