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EATING
Many of the dining options in Lower Queen Anne, just west of Seattle
Center, are geared toward the pre- or post-event crowd attending func-
tions at Key Arena. If you head up the hill to Upper Queen Anne, you'll
find the restaurants have more of the neighborhood's quiet, grown-up,
family-friendly atmosphere.
The area around Lake Union used to be a bit of a culinary wasteland, but
things are changing (especially in South Lake Union), with big-name
chefs such as Tom Douglas and Vikram Vij moving in to cater for the new
affluent businesses and residents.
Queen Anne
5 SPOT
BRUNCH
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(1502 Queen Anne Ave N; brunch $8-10; 8:30am-midnight; ; 2)
Top of the hill, top
of the morning and top of the brunch charts; the queues outside 5 Spot at 10am on a
Sunday testify to a formidable late breakfast. The crowds inspire a great atmosphere,
and the hearty menu, which has perfected French toast, huevos rancheros and plenty
more American standards, will shift even the most stubborn of hangovers.
QUEEN ANNE CAFÉ
NORTHWEST
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( 206-285-2060; 2121 Queen Anne Ave N; breakfast $8-10; 7am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm
Sat, 8am-2:30pm Sun; ; 13)
Locals flock to this trendy neighborhood spot for tradi-
tional comfort food, including broiled pork chops and various sandwiches, but the place
really shines at breakfast. Expect a bit of a wait for weekend brunch.
DICK'S DRIVE-IN
BURGERS
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