Pike Place Chowder

Pike Place Chowder, Seattle, WA

Salmon Chowder

Post Alley

I've been hearing about this chowder house located in post alley right in the heart of Pike place. I knew this was a place I HAD to try while in Seattle. I arrived on a Thursday morning where there wasn't a huge crowd gathered around the shop or even a mile-long line. NO, I was the 5th person in line!! The smell of the fresh chowders and chopped seafood was getting to me and there was a point where I needed it. 

Next up was me. Yes, finally I get to try the best chowder in the Pacific Northwest. I knew I had to try the salmon chowder so I ordered a large pint of it. The guy threw in complimentary sourdough bread along with my soup! what a steal! Right along the wall of the shop are utensils for the food, napkins, sauces, and even sourdough rolls from the top of the bread bowls! I suggest grabbing as much as you can and smearing the butter over it. I don't know why people would even order the bread bowl since they give free bread anyway?! 

The salmon chowder was delicious. Everything about it was on point: The creamy texture, the rich flavors from the spices and salmon, the chunks of the fish and potatoes were just right and there was an even portion, the color of tangerine, pink, cream, and red all mixed together, and it wasn't salty! This chowder was flat-out The best one I've had so far. I've had some real good ones from the Bay Area and Monterey BUT this here is a winner. 

So if you're looking for some serious chowder and want to experience the true taste of what it should be like, GO TO PIKE PLACE CHOWDER! It's no wonder why this business has won awards and has a rich history of it's accomplishments.

Photo by: Allister de Vera

Pike Place Chowder, Seattle, WA.