Check out the 4 top spots in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood

Kimchi House | Photo: Rossalyn O./Yelp

Spending time in Ballard? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a French bakery to a Korean restaurant.

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. Kimchi House

Topping the list is Korean spot Kimchi House. Located at 5809 24th Ave. NW (between 59th and 58th streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 251 reviews on Yelp.

Order up kimchi ramen, spicy pork, grilled tofu or hot pot bibimbap from the menu.

2. Mr. Gyros

Mediterranean spot Mr Gyros is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5522 20th Ave. NW (between 56th and Market streets), 4.5 stars out of 1,030 reviews.

Here, you'll find gyros, shawarmas and falafel, as well as vegetarian options, salads and combination plates.

3. Café Besalu

Café Besalu, a bakery and French spot that offers coffee, tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 854 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5909 24th Ave. NW (between 60th and 59th streets) to see for yourself.

The bakery is best known for its variety of baked goods, including chocolate croissants, strawberry danishes, coconut macaroons and fresh quiches.

4. Pestle Rock

Check out Pestle Rock, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 759 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Thai spot, which offers noodles and soups, at 2305 N.W. Market St. (between North Ballard and North 24th avenues).

Pestle Rock offers lunch and dinner menus, as well as a full line of cocktails. Try one of the noodle and curry dishes, like the popular kao soi (a curry soup with egg noodles and chicken, and topped with red onion, pickled mustard greens and crispy noodles).

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