Want the scoop on Seattle's most happening local spots?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which eateries have been most discussed this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at Seattle businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increase their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are on a hot streak, right now.
Ben Paris
Open since March, this cocktail bar and New American spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "American (New)" on Yelp.
Citywide, New American spots saw a median 1.7 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Ben Paris saw a 76.7 percent increase, maintaining a convincing 4.5-star rating throughout.
Located at 130 Pike St. (between News Lane and First Avenue) in Pike Market, Ben Paris offers a twist on traditional American fare, serving up early morning eats like the breakfast sandwich with fennel sausage, Beecher's cheese, fried egg, spicy mayo and Yukon Gold potatoes. When it comes to lunch and dinner, this spot offers falafel bowls, pan-seared cod and a variety of cocktails. (View the full menu here.)
Thomas Street Warehouse
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about the Cascade's Thomas Street Warehouse, the bar and traditional American spot, which offers comfort food and more, is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Bars" on Yelp saw a median 1.6 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Thomas Street Warehouse bagged a 54.5 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, with a slight downward trend from a 3.5-star rating a month ago to its current three stars.
There's more that's trending on Seattle's bar scene: Arriba Cantina has seen a 33.3 percent increase in reviews, and Eureka! has seen a 6.4 percent bump.
Open at 915 Thomas St. (between North Westlake and North Ninth avenues) since 2019, Thomas Street Warehouse offers a low-priced menu of sandwiches, salads, soft tacos and more. Dig into items like the smokey barbecue burger with jalapeño, cheddar cheese, macho sauce, shredded lettuce and tomato, or opt for a sweet treat of fried apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce. (Take a gander at the menu.)
Magnuson Cafe & Brewery
Magnuson Cafe & Brewery is also making waves. Open since 2018 at 7801 62nd Ave. NE, the brewpub, cafe and breakfast and brunch spot has seen an 11.9 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 1.6 percent for all businesses tagged "Breakfast & Brunch" on Yelp.
There's more than one hotspot trending in Seattle's breakfast and brunch category: Retreat has seen a 10.1 percent increase in reviews.
Magnuson Cafe & Brewery offers cinnamon rolls, chicken and biscuits, veggie scrambles and more. When it comes to drinks, this spot also serves up coffee and espresso, milkshakes and a variety of wines. (View the menu here.)
Over the past month, it's seen its Yelp rating tick down from 3.5 stars to three stars.
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