The Best Foods You'll Find At Pike Place Market

Shy Giant has been a favorite at Pike Place Market since 1976. Besides their signature frozen yogurt, whose tanginess mirrors regular yogurt in a way most froyo misses, they also serve traditional and vegan ice creams. Offering a range of yummy flavors and toppings and treats like shakes, sundaes, and smoothies blended with fresh fruit, Shy Giant has another way to lure customers: Fresh waffle cones.

Shy Giant makes their waffle cones, and not only do they hold a lot of froyo, but their scent also wafts through the market and leads traffic right to their door. One Yelp user said, "Waffle cones were homemade and smelled delicious!" These thin, crispy waffles complement any flavor of froyo or ice cream — and while we admit they make for large serving sizes, sharing is always an option.

Shy Giant's staff is friendly and accommodating, and the flavors are constantly changing based on seasons and holidays. Whether your tastes are traditional or you're feeling adventurous, there's definitely a flavor you'll love — and if you've never had a waffle cone, Shy Giant is the place to try one!

Radiator Whiskey is one of the newer gastropubs (opened in 2013) at Pike Place Market, but it's already locally famous. The vast selection of whiskey, Scotch, and bourbon is an obvious draw, but its specialty Beast Feast put it on the map. The feast is only available with advance orders and includes a smoked pig head complete with fried ears, eyeballs, and braised tongue. Tripadvisor users note that anyone brave enough to eat the pig's eyeballs gets a free shot of whiskey, but if you aren't feeling quite that brave, Radiator Whiskey offers plenty of other options.

Enter fried chicken, the American classic that never disappoints. Get it crisp and hot with sides of mac and cheese and cast iron cornbread topped with smoked honey butter — or maybe Texas toast with jalapeño honey butter, chipotle mayo, and pickles is more your style. Either way, you can't go wrong, and don't forget to order Rad Whiskey's signature dessert, two epic chocolate chip cookies and a shot of Old Grand-Dad.

Although Radiator Whiskey is not open for lunch, it's a great spot to hit on your next date night. Whether you live in Seattle or plan to visit, Radiator Whiskey should be on your Seattle bucket list.

Chowder is most often associated with New England, and while it is a staple of that region, the cream-based seafood bisque is famous across the nation. Chowder recipes vary between cooks; some like to add a bit of spice, like cayenne pepper or jalapeño, while some recipes include bacon and corn.

Chowder always includes potatoes, clams, and cream, at least outside Manhattan, but some cooks elevate chowder with other seafood, and Pike Place Chowder is no exception. In addition to traditional New England clam chowder, this award-winning restaurant has redefined chowder using smoked salmon, crab, oysters, and even chorizo sausage. They pride themselves on small batches for the best-tasting experience and only use farm-fresh vegetables, rich cream, and prime seafood.

While the lines at Pike Place Chowder can often stretch out the door, there's a reason for the hype. Visitors love the chowder bread bowl, and Tripadvisor reviewers can't say enough. If you're at the market looking for lunch or dinner, don't miss your chance to eat at Pike Place Chowder.

Whether you're looking for a quick, healthy snack or you want to pick up produce for the week, Sosio's is a must. A staple at Pike Place Market, Sosio's has been family owned for more than 50 years. You'll find the freshest fruits and vegetables on displays constructed each morning, and customers love the selection, samples, and friendly staff.

Sosio's carries more than 120 different fruits and vegetables each day. Seasonal and local produce is sourced directly from farms, but they also import international fruits and vegetables. One of the coolest parts of shopping at Sosio's is hunting for their trademarked "Oh My God" logo. When customers see the OMG label, they know they've found Seattle's best and juiciest produce.

If you need a specialty ingredient, Sosio's has you covered. Don't be afraid to expand your meal plan with anything from black trumpet mushrooms to fiddleheads. The staff is happy to share recipes and information about preparing anything sold at the market. Shopping at Sosio's makes eating the rainbow easy — and shopping there is also an adventure!

Three Girls Bakery has an impressive pedigree; not only did it open at Pike Place Market more than a century ago, but it was also the first Seattle business to be licensed to women in the city. They offer an extensive array of fresh-baked goods, including savory-filled croissants, fruit turnovers, cookies, and bread from the best local bakeries. Customers can be sure of getting the freshest bread since Three Girls donates all the leftover loaves each day.

If you stop for lunch, Three Girls serves soup and sandwiches in the luncheonette, including their famous meatloaf sandwich, but for a light breakfast or snack, you can't go wrong with a buttery, flaky scone. These handheld delicacies that taste like a cross between shortbread and a muffin go delectably with coffee or tea. Three Girls offers blueberry, raspberry, and mixed berry scones, and Tripadvisor reviewers can't get enough, calling them "part of Seattle culture."

Three Girls also makes scones for their gluten-free friends, like these white cheddar and green onion GF scones. We say that makes them the perfect bakery for everyone spending the day at Pike Place Market — so you might want to simply follow your nose and grab a scone while shopping.

You aren't alone if you've ever confused crumpets with English muffins. The two breakfast treats look similar, but crumpets are made from poured batter, while English muffins are dough-based. English muffins are thicker, and most people like them toasted, while crumpets are eaten straight off the grill. Both are used as bread for breakfast sandwiches, and the Crumpet Shop has been serving sweet and savory crumpets at Pike Place Market since 1976.

The Crumpet Shop is a perfect stop for breakfast, a snack, or light lunch, serving organic loose teas (with unlimited free refills!) and locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks. The offerings are varied and delectable, not to mention easy on the wallet. There's a range of sweet crumpets, so whether you want to try "the Lifechanger" with Vermont maple butter, cream cheese, and walnuts or keep it simple with butter or jam, you'll find a crumpet to suit your fancy. The savory crumpets are heartier sandwiches with cheeses, vegetables, ham, or smoked salmon combinations.

The egg crumpets keep breakfast business brisk, and Tripadvisor reviewers love the green eggs and ham version. Aside from the nod to Dr. Seuss, eating a crumpet topped with pesto scrambled eggs, cheese, and ham is a not-to-be-missed treat. The Crumpet Shop is small, so plan to arrive early or order takeout if the outdoor seating area isn't an option.

You are missing a treat if you've never tasted a piroshky (sometimes spelled piroshki or pirozhki). These handheld stuffed buns come from Russia and the Baltic region and are traditionally stuffed with cabbage, beef, onions, hard-boiled eggs, or mushrooms. Piroshky Piroshky has been serving their exquisite take on the Russian favorite since 1992, and today there are 32 varieties to choose from.

There's a piroshky for every taste and time of day. For breakfast, try the breakfast scramble piroshky, stuffed with egg, sausage, spinach, tomato, cheese, and tomatoes. If you prefer pastry for breakfast, you can't go wrong with the apple cinnamon roll or the chocolate cream hazelnut roll. The smoked salmon pâté or the beef and cheese piroshky fit the bill if you want a savory treat. There are even vegan and vegetarian versions made with Impossible™ beef, field roast (a spicy, plant-based sausage), potatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Whichever piroshky you choose, you won't be disappointed.

Smithsonian Magazine listed Piroshky Piroshky as one of America's most iconic food destinations, and it's easy to see why. The bakery offers free local delivery, and you can even buy dough to make your piroshky at home. When you're at Pike Place Market and get hungry, head straight to Piroshky Piroshky.

The Athenian Seafood Restaurant has been at Pike Place Market since 1909 and is well-known for sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Seattle Great Wheel, and the Olympic mountains. Diners love watching the ferries and consider it a go-to for a romantic meal. Happy hour includes local microbrews and favorite appetizers like wings and nachos or small plate offerings of fish tacos, salmon skewers, and chipotle beef sliders.

Although customers give all the food huge thumbs up, the Athenian offers a delightful breakfast menu, including mimosas and Bloody Marys. Their eggs Benedict are the jewel in their breakfast crown. Traditionalists can order the classic Benedict, English muffins with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise. Seafood lovers are in for a real treat because the Athenian also serves seafood versions that are the bomb. Choose between Dungeness crab cake Benedict and smoked salmon Benedict, if you can. If not, bring friends and order all three varieties to see which one you love most. Can't decide? You don't have to — Athenian Lunch is one of those places where you order with your heart because you'll never be disappointed.