Washington
Seven Washington Small-Town Spots Where Locals Still Grab Pie After Church
Sunday mornings in small-town Washington often end the same way, with a slice of pie and a cup…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 8
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Seven Washington Bakeries Where Locals Line Up Early For Fresh Donuts Every Weekend
Some weekend plans start with a hike or a ferry ride, but plenty of Washington mornings start in…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 8
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Walking Into The Brick Saloon In Roslyn Feels Like Ordering A Beer In 1889
Some buildings in old mining towns get turned into gift shops, and some just keep doing the same…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 8
Washington
Generations Of Washington Kids Grew Up On Pizza At These 7 Old-School Parlors
Ask almost anyone who grew up in Washington about their favorite childhood meal, and pizza night at the…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 7
Washington
Since 1938, The Iron Horse? No, Elmer’s? Try Luna Park Cafe In West Seattle
Some restaurants try to look old. Others simply refuse to change, and that stubbornness becomes the whole point.…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 7
Washington
Ask Anyone In Wenatchee Where To Get Breakfast And They’ll Send You To The Windmill? No, To Smitty’s Pancake House
Some Wenatchee locals have lived in the valley for decades without trying the breakfast spot everyone else keeps…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 7
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These 6 Washington Small-Town Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer Since Before Statehood Felt Old
Some of the best history lessons in Washington come with a burger basket and a seat at an…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 6
Washington
Old-School Steakhouse Dinners At The Ranch House BBQ? Try Spokane’s Wolf Lodge-Style Classic, Lindaman’s? No – Here Are Six Washington Steakhouses Over 6 Years Old
Some steak dinners come with a side of history, and Washington has plenty of dining rooms that have…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 6
Washington
Winter Comfort Food Brings Locals Back To These 6 Washington Diners Every Single Year
When the rain settles in and the mountain passes turn white, Washington gets serious about breakfast. Not the…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 6
Washington
Up In Bellingham, The Old Town Cafe Has Fed Locals Scratch Breakfasts Since The 1970s
Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep cooking while the trends come and go. In downtown…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 5
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Seattle Regulars Have Been Ordering The Same Breakfast At Beth’s Cafe For Over Seventy Years
Some Seattle diners chase trends, but one small spot on a busy north-end highway has spent roughly seven…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 5
Washington
Eight Washington Mexican Restaurants Still Run By The Same Family After Decades
Some restaurants change owners every few years, and the menu changes right along with them. The places on…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 5
Washington
Seattle’s Oldest Tavern Pours Beer And Fries Fish At The Central Saloon Like It Did In 1892
Back in 1892, Seattle was still rebuilding after a huge fire, and one small room opened its doors…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 4
Washington
Why Do Tacoma Locals Still Crowd Into Frisko Freeze’s Neighbor? Because The Southern Kitchen Serves Real Grits
Tacoma has a soft spot for old neighborhood favorites, and one small spot on 6th Avenue keeps pulling…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 4
Washington
Where Do Longtime Tacoma Locals Eat Breakfast? Shakabrah on 6th Ave Has Been the Answer for Years
Every neighborhood has one breakfast spot that locals name without even thinking. In Tacoma, that answer has stayed…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 4
Washington
Nine Washington Oyster Bars Where Locals Shuck And Slurp Straight From The Bay
Washington grows some of the best oysters in the country, and the freshest ones never travel far. At…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 3
Washington
Grandparents Who Grew Up In Washington Still Swear By These 7 Family-Run Chinese-American Restaurants
Ask an older Washingtonian where to get a good plate of chow mein, and you will probably get…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 3
Washington
Five Washington Truck Stop Cafés Where Long-Haul Drivers Have Eaten Breakfast For Generations
Truck drivers know where the good breakfast is, because they eat it at strange hours in every corner…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 3
Washington
Port Townsend’s Sea J’s Cafe Keeps Fishermen And Ferry Riders Fed Just Like It Always Has
At the quiet edge of Port Townsend, boats bob in the marina and a small cafe keeps its…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 2
Washington
Ask Any Yakima Valley Farmer And They’ll Point You Toward These 6 Early-Morning Cafés
Farm days in the Yakima Valley start before the sun clears the ridges, and breakfast has to keep…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 2
Washington
Walking Into The Mecca Café In Seattle Is Like Finding A Bar Counter Frozen Since 1930
Some Seattle diners chase trends, and one little spot on Queen Anne has simply refused to change since…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 2
Washington
This Snohomish Pie Shop Still Bakes Its Pies The Old-Fashioned Way
Some towns are known for antiques, and some are known for pie. Snohomish, Washington, happens to be good…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 1
Washington
Since The 1950s, Spokane Families Have Lined Up For Burgers At Ferguson’s Cafe
Some restaurants chase trends every few years. One little diner on the north side of Spokane has spent…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 1
Washington
Regulars At Patty’s Eggnest In Seattle Know The Hash Browns Come Crispy Every Single Time
Some breakfast spots win you over with fancy plates, and others win you over by getting the basics…
By Claire Donovan
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Nov 1
Washington
Near Mount Rainier, Cruiser Cafe In Eatonville Is Where Mountain Travelers Stop For Burgers And Shakes
Mountain days in Washington build big appetites, and the road back from Mount Rainier passes one small town…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 31
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Old-School Washington Lunch Counters Where Locals Have Eaten For Half A Century, Ranked: 6 Favorites
Some Washington restaurants have outlasted trends, owners, and entire neighborhoods, and they still pour coffee at the counter…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 31
Washington
Ask Anyone In Kent About Wally’s Drive-In And They’ll Share A Childhood Memory
Some road trips have a rule that nobody writes down but everybody follows. Around Kent and the towns…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 31
Washington
Retro Arcades And Pinball Bars Across Washington: 7 Spots That Feel Like Childhood
Remember feeding quarters into a machine and begging for just one more game? Across Washington, a handful of…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 30
Washington
Pancakes Have Been Flipping At Chace’s Pancake Corral In Bellevue Since 1960
Some breakfast spots chase trends. One little restaurant in Bellevue has simply kept flipping pancakes since 1960, and…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 30
Washington
Small-Town Washington Still Has These 7 Main Street Cafés Where The Coffee Never Stops
Some of the best coffee in Washington is poured in towns with a single blinking light and a…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 30
Washington
Step Inside The 5 Spot In Seattle, Where Queen Anne Regulars Have Gathered Since 1989
Seattle has plenty of trendy brunch counters that come and go faster than a ferry schedule changes. Then…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 29
Washington
This Little Shop In Tenino Has Been Handing Washington Families Treasures And Stories For Years
Some small towns hide their best surprises behind ordinary storefronts, and Tenino is one of them. Tucked along…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 29
Washington
Five Washington Waterfront Restaurants Where Dinner Comes With A Sunset Over The Sound
Puget Sound puts on a free show almost every clear evening, and the best seats are often at…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 29
Washington
Seven Washington Steakhouses Where The Prime Rib Is Worth Dressing Up For
Some dinners deserve a nice shirt and a little extra effort. Prime rib is one of them, and…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 28
Washington
Got A Craving For Real Southern Barbecue? These 7 Washington Smokehouses Deliver
Washington is known for salmon, apples, and coffee, but slow-smoked brisket and ribs have quietly built a loyal…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 28
Washington
Steak Lovers Make The Trip To Spokane For The Hand-Cut Ribeyes At Churchill’s
Some dinners are worth a long drive, and in downtown Spokane, one of them sits just a short…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 28
Washington
Five Washington Pie Shops Where Marionberry And Apple Slices Sell Out Before Noon
In Washington, a good slice of marionberry or apple pie can vanish faster than a sunny day in…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 27
Washington
Locals Swear The Best Fish And Chips In Seattle Come From This Walk-Up Counter On Lake Union
Seattle has no shortage of places to eat fish by the water, so earning a loyal local crowd…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 27
Washington
Seven Washington Food Trucks Worth Tracking Down For A Lunch You’ll Talk About All Week
Some of the best lunches in Washington come out of a window on wheels. From Kennewick to Bellingham,…
By Claire Donovan
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Oct 27