Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University District, Seattle

Kaitlin • October 21, 2023What is not to love! Delicious pastry and full menu (with a lot of nods to Japanese cuisine), great coffee, charming building, and lake views!

Danny S. • May 1, 2013The best Pad Thai. It is arguably my favorite in Seattle.

Ly L. • June 10, 2016Heaven for tea fan: Chai tea, Thai tea, Tales of Two Teas (which is matcha green tea)

Alaa S. • August 7, 2014By far the best Indian food you can get in Seattle! Delicious food, huge portions, and great service. Everything on the menu is worth it.

Loralynn W. • October 12, 2013Go Dawgs !

Andrew F. • June 23, 2019These arepas are amazing. If you're in the University District you must eat here!

Miraj S. • July 16, 2015Loved the drunken mushroom noodles and the avocado curry! Very fresh and flavorful, absolutely loved the seitan and fried tofu. Thai Iced Tea had awesome vanilla flavor. Tip: spice everything up!

Jaime R. • September 21, 2017Cumin lamb noodles in soup and wontons in spicy sauce

Alex H. • March 27, 2013Pretty much the best French toast in the world.

Justin D. • October 11, 2011I love the mint naan and chicken mango curry.

Lillian Y. • August 6, 2014Absolutely amazing biscuits served oven hot. Arrive before 10 during the weekend. Order a few to-go before heading home.

Scot O. • October 24, 2019Excellent frybread especially the pulled pork tacos. Get the seasonal jam on the sweet frybread.

Ashley M. • July 7, 2011If you like ice cream (who doesn't) you should definitely get a shake! Delicious.

Vega • January 4, 2010Gorge on the scrumptious French Dip pizza, and finish off with a fuzzy root beer float - you can ignore that it's all vegan!

Miraj S. • July 29, 2015Grilled vegetable wrap with falafel was delicious! The eggplant was really good. A bit on the pricy side for a sandwich.

Rachel S. • August 17, 2014Wait for an outside table for a great water view!

Stephanie W. • April 5, 2019Good cocktails in a space with a deck and a view!

Emily G. • April 11, 2018Tofu salad bowl with egg and green sauce - yum :)

Katie D. • March 29, 2011Lemon poppy seed scone - SO GOOD!

Karen G. • August 24, 2011Stumptown coffee and a swell sandwich selection. I come back regularly for their egg salas (Cluck Cluck Yum Yum) and The Ave.

Boae C. • August 3, 2022Nice bubble tea,Plus cool and cozy atmosphere

Jole P. • November 20, 2020Black sugar milk tea was delish

Phuong N. • July 31, 2018I didn't expect this but the food is phenomenal! Very authentic Thai menu choices and flavors. Also - must get the egg waffle with Thai tea ice cream. Must.

Michael B. • March 24, 2011Best Vietnamese sandwich around, and I personally love the vermacelli bowl, especially eating it outside on a sunny day.

Tyler C. • April 12, 2012I've extensively tasted every cafe in udistrict, and they have the best drip of anywhere (except maybe solstice, depends on your style).

Daniel M. • April 22, 2016If you want always pleasant service in a "local" shop, Jakes is the place to go. Victrola coffee & espresso, local baked goods & bubble tea!

Kayur P. • August 14, 2009one of the few places in Seattle with real southern sweet tea.

Ben K. • July 9, 2012Run by a Korean woman and her daughter, this is seriously the only authentic Korean food I've found in Seattle. Simply delicious. It's usually packed, but worth the wait.

Ryan S. • August 16, 2011Best ice cream in Seattle (better than Molly Moon's). Salted Caramel to die for.

Mia C. • January 23, 2010Perfect place to hang out with a cup of coffee and some really good friends. Lots of students!