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Explore the 4 top spots in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood

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Published on August 27, 2019
Explore the 4 top spots in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood8oz Burger & Co | Photo: Frank E./Yelp

Spending time in First Hill? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizzeria to a sandwich shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in First Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Italian Family Pizza

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First up is Italian spot Italian Family Pizza, which offers pizza and more, situated at 1028 Madison St. (between Boren and Terry avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 887 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The pizzeria has been featured in Eater Seattle as one of the essential pizza restaurants in Seattle. Stop by for pizzas, handmade cannolis, salads, six-layer lasagna, calzones and more. 

2. 8oz Burger & Co

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8oz Burger & Co, a bar that offers burgers and salads, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,556 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1401 Broadway (between Union and Pike streets) to see for yourself. 

There are 16 burgers on the menu to choose from, including the fondue burger, the pork belly kimchi burger, the veggie burger and the candied bacon and gorgonzola burger.

This spot also serves garlic fries, mac and cheese, popcorn chicken, sliders, milkshakes and more.

3. HoneyHole Sandwiches

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Check out HoneyHole Sandwiches, which has earned four stars out of 1,337 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, which offers sandwiches and more, at 703 E. Pike St. (between Harvard and Boylston avenues). 

"At the HoneyHole we roast, grill and smoke our meats in-house every day. We roast turkey, tri-tip, smoked pork shoulder, beef brisket and chicken, and cure our own pastrami," according to the restaurant's website. 

You can order your sandwich hot or cold on a baguette. There's also gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. 

4. Café Presse

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Finally, there's Café Presse, a local favorite with four stars out of 1,142 reviews. Stop by 1117 12th Ave. (between Madison and Spring streets) to hit up the bar and French and breakfast and brunch spot next time you're in the neighborhood. 

The cafe offers coffee, croissants and pastries in the morning; baguette sandwiches and salads for lunch; and French wine, steak and cheese plates for late-night eats. 

"The newsstand at Café Presse offers a wide selection of magazines and newspapers," says the restaurant's website. "Weekends at Café Presse mean soccer from America, Europe and around the globe in the bar."


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