You know Paseo, but Un Bien is where you want to be. It’s where the old owners work now, and the Caribbean sandwiches in Ballard are the city’s best.

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.

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.

Li’l Woody’s in South Lake Union is an extremely reliable burger spot.

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

Tacos Chukis is our favorite spot for quick Mexican in South Lake Union.

Broiler Bay is our go-to no-frills burger joint in Bellevue. Get your’s with onion rings and a milkshake.

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is a downtown staple in Pike Place Market with great mac and cheese and panini.

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

Pho Than Brothers is a reliable local Seattle chain serving casual Vietnamese noodle soup, and this one’s in Capitol Hill.

Mojito is a fun spot in Maple Leaf for a cheap group dinner. Be sure to get a plate full of arepas and paselitos.

Biscuit Bitch is where you go in Pioneer Square for breakfast (or lunch) euphoria. Get the Bitchwich and add gravy.

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.