Local White Center Recommendations

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Local White Center Recommendations

Coffee

Seattle = Coffee
I cried when I moved away from Seattle. Not for missing my friends, but for missing Fresh Flours. Great coffee and pastries; get the strawberry bun and/or savory bun.
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Fresh Flours West Seattle
9410 Delridge Way SW
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I cried when I moved away from Seattle. Not for missing my friends, but for missing Fresh Flours. Great coffee and pastries; get the strawberry bun and/or savory bun.
I rarely made my way to this place, but enjoyed it when I did. Highly regarded in Seattle.
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Moonshot Coffee
9622 16th Ave SW
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I rarely made my way to this place, but enjoyed it when I did. Highly regarded in Seattle.

Food scene

It all started here. Years ago this pizza joint got a positive review in the New York Times and put White Center on the map (even to Seattleites). A guy on my hockey team worked here for a time - he never hooked me up with free pizza. This was upsetting.
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Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SW
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It all started here. Years ago this pizza joint got a positive review in the New York Times and put White Center on the map (even to Seattleites). A guy on my hockey team worked here for a time - he never hooked me up with free pizza. This was upsetting.
Chef: Brady Ishiwata Williams. James Beard winner best chef in NW. Food & Wine best new chef 2018. #30 in the nation for best new restaurant: it's like “dining inside the Death Star, in the coolest way possible.” This place is fine dining! Before it opened, it had a 15,000 person wait list. Reservations are tough, but they do dedicate some space for walk-ins. Pricey obviously.
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TOMO
9811 16th Avenue Southwest
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Chef: Brady Ishiwata Williams. James Beard winner best chef in NW. Food & Wine best new chef 2018. #30 in the nation for best new restaurant: it's like “dining inside the Death Star, in the coolest way possible.” This place is fine dining! Before it opened, it had a 15,000 person wait list. Reservations are tough, but they do dedicate some space for walk-ins. Pricey obviously.
No frills taco truck never disappoints. I came here often.
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Taqueria la Fondita
10050 15th Ave SW
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No frills taco truck never disappoints. I came here often.
This was my go-to pho spot in White Center, but there are many great options in the area. Feel free to explore around!
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White Center Plaza
9646 16th Ave SW
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This was my go-to pho spot in White Center, but there are many great options in the area. Feel free to explore around!
Choose your adventure between typical American fare, or Chinese food. When my friends from SF would visit, they always ate lunch here (Chinese food).
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Young's Restaurant
9413 16th Ave SW
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Choose your adventure between typical American fare, or Chinese food. When my friends from SF would visit, they always ate lunch here (Chinese food).
This place maaaaay be temporarily closed due to being *too* Seattle grungy. And maybe that’s why it was so good! Assuming they clean up their act and their kitchen, go get a taste of Louisiana here. Oh, and cheap drinks :)
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Crawfish House
9826 16th Ave SW
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This place maaaaay be temporarily closed due to being *too* Seattle grungy. And maybe that’s why it was so good! Assuming they clean up their act and their kitchen, go get a taste of Louisiana here. Oh, and cheap drinks :)
Fried chicken Korean fusion. This place kept me alive during peak Covid lockdown via UberEats.
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Bok A Bok Fried Chicken
1521 SW 98th St
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Fried chicken Korean fusion. This place kept me alive during peak Covid lockdown via UberEats.
It's nothing special, but it's a burger joint close to home. And sometimes that’s all you need.
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Boss Drive-In
9061 Delridge Way SW
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It's nothing special, but it's a burger joint close to home. And sometimes that’s all you need.
Okay, so technically this isn’t in White Center, but it’s nearby (you’ll need to drive). I came here often for brunch.
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Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SW
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Okay, so technically this isn’t in White Center, but it’s nearby (you’ll need to drive). I came here often for brunch.

Bar-Restaurant

Craft brew spot featuring local beers. There’s a burger joint and pizza place in the building, and you can bring in outside food. I was a regular here. Say hi to L.J. and Brad from Trace.
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Beer Star
9801 16th Ave SW
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Craft brew spot featuring local beers. There’s a burger joint and pizza place in the building, and you can bring in outside food. I was a regular here. Say hi to L.J. and Brad from Trace.
This place opened the same weekend as Covid lockdowns started in Seattle and it survived. That’s saying something, right? I frequently ordered the quesadilla.
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Búho
9640 16th Avenue Southwest
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This place opened the same weekend as Covid lockdowns started in Seattle and it survived. That’s saying something, right? I frequently ordered the quesadilla.
Fun sailboat theme, and lots of can beers (hence the name). I ate brunch here often.
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Can Bar
9427 17th Ave SW
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Fun sailboat theme, and lots of can beers (hence the name). I ate brunch here often.
It ain’t Texas, but it’s good bbq. They often have live music in the outdoor area.
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Drunky Two Shoes BBQ White Center
9655 16th Ave SW
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It ain’t Texas, but it’s good bbq. They often have live music in the outdoor area.
Looking for a gay bar? This place is highly recommended. When I left Seattle, it was on the verge of a grand opening for their new spot. I assume by the time you're reading this, it's open. Their old place is what's pictured above. Seattle Times review said "stupid good pork nachos."
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The Lumber Yard Bar
9630 16th Ave SW
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Looking for a gay bar? This place is highly recommended. When I left Seattle, it was on the verge of a grand opening for their new spot. I assume by the time you're reading this, it's open. Their old place is what's pictured above. Seattle Times review said "stupid good pork nachos."
Fun bar, good food. Became the unofficial gay bar while Lumberyard was closed. I enjoyed their reuben sandwich.
Boombox Bar
9608 16th Avenue Southwest
Fun bar, good food. Became the unofficial gay bar while Lumberyard was closed. I enjoyed their reuben sandwich.
Our very own brewery with a beer garden and food truck. Great on a summer day, but plenty of space inside during the rainy season.
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Future Primitive Brewing
9832 14th Ave SW
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Our very own brewery with a beer garden and food truck. Great on a summer day, but plenty of space inside during the rainy season.
Are you a nerd and like to drink? 🤓🍺 This place was made for you. They proudly never put sports on their TVs. Even during the Super Bowl. Generous pours (hence 2 Fingers) and super close.
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2 Fingers Social
9211 Delridge Way SW
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Are you a nerd and like to drink? 🤓🍺 This place was made for you. They proudly never put sports on their TVs. Even during the Super Bowl. Generous pours (hence 2 Fingers) and super close.
Fun lucha libre theme. I only went a few times because it opened right before I moved away. I think it’s become the place where people end their nights.
Lariat bar
9827 16th Avenue Southwest
Fun lucha libre theme. I only went a few times because it opened right before I moved away. I think it’s become the place where people end their nights.

Entertainment

Bar + Roller Skating + People Watching = Great Time. Honestly, it’s kind of a cultural experience. When other Seattleites from trendier neighborhoods visit White Center, it’s usually to come here.
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Southgate Roller Rink
9646 17th Ave SW
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Bar + Roller Skating + People Watching = Great Time. Honestly, it’s kind of a cultural experience. When other Seattleites from trendier neighborhoods visit White Center, it’s usually to come here.

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Avoid Car Prowlers

Like any big city, Seattle can be rough around the edges. When parking your car, NEVER LEAVE VALUABLES in the car. It’s not rare to see broken glass on the ground where an innocent window was shattered and precious items stolen.