Interested in sampling the newest restaurant and retail additions to Ballard? From a Mexican restaurant to a cocktail bar, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to land in this area of Seattle.
Sazon Kitchen
7301 15th Ave. NW
Sazon Kitchen is a Mediterranean and Mexican spot. This new restaurant specializes in Mexican sandwiches and egg-centric dishes, from tortas to egg sandwiches to chilaquiles.
According to the business' Facebook page, it serves up "breakfast and lunch menus inspired by Baja California, 'the Mexican Mediterranean.'"
With a five-star Yelp rating out two reviews, Sazon Kitchen has been getting positive attention.
Michael T., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on May 13, wrote, "They were still working out some of the kinks in the kitchen but I got to say this cuisine is definitely eclectic and the food was delicious. We got two individual egg meals, one with goat cheese and chicken and the other with shrimp. Once they get their liquor license this place will be ideal for Sunday brunch."
Sazon Kitchen is open from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (It's closed on Wednesday.)
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave. NW
Baker's is a cocktail bar that specializes in cocktails and light bites. On the menu, expect to see items like the bamboo cocktail with Noilly Prat dry vermouth, Tio Pepe fino sherry, orange and Angostura bitters; the Signals From Above with amontillado, oloroso, Pedro Ximenez sherries, lime, ginger beer and nutmeg; and entree dishes like the beef tartare and house-smoked trout. (Check out the website.)
Baker's current Yelp rating of five stars out of two reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Tracy M. noted, "Love this great neighborhood bar. There are so many beer places in Ballard, so it's nice to find a great cocktail place. The owner and staff were super nice and we will definitely be back. Can't wait to check out the garden patio in the back that we were told should open in a couple of months."
Baker's is open from 4 p.m.–midnight daily.
Venture Coffee
5819 24th Ave. NW
Venture Coffee is a spot to score coffee, tea and more.
This new cafe specializes in caffeinated beverages, with menu items ranging from drip coffees to cappuccinos to espressos. Also on the menu are bagels and lox, scones and muffins.
Yelp users are generally positive about Venture Coffee, which currently holds four stars out of nine reviews on the site.
Yelper Brian C., who reviewed Venture Coffee on April 19, wrote, "Great coffee, good ambiance and a decent amount of seating options. I especially liked the brewed Columbian coffee. The open window panels are a nice touch for a cafe."
Venture Coffee is open from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekends.
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