08.16.2024

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Lunching for much less

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.

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 refreshing greens.

Sit-down breaks

Matt’s Hot Dogs, 6615 E. Marginal Way S.
All burgers and hot dog options are less than $10 at this spot that only asks that you don’t try to marry its fries (as much as you might want to).

Jack’s Fish Spot, 1514 Pike Pl.
Seafood doesn’t get much fresher than when you’re eating it directly at the Pike Place fishmonger’s shops. This spot’s lunch specials are super reasonable across the board, too.

A salad with strawberries, goat cheese, radishes, and greens. — California-based Mendocino Farms recently opened its first Seattle restaurant.
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Photo via Mendocino Farms

Salads and bowls

Mendocino Farms, Various locations
This one’s lunchtime scene offers an avocado and quinoa salad along with other tempting creations priced at or around $15.

Sandwiches and wraps

Saigon Deli, 1237 S. Jackson St.
Loved by even the New York Times, these $5 sandwiches pull lines that wrap around the block at lunchtime. You may have a wait, but it’ll be worth it.

Spice Waala, Various locations
Celebrate your wallet-friendly entree by getting yourself a mango lassi — the best part? You’ll still be under that $15 mark.

Noodles

Midnite Ramen, Various locations
You’ll typically find this food truck parked outside Seattle breweries serving steaming bowls of ramen that are among the best in the city.

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

Tacos

Taco Street, Various locations
We found that the workday feels a lot less stressful after you’ve been able to put away a few midday tacos. Choose from options like garlic sauteed shrimp and marinated pork topped with pineapple.

Hungry for more?

Asked

When it comes to lunchtime, which option do you prefer: eating at home/work or eating out?

A. I prefer eating at home/work
B. I prefer eating out
C. A mix of both
D. It depends on my mood

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Events

Friday, Aug. 16

Kane Brown: In The Air Tour | Friday, Aug. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | T-Mobile Park | $30-$119 | Shine your boots — the five-time award-winning country artist responsible for “One Thing Right” will be twangin’ it up in Seattle tonight.
“Pagliacci” | Friday, Aug. 16 + Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall | $35-$345 | You just don’t get much more dramatic than an opera about a murderous clown.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Chomp! | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Marymoor Park | Free | Check out local sustainable brands, make screen-printed shirts, and listen to well-known bands like the Broken Social Scene + Deep Sea Diver.
Black Bazaar Brunch: Soul Room | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 1 p.m. | Location shared after booking | Cost of purchases | Chow down on French Creole dishes, sip on fermented housemade cocktails, and make some fabulous new friends.
Loud & N8V: Indigenous Music Festival & Car Show | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2-10 p.m. | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center | $20 | Drool over souped up cars and enjoy local Indigenous musical artists like Stella Standingbear and One Way Sky.
The Dose: Psychedelic Comedy Showcase | Saturday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | The Crocodile | $20 | Have a trip at this wildly funny comedy show featuring some pretty sick rising stars.
THE RODEO! Day Party | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2-8 p.m. | LTD Bar and Grill | $0-$15 | Yeeeehawwww — expect cocktails, lots of BBQ, and the chance to lasso in some giveaways.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Emerald City 5k | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 9 a.m. | Cowen Park | $43 | “Wizard of Oz” puns aren’t referenced nearly enough around here, but this race does the Emerald City justice.
Summer Skills of a Naturalist: Nature Journaling | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 12-3 p.m. | IslandWood | $40 | Hike around, doodle + journal what you find, and test your identification skills.

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News Notes

Seattleite

Seattle local Kim is 69 and looking for love. The retired Navy captain is one of 24 contestants vying for bachelorette Joan Vassos’ heart on “The Golden Bachelorette.” The show debuts with NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and can be streamed on Hulu. (USA Today)

Maritime

USS Ronald Reagan returned to Naval Base Kitsap on Bremerton Island for the first time in almost a decade to receive important repairs. More than 2,500 sailors were aboard the ship. It’s unknown how long the boat will be docked here. (Seattle Times)

(Re)Opening

Ravenna’s Rising Sun Produce is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 22 after a fire forced the 49-year-old business to close in February. To celebrate its big day, the biz is hosting a restoration party Sunday, Aug. 18, 12-5 p.m. before it resumes normal services next week. (KING 5)

Biz

The tourists have returned. The Downtown Seattle Association says that demand for downtown hotels officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels last month. The same data points released by the org also show that the number of daily in-person workers also increased. (KING 5)

Real Estate

Home, sweet one-room home. Seattle has the highest number of one-room housing units in the US, according to US Census data. In 2022, single-room housing accounted for 13% of living spaces, adding up to more than 53,000 units. This is a 151% increase since 2010. (Seattle Times)

Read

Seattle’s mark on music history is showcased in a KEXP DJ’s list of 101 songs that really define our contributions. “The Sound of Seattle” draws connections to show how some local bands helped eventually put Seattle on the international stage. It comes out Tuesday, Aug. 20. (Seattle Times)

Sports

The Washington Huskies football team’s strategies are starting to fill out, but who will the key players be? Hear from the local experts as they break it down with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Home

Cringe alert: Every 24 hours, 27,000 trees are cut down for toilet paper. But this new bamboo toilet paper just might save the planet. It feels just like high-end TP, but doesn’t harm trees. Plus, code 6AM30 gives you 30% off your first purchase. Read more.

Finance

Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. These are hands down some of the best.*

Wellness

Curious about CBD gummies? Cornbread Hemp is giving first time customers a second jar for free with code SUMMERTIMEBOGO. Choose from watermelon, berry, peach, or special sleep varieties.*

Outdoors

Ahoy, Huskies

How to sailgate at UW Huskies games

Fans of the UW Huskies look on at Husky Stadium from the nearby docks.

Tickets on charter boats go fast, but there are still some available this season. | Courtesy of Anthony’s Restaurants

Grilling dogs in a parking lot? That’s for landlubbers. As many local Huskies fans know, one of the great football season traditions at the University of Washington is “sailgating.” For each home game, dozens of boats dock near the stadium at Husky Harbor for a giant, floating shindig.

The whole thing started shortly after Husky Stadium first opened about 100 years ago. Since the venue was located so close to Union Bay, fans could sail over and park their boats near the end zone. Eventually, docks were built and members of the UW rowing team started shuttling folks to and from the game.

Over the years, sailgates have become more elaborate (think satellite hookups + boozy slushie machines), but the spirit remains the same.

UW kicks off its season Saturday, Aug. 31 against Weber State at home — click below to learn how to join the splash bash.

Dive in

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Answered

What local spot deserves a historical marker?

We’re putting together a map of unofficial locations that deserve a historical marker. We can’t wait to show you the finished product, but in the meantime, we thought we’d share a submission:

“Yesler was the original “Skid Row,” or more precisely, Skid Road. Logs were skidded down the road to the lumber mill from where they were cut.” — Phil M.

SEA unofficial historical locations — Click the map to read more history according to our readers.
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Map via Proxi

There’s still time to put your favorite location on the map. Submit your unofficial historical marker to our local map by clicking the button below. You have until this Sunday.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

Fun fact: I love reality shows.

One of my mom and I’s favorite pastime is to get a bottle of wine and watch together — whether that’s in-person or over a video chat. And while the gossip is fun, my favorite part is really just laughing and screaming at the TV when someone does something weird.

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