Bakeman's Restaurant
(206) 622-3375
122 Cherry St
Seattle,
WA
98104
47.6027
-122.334
Neighborhoods: Central Business District, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Price:
$
What People Are Saying About Bakeman's Restaurant
The Editor
Anna Roth
Citysearch
The Scene
The interior is fluorescently-lit with no real windows, but lack of light does not deter the devoted masses that flock here. The key to negotiating the counter is to order confidently--with such lines, the staff doesn't take kindly to indecision. For smooth ordering, specify white or dark meat and bread, then spell out any add-ons (the tangy cranberry sauce is a must-have), a la, "White on dark with cran and mayo." Follow the cafeteria line around the corner for soup and dessert.
The Food
The turkey sandwich is definitely worth the hype: Whole turkeys are roasted every night and the sandwich is filled with large, moist chunks of the stuff, recalling day-after-Thanksgiving munchies. Succulent meatloaf makes another popular sandwich. Soups rotate daily, but the turkey noodle and feisty chili are mainstays. The home-style apple pie, blessed with large chunks of apple, is a worthy end to lunch.
User Reviews
Jupiter45
June 20, 2008
This place is the place to have lunch in downtown. Salmon Friday is a day to look forward to on a weekly basis. The daily specials are good, the turkey sandwich are always good. The owner can be a pain... but you either love him or not However good food beats the attitude!
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ColleenBrowne
June 09, 2008
Jason always comes through--even in a pinch--with good food, more than reasonably priced, more food than most "per person" caterers. I think he's a complete gem as is his staff. He may seem "crabby" to some, but it's just the soul of the place shining through.
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Anonymous
April 29, 2008
Then try Bakeman's down by the courthouse. Hidden away in a basement, it's Seattle's most well known secret. Cafeteria style serving, it's all turkey all the time and just awesome. You can have a turkey and trimmings meal or just a sandwich. They only take cash, so be prepared and go early as they fill up fast!
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Know Before You Go:
Bakeman's is cash-only. Avoid ridicule at the counter and hit up the on-site ATM (on the east side of the restaurant) beforehand.
The Extras:
Catering is available for everything from board meetings to weddings. Call for details--but not during the lunch rush.
When to Go:
The lunch rush piles up amazingly fast around noon--get there at 11:50am to avoid the worst crowds.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
