Visiting Pioneer Square, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a meat shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Pioneer Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Chuck's Hole In The Wall BBQ
Topping the list is barbecue spot Chuck's Hole in the Wall BBQ, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 215 James St. (between Third and Second avenues), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 246 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, you'll find St. Louis-style pork ribs, beef brisket, award-winning chili and more. Top the meal off with Chuck's secret sauce recipe — Bullwhacker barbecue sauce.
2. Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
Next up is meat shop and Italian spot Salumi Artisan Cured Meats, serving sandwiches and more, situated at 404 Occidental Ave. South (between King and Jackson streets). With 4.5 stars out of 1,340 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The deli features a variety of cured meats like salami, pancetta, lamb prosciutto, copper and more. There are also deli sandwiches like the grilled lamb sub, the meatball sandwich and the PFG — a medley of prosciutto, fig jam and goat cheese.
3. Il Corvo Pasta
Pasta shop and Italian spot Il Corvo Pasta, which offers noodles and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 217 James St. (between Third and Second avenues), 4.5 stars out of 1,130 reviews.
The pasta shop has been featured in Eater, Bon Appetit, Thrillist and more, according to its website. Its famous handmade pasta is made with eggs and flour, both organically sourced, and is on rotation daily.
4. Biscuit Bitch
Biscuit Bitch, a Southern breakfast and brunch spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 941 Yelp reviews. Head over to 621 Third Ave. (between James and Cherry streets.) to see for yourself.
This breakfast spot is best known for its biscuits: Dig into biscuits and gravy smothered with cheddar and crispy bacon, or opt for a biscuit with Nutella, banana and whipped cream. There's also vegetarian and gluten-free gravy, as well as gluten-free biscuits.
5. Tat's Delicatessen
Check out Tat's Delicatessen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 1,095 reviews on Yelp. You can find the deli, which offers cheesesteaks, sandwiches and more, at 159 Yesler Way (between South Occidental Avenue and James Street).
According to its website, the delicatessen, "strives to be an authentic reproduction of the East Coast deli experience in both product and atmosphere."
You'll find Philly steak sandwiches, hoagies, hot pastrami sub, Kosher hot dogs, fresh cut fries and more on the menu.
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