Lunch, No Rush

Seattle’s Best Lunch Spots

Our favorite restaurants for a sit-down midday meal—the kind that doesn’t involve paper wrappers or to-go bags.

01/15/2026 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Represent

This Couple Is Riding Every Bus in King County

And eating lunch at the end of every line.

07/15/2025 By Mike Nolan

Prime Seats

Paju Is Opening For Lunch (And Keeping It Casual)

Come hither, kimchi.

12/19/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Made in WA

The Greatest Thing Since Fresh Bread

A Yakima-based company invented the humble 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 Volunteer Park Cafe and Pantry

11/22/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Coronavirus Chronicles

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

Many parents and caregivers want more alfresco meals at Seattle Public Schools. But the district says that's not possible at some campuses.

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

Put down the sad turkey sandwich and leave the office, stat. Our city has no shortage of lunch spots—these are just a few of our favorites.

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