Explore a world of cuisine in the U District

With a variety of bites from over 60 restaurants, there’s a flavor to suit everyone’s tastes at the U District Chow Down & Street Party. Each participating business will be offering two unique menu options, available for $5 each – payment is made at each restaurant. Please note, portion sizes may vary from regular menu options. Vegetarian and vegan options have been indicated by the restaurants and are included below. Download a PDF of the 2025 U District Chow Down menu here!

🥕 = Vegetarian or Vegetarian Option Available
🌱 = Vegan Menu Item

2025 Participating Businesses

Bubble Tea & Beyond  |  Coffee, Tea & Brunch Bites  |  American  |  Chinese  |  Indian  |  Indigenous  |  Japanese  |  Korean  |  Mediterranean  |  Mexican  |  Thai  |  Vietnamese  |  Desserts & Sweet Treats  |  Cocktails & Brews

Bubble Tea & Beyond

⭐ Boba Up ⭐

4141 University Way NE, Ste 103 [MAP]

  • Self-Serve Bubble Tea 
  • Mini Popcorn Chicken with Fries

Cafe Happy

1408 NE 40th St [MAP]

  • Classic Brown Sugar Milk Tea 🥕
  • Steamed Veggie Buns 🥕

Luminati Labs

4546 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Lavender Lemonade 🌱
  • Mango Thai Basil Spritzer 🌱

Macu Tea

1100 NE 45th St, Ste 100 [MAP]

  • Sunshine Li-Li Tea 🥕
  • Ruby Grapefruit Li-Li Tea🥕

Seattle Best Tea

4505 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Black Milk Tea with Boba
  • Honey Jasmine Tea with Topping of Choice 🌱

⭐ YAN Tea ⭐

4744 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Crispy Apple Iced Tea
  • Apple Milk Tea with Fermented Rice

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Coffee, Tea & Brunch Bites

Ancient Gate Coffee

4530 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Affogato with Local Ice Cream 🥕
  • Thermal Trip Coffee 🌱

Avole on the Ave

4555 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Fresh Croissant Egg & Cheese 🥕
  • Pumpkin Pie Cold Foam Latte 🥕

Cafe Allegro

4214 University Way NE, Alleyway [MAP]

  • Coco Cold Brew 🥕
  • Blue Skies Chai 🌱

Cafe Solstice

4116 University Way NE [MAP]

  • 12oz Latte 🥕
  • London Fog 🥕

George Coffee & Pastries

1317 NE 47th St [MAP]

  • Campfire S’mores Croissant 
  • The Last Exit Butterscotch Cold Brew

Midnight Bagels

1410 NE 40th St [MAP]

  • Bagel & Cream Cheese 🥕
  • Chai Tea 🥕

Scorpio Cafe

4754 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Hummus Toast 🌱
  • Mixed Berries Jam & Goat Cheese Toast 🥕

⭐ Sip House ⭐

5001 Brooklyn Ave NE [MAP]

  • Peach Matcha Latte 🌱
  • Pandan Longan Tea 🥕

Tea Republik

4527 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Lavender Creme Earl Grey 
  • Jasmine Honey Tea

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American

Call A Chicken

4237 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Popcorn Chicken 
  • 2-Piece Jumbo Party Wings

Earl's on the Ave (21+)

4333 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Jalapeno Poppers 🥕
  • Mozzarella Sticks 🥕

Just Burgers

4510 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Fries Sampler Trio 🌱
  • Chicken Strips Sampler

Manager's Pizza

4741 12th Ave NE [MAP]

  • Cheese Knots with Slice of Cheese or Pepperoni 🥕
  • Ice Cream with Nutella Pizza Slice or Churros 🥕

Mr. Lu Seafood & Burgers

4752 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Mini Phoenix Fries 🥕
  • Signature Crispy Fish Bite

Pi Vegan Pizzeria

5301 Roosevelt Way NE [MAP]

  • Pizza Slice & Mini Salad 🌱
  • Vegan Drumstix & Mini Salad 🌱

Shake & Stack Burgers

4106 Brooklyn Ave NE, Ste 101A [MAP]

  • Single Stack Burger 
  • Cookies & Cream Shake

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Chinese

⭐ Master Bing ⭐

4537A University Way NE [MAP]

  • Peking Duck Roll 
  • Crispy Mini Fried Buns

Mee Sum Pastry

4343 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 
  • Vegetable Lo-Mein 🥕

Red Pepper

4545 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Chili Popcorn Chicken 
  • Savory Chicken Fried Rice

Taste of XI’an

4523 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Dan Dan Pork Noodles 
  • Rou Jia Mou (Chinese Hamburgers)

Xi'an Noodles

5259 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Beef Biang Biang Noodles 
  • Pork Biang Biang Noodles

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Indian

Cedars Restaurant

4759 Brooklyn Ave NE [MAP]

  • Veg Samosa 🌱
  • Mango Lassi

⭐ Chili's Deli and Mart ⭐

4224 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Veggie Kurma 
  • Chaats 🥕

⭐ Chili's South Indian Cuisine ⭐

4220 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Butter Chicken with Rice
  • Butter Paneer with Rice 🥕

Jewel of India

4735 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Butter Chicken with Rice
  • Paneer Tikka Masala with Rice 🥕

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Indigenous

Off the Rez Cafe

4303 Memorial Way NE [MAP]

  • Naked Frybread 🥕
  • Maple Latte 🥕

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Japanese

Bite & Bento

4241 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Super Value Bento with Choice of Vegetarian or Meat Option 🥕

⭐ Nom Nom Sando ⭐

4744 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Takoyaki & Fried Scallop Sampler
  • Popcorn Chicken

Nasai Teriyaki

4305 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Chicken Teriyaki Bowl 
  • Pork Gyoza

Slurp Station Aburasoba

4701 Brooklyn Ave NE [MAP]

  • Chicken Karaage
  • Hiyayakko (Sesame-Topped Soft Tofu) 🥕

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Korean

Egg Street

4507 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Tteokbokki 🥕
  • Kimbob 🥕

The BoB

4131 University Way NE [MAP]

  • BoBstick – K-Style Corn Dog 
  • BoBcha Iced Matcha Latte with Toasted Marshmallows 🥕

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Mediterranean

Cedars of Lebanon

1319 NE 43rd St [MAP]

  • Large Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade 🌱
  • Falafel with Tahini Sauce 🌱

Samir's Mediterranean Grill

1316 NE 43rd St [MAP]

  • Garlic Fries 🥕
  • Classic Hummus & Pita Snack 🥕

Sultan Gyro Grill & Shawarma

4222 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Greek Fries with Feta & Garlic 
  • Gyro Lamb & Beef with Rice 

TOASTED. Bagels & Coffee

4756 15th Ave NE [MAP]

  • Taste of Istanbul Bagel 🌱
  • Smoked ‘Cado Bagel 🥕

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Mexican

Agua Verde Cafe

1303 Boat St [MAP]

  • Corn Chorizo Quesadilla
  • Boniato Taco 🥕

⭐ Birrieria Pepe El Toro ⭐

5628 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Quesa-Birria Taco 
  • Carnitas Taco

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Thai

Kai’s Thai Street Food & Bar

1312 NE 43rd St [MAP]

  • Grilled Pork Skewer 
  • Crab Wonton

Little Thai Restaurant

4142 Brooklyn Ave NE #105 [MAP]

  • Pad Thai Tofu or Chicken
  • Panang Curry Tofu or Chicken 🥕

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Vietnamese

Saigon Deli

4142 Brooklyn Ave NE [MAP]

  • Half Bahn Mi 🥕
  • Fried Rice with Chicken or Tofu

Sizzle & Crunch

1313 NE 42nd St [MAP]

  • Taster Protein Bowl 🥕
  • Vietnamese Iced Latte 🥕

Time Bistro

4537B University Way NE [MAP]

  • Rocket Shrimp Rolls 
  • Crab Delight

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Desserts & Sweet Treats

Bulldog News

4208 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Ice Cream Scoop with Sprinkles 🥕
  • Chocolate Bar 🌱

Cold Plate

5240 University Way NE, Ste B [MAP]

  • Soft-Serve Ice Cream 🥕
  • Fruit Tea of Choice

Donut Factory

4336 Roosevelt Way NE, Ste D [MAP]

  • Maple Square & Glazed Pumpkin Spice 🥕
  • Glazed Square & Cinnamon Vanilla Cake 🥕

Lune Cafe

5000 University Way NE, Ste E [MAP]

  • Fall in a Cup-Cinnamon Mini Pancakes 🥕
  • Dubai Strawberry Cup 🥕

OH! Bear Cafe & Tea House

4708 11th Ave NE [MAP]

  • Red Bean Taiyaki 🥕
  • Handmade Taro Milk Tea 🥕

Panda Yogurt

4237 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Strawberry Purple Rice Yogurt 🥕
  • Fancy Fruit Bowl 🥕

⭐ Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery ⭐

4301 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Mini Cold-Brew Float 🥕
  • Topped Mini Ice Cream Scoop 🥕

Sweetpea’s Cakes

5509 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Tres Leches Cake Slice 
  • Dubai Chocolate Cake with Strawberries

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Cocktails & Brews

Big Time Brewery

4133 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Seasonal Beer
  • Onion Rings 🥕

Blue Moon Tavern (21+)

712 NE 45th St [MAP]

  • Berry Cherry Vodka Soda
  • Fremont Sky Kraken Hazy Pale Ale

Cheba Hut Seattle

4730 University Way NE, Ste 108 [MAP]

  • Unicorn Fizz Mocktail
  • Grapefruit Haze Cocktail

College Inn Pub (21+)

4006 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Draft Beer of Choice 
  • Margarita

 

Ladd & Lass Brewing

722 NE 45th St [MAP]

  • Vienna Lager
  • Gravity Cask Landbier

Shultzy’s Bar & Grill

4114 University Way NE [MAP]

  • Moscow Mule 🌱
  • Homemade Pork Mac N Cheese

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