Comfort food and Midwest brews are the staples of this Ballard-meets-Minnesota kitchen.
(206) 569-5001
5405 Leary Ave NW
(20th Avenue NW)
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.666945
-122.382497
Neighborhoods: Ballard, Adams
Hours:
Open daily: 11am-2am
All-Day Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 11am-6pm, Weekends 11am-3pm
Late Night Happy Hour: Daily 10pm-2am
Kitchen open until midnight Monday-Friday, 1am on the weekends!
Last updated 7.28.09
What People Are Saying About Zayda Buddy's Pizza
The Owner
Zayda Buddy's Pizza
Owner
We're Ballard's only Minnesota-style pizzeria! Zayda Buddy's specializes in Midwest favorites and delicious comfort food. Our thin crust pizzas are made with 100% Wisconsin cheese and fresh California tomatoes, and the rest of our menu is just as great. Try our Klement's bratwurst, our amazingly good Schweigert's hotdogs from Albert Lea, Minnesota, and our awesome tater tot hotdish. We also offer homemade wild rice soup and top quality deli sandwiches, including the ZB's reuben made with our special house-seasoned and baked corned beef. Zayda Buddy's proudly boasts a full scratch bar and a…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Sit back in tall booths or grab a seat at the bar to watch a game with a can of Hamm's, or for the more refined, a Minnesota martini (whisky and a beer schooner). The backbone of the menu is thin-crust pizza, square and saucy, but the more adventurous diner can delve into tater-tot casseroles, stuffed burgers and fried cheese curds.
06/07/09
Other than the pizza, not worth the price
by DrGonzo
Zayda Buddy's makes pretty good Minnesota style pizza but I would recommend avoiding the sandwiches. Last night I had a tuna melt there, it was 1 piece of bread with tuna and cheese on top, a tomato, and a pickle on the side. I also had to pay 2$ extra for potato salad rather than pringles or fries for my side. Now that would be fine but the cost for this was $11 ($8.99 for the basic tuna melt plus two for the potato salad).
This wasn't exactly a gourmet meal, I really wouldn't expect to pay more than $7 for half a tuna sandwich and a side. Comparatively you can get a grilled cheese and toato soup near by for only $4.
There are much better and cheaper options in Ballard if you want a sandwich.
- Pros: Pizza
- Cons: Tiny over priced sandwiches, cheap beer marked up to 4$
03/17/09
Small Pints
by GazeboTree
Hey, what's with the mini beers? I mean, C'Mon every bar in Seattle has at least the american pints and real pubs have the 20oz imperial. The mini 14oz beers here are just rediculous. At least have an option for someone who wants a real beer! Thanks.
- Pros: Location
- Cons: Small Pints
10/12/08
Felt like a kid again!
by 3doglover
What a terrific place! Great location, yummy food, fabulous customer service, fun atmosphere...I couldn't resist eating like a kid (grilled cheese and tater tots), but had to have a MN beer for old time's sake. I highly recommend to everyone, regardless of your experiences (or lack thereof) with Midwest food and beer!
The Details on Zayda Buddy's Pizza
Happy Hour:
Daily specials include $3 drafts, $5 half carafes of wine, $1.50 Hamm's cans, and a $3 food menu with tater tots and gravy boats.
When to Go:
Monday nights are $5 Minnesota Martini nights.
The Extras:
Tom Selleck has a starring role in the women's bathroom, which is plastered in posters of the "Magnum P.I." star
Category:
Pizza, Sports Bars, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Group Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Message from Zayda Buddy's Pizza
- Early and Late Night Happy Hours!
- Midwest brews and full scratch bar
- Top-quality comfort food
We're Ballard's only Minnesota-style pizzeria! Zayda Buddy's specializes in Midwest favorites and delicious comfort food. Our thin crust pizzas are made with 100% Wisconsin cheese and fresh California tomatoes, and the rest of our menu is just as great. Try our Klement's bratwurst, our amazingly good Schweigert's hotdogs from Albert Lea, Minnesota, and our awesome tater tot hotdish. We also offer homemade wild rice soup and top quality deli sandwiches, including the ZB's reuben made with our special house-seasoned and baked corned beef.
Zayda Buddy's proudly boasts a full scratch bar and a righteous selection of Midwest beers including Old Milwaukee, Blatz, Leinenkugels and Grain Belt Premium, along with Seattle staples. No pre-mixes, all our drinks are made fresh!
Be sure to stop by for our all-day Happy Hour. Come in early on the weekends for the best Bloody Mary around.
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