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cold' topping, the Stumptown coffee or the salt licorice? Choices can be confusing at
Molly Moon's, where lines stretch out the door and the whole place smells enticingly of
waffles. Nursing locavore sensibilities, Molly's cream comes from hormone-free Wash-
ington dairy cows. The store's original location is in Wallingford.

Bimbo's Cantina MEXICAN$
( 206-329-9978; www.bimboscantina.com ; 1013 E Pike St; burritos $5.50-7.50; noon-2am;
Pike-Pine) Bimbo's slings fat tacos, giant burritos and juicy quesadillas until late. The
space is bordello kitsch with velvet matador portraits, oil paintings with neon elements
and a hut-style thatched awning. The best feature of the restaurant is its subterranean bar,
the Cha-Cha Lounge.

Oddfellows Cafe MODERN AMERICAN$$$
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( 206-325-0807; www.oddfellowscafe.com ; 1525 10th Ave; mains $14-18; 8am-late; Pike-
Pine) A trendy dude dressed in '70s retro gear welcomes you at the door and puts
your name on the list. The wait's 10 minutes, long enough to take in the decor (historic
meeting hall reborn as rustic-meets-urban restaurant) and the clientele (dressed mostly
like the guy at the door).
The food, when it comes, is just what your taste buds were craving, especially the
brunch, a smorgasbord of flaky biscuits, fluffy eggs and well-dressed salads.

Coastal Kitchen NORTHWESTERN$$$
( 206-322-1145; www.coastalkitchenseattle.com ; 429 15th Ave E; mains $9-19; 8am-midnight;
10) This longtime favorite turns out some of the best food in the neighborhood - it has
an eclectic mix of Cajun, Mayan and Mexican inspirations, and an Italian-language in-
struction tape running in the bathroom, if that gives you a clue about influences. Menus
rotate by theme, but constant favorites include roast chicken, pork chops and all-day
breakfast.
Fish dishes are startlingly fresh and always interesting. The pasta lunch specials are
also highly recommended.

Sitka & Spruce NORTHWESTERN$$$ $$$

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( 206-324-0662; www.sitkaand-spruce.com ; 1531 Melrose Ave E; small plates $8-24;
11:30am-2pm & 5:30-10pm; 10) Now in a new location in the Capitol Hill 'hood, this
small-plates fine diner has won acclaim for its casual vibe, constantly changing menu,