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Habesha Cafe
Prioritize this Hillman City Ethiopian spot for its excellent beef tibs sandwich and vegan combo platter.
Boiling Point
No need to worry about overcooking the meat at this hot pot chain—the woks come to the table with all the stuff precooked for a no-frills, but still rewarding, experience.
Chengdu Memory
Prioritize the herbal broth with pork stomach and roe-filled fishballs at Chengdu Memory—a family-run International District hot pot spot that isn't a giant robot-filled chain.
Ken's Market
Ken's Market is an ordinary Greenwood grocery store that serves an extraordinary Thursday-only smashburger from the deli counter. Swing by after 11am to grab one.
Leschi Market
Leschi Market is known for its big selection of wine and snacks, but it's the prime rib sandwich you should really stop in for.
Lucky Louie Fish Shack
Grab some chowder and crispy fish from Lucky Louie Fish Shack, a fish and chips stand at SeaTac Airport.
Evergreens
When it feels like the only green thing available at SeaTac airport is a martini olive, stop by Evergreens for a giant salad with lots of toppings.
Kilig
Prioritize this Filipino spot for noodles, soup, and tangy chicken wings the next time you're in the International District.
Sizzle & Crunch
Sizzle & Crunch is a casual Vietnamese counter in the University District that serves bánh mì, rice bowls, and salads—but you can find better elsewhere.
Valhalla Sandwiches
For a massive sandwich that doesn't compromise on taste, grab takeout from Valhalla in Greenwood.
Take 5 Urban Market
Take 5 Urban Market is a small neighborhood store in Ballard that has great sandwiches—and an even better chicken caesar wrap.
Other Coast Cafe
Head to Other Coast Cafe—a sandwich shop in Ballard—for excellent versions of meat, cheese, and sauce on bread. But don't sleep on their vegan options.
The Original Philly's
For a foil-wrapped cheesesteak bursting with sliced meat and molten cheese, head to The Original Philly's in Mt. Baker—a Seattle staple since 1995.
Mendocino Farms
If you find yourself in South Lake Union around lunchtime, Mendocino Farms is a great option for casual sandwiches and salads.
Sunfish
Sunfish is an iconic West Seattle fish and chips spot that's only open for half the year—so use it wisely during those long summer days on Alki.
Oh's Sandwiches
Oh's Sandwiches is a tiny Vietnamese counter in West Seattle that serves a great pork bánh mì and an even better lemongrass tofu bánh mì.
Ramen Danbo
Ramen Danbo is a small ramen shop on Capitol Hill that almost always has a wait, but the soup is totally worth standing in line for.
Taqueria Costa Alegre
Two things to know about Taqueria Costa Alegre in Rainier Beach: it's a renovated bus that you can actually sit down and eat tacos inside of, and the tortas de alambre rules.
Maruta Shoten
At Maruta Shoten in Georgetown, you can pick up some of Seattle's best sushi for less than $20.
New Gangnam BBQ IV
For one of the best Korean BBQ lunch specials in town, head to Shoreline and check out New Gangnam BBQ IV.
Darkalino's
For a tasty plate of pasta in a casual atmosphere, head to Darkalino's, an all-day Italian deli in Pioneer Square.
Triumph Valley
This Renton sit-down restaurant has hot pot tables and a long menu of classic Chinese dishes that they serve, but it's the lunchtime dim sum service you should be coming here for.
Quick Pack Food Mart
Some of the city's best chicken wings and sambusas are sold at Quick Pack Food Mart, a Central District convenience store.