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Eat, exercise, explore: Your guide to 5 new Queen Anne businesses

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Published on July 31, 2018
Eat, exercise, explore: Your guide to 5 new Queen Anne businessesBroadfork Cafe. | Photo: Araya U./Yelp

Ready to explore the freshest new spots in Queen Anne? From restaurants to fitness studios, read on for a list of the newest hot spots to open in this Seattle neighborhood.

Broadfork Cafe

111 Queen Anne Ave. North, Suite 102

Photo: mara d./Yelp

Broadfork Cafe offers sandwiches, juice, smoothies and more. The Queen Anne location is the vegan restaurant's second in Seattle. On its website, the eatery says it aims to "discover what it is to be a truly farm-to-fork restaurant."

Notable menu options include the barbecue pulled jackfruit sandwich with carrots and cabbage; the cashew curry bowl with brown rice, tofu, broccoli and kale; avocado toast; and the yogurt bowl with banana, strawberry and quinoa nut crunch. 

Yelpers are excited about Broadfork Cafe, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of four reviews on the site.

Lara H., who reviewed the cafe on July 7, wrote, "My friend and I decided to try Broadfork out and we are glad we did. We got delicious coffee, food and amazing service. Michele took our order and made our food and just all around provided excellent service."

Broadfork Cafe is open from 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekends.

Dandylion

532 Queen Anne Ave. North

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Dandylion is a tapas bar that offers a variety of small plates such as sausage served with fermented cabbage, sardines on sourdough bread, almonds with sage and Himalayan salt and clams served in a mildly spicy tomato sauce.

There are signature cocktails on offer to pair with your fare. Check out the restaurant's website for more information.

Dandylion is on its way to developing a local fan base with 4.5 stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Mary K., who reviewed it on July 7, wrote, "Great new spot in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. Drinks are delicious. Food is amazing  and I'm super excited for Lower Queen Anne to have its own official speakeasy."

Yelper Teryl T. wrote, "Every item hit the spot and was paired so nicely with our wine. Our waiter was very attentive and the owner even came out and was friendly."

Dandylion is open from 4 p.m.–midnight daily.

Koku Cafe + Market

1417 Queen Anne Ave. North

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Koku Cafe + Market says it "combines rich, fermented tastes with fresh, local ingredients to bring you a bold take on your favorite foods," per its website.

Sweet and savory baked goods are on offer, as are breakfast and lunch dishes. Notable menu items include mirin-soaked chicken with sautéed mixed mushrooms and carrots, and The Forager sandwich with goat cheese spread, sautéed mushrooms, green tomatoes and arugula.

Caffeinated beverages include espresso, americano, white mocha red, red latte, chai latte, matcha and more. 

With a five-star Yelp rating out of six reviews on Yelp, Koku Cafe + Market has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Jac J., who reviewed the business on July 9, wrote, "Stumbled across this place and was really surprised by the delicious bowls and flavors. Would highly recommend this place!"

Richard S. noted, "Tasty and eclectic Japanese-inspired cafe on Queen Anne hill. They still carry the excellent Rooibus tea from when the years it was the Cederberg Tea House, but now it's a creative selection of Japanese-style teas and light dishes."

Koku Cafe + Market is open from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)

Planted Pilates & Wellness

101 Nickerson St., Suite 110

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Planted Pilates & Wellness is a yoga studio founded by Jacqui Patek. The spot focuses on breathing techniques, meditation and wellness, per its website.

Catering to all fitness levels, classes include everything from standard Pilates to yoga and meditation to barre, which is a mix of Pilates, dance, yoga and functional training.

The workout shares a space with a massage therapist and also features a wellness bar. After your workout, grab a freshly pressed juice or smoothie or a cold brew coffee.

With a five-star rating out of five reviews on Yelp, Planted Pilates & Wellness has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Meg R., who reviewed the studio on June 30, wrote, "I love this studio. I was visiting family in Seattle during the month of June and had signed up for an introductory private reformer session with Sarah P.  I had such a great session, I inquired about signing up for the month."

Yelper T H. wrote, "Jackie, the new owner, has done a phenomenal job renovating the studio and giving it this really clean and comfortable feel —adorned with many plants!"

Planted Pilates & Wellness is open from 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday.

MH Fitness

15 Nickerson St.

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MH Fitness offers personal training and small group fitness classes. It's owned by master trainer Mike Harms.

Its goal is to help individuals meet their fitness goals in a challenging, supportive atmosphere. The signature Muscle and Hustle class occurs daily and is 30 minutes of high-intensity interval training.

Participants can purchase packages for five, 10 or 15 classes. The first class is free. Check out the business's website for more information.

MH Fitness has made a strong start with five stars out of five reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Jerry W., who reviewed it on May 5, wrote, "Mike is very enjoyable to work with. We have been working with him for several weeks, and it is both challenging and satisfying. As a person, Mike is always welcoming, positive and encouraging."

Darren K. noted, "My wife and I have been working out with Mike for several weeks now and have found him an engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer. He regularly adjusts our workout based on how we've been progressing, which keeps things interesting and ensures we have a solid, full-body workout."

MH Fitness is open from 5 a.m.–9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends.