Cozy Winter Bites and Hidden Gems at Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is home to over one hundred different restaurants, food stands and eateries. There is no shortage of tantalizing bites and delights to enjoy. When the weather gets colder, we like to warm-up with a few that never fail to satisfy. February is a perfect time to explore the market’s savory bites with a slower pace in the off-season. Here are a few of our favorites!

Beecher’s Cheese is at the top of the list for many. Shorter lines in winter make the ooey-gooey hot grilled cheese and tomato soup much more satisfying! Be sure to bring a friend so you do not have to choose between the mac n’ cheese or grilled cheese, order both and enjoy.

Three Girls Bakery Luncheonette is the spot for homemade soup and sandwiches that any grandmother would be proud of. We love the seasonal daily soup menu, and an all-time favorite is The Reuben, arguably the best in the city!

Piroshky Piroshky is a beloved favorite with a lengthy line to prove it. Worth the wait, these steaming hot, Eastern European delights of savory filled dough will warm even the coldest of hearts. The onion & cheese pinwheel is an absolute treasure!

Mee Sum Pastry is a prize in the heart of the market offering Chinese dim sum and other treasures. Be sure to line up across from the main thoroughfare where the line begins. Feast on warm steam buns, hum bow, siu mai dumplings and more. When we think of Pike Place Market, we imagine the taste and aroma of this BBQ pork.

Market Grill is a seafood-lovers dream serving up chowder and sandwiches hot off the grill. Menu highlights include wild caught Alaskan halibut, daily catch specialties, and the blackened salmon sandwich which is a culinary dream to behold.

Pasta Casalinga is like a warm hug from a relative in the old country. Fresh made pasta daily and rotating, seasonal ingredients focused on the most unique and fresh items available in the market create a “pezzo forte” for your tastebuds.

Maiz is the last stop on our favorites list because there is nothing left to eat after indulging in the sopes & tacos at Maiz. Everything is made fresh daily, including amazing tortillas, salsa, and tamales. Breakfast or lunch options are available, and the drinks are a true rival to the food offering a fair fight for your cravings.