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19 Seattle takeout windows for every craving

by Callie Craighead, Seattle P-I

Nov. 20, 2020Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 5:16 p.m.

With new statewide restrictions banning indoor dining for at least four weeks, many Seattle restaurants have temporarily closed their doors for the time being.

And then, there's the few eateries hidden throughout the city that don't have doors to begin with.

Takeout windows have become increasingly popular for those looking to grab a quick bite on the go while still supporting local businesses. And their ready-to-go street food offers the perfect business model amid social distancing mandates.

But these small, often hole-in-the-wall spots can be hard to find unless you are in the know. So we've rounded up 19 takeout windows throughout the city that will satisfy any craving you have.

From puffy tacos to ice cream sandwiches, keep reading to see where to stop by for your next meal.

1. Mean Sandwich

Perfect for a quick lunch bite, Ballard's Mean Sandwich is known for loading piles of meat, veggies, cheeses and housemade sauces on their hearty sandwiches. And with contactless pick-up options from their window, the eatery is truly doing the neighborhood a favor. At least now no one has to see you unhinge your jaw like a snake just to take a bite. — Hugo C. via Yelp
Perfect for a quick lunch bite, Ballard's Mean Sandwich is known for loading piles of meat, veggies, cheeses and housemade sauces on their hearty sandwiches.

And with contactless pick-up options from their window, the eatery is truly doing the neighborhood a favor. At least now no one has to see you unhinge your jaw like a snake just to take a bite.

2. Sexy Alley Puffy Tacos

If you've never had a light-as-air yet crispy puffy taco, which were popularized in San Antonio, Texas, then this ultra-convenient Ballard window near Hotel Albatross is here to remedy that. A puffy taco is basically a deep fried corn masa taco, making every bite start with a delectable crunch before getting to the fillings of carne asada or chorizo. And unlike the name, Sexy Alley doesn't skimp on the toppings. — Aja A. via Yelp
If you've never had a light-as-air yet crispy puffy taco, which were popularized in San Antonio, Texas, then this ultra-convenient Ballard window near Hotel Albatross is here to remedy that.

A puffy taco is basically a deep fried corn masa taco, making every bite start with a delectable crunch before getting to the fillings of carne asada or chorizo. And unlike the name, Sexy Alley doesn't skimp on the toppings.

3. Yalla

Authentic Middle Eastern food is a bit hard to find in Seattle, which is why foodies were delighted when Yalla opened up a small takeout window right in the heart of Capitol Hill, filling the block with aromas of falafel. Featuring wraps served on 币圈app都有哪些homemade saj bread, swing by to grab their delicious lamb saj or tangy baba ghanouj and see why this tiny store front is shaking up the food scene. — Taylor C. via Yelp
Authentic Middle Eastern food is a bit hard to find in Seattle, which is why foodies were delighted when Yalla opened up a small takeout window right in the heart of Capitol Hill, filling the block with aromas of falafel.

Featuring wraps served on 币圈app都有哪些homemade saj bread, swing by to grab their delicious lamb saj or tangy baba ghanouj and see why this tiny store front is shaking up the food scene.

4. Hello Robin

Sweet tooths, rejoice! The Capitol Hill go-to for all manner of fresh-baked cookies and ice cream sandwiches offers their full menu from their takeout window. Unique flavors like orange habanero chocolate chip and lemon glazed poppy seed paired with a scoop of Molly Moon's make for an unforgettable treat. — Marie B. via Yelp
Sweet tooths, rejoice! The Capitol Hill go-to for all manner of fresh-baked cookies and ice cream sandwiches offers their full menu from their takeout window.

Unique flavors like orange habanero chocolate chip and lemon glazed poppy seed paired with a scoop of Molly Moon's make for an unforgettable treat.

5. Frelard Tamales

This beloved family-owned joint near Green Lake specializes in one thing and one thing only: delicious 币圈app都有哪些homemade tamales. If you come at the right time, you can even see the laborious, behind-the-scenes operation of hand wrapping each tamales in a corn husk before steaming. With a variety of fillings from salsa verde chicken to pork in red Chile California sauce, you won't find tamales made with such care anywhere else in the city. Topped with fresh Mexican cream and pickled vegetables on the side, this walk-up window is worth checking out. — Courtesy Frelard Tamales/Yelp
This beloved family-owned joint near Green Lake specializes in one thing and one thing only: delicious 币圈app都有哪些homemade tamales. If you come at the right time, you can even see the laborious, behind-the-scenes operation of hand wrapping each tamales in a corn husk before steaming.

With a variety of fillings from salsa verde chicken to pork in red Chile California sauce, you won't find tamales made with such care anywhere else in the city. Topped with fresh Mexican cream and pickled vegetables on the side, this walk-up window is worth checking out.