Sam Choy’s is a Hawiian spot in Hillman City that serves delicious poke in various forms, like rice bowls and tacos.

Empire Espresso is a coffee shop in Columbia City that serves tasty waffles and panini sandwiches.

Kezira Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant in Columbia City that serves particularly great vegetarian dishes.

Safari is an African restaurant in Columbia City that serves great Kenyan food.

Salare is an American spot in Ravenna that works well for certain situations, but isn’t as good as its sister restaurant, Junebaby.

Man'oushe Express is an inexpensive Middle Eastern restaurant in Lake City that serves wraps, falafel, and flatbreads.

Jebena Cafe is a terrific Ethiopian restaurant in Lake City.

Satay Bar is a quiet Thai restaurant in Greenwood that does serve great satay.

Siam Thai is a Thai restaurant in Eastlake that serves great curries and crab fried rice.

Grand Central is a bakery and cafe in Eastlake that serves baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and soups.

Poke Square is a Hawaiian counter spot in Eastlake that serves great customized poke bowls.

If you’re looking for excellent Mexican food in Georgetown, you cannot miss Chilolos Tacos.

The Sitting Room is a comfortable Queen Anne bar that serves small plates.

Fulcrum is a coffee shop in South Lake Union that serves interesting lattes.

QED is a quiet coffee shop in Queen Anne near the Space Needle that serves hearty breakfast food.

Konvene is an excellent coffee shop inside the Queen Anne QFC that serves one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town.