Lunch, No Rush

Seattle’s Best Lunch Spots

Our favorite sit-down lunch restaurants in Downtown, Capitol Hill, North Seattle, South Seattle, and Bellevue.

04/11/2023 Edited by Seattle Met Staff

Made in WA

The Greatest Thing Since Fresh Bread

Kwik Lok invented the humble bread clip that’s kept food fresh for six decades. Then a new generation invented it all over again.

08/23/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Field Notes

The Pastry Case's Next Chapter

A pair of Canlis alums bring new life, a cookie for the ages, and a classic bacon-egg-cheese to a neighborhood cornerstone.

11/22/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Coronavirus Chronicles

An Outdoor Lunch Petition Manifests Seattle's Back-to-School Stress

Community members have called for meals at Seattle Public Schools to be held outside as the Delta variant spreads in the area.

08/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Chow Time

Here's How Seattle Schools Are Keeping Kids Fed Right Now

More families in need are seeking out school lunch pickup. Up next, childcare and learning plans.

03/26/2020 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege

Midday Matters

Can Mr. Saigon Win Over the Lunch Crowd?

A familiar name in the Chinatown–International District wants to make banh mi a downtown lunchtime essential.

02/14/2019 By Haley Gray

Lunch In Session

15 Places to Grab a Bite During Jury Duty

Porchetta sandwiches, transcendent pasta, and Middle Eastern grain bowls—all less than a 10-minute walk from the courthouse.

02/04/2019 By Nosh Pit Staff

Out to Lunch

22 Supreme Seattle Lunch Spots

From poke bowls to oversized sandwiches, these restaurants, delis, and diners are here to fulfill your lunchtime needs.

10/01/2018 By Nosh Pit Staff

Back to School

Seattle Chefs Tell Us Their Lunch Box Memories

Hippie lunches, grandma's homemade dessert, and the art of the bento.

08/23/2018 By Grace Madigan

Critic's Notebook

Breakfast and Lunch Now Easier at London Plane

Boxed lunches, baby.

05/26/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Is There a More Inspiring Seattle Restaurant Than This?

A few numbers from the noblest operation downtown.

02/11/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Looking for Quick Food Stops Near Holiday Shopping?

However did we know.

12/17/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

Restaurants

Festive Lunches for the Holidays

Midday meals for celebrating and catching up.

12/08/2015 By Kathryn Robinson

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Seattle's Very Own Gang of Four

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/22/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Sawant and Licata Defend Rent Control Against State House Republican

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/20/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Meaningful Movies Presents 'E-Team'

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/17/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Patio Revamps and a Prideful Farewell

Plus: A new Mighty-O Donuts location, family friendly burgers in Madison Valley, and Beacon Hill's first brewery.

06/19/2015 By Jeanny Rhee

Critic's Notebook

Best Lunches Near Your Office

We know where you work. We know what you like for lunch. We picked 90 spots—just for you.

09/22/2014 By Kathryn Robinson

Midday Meal

Seattle Ultimate Lunch Guide

What are you having for lunch? It’s all here. Go eat it up.

03/01/2014 By Seattle Met Staff

Ultimate Lunch Guide

The Working Stiff's Guide to Lunch in the City

Over 90 of the best diners, delis, and joints for mid-day meals, deals, and steals amid the high-rise canyons.

03/01/2014 By Kathryn Robinson