Spending time in the University District? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a tattoo shop to a Thai restaurant.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the University District, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor
Topping the list is tattoo and piercing spot Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor. Located at 5307 Roosevelt Way NE (between 53rd and 55th streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 480 reviews on Yelp.
Services offered include tattoos and body piercings. The shop also has an inventory of body jewelry for sale.
2. Cafe O'Dessert
Next up is Chinese spot Cafe O'Dessert, which offers shaved ice and desserts, situated at 4727 University Way NE (between 47th and 50th streets). With four stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Here, you'll find mango pudding, red bean rice balls, egg waffles, soybean custard, shaved ice, smoothies and more.
3. Taste of India
Indian spot Taste of India is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5517 Roosevelt Way NE (between 55th and 56th streets), 4.5 stars out of 1,471 reviews.
The menu features authentic Indian dishes, including chicken tikka masala, rice curries, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, samosas and more. There's also vegan and vegetarian options on the menu.
4. Morsel
Morsel, a spot to score coffee, tea and sandwiches, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 949 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5000 University Way NE, Suite D (between 52nd and 50th streets) to see for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in homemade biscuits, which are featured in almost every menu item, from biscuits and gravy to biscuit sandwiches.
5. Amazing Thai Cuisine
Check out Amazing Thai Cuisine, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 540 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Thai spot at 5210 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite B (between 53rd and 52nd streets).
On the menu, you'll find pineapple curry, pad Thai, cashew chicken, spring rolls, fried rice, fish cakes and more.
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