The Honey Hole
Posted on 19 May 2009
I love that Seattle is filled with restaurants that are institutional dining meccas that I still haven’t tried. Up until last Thursday, The Honey Hole on Capitol Hill fell into that category.
My baby sister is the savviest girl about town I know. She always points me in the right direction when it comes to food, clothes, and music. It had been a while since we had hung out so a double date with our men was in order. She selected The Honey Hole as the spot, located in her neighborhood that she rarely finds a reason to leave and I have to say that I don’t blame her. Capitol Hill is the coolest neighborhood in Seattle and I plan to write about it a lot more this summer.
My Kid Sister aka Queen of the Hill
In the meantime, let’s get back to the The Honey Hole and their amazing sandwiches. First of all, I have to say that sandwiches are NEVER the first thing that come to mind when I’m looking for my next meal. This is probably the main reason that I have eluded this place for over a decade despite the fact that I’ve only ever heard rave reviews. My mistake. You’re not going to find any English cucumber finger sandwiches with the crusts cut off here. This is where cowboys come for sandwiches. The four of us gravitated to the hot sandwich side of the menu. We ordered the following:
Nicole – Luke Duke……Hazzard County’s best meatball sandwich with marinara and mozzarella cheese on a fresh French roll (I’m getting this next time)
Andrew – Texas Tease……In-house smoked and shredded breast of chicken smothered in homemade BBQ sauce, served with red onions and Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese on a fresh French roll
Patrick – Gooch……Roast beef, red onions, and Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese on a fresh French roll served au jus for dipping
Linda – The Bandit……Smokehouse carved BBQ beef brisket sandwich with classic BBQ sauce and Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese on a toasted fresh French roll
The Bandit - Cheesy Briskety Goodness
Beer by the Pint or Pounder!
Nom, Nom, Nom...
3 responses to The Honey Hole
YES! This is absolutely the best sandwich place in town and one of my favorite Seattle restaurants period. I know you had no cause to try their vegetarian sandwiches but they are just as staggeringly delicious. Veggies and Carnies can both be exceedingly happy under the same roof! Go Honey Hole!
I’m so glad that you mentioned the the veggie menu. My sister said she gets the Dirt Burger all the time. I almost got it!
When I was going to school on the hill, I started hitting up this place. After trying a few sandwiches over a few weeks, I eventually found my ONE and for the past 2 years, I’ve only had the Gooch there. Because that’s all I need. It’s perfect.
Eating at The Honey Hole makes everything better.
But, unlike you, I actually DO think sandwiches first when I’m thinking about my next meal. I’m a sandwich guy. In fact, I think I’ll make some grilled cheese right now…