Just trying to find some new lunch places near our office. Reviews are mixed for this place -- but that might be because they apparently try to make their food healthy.

Quoted: Just got back from here, and I thought it was pretty good. The teriyaki chicken bowl had tasty tender pieces of chicken and very good steamed vegetables. They give you a lot of chicken, which is good because I got full and didn't finish the rice (bad carbs!).

Refaving this place. They have plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the Burke-Gilman trail and the canal. On top of that, they offer free wi-fi, serve lunch, and have power outlets outside.

Quoted: Two doors down from my favorite language escuela, Seattle Language Academy (just off the Burke-Gilman in Fremont), is the brand new Canal Street Coffee.

This is one of those food by the pound places. It is hit or miss -- some of the things are quite tasty and healthy, others less so. Price is pretty reasonable at $5.49/lb.

Note: This is actually on 3rd & Madison.

Quoted: Out of 43 sit-down and 53 fast-service chains, those that did not provide any nutritional information (maybe next year, Cheesecake Factory!) were automatically eliminated. The rest were judged on healthy food preparation; the availability of organic or hormone-free foods; whole grains on the menu; limited or no trans-fats in all dishes; low-sodium options; healthy beverages; and portion control; as well as how easily you, the customer, can access nutritional information—so you know exactly what you’re getting in your spaghetti and meatballs.

A reasonably good coffee shop just a block west of our office.

Quoted: I like this place for lunch as well...just don't be in a rush. The panini sandwiches are good but except to wait several minutes. So come for a leisurely, casual lunch, but I would pass on the coffee. I have been here multiple times for…

We ordered a 24-piece order of spicy rolls (8 scallop, 8 tuna, 8 salmon) for $10 CDN and a seafood salad for $8 CDN. Everything was high quality. I'd image it gets crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.

Note: They do take credit card even though this site says otherwise.

Quoted: Ajisai Sushi isn’t found on a busy road or one that most pedestrians walk past. Instead, it’s hidden away in a small pedestrian passageway beautifully decorated with tiles, flowers and wooden benches.

Noticed this on my way to work today. The reviews on Yelp are very favorable.

Quoted: i tried the chocolate mint and cappucino gelato- it was delightful. the girls working were friendly and the gelato is served in a cute plastic square cup..i'm a sucker for presentation, and this beats a stale sugar cone or styrofoam bowl any day. the small serving was perfect and everything else in the spacious shop looked deliciously flawless..or flawlessly delicious? i'll be back

Going to try to grab brunch here tomorrow. It's just a block from my place.

Quoted: If you live in capitol hill and you love REAL food you have to try thomas street bistro! Its just a matter of time before this place will have a line waiting outside.This place is so small and the food is cooked on the spot. I went there with two…

Nice Japanese place -- much better than Ft. St. George in my opinion. It's known more for the ramen, rice bowls, etc. than the sushi.

Quoted: For some reason the ramen has been selling out every week, so by Friday, lunch time, it is all gone. The reason it sells out is because it takes 10 hours to boil the pork to make the broth the traditional way. Once the broth is gone, they can't sell anymore ramen until more broth is made. Apparently some non-japanese prefer canned chicken stock & ketchup with some kimchee dumped in to mask the real taste of the broth as better tasting.