The Counter at Old Ballard Catering Co.

I usually never have high expectations of food in Seattle anymore, because everything is overpriced, bland, and is mediocre quality. So when I found this restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised. I got the lemon chicken gyro here, and it was SO good. Definitely top 3 gyros in Seattle, and I’ve had a LOT the past 10 years of living here. Everything was seasoned so well, the chicken was so juicy, the pita bread was soft and moist (some pita breads easily get dry), and even the fresh vegetables were cut in a way where every bite is easy to bite into. The feta was amazing, the sauce was so flavorful, and every bite was just perfect. I normally don’t finish my food if it’s mediocre (my body just rejects it idk), and I finished the gyro after giving my boyfriend, a couple of bites. I also had a si

The first time I visited the Counter, I was in a hurry but realized I needed to eat something. I ordered something online at this random place within walking distance, then stopped by on my way to the light rail station at Roosevelt. I ordered a Gyro, something that would likely be decent enough anywhere you get it. My order was ready on time and it didn't take long, but the surprise is this: the food was really good! Usually I'm disappointed, but I was not disappointed. In addition to the food, the service from the owners was impeccable. They were genuinely cheerful, helpful, and appreciated me as a customer-and I could tell. I stopped in two more times, just because they had a great product and treated me well. Look at the menu, take a chance.

I feel like this spot is a hidden gem for really good take out. The food is great quality, the staff are really friendly, and it’s a convenient location close to the Roosevelt station. The fish and chips are AMAZING (and I consider myself a bit of a connoisseur). The portions are generous and plated thoughtfully. Get the fish and chips!! They are really really tasty.

i got the Fried Chicken all i have to say is - wow. wow oh my god that fried chicken was the best fried chicken i’ve had in my life. it’s unbelievable how good that was that breading was utterly magical. It was so insanely flaky and crunchy - just the absolute perfect level of each. It had such a satisfying dark brown color rather than the light brown you see on other fried chicken. You could tell this was truly fried in as much oil as possible - which you could also tell by how the breading was even slightly damp with oil and the bottom of the carton was still somewhat wet from the oil each bite of the breading was just absolute perfection the inside of the chicken was also astoundingly good - which i wasn’t expecting. the first time I took a bite of the chicken meat itself - i was

The Taiwanese braised pork rice was flavorful and well executed, especially for a U.S.-made take on a classic dish. It preserved the traditional Taiwanese flavor while adding an American touch. The only suggestion would be to slightly tone down either the sweetness or saltiness, as they felt a bit strong together.