Explore a world of cuisine in the U District

With a variety of bites from over 70 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 $6 each – payment is made directly 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.

🥕 = Vegetarian Option Available
🌱 = Vegan Option Available

2026 U District Chow Down Menu

American // Bubble Tea // Chinese // Cocktails & Brews // Coffee, Matcha & Brunch Bites // Desserts & Sweet Treats // Indian // Indigenous // Italian // Japanese // Korean // Mediterranean // Mexican // Pizza // Thai // Vietnamese

American

⭐ Raising Cane's ⭐

4345 University Way NE

  • Chicken Finger w/Texas Toast & Cane’s Sauce
  • Two Chicken Fingers w/Cane’s Sauce

 

Call a Chicken

4237 University Way NE

  • Chicken Wrap
  • Popcorn Chicken

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

4730 #108 University Way NE

  • Mule Luv It!!! Cocktail or Mocktail 🥕  🌱
  • NUG Size Sandwich of Choice  🥕  🌱

Earl's on the Ave

4333 University Way NE

  • Mozzarella Sticks  🥕 
  • Onion Rings  🥕 

Just Burgers

4510 University Way NE

  • Mr. Chow’s Micro-Burger
  • Toodle-oo, Mother-Fryers! Nacho Fries 🥕

Mountaineering Club

4507 Brooklyn Ave NE

  • Sea-Ranch Popcorn 🥕
  • Campsite Charcuterie Spread

 

Mr. Lu's Burgers & Seafood

4752 University Way NE

  • Fish Bite
  • Mini Poutine Fries 🥕

Shake & Stack Burgers

4106 Brooklyn Ave NE STE 101A

  • Cookies & Cream Milkshake 🥕
  • Single Stack Burger

The Kraken Bar & Lounge (21+)

5828 Roosevelt Way NE

  • Smoked Pork Sliders
  • Kraken Grilled Cheese

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Bubble Tea

⭐ Boba Up ⭐

4141University Way NE, Suite 103

  • Chow Down Self-Serve Split Cup
  • Chow Down Mini Popcorn Chicken with Fries

⭐ Cafe Happy ⭐

1408 NE 40th St

  • Vegan Soy Meat Bun 🌱
  • Lavishly Lavender Milk Tea🥕 🌱

Chayan

4105 Brooklyn Ave NE Ste 103A

  • Da-Hong-Pao Tea Frappe
  • Matcha Cloud Jasmine Milk Tea

Macu Tea

1100 NE 45th St, Ste100

  • Chichi/Bobo Strawberry Smoothie w/Boba 🥕 🌱
  • Matcha Latte w/ Two Toppings of Choice 🥕 🌱

 

Panda Yogurt

4237 University Way NE

  • Strawberry Yogurt Drink 🥕
  • Brown Sugar Boba Green Milk Tea 🥕

 

UW Seattle Best Tea

4505 University Way NE

  • Black Milk Tea w/Boba 🥕
  • Honey Jasmine Tea with Any Topping 🥕 🌱

The Alley

4515 Brooklyn Ave NE

  • Lychee Yogurt Smoothie
  • Chicken Wings

YAN Tea

4744 University Way NE

  • Glutinous Green Milk Tea
  • Peach Yogurt Smoothie

Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea

5000 University Way NE 

  • White Champaca Oolong Milk Tea with Pearl 🥕 🌱
  • Lemon Mountain Tea with Ainu Jelly 🥕 🌱

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Chinese

⭐ Firebite Burger x Mater Bing ⭐

4537A University Way NE

  • Peking Duck Rolls
  • Firebite Angus Beef Burger

⭐ Xi'an Noodles - North Ave ⭐

5259 University Way NE

  • Xi’an Liangpi (Spicy Cold Noodles) 🥕
  • Garlic Broccoli 🥕

Red Pepper

4545 University Way NE

  • Chili Popcorn Chicken
  • Chicken Fried Rice

Taste of Xi’an

4523 University Way NE

  • Cold Skin Noodles 🥕 🌱
  • Cumin Beef Sandwich

 

Xi'an Noodles - South Ave

4538 University Way NE

  • Beef Biang Biang Noodles
  • Steamed Pork or Vegetarian Buns 🥕

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Cocktails & Brews

Alley Cat Lounge

1312 NE 43rd St

  • Pumpkin Pie Rum 🥕
  • Burnt Butter Banana Rum 🥕

Big Time Brewery

4133 University Way NE

  • Raspberry Lime Margarita
  • Loaded Pork Verde Taco

Blue Moon Tavern (21+)

712 NE 45th St

  • Spiked Peach Lemonade
  • Triplehorn Brewing Brink 182 IPA

Ladd & Lass Brewing

722 NE 45th St

  • Pumpkin Ale 🥕 🌱
  • Czech Dark Lager 🥕 🌱

Shultzy's Bar & Grill

4114 University Way NE

  • Pulled Pork Mac n’ Cheese 🥕
  • Apple Pie Moscow Mule 🥕 🌱

The College Inn Pub

4006 University Way NE

  • Budweiser
  • Bulbasaur Pokemon Cocktail 🥕 🌱

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Coffee, Matcha & Brunch Bites

⭐ Muddy Waters Coffee Company ⭐

1116 NE 47th St

  • Midnight in Seattle w/Purple Lotus 🥕 🌱
  • Muddy’s Oatmeal Dream 🥕 

Ancient Gate Coffee

4530 University Way NE

  • Sausage Egg Strata
  • Thermal Trip Coffee Flight 🥕 🌱

Avole on the Ave

4555 University Way NE

  • Grand Rising Juice Blend 🌱
  • Pumpkin Pie Cold Foam Latte 🌱

 

Bulldog News

4208 University Way NE

  • Soup & Sandwich Combo
  • Coffee Drink of Choice + Cookie

 

Cafe Allegro

4214 University Way NE

  • Campfire Cold Brew 🥕
  • Allegro Cardamom Latte 🥕 🌱

Cafe Solstice

4116 University Way NE

  • Brown Sugar Latte
  • Pastry Sampler

George Coffee & Pastries

1317 NE 47th St

  • Campfire S’mores Croissant 🥕
  • Pistachio Cream Cold Brew 🥕

Midnight Bagels

1410 NE 40th St

  • Lox Bagel
  • Raspberry Italian Soda 🥕

Mina's Matcha

5200 Roosevelt Way NE Suite A

  • Fruity Pebbles Matcha 🌱
  • Ube Matcha Latte

Sip House

5001 Brooklyn Ave NE

  • Caphe Misu 🥕
  • Matcha Misu 🥕

Tea Republik

4527 University Way NE

  • Iced Lavender Creme Earl Grey
  • Iced Tango Mango

TOASTED Bagels & Coffee

4756 15th Ave NE

  • Egg & Cheese 🥕
  • Iced Pumpkin Pie Latte 🥕

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Dessert & Sweet Treats

⭐ Elixir Dessert & Bar ⭐

4524 University Way NE

  • Pho Beef Slider
  • Matcha Strawberry Parfait 🥕 

⭐ Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery ⭐

4301 University Way NE

  • Mini Two Scoop of Choice w/Waffle Wedge 🥕 🌱
  • Cold Brew Ice Cream Float 🥕 🌱

Cold Plate

5240 University Way NE Ste B

  • Cereal Bowl Sundae Ice Cream in a Cup 🥕
  • Lychee Green Tea 🥕 🌱

Donut Factory

4336 Roosevelt Way NE Suite D

  • OG Ring & Pumpkin Spice Cake Combo
  • Maple Bar & Blueberry Cake Combo

Lune Cafe

5000 University Way NE Ste E

  • Biscoff Pancake Cup
  • Strawberry Pancake Cup

 

Pudgy Pho

4708 11th Ave NE

  • Custard and Red Bean Taiyaki
  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Scorpio Cafe

4754 University Way NE

  • Tart Waffle 🥕 
  • Nutella Waffle 🥕 

Sweetpea's Cakes

5509 University Way NE

  • Tres Leches Cake 🥕 
  • Red Velvet Cake 🥕 

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Indian

⭐ Chili's South Indian Cuisine ⭐

4220 University Way NE

  • Butter Chicken w/Rice
  • Matar Paneer or Chana Masala w/Rice 🥕 🌱

 

Bite Theory by Nikfoods

4738 University Way NE

  • Chicken Tikka Slider
  • Mumbai Vada Pav 🥕

Cedars Restaurant

4701 Roosevelt Way NE

  • Butter Chicken Bowl
  • Mango Lassi 🥕

Jewel of India

4735 University Way NE

  • Chicken or Paneer Tikka Masala w/Basmati Rice 🥕
  • Mango Lassi

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Indigenous

Off the Rez Cafe

4303 Memorial Way NE

  • Naked Frybread 🥕
  • Huckleberry Maple Latte 🥕 🌱

Italian

Roma Ristorante

1405 NE 50th St

  • Cheese Ravioli 🥕
  • Italian Soda 🥕

Japanese

⭐ Nom Nom Sando ⭐

4744 University Way NE

  • Sakura Plum Popcorn Chicken
  • Fried Chicken

Bite and Bento

4241 University Way NE

  • Super Value Bento 🌱
  • Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry

IJ Sushi Burrito

4141 University Way NE Suite 201

  • Sumo Crunch Sushi Burrito
  • Fiery Chicken Sushi Burrito

Nasai Teriyaki

4305 1/2 University Way NE

  • Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
  • Pork Gyoza

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Korean

Cafe on the Ave

4201 University Way NE

  • K-Crispy & Sweet Chicken
  • Tteokbokki

 

Ding Tea Seattle

4725 University Way NE

  • Cup Boba-BboKki
  • Cup O-Deng Soup

Egg Street

4705 University Way NE

  • Korean Street Hotteok w/Brown Sugar 🥕 🌱
  • Korean Style Kimchi Pancake 🥕 🌱

The Bob

4131 University Way NE

  • BoBbite Corn Dog
  • BoBbite Rice Cake Skewers

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Mediterranean

⭐ Shawarma King - North Ave ⭐

5241 University Way NE

  • 5 Piece Dolma 
  • Greek Fries

⭐ Shawarma King - South Ave ⭐

4337 University Way NE

  • 5 pcs Falafel 🥕 
  • King Gyro Fries

 

Cedars of Lebanon

1319 NE 43rd St

  • Baba Ganooj & Pita 🥕 
  • Falafel w/Tahini Sauce 🌱

Samir's Mediterranean Grill

1316 NE 43rd St

  • Garlic Fries 🌱
  • Hummus w/Pita Bread 🌱

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Mexican

Agua Verde Cafe

1303 Boat St

  • Cauliflower Taco 🥕 🌱
  • Carne Taco

 

Birrieria Pepe El Toro

5628 University Way NE

  • Quesa-Birria Tacos
  • Carnitas Tacos

Pizza

⭐ Manager's Pizza ⭐

4741 12th Ave NE

  • Chicken Tikka or Paneer Tikka Masala Pizza Slice 🥕
  • Garlic Ranch Feast Pizza Slice

 

Pi Vegan Pizzeria

5301 Roosevelt Way NE

  • Slice & Fountain Drink 🌱
  • Slice & Side Salad 🌱

Sinners Pizza

4529 University Way NE

  • Sinners Pizza & Soda Combo 🥕
  • House Beers on Tap

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Thai

Kai's Thai Street Food & Bar

1312 NE 43rd St

  • Crispy Garlic Chicken
  • Crab Wontons

Little Thai

4142 Brooklyn Avenue NE #105

  • Chicken or Tofu Phad Thai
  • Chicken or Tofu Panang Curry w/Rice 🌱

Thai2go

4106 Brooklyn Ave NE Suite 102A

  • Sweet Crispy Chicken
  • Panang Curry 🥕

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Vietnamese

⭐ Sizzle & Crunch ⭐

1313 NE 42nd St

  • Taster Protein Bowl w/Chicken or Tofu 🌱
  • Spring Roll Trio w/Shrimp or Tofu 🌱

⭐ Time Bistro ⭐

4537B University Way NE

  • Rocket Shrimp Rolls
  • Pepper Deep Fried Tofu 🥕 🌱

Saigon Deli

4142 Brooklyn Ave NE Ste 103

  • Banh Mi w/Tofu, Chicken, or Pork 🥕 🌱
  • Chicken or Tofu Fried Rice 🥕 🌱

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