Taking pride in offering an ever-changing variety of high-quality meals, Pomegranate Bistro’s menu of salads, sandwiches, and their signature firebreads will have guests clamoring for more. They have a mouth-watering selection of firebreads, which are sort of like flatbread, open-faced sandwiches. The amazing combinations of flavors include Thai Peanut Lime Flank Steak, Roasted Shitake Mushroom, and Chorizo & Pear. Taking the bistro concept to a new level, Pomegranate Bistro also offers tasty baked goods, like Lisa’s Peanut Butter Pie and Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding, as well as signature cocktails, each paired with certain dishes. Brunch stands out for its unique options as well: the one-of-a-kind Savannah Hot Puffs are delectable light donuts with a cream sauce. There’s even a catering section where you can watch the chefs at work! It’s worth coming back here often, as the menu at Pomegranate Bistro changes four times year to highlight the best flavors of the season.

Pomegranate Bistro
18005 NE 68th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 556-5972     

Serving everyday cooking pushed to a higher level of gourmet, Willows Deli has delectable, homemade meals for lunch. Located in an industrial part of town with an unassuming storefront, anyone who goes in is pleasantly surprised and excited by the level of excellence Willows Deli brings to the table. Their popular salads and sandwiches are great for a light lunch, and their varied combinations including a Quesadilla with Salad are all a great value. A smattering of daily specials appears on the menu each day, including enticing options like the Hawaiian Sandwich with grilled ham and pineapple, or the Godfather Baguette with Roast beef, Parmesan, and Provolone. The staff is incredibly friendly and kind, which is especially good during the occasional lunchtime crunch! Orders can be called in ahead for those who want to skip the line. Willows Deli is worth looking into for its hospitality and warmth along with great eats.

Willows Deli
14858 NE 95th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-2021     

With scrumptious breakfasts and brunches and a great history, the Village Square Café has been impressing guests with their service for over 25 years. Conceived by Michal and Jo Ann Scott as a restaurant serving 1940’s-style comfort food, the Village Square Café opened in 1986 with a goal of perfecting one meal: breakfast. Today, they are known for their super-fast service, friendly atmosphere, and reasonable pricing that will stuff two people full of delicious buttermilk biscuits, Corned Beef Hash, or Almond Crunch French Toast for under $30. The service goes above and beyond what is expected at a typical diner. The waiters are friendly and accommodating without being overbearing. This place is popular on the weekends so try to get there early! A favorite brunch place with locals and newcomers alike, the Village Square Café will continue to make an impression for years to come.

Village Square Café
16150 NE 85th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 885-7287