Big Max Burger Co. is a semi-upscale fast food operation in Queen Anne that serves burgers, fries, milkshakes, chicken nuggets, and milkshakes (or frozen rosé) to wash it all down.
The Flora Bakehouse is a 100% vegetarian (and very vegan-friendly) Beacon Hill bakery that serves great pastries and espresso—and has one of the best rooftop patios in town.
There’s no doubt that Elliot’s Oyster House is touristy, but the waterfront patio and abundance of oysters means it’s still a decent place to hang downtown.