30 Spots for a Quick Lunch at Pike Place Market
Looking for a bite to enjoy while exploring the Market, or grabbing a quick lunch away from the office with a colleague? We’ve got you covered. With cuisines from around the world and locally sourced ingredients, there’s great meals to enjoy around every corner. Read on to explore our picks, and click below to browse all the lunch options available in the Market!
On the Go
Casual & Counter Seating
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- DeLaurenti Food & Wine
- Farvahar Cafe
- Jack’s Fish & Chips
- Jasmine Thai
- Los Agaves
- Maíz
- Market Grill
- Miss Cafe
- Oriental Mart Lunch Counter
- Pasta Casalinga
- Pike Place Chinese Cuisine
- Pike Place Chowder
- Pizza and Pasta Bar
- Seattle Dumpling Co.
- Sisters European Café
- Three Girls Lunch Counter
- Urara Japanese Cuisine
On the Go
Artisan & Prepared Food Vendors
Catch a rotating lineup of vendors at the tents on the MarketFront Thursday – Monday, 11am – 4pm. Support growing businesses with unique culturally relevant selections and locally sourced ingredients!
Enjoy a medley of bagel and cream cheese options, specialties like salmon lox with onion and capers, or try a bageldog with a cheddar, jalapeno, or everything seasoned bun options.
Try a contemporary twist on the classic Seattle dog and enjoy farm-fresh ingredients pickled in-house! Start with either an all-beef or vegetarian dog, and choose from a range of combinations including their signature cheese bread spread (think pickled cream cheese) and pickled peppers, relishes, onions, or spicy pickles.
For all things freshly fried, stop in to this Main Arcade walk-up counter spot. Fried chicken, seafood samplers, corn dogs, and more are available alongside an assortment of delectable dipping sauces.
Enjoy freshly prepared Middle-Eastern cuisine along 1st Ave. Salads, wraps, and plates enriched with warm spices and zesty dressings are signature to this quick stop. Don’t miss their chicken shawarma or falafel!
Enjoy savory bites and pastries inspired by the bold flavors of African spices. Their signature specialties include the Moroccan lamb roll, lentil sambusa, and peri-peri chicken rolls. Be sure to ask for their tangy house-made green sauce on the side, a perfect pairing to dip into.
For the biggest bang for the buck, head to this takeout window on 1st Ave for a hearty selection of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and tamales. Their tasty bargain-priced options are made fast and satisfy any quick lunch on the go.
For an array of seafood taco options, head to this stop inside the Economy Market just off 1st Ave. Their signature items include pan-fried halibut, grilled mahi mahi, shrimp acapulco, and more.
A must-stop for hom bows and Chinese dim sum bites! Enjoy buns filled with chicken, curried beef, barbecue pork, or vegetables. They also offer shumai, pork skewers, and sticky rice for easy a la carte mix and match.
A must-stop for quick and casual deli fare that rotates daily. Enjoy toasty panini-pressed sandwich, fresh salad, or a varied selection of hot bar items that are priced by the pound for easy customized portions to your preference.
A mainstay on Pike Place for delicious Greek fare. Enjoy a classic gyro with both meat and vegetarian options, or kebabs and assorted platters with sides like baked potatoes, pita, salad, and more. Be sure to ask for extra tzatziki!
Delicious handheld baked pies blend traditional Russian recipes with Pacific Northwestern flavors for an easy bite on the go. Their bestsellers include the beef and cheese, potato and cheese, and smoked salmon pâté. But don’t miss trying one of their many dozens of flavors both savory and sweet!
Savor classic Indian fare with a decadent lineup of signature favorites like butter chicken, chana masala, saag paneer, lamb, and more. Served up in a combination with naan, rice, and salad, it’s a perfect plate. For a lighter snack, pick up their samosas available with beef, chicken, or vegetables and a creamy dipping sauce.
This local farmer serves up delicious grilled cheese and drinkable yogurt at their tent on Pike Place weekly. All of their dairy products are made right on their far in Lynden, Washington.
This hot bar staple in the Economy Market serves up a number of stir-fried classics like yakisoba, fried rice, orange chicken, and more to satisfy any Chinese food craving. Dishes are ready-made at the hot bar for easy grab and go.
Casual & Counter Seating
Stop into this staple Italian imported foods store and head to the cafe counter for a selection of sandwiches made fresh daily, pizza by the slice, salads, and soup of the day.
Enjoy homestyle Persian cuisine with flavorfully spiced kabobs, stewed meat and rice platters, and more. Pull up a seat to their cozy counter or grab on the go and enjoy an authentic taste of the region.
Enjoy classic Pacific Northwest seafood specialties like clam chowder, fried fish and chips, grilled salmon and more at this seafood bar. Sourcing fish directly from their fish market next door, Jack’s prides itself on scratch-made dishes even down to the tartar sauce.
Head to Post Alley for a no-frills lineup of Thai classics like Pad Thai, yellow curry, fried rice and more, serving up generous portions in their cozy corner of the Market.
Enjoy Mexican street food made fast to order with care at this hidden gem in the Sanitary Market. Enjoy tacos, burritos, tortas, and other classic plates developed from the owner’s family recipes passed down for generations.
Head to the north end of Pike Place to enjoy simple antojitos (light Mexican dishes) with hearty thoughtful ingredients at this tortilleria. All their tortillas are scratch-made using 100% nixtamal at the street eatery, with a fresh selection of meat options daily. Tortillas are also available by the pack to take home!
Serving up sandwiches with fresh catches of the day, this stop in the Main Arcade is best known for its signature blackened coho salmon sandwich. Also available is wild halibut, tiger prawns, chicken, and portobello mushroom options. For a gluten-free alternative, try the platter with a side of rice and mixed greens. And don’t miss their clam chowder or seafood stew to make it a full PNW pairing!
Head to 1st Ave for Turkish food with a modern twist. Their plates include grilled meat platters, wraps with freshly made lavash bread, and their signature pides — thin crispy flatbreads topped with meat, cheese, and vegetables similar to a pizza.
This James Beard award-winning stop tucked away in the Sanitary Market is a must-have for authentic Filipino dishes crafted by Chef Leila. The three-generation family-owned business is best known for their salmon sinigang, chicken adobo, pancit, and longanisa.
Enjoy a weekly rotating menu of scratch-made pasta dishes at this casual stop inside the Economy Market Atrium. The menu stays simple and fresh, with one dish each influenced by the farm, ocean, or garden. Count on seeing unique seasonal ingredients included that create a delicious fusion of classic Italian cooking with Pacific Northwest influences.
Tucked away in the DownUnder is a walk-up stop for classic noodle, rice, and stir-fry dishes, with options for both vegetarian and meat-eaters.
For a taste of the region, head to Post Alley to enjoy award-winning chowders sourced from sustainable seafood. With 8 different flavor options, there’s something for everyone. Pro Tip: skip the line and order ahead online to their pick-up window!
Enjoy Italian cuisine accessible for a relaxed lunch with flavorful pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches and more. Everything is prepared from scratch, down to the pastas.
Tucked away in the Soames-Dunn Building is a quick stop for pan-fried buns, steamed dumplings, and spicy handmade noodles. Enjoy fillings like beef and onion, pork and fennel, carrot and Napa cabbage, chive and shrimp, and more.
Enjoy a laid-back meal at this corner shop in Post Alley with European-inspired sandwiches on toasted focaccia and salads for a hearty lunch pairing.
Enjoy classic deli sandwiches served up on their in-house breads at this legacy bakery business in the Market. Take it on the go or grab a seat at their counter. Their menu includes options like the Reuben, BLT, turkey club, and their signature meatloaf sandwich!
Enjoy fresh sushi, chirashi bowls, and bento boxes made for an easy lunch at this casual stop on Stewart St. Bento boxes include teriyaki chicken, salad, sashimi, miso, and rice!