Chef-driven restaurant in a sage-walled craftsman space in Wallingford. Fine-dining feel but fun, with creative vegetarian dishes leading the way. Seasonal menu in a welcoming space.
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Cafe Flora
Vegetarian / Vegan · Central District
Seattle's iconic plant-based restaurant since 1991. Atrium dining room, seasonal vegetarian and vegan menus, weekend brunch. The Pacific Northwest's benchmark for destination vegetarian dining.
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Aviv Hummus Bar
Israeli / Middle Eastern · Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill Israeli hummus bar since 2017 — fluffy pita, warm hummus bowls with mushroom/lamb/shakshuka toppings, and all-day falafel. A 15th Ave neighborhood essential.
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Meskel Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian · Central District
Central District staple since 1995 serving traditional injera-and-stews platters. Kitfo, doro wat, generous vegetarian platters, and a warm family-run dining room. One of Seattle's longest-running Eth...
SLU modern Indian — tandoor classics, biryanis, and a big vegetarian menu. Sister location in Lower Queen Anne. A reliable go-to for SLU office crowd lunches and weekend curries.
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Kathmandu Momocha
Nepali / Himalayan · South Lake Union
Nepali momo house with SLU, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne locations. Hand-pleated steamed and chili momos, Himalayan thukpa noodles, and thali platters. One of Seattle's best dumpling destinations.
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Adey Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian · Central District
Family-owned Central District Ethiopian since 2005 — housed in a beautifully restored Victorian. Full coffee ceremonies, generous combo platters, strong vegetarian menu.
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Frankie & Jo's
Vegan Ice Cream · Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill plant-based ice cream shop with creative flavors — chocolate date, salty caramel ash, gingered golden milk. Cult following for vegan and omnivore alike.
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Chiang's Gourmet
Chinese / Dim Sum · University District
Lake City Chinese institution — daily dim sum until 2:30 PM and a massive Sichuan-Taiwanese dinner menu. A longtime neighborhood favorite far from the crowd.