In search of a new favorite Scandinavian spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Scandinavian spots around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Byen Bakeri
Topping the list is Byen Bakeri. Located at 15 Nickerson St., Suite D (between Cremona Street and North Queen Anne Avenue) in North Queen Anne, the bakery and Scandinavian spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated restaurant of its kind in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 172 reviews on Yelp.
Expect bread, pastries, cakes and sandwiches and hone in on specific menu options like cinnamon rolls, turkey sandwiches or kringles. This spot also delivers and caters. Check out the website for more information.
2. Old Ballard Liquor Co.
Next up is Ballard's Old Ballard Liquor Co., situated at 4421 Shilshole Ave. NW (between 45th Street and North 14th Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar and Scandinavian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
This place was, until earlier this year, a distillery for the last six years. Old Ballard no longer sells bottled spirits, but instead offers a number of signature cocktails and Scandinavian fare options. Notable menu choices include beet pickled eggs, Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and pickled herring. Here's the menu.
3. Scandinavian Specialties
Ballard's Scandinavian Specialties, located at 6719 15th Ave. NW (between 67th and 70th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Scandinavian spot, which offers specialty food and more, four stars out of 46 reviews.
This grocery store offers a wide variety of Scandinavian fare, cooking supplies and delicacies. Find everything from cheese and meat to condiments and candies at this joint that touts itself as offering "All Things Nordic." Check out the website for more information and a full line of offerings.
