Is getting in line for pasta at 10:30am on a weekday crazy? Maybe. But this is what you have to do at Il Corvo in Pioneer Square, and it’s worth it.

Mean is a new Ballard spot that makes some of the greatest sandwiches in Seattle.

Salumi is where you should be going for all your Italian deli needs.

We’d cross the bridge for the Mediterranean food from Garlic Crush in Bellevue.

Li'l Woody's in Capitol Hill is an extremely reliable burger spot.

Li’l Woody’s in Ballard is an extremely reliable burger spot.

Tacos Chukis isn’t a secret anymore, but it’s still great. Hit the Cap Hill spot for fast, cheap Mexican food.

Pane Pane is a tiny shop downtown serving great baguette sandwiches. Get the teriyaki meatball banh mi.

Michou is an excellent deli Downtown at Pike Place Market that serves pressed sandwiches.

Tu Cantinas is a good spot for a quick taco meal in Georgetown.

Humble Pie is a great pizza place in the International District where you can eat on picnic tables under string lights.

There are a lot of Mexican spots in Bellevue, but Señor Taco is the best. Don’t leave without getting the fish tacos.

Big Mario’s is a very respectable NY-style slice joint in Cap Hill during the day, and a late night eats mecca at night.

Other Coast Cafe is a mini sandwich chain for hot and cold baguette sandwiches. This one’s in Capitol Hill.

Rancho Bravo is a no-frills spot for Mexican food. If you want to eat on a patio, hit up the Capitol Hill location.

Lucky’s Pho is a bare-bones Fremont spot for pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese classics (with the exception of the banh mi tacos).