Visiting Ballard, 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 hair salon to a music venue.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Ballard, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Hattie's Hat Restaurant
Topping the list is lounge, traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot Hattie's Hat Restaurant. Located at 5231 Ballard Ave. NW, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 446 reviews on Yelp.
Menu items include fried chicken, burgers, salads, Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy, nachos and smoked salmon chowder.
2. The Sunset
Next up is dive bar and music venue The Sunset, situated at 5433 Ballard Ave. NW (between Market Street and North 22nd Avenue). With four stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The spot offers live music every night of the week from bands of all genres, as well as cocktails and small bites.
3. Mint Hair Studio
Hair salon Mint Hair Studio is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5424 Ballard Ave. NW, Suite 301 (between Market Street and North 22nd Avenue), five stars out of 319 reviews.
Services offered include men and women's haircuts and colors, blowouts, up-dos, hair treatments, extensions and more. The salon also carries Kevin Murphy and Unit products.
4. Mr. Gyros
Check out Mr. Gyros, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 1,023 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mediterranean spot at 5522 20th Ave. NW (between 56th and Market streets).
Here, you'll find gyros, chicken shawarma, kebabs, falafel, salads, hummus and other dishes on the Mediterranean-themed menu.
5. Ballard Consignment Store
And then there's Ballard Consignment Store, a local favorite with four stars out of 117 reviews. Stop by 5459 Leary Ave. NW (between Vernon Place and Market Street) to hit up the furniture store and used, vintage and consignment spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
The shop sells gently used furniture, decor, men and women's vintage apparel, glassware, lamps, collectibles and more.
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