Laura
Laura's Capitol Hill Seattle Guide

Budget Friendly Eats

You don't have to sacrifice your taste buds for your budget in Capitol Hill, there are plenty of tasty budget friendly options : ) Also most of these are the spots that are open late (Jai Thai, Al Bacha, Rancho Bravo and Dick's)
My favorite Pho spot - delicious and priced right! Not much for atmosphere, more for a quick bite or order to go, they do a great job packing all the ingredients up individually.
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The Pho Broadway
406 Broadway E
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My favorite Pho spot - delicious and priced right! Not much for atmosphere, more for a quick bite or order to go, they do a great job packing all the ingredients up individually.
Tasty Thai with a cozy intimate atmosphere and reasonable prices. Ask to sit in the back bar. You can't really go wrong with the menu but Pineapple fried rice is a fun choice (come in a pineapple :) They also have free amateur comedy several nights a week starting around 9-10pm in the back bar (which is hit or miss comedy wise since they are practicing but fun to check out :)
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Jai Thai
235 Broadway E
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Tasty Thai with a cozy intimate atmosphere and reasonable prices. Ask to sit in the back bar. You can't really go wrong with the menu but Pineapple fried rice is a fun choice (come in a pineapple :) They also have free amateur comedy several nights a week starting around 9-10pm in the back bar (which is hit or miss comedy wise since they are practicing but fun to check out :)
Local chain with tacos to miss when you go home : )
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Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway E
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Local chain with tacos to miss when you go home : )
Delicious local Mexican fast food, open late. Wet and Cheesy Rancho Burrito and Horchata (Mexican style drink) never dissapoints (me)! Note that very late at night this place can attract some rowdy bar patrons since it is in the middle of Pike/Pine District so if someone seems to be a little off, stay away from them! I know this is weird advice but it is good advice haha.
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Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine St
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Delicious local Mexican fast food, open late. Wet and Cheesy Rancho Burrito and Horchata (Mexican style drink) never dissapoints (me)! Note that very late at night this place can attract some rowdy bar patrons since it is in the middle of Pike/Pine District so if someone seems to be a little off, stay away from them! I know this is weird advice but it is good advice haha.
Not everyone's taste buds feel the same about this spot but definitely on the way home from a night out in Cap Hill you may find yourself super appreciative of this walk up super low budget (no special orders) burger and shake stand : )
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
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Not everyone's taste buds feel the same about this spot but definitely on the way home from a night out in Cap Hill you may find yourself super appreciative of this walk up super low budget (no special orders) burger and shake stand : )
This place has actual award winning sandwiches...the Fast Eddie is my pick with the Schilling Grapefruit and Chill local canned cider is the best. They are also locally sourced and have gluten free and vegetarian options!
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HoneyHole
703 E Pike St
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This place has actual award winning sandwiches...the Fast Eddie is my pick with the Schilling Grapefruit and Chill local canned cider is the best. They are also locally sourced and have gluten free and vegetarian options!
This is a hidden gem...delicious, reasonably priced Mexican and Mediterranean food (I know unusual combo) open late every day, I think midnight on the weekdays and 1a on the weekends, go appreciate these guys! I'm addicted to the nachos : )
Al Bacha Restaurant
1833 E Denny Way
This is a hidden gem...delicious, reasonably priced Mexican and Mediterranean food (I know unusual combo) open late every day, I think midnight on the weekdays and 1a on the weekends, go appreciate these guys! I'm addicted to the nachos : )

Coffee Specifically

If you are in need of coffee specifically, I totally understand : ) Here are Cap Hill's best spots.
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Victrola Coffee & Art
411 15th Ave E
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Local Seattle area chain
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Caffe Ladro - Capitol Hill
435 15th Ave E
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Local Seattle area chain
Delicious coffee and light foodie food in a bright airy small local book store atmosphere with cute outdoor seating out back.
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave E
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Delicious coffee and light foodie food in a bright airy small local book store atmosphere with cute outdoor seating out back.
Funky and intimate local coffee house with great pastry options
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Joe Bar
810 E Roy St
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Funky and intimate local coffee house with great pastry options

Chill Drinks

These spots are great for a relaxed drink with your partner or a small group of friends
Intimate and friendly southern church style bar...from the message board to the pews to the menu it's pretty cohesive and makes me smile :) The food is southern inspired and foodie, great for dinner or brunch. If you can sit at the bar, the waiters are a lot of fun and if you are feeling brave, order the Divine Intervention :)
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Witness
410 Broadway E
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Intimate and friendly southern church style bar...from the message board to the pews to the menu it's pretty cohesive and makes me smile :) The food is southern inspired and foodie, great for dinner or brunch. If you can sit at the bar, the waiters are a lot of fun and if you are feeling brave, order the Divine Intervention :)
Intimate tapas bar with excellent craft cocktails. Outdoor seating in the back is great in the right seasons. Also I think many people love oysters, but if you don't (like me) don't let this picture throw you off, my friends and I have never seen an oyster here haha.
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Herb & Bitter Public House
516 Broadway E
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Intimate tapas bar with excellent craft cocktails. Outdoor seating in the back is great in the right seasons. Also I think many people love oysters, but if you don't (like me) don't let this picture throw you off, my friends and I have never seen an oyster here haha.
Lively neighborhood pub and restaurant with a fresh take on sandwiches, salads, soups and pizzas.
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Hopvine Pub
507 15th Ave E
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Lively neighborhood pub and restaurant with a fresh take on sandwiches, salads, soups and pizzas.
Outstanding craft cocktails serving specialty sushi made by thoughtful artists until late...actually I just looked it up...they are open Every. Single. Day. from 9am to 2am, sushi starts at noon : )
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Liberty
517 15th Ave E
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Outstanding craft cocktails serving specialty sushi made by thoughtful artists until late...actually I just looked it up...they are open Every. Single. Day. from 9am to 2am, sushi starts at noon : )

Go Here for Dinner

Quaint little Ethiopian restaurant in a re-purposed old house. It's a fun experience with family style platters (also good for two people) with no silverware (you use the bread). I honestly can't tell what a lot of the food is when I'm looking at it but it is all so delicious haha :)
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Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
916 E John St
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Quaint little Ethiopian restaurant in a re-purposed old house. It's a fun experience with family style platters (also good for two people) with no silverware (you use the bread). I honestly can't tell what a lot of the food is when I'm looking at it but it is all so delicious haha :)
Fantastic Indian food in an intimate (but slightly crowded) environment.
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Annapurna Cafe
1833 Broadway
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Fantastic Indian food in an intimate (but slightly crowded) environment.
Lively Mexican restaurant / bar with walls that open in the summer season for a fresh airy feel.
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike St
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Lively Mexican restaurant / bar with walls that open in the summer season for a fresh airy feel.

That Famous Cap Hill Night Life

Famous quirky circus themed bar with foodie food and hilarious drink names. Definitely worth checking out for a drink or two.
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Unicorn
1118 E Pike St
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Famous quirky circus themed bar with foodie food and hilarious drink names. Definitely worth checking out for a drink or two.
Gay nightclub has been a staple of Seattle nightlife since 1983. One of our favorite spots when we need to get our dance on. Also the drag show at midnight on Sundays (every other Sunday?) is a must! Be prepared to pay cover (they take cards).
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Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 Broadway
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Gay nightclub has been a staple of Seattle nightlife since 1983. One of our favorite spots when we need to get our dance on. Also the drag show at midnight on Sundays (every other Sunday?) is a must! Be prepared to pay cover (they take cards).
Lively dance club for DJ music and dancing. Check the website for what genre is playing.
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Q Nightclub
1426 Broadway
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Lively dance club for DJ music and dancing. Check the website for what genre is playing.
Multilevel gay dance club, check the website for events like cabaret and karaoke
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R Place
619 E Pine St
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Multilevel gay dance club, check the website for events like cabaret and karaoke
Moody intimate bar right in the center of Pike/Pine district
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Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike St
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Moody intimate bar right in the center of Pike/Pine district
Cuban themed bar with DJ's and a more intimate dance scene
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Havana
1010 E Pike St
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Cuban themed bar with DJ's and a more intimate dance scene
This diner is right in the middle of all the action in the Pike/Pine District and when people get hungry late, they take their shenanigans from the bar to Lost Lake to refuel or end the night :)
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Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th Ave
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This diner is right in the middle of all the action in the Pike/Pine District and when people get hungry late, they take their shenanigans from the bar to Lost Lake to refuel or end the night :)
Lively, spacious bar close to Seattle University. I honestly go here just for the pretzels and cheese haha : )
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Rhein Haus Seattle
912 12th Ave
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Lively, spacious bar close to Seattle University. I honestly go here just for the pretzels and cheese haha : )

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Whatever Works for You : )

These spots are famous for breakfast...and brunch but I'm not sayin they may not also have lunch...
Glo's is famous so bring your patience and mind the weather because when you are waiting for a table, you will be outside : )
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Glo's
928 E Olive Way
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Glo's is famous so bring your patience and mind the weather because when you are waiting for a table, you will be outside : )
Foodie, hearty breakfast (and brunch) spot. I usually have leftovers : )
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Smith
332 15th Ave E
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Foodie, hearty breakfast (and brunch) spot. I usually have leftovers : )
A little finer than your typical diner experience : )
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Skillet Diner
1400 E Union St
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A little finer than your typical diner experience : )
Southern style fare in a homey setting
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The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave E
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Southern style fare in a homey setting
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Americana Restaurant
219 Broadway E
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Sweets - Use Sparingly

You can usually expect lines out the door for this home grown favorite. We always find the quirky and friendly staff and unique flavors are always worth the wait :)
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St
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You can usually expect lines out the door for this home grown favorite. We always find the quirky and friendly staff and unique flavors are always worth the wait :)
Fantastic vegan ice cream, in love! : )
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Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 E Union St
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Fantastic vegan ice cream, in love! : )
I have never been surrounded by so many beautiful baked items in my entire life...we order the chocolate cheesecake for every birthday of every friend in our friend group every year : )
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Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SW
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I have never been surrounded by so many beautiful baked items in my entire life...we order the chocolate cheesecake for every birthday of every friend in our friend group every year : )
I have literally never been to this place because it seems like nothing good can come out of a restaurant that appears from the outside to only serve desserts...but my friends bring me little molten cakes to go sometimes and they are insane lol
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Hot Cakes
1650 E Olive Way
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I have literally never been to this place because it seems like nothing good can come out of a restaurant that appears from the outside to only serve desserts...but my friends bring me little molten cakes to go sometimes and they are insane lol
My gluten free friends die for this place and I love it as well : )
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Nuflours Bakery
518 15th Ave E
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My gluten free friends die for this place and I love it as well : )