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Off-Campus Dining:

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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • Pagliacci Pizzeria
  • Pizza Ragazzi

Best Breakfast

  • Costa's Restaurant

Best Asian

  • China Village

Best Healthy

  • Araya's Place
  • World Wrapps

Best Wings

  • Wing Zone

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Ivar's Salmon House
  • Union Bay Café

College Prowler Take

It doesn’t get much better. The Avenue (University Avenue) is hopping with cuisine from all over the world, with a heavy emphasis on Asian cuisine, but definitely not limited to that. The Avenue has everything from Italian, to Chinese, to Thai, to Greek, and plenty of places cater to (empty) college wallets. There are plenty of late-night and combo deals available, and most of the menus are cheap to begin with. Honestly, a four-star restaurant probably wouldn’t do so well on the Avenue. University Village is a little more upscale, but offers plenty of tasty eateries that herd in students. Several adjacent neighborhoods offer even more diverse food options, and downtown has a lot of good places, too. Seattle pleases in the food department. Students rave about the options, the quality, and the prices.

Most students won’t experience even a fraction of the potential of Seattle’s food culture. Seattle has a large Asian population, and the restaurants definitely reflect that, with a plethora of authentic Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian cuisine. There are a lot of good Mexican places, like Chipotle on the Avenue, which is famous for burritos. You could probably go to a different restaurant every night in the Seattle and the surrounding area, and not repeat for a year. It’s definitely worthwhile to get acquainted with the colorful palette of Seattle restaurants.

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Anonymous says:

Because of the prime location of...

Because of the prime location of the school, there are tons of places to eat everywhere. My advice is to just experience all the food you can beyond the Avenue and University Village.

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Anonymous says:

The Avenue (right by the...

The Avenue (right by the University) has many eating places. You can get Mexican, Asian cuisine, Bubble Tea, Pizza, Indian, and go to a coffee shop, or simply eat at a small burger hut.

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Anonymous says:

The Ave. offers a number of cheap,...

The Ave. offers a number of cheap, good, large meals, ranging from teriyaki and Chinese, to pizza, to ice cream. There are also several nice restaurants within walking distance and a variety of options in University Village. Zao Noodle Bar in U-Village is the best.

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Anonymous says:

The Avenue has everything an...

The Avenue has everything an off-campus diner could want. There’s a plethora of Chinese, Indonesian, and Thai places, but it’s also very possible to find a good Indian or Mediterranean restaurant. There are three bubble tea places within walking distance of campus. There are also lots of coffee shops to study and feel sophisticated in. The College Inn is the place to be if you’re over 21. If you want a little more upscale dining experience, head to U-Village and the Ram. Also, downtown Seattle has several really good restaurants on the Waterfront, but they’re a little more expensive.

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Student Favorites

  • Chipotle
  • Memo's Mexican Restaurant
  • Pita Pit
  • Pizza Ragazzi
  • Thai Tom
  • University Teriyaki

Other Places to Check Out

  • Aladdin Gyro-cery
  • Cedars Restaurant
  • The College Inn
  • Denny's
  • Fondi Pizzeria
  • Fuji Sushi
  • The Irish Emigrant
  • Jimmy Johns Subs
  • KFC
  • McDonald's

24-Hour Dining

  • Memo's Mexican Restaurant

Grocery Stores

Shaw's Supermarket
1065 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton
(617) 783-5878

QFC (Quality Food Centers)
2746 NE 45th St.
(206) 729-3080

Safeway
4732 Brooklyn NE
(206) 522-4565

Restaurant Listing

Pizza Ragazzi
Pizza
5201 University Way NE
(206) 525-1700
Price: $5-$15
Outdoor dining, good for large groups, gift certificates, delivery, romantic seating at night by the fireplace.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-4 a.m.
www.pizzaragazzi.com

Pita Pit
Sandwiches
4515 University Way NE
(206) 547-7482
www.pitapitusa.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

The Ram Restaurant & Big Horn Brewery
American, burgers, sandwiches, salads
2650 University Village
(206) 525-3565
www.theram.com
Price: $10-$20
Outdoor dining, spacious and ideal for large groups. Happy hour 3–6 p.m. and 10 p.m.–Close, Monday-Friday. Check out Trivia Night on Mondays.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m.

Taste of India
Indian
5517 Roosevelt Way NE
(206) 528-1575
www.tasteofindiaseattle.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Private rooms, gift certificates.

Shultzy's Sausage
American German, Cajun/Creole
4114 University Way NE
(206) 548-9461
Price: $5-$10
Try the Philly cheesesteak or french fries. Comfortable booths and big-screen TVs to watch Husky games.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-12 a.m., Thursday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m.
www.shultzys.com

Pagliacci Pizza
Italian Pizza
4529 University Way NE
(206) 726-1717
Price: $5-$10
Delivery.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Friday 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
www.pagliacci.com

The Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian
2801 Elliott Ave.
(206) 441-7724
www.osf.com
Price: $8-$15
Cheap Italian food that's a step above the Olive Garden.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

Pallino Pastaria
Italian
2626 NE 46th St.
(206) 522-8617
Price: $8-$15
Great pasta dishes and gelato for dessert.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.pallino.com

Pho Thy Thy
Vietnamese
4129 University Way NE
(206) 632-4909
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
www.zao.com
Quick seating and service. Free dessert.

Pasta & Co.
Mediterranean
2640 NE University Village
(206) 523-8594
www.pastaco.com
Price: $10-$20
Takeout only.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wing Zone
American, BBQ, burgers, pub
5042 Roosevelt Way NE
(206) 523-5252
Price: $5-$10
Delivery.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Thursday-Friday 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
www.wingzone.com

Varlamos Pizzeria
Pizza
3617 NE 45th St., Seattle
(206) 522-8515
Price: $5-$10
Good for large groups.
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
www.varlamospizza.com

World Wrapps
Wraps
2650 NE Village Lane
(206) 522-7873
www.worldwrapps.com
Price: $5-$10
Delivery.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Zao Noodle Bar
Pan-Asian
2630 NE University Village
(206) 529-8278
www.zao.com
Price: $5-$10
Outdoor dining, good for large groups, gift certificates, delivery, romantic seating at night by the fireplace.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Yunnie Bubble Tea
Bubble tea (tea with tapioca balls)
4511 University Way NE
(206) 547-9648
Price: $2-$5
Good for large groups.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
www.worldwrapps.com

Tokyo Garden Teriyaki
Japanese
4337 University Way NE
(206) 632-2014
Price: $5-$10
Sushi and teriyaki in one place. Generous portions.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.shultzys.com

Thai Tom
Thai
4543 University Way NE
(206) 548-9548
www.tasteofindiaseattle.com
Price: $5-$10
Food is not too spicy.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.

The Ugly Mug Café
Northwest
1309 NE 43rd St.
(206) 547-3219
Price: $5-$10
Sushi and teriyaki in one place. Generous portions.
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

University Teriyaki
Asian
4108 University Way NE
(206) 632-5688
Price: $5-$10
Sushi and teriyaki in one place. Generous portions.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
www.tasteofindiaseattle.com

Union Bay Café
Northwest
3515 NE 45th St.
(206) 527-8364
Price: $10-$30
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Romantic, outdoor dining.

A Burger Place
Burgers
4234 University Way NE
(206) 547-5096
Price: $5-$10
Select exactly what’s on your burger with a check-list. Different kinds of fries.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
www.cafeallegromusic.com

Boat Street Café
French
909 NE Boat St.
(206) 632-4602
Price: $15-$25
Outdoor dining.
Hours: Sunday-Monday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
www.boatstreetcafe.com

Café Allegro
Coffee and desert
1408 NE 42nd St.
(206) 633-3030
www.cafeallegromusic.com
Price: $5-$10
Casual dining in a casual atmosphere.
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

China First
Chinese
4237 University Way
(206) 547-4501
www.chinafirstseattle.com
Great view.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Price: $8-$15

The Cheesecake Factory
American
700 Pike St.
(206) 652-5400
Price: $10-$15
Over 200 menu items available!
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
www.thecheesecakefactory.com

Araya's Place
Vegetarian and vegan
1121 NE 45th St.
(206) 524-4332
arayasplace.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Private rooms and gift certificates.

Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club
Mexican
1303 NE Boat St.
(206) 545-8570
Price: $10-$20
It's on the water, and you can rent a kayak there.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
www.aguaverde.com

Atlas Foods
American
2675 NE Village Lane
(206) 522-6025
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
www.chowfoods.com
Private rooms and gift certificates.

Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
Pizza and pub
4133 University Way NE
(206) 545-4509
Price: $5-$10
21-and-over.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
www.bigtimebrewery.com

Bella Rosa Bistro
Italian
3410 NE 55th St.
(206) 527-3400
Price: $10-$20
Two candlelit dining rooms are bedecked with mismatched chairs and tableware, and an ungodly number of tchotchkes. Perched at the small bar, one might drink a Moretti and watch TV.
Hours: Daily 5 p.m.–10 p.m.
www.chowfoods.com

Ivar's Salmon House
Seafood, Northwest
401 NE Northlake Way
(206) 632-0767
Price: $10-$25
Great view of Lake Union, good happy hour specials.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
www.ivars.net

Good Morning Healing Earth
Vegetarian
901 NE 55th St.
(206) 523-8025
www.ivars.net
Price: $8-$15
Outdoor dining.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Kidd Valley Burgers & Shakes
Burgers
5502 25th Ave. NE
(206) 522-0890
Price: $5-$10
Quick food and great shakes.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
memosmexicanfood.com

Mom's
American
4570 University Village Plaza
(206) 522-7324
memosmexicanfood.com
Price: $5-$10
Solo dining, kid-friendly, gift certificates.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Memo's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
4743 University Way NE
(206) 729-5071
memosmexicanfood.com
Price: $5-$10
Open 24 hours!
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mexican
4229 University Way NE
(206) 547-4644
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5-$10
Good, cheap burritos and tacos. Free drink with ID card.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

China Village
Chinese
3224 NE 45th Place
(206) 523-0772
Price: $5-$15
Quick delivery.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
www.delfinospizzeria.com

Costa's Restaurant
Greek
4559 University Way NE
(206) 633-2751
www.chinafirstseattle.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Authentic Greek food.

Flowers Bar and Restaurant
Mediterranean and vegetarian
4247 University Way
(206) 633-1903
Price: $8-$15
Great view.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Delfino's Pizzeria
Italian Pizza
2631 NE University Village
(206) 522-3466
Price: $10-$20
Quick delivery.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
www.delfinospizzeria.com

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