Your guide to the 3 top spots in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood

Your guide to the 3 top spots in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhoodThe Shambles | Photo: Richard S./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on April 09, 2020

Looking to uncover all that Roosevelt has to offer? Get to know this Seattle neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Cuban restaurant to a beer bar.

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

1. Mojito

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Topping the list is Cuban, Colombian and Venezuelan spot Mojito. Located at 7545 Lake City Way NE (between 75th Street and North 11th Avenue), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 684 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant serves up such Latin American fare as beef arepas, cheese empanadas and lime juice-marinated fish. There are also sandwiches like the Pepito, which comes with a choice of marinated grilled steak or grilled chicken, as well as glaze, tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, mayonnaise and guasacaca.

2. Urban Luxe Cafe

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Next up is cocktail bar and Mediterranean spot Urban Luxe Cafe, serving coffee, tea and more, situated at 6105 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite A (between 62nd and 61st streets). With five stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Stop by for flatbreads and Turkish coffee. The bistro, which opened in 2018, also offers catering services.

4. The Shambles

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The Shambles, a beer bar and New American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 181 Yelp reviews. Head over to 7777 15th Ave. NE (between 80th and 77th streets) to see for yourself. 

On the menu, you'll find charcuterie boards, dry-aged pork chops, barbecue duck sandwiches, house-made jerky and more.


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