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Lunch break done right

Where to find lunch for $15 or less in Seattle

Two salads from Homegrown Seattle sit on a black table
Hot office tea is best poured with a nice, big green salad on a patio — don’t cha think? | Photo by @snackingonseattle
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Seattle. Check out this list of 20 places where lunch for one costs $15 or less (before tax + tip).

We know cravings are key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective food groups. Think spicy noodles and terrific tacos.

Fast and casual

Mamnoon Street, 2020 Sixth Ave.
The fresh herbs, yogurt, and lemon zest that is on so many of these Lebanese-inspired dishes will give you a nice midday perk. Try the za’atar at $10 or the filling falafel wrap.

Dick’s Drive-In, Various locations
You can grab one of those famed burgers for a few bucks, or splurge and add fries + a shake.

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Dick’s isn’t just a late-night snack, but can make for a satisfying lunch, too.

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Photo by @sparklin_cider_mami

Sandwiches and wraps

Un Bien, Various locations
The stuffed roast pork Caribbean sandwich ($13.25) and other offerings at this longtime Ballard favorite can often be enough for two meals.

Bánh Town, 10414 Holman Road
We’re lucky Seattle has so many options for these Vietnamese delights, but we also can’t get over Banh Town’s pork bahn mi made with banana leaf steamed pork, garlic aioli, and shaved onion.

Beef brisket with wonton and noodles at Mike's Noodle House in Seattle, WA

Mike’s Noodle House is known for hearty Cantonese dishes.

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Photo via @kentfoodie

Noodles

Mike’s Noodle House, 418 Maynard Ave. S.
The Chinatown-International District staple is a lunchtime treat with items like wonton and squid ball noodle soup ($14) to fill you up.

Xi’an Noodles, Various locations
Carb up with dishes like braised pork biang noodles or the excellent spicy cumin lamb.

Salads and bowls

Homegrown, Various locations
The spicy braised tofu bowl is a good vegan option at this local franchise, or you can spice things up with the sonoran, which comes with ancient grains and habañero dressing.

Mendocino Farms, 2118 Westlake Ave.
One of the newer additions to South Lake Union’s lunchtime scene offers a strawberry and goat cheese salad along with other tempting creations.
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Events
Wednesday, June 21
  • Nine Hats Wines Trivia: Wild Weather and Natural Disasters | Wednesday, June 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Nine Hats Wines, 3861 First Ave. S., Seattle | $15-$65 | Bring all your meteorology aficionado friends to this blustery quiz night (ticket packages include wine).
  • Make Your Own Mug | Wednesday, June 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster, 1716 NW Market St., Seattle | $60 | You’ll have your own new cup to use after this pottery class that uses the slab method.
Thursday, June 22
  • Summer Series Presents: Yerbana Yoga In The Park | Thursday, June 22-Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | Bring your own mat for one of Seattle’s biggest outdoor yoga classes, then enjoy some Yerba Mate.
  • “Users” | Thursday, June 22-Friday, June 30 | Times vary | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle | $7-$14 | In this movie, a mother wonders if her kids love their machines more than her.
Friday, June 23
  • Indigiqueer Festival | Friday, June 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Free | Learn about Indigenous beliefs while enjoying drag, music, and dance at the pier.
  • Gamer Rave | Friday, June 23 | 9 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $18-$28 | Groove to some video game music tunes and sweat it out with some other gaming nerds.
Saturday, June 24
  • Seattle PrideFest | Saturday, June 24 | 12-8 p.m. | Capitol Hill neighborhood, 400 Broadway, Seattle | Free | Pride weekend starts off strong with this Capitol Hill block party featuring beer gardens and live performances.
  • Lucky Sweater Seattle Meetup | Saturday, June 24 | 12-4 p.m. | Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E., Seattle | Free | Seattle area members of the Lucky Sweater community devoted to reusing clothes and “slow fashion” swap threads — but all are welcome to join.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Welcome back, Mt. Bagel. The majorly popular carb specialist has returned to Seattle after relocation plans to Bend, OR fell through last year. Its new Capitol Hill storefront is at 801 26th Ave. E. and will be ready to serve those sought-after bagels on Tuesday, June 27. (Seattle Met)
Civic
  • Seattle’s Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell is stepping down from her role, according to the Seattle Times. Monisha is Mayor Bruce Harrell’s niece and has been his deputy for a year and a half. The mayor’s office has not confirmed the timing or reasons for her departure. (Seattle Times)
Transit
  • Amtrak plans to create a maintenance base in SoDo to link up two railyards, closing part of South Holgate Street. If the proposal progresses, the train company would give Seattle money for a pedestrian bridge in that vicinity. A decision from the city likely wouldn’t arrive until 2025. (Seattle Times)
Outdoors
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation recently began work on renovating the play area at Bitter Lake. The project will replace equipment and upgrade the restroom to align with current safety and accessibility standards. Everything should be ready to roll by the end of the year.
Environment
  • If you’re seeing dead fish along the shores of Lake Washington, don’t be alarmed. The Department of Fish and Wildlife said they are likely yellow perch, which tend to die off this time of year after spawning. The overall perch population is still healthy. (Seattle Times)
Eat
  • If you work up an appetite during summer’s Bumbershoot festival, there are plenty of options. Acclaimed restaurants Musang, Local Tide, and Pablo y Pablo will be among the vendors at the popular music fest Saturday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 3. Tickets are on sale now. (Eater Seattle)
Fitness
  • The West Seattle pickleball scene is picking up now that the Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex has created 12 new courts and hosted a tournament. The courts are located at 2801 SW Thistle St. on Seattle Public Schools property, but can be used by the public during certain hours. (West Seattle Blog)
Announced
  • The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) will test hydrants around town throughout the summer. Tests will be conducted daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may cause discoloration to tap water in nearby homes. The city says the water is still safe to drink. (My Ballard)
Finance
Shop
  • It’s officially summer. To celebrate, shop our online store (Six & Main), where you’ll find many summer essentials such as new patio furniture by Palmetto Craft and delicious cocktail mixers by Simple Time Mixers. Now, that’s how you start the summer.
Outdoors

How to rock your block

Seattle’s giving out kits for ‘Play Street’ closures

A sign in Seattle that says "Play: All Are Welcome" near a festival banner.
Play Street supplies are limited — community groups get first dibs. | Photo via Seattle Department of Transportation
If you’re looking to throw a block party this summer, Seattle wants to help.

For existing stretches designated as Healthy Streets, the city also allows Play Streets for neighborhood events like BBQs, art walks, live music, and more.

Play Streets can only be one block long and not through an intersection. The event timing must also be between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., including setup and cleaning.

Grab a free kit to get started, which includes signs, flags, and posts for traffic regulation, plus fun stuff like sidewalk chalk and frisbees. Just be sure to:
  • Get together with neighbors to see if they’re cool with your plans.
  • Make the street closure more obvious with those signs and flags in the kit.
  • Monitor traffic with adult volunteers to check on the barricades and allow certain vehicles (like emergency response) to pass through.
  • Clean up after you’re done.
Shop
Eat
  • Bring the scoop shop to you with the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker. Use it to make everything from ice creams to milkshakes, smoothie bowls, and sorbets.
Travel
  • Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).
Drink
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Gabe

From the editor
We’ve gotten lots of terrific responses to our question: Who would you put on the Mt. Rushmore of Seattle music? In case you haven’t send in your choices yet, there’s still time — sing it loud and proud.
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