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( 206-633-1903; 4247 University Way NE; lunch buffet $8, mains $7-15; 11am-2am; ;

72) One of the most stylish places in the U District, Flowers has a vegetarian buffet
served until 5pm, and dinners include meat choices. The lunch menu includes 20 sand-
wiches, each around $5. After hours, it becomes an inviting place to sip a cocktail,
munch on an appetizer and 'do homework' with a promising study partner.

CHACO CANYON CAFÉ VEGAN $
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( 206-522-6966; www.chacocanyoncafe.com ; 4757 12th Ave NE; juices $3-5, sandwiches $7-12;
7am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat & Sun; ; 66) S Now in a new location, this
super-Northwest cafe has a menu that's all vegan, 90% organic and almost half raw
food. If you're a newbie to the raw-food movement (it's pretty much what it sounds
like), try the spicy Thai grinder or the gluten-free kiwi lime tart.
There's also a long list of vegan sandwiches, smoothies and juices, coffee and tea,
and a little window by the entrance where you can pick up vegan, gluten-free, wheat-
free baked treats from the Flying Apron organic bakery on your way in or out.

CAFE SOLSTICE CAFE $
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( 206-675-0850; 4116 University Way NE; mac 'n' cheese $5; 6:30am-9pm Mon-Fri,
7am-9pm Sat & Sun; ; 72) This coffee shop has a nice wooden outdoor patio on the
Ave and a comfy organic vibe - lots of vegan and bran-heavy snacks - and is so laid-
back you have to wonder if anyone here is actually drinking the coffee. The interior is
well-worn dark wood and much bigger than it looks from outside. There are also pan-
ini, salads, beer and wine.

SCHULTZY'S SAUSAGES MEAT $
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( 206-548-9461; 4142 University Way NE; brats $7-8; 10am-2am Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2am Sat,
11:30am-midnight Sun; ; 72) This former hole-in-the-wall has doubled in size,
which serves as a warning to all who overindulge in Schultzy's meaty goodness. Its
claim to fame is straightforward and simple: bratwurst, burgers and beer. There are also
veggie dogs, but come on, seriously - you can eat vegan food practically everywhere
else in the U District.

ORANGE KING BURGERS $
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