Seattle/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 30, 2020
Seattle's 3 best spots to score budget-friendly Russian foodPhoto: Piroshki on 3rd/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Russian spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Russian restaurants around Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Piroshki On 3rd

Photo: Piroshki on 3rd/Yelp

Topping the list is Piroshki on 3rd. Located at 710 Third Ave. (between Cherry and Columbia streets) in Central Business District, the bakery and Russian spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated affordable Russian restaurant in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 343 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Piroshki on 3rd.

"As seen on Food Network's Diners Drive-ins and Dives, Piroshki on 3rd makes fresh baked goods all day," states the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "We have been doing it since 1994. Our bakers each have 20 years of experience making the best authentic piroshki in Seattle."

2. Piroshki On Madison

photo: kriselle l./yelp

Next up is First Hill's Piroshki On Madison, situated at 1219 Madison St. (between Summit and Minor avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 199 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, Russian and Ukrainian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

"Piroshki Cafe and Bakery uses authentic Ukraine and Russian recipes," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. It offers a slew of piroshki in both vegetable and meat-centric varieties. 

3. Piroshky Piroshky

Photo: David G./Yelp

Pike Market's Piroshky Piroshky, located at 1908 Pike Place (between Western Avenue and Virginia Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bakery and Russian spot 4.5 stars out of 6,116 reviews. 

Yelper Ali P., who reviewed Piroshky Piroshky on March 12, wrote, "There are so many items in the bakery at first it was a bit overwhelming. The service is extremely welcoming though. After talking for a bit I took the recommendation for the salmon pate roll, and it was amazing."


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