Seattle's directory lists six kosher-related businesses, five of them tagged Kosher Certified, and it helps to notice what kind of businesses they are. Only one is a standalone restaurant. One bagel shop sits inside a supermarket. The main kosher grocery is an online store that delivers. Two more are caterers you book for events. And one is an organic co-op that shoppers often ask about but whose listing doesn't claim kosher certification. So instead of ranking places, this guide sorts them by how you actually get the food: walk in, order for delivery or pickup, or book for an event.
How to Reach Each Listing
| Listing | How You Get the Food | What the Directory Says |
|---|---|---|
| Aviv Hummus Bar | Walk in | Kosher certified by the Seattle Va'ad; vegan friendly |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels | Walk in (inside QFC) | Kosher certified; dairy bagel shop |
| Seattle Kosher | Order online; delivery or pickup | Kosher certified online grocery; meat, dairy, deli, bakery, frozen |
| Dalia's Catering | Book for events | Kosher certified; Va'ad Harabanim of Greater Seattle supervision |
| Leah's Catering | Book for events | Kosher certified boutique caterer |
| PCC Community Markets | Shop in store | Organic co-op; kosher certification not listed |
Walk-In: Aviv Hummus Bar and Einstein Bros. Bagels
Aviv Hummus Bar at 107 15th Ave E is the one storefront restaurant in the directory. It serves authentic Israeli hummus, falafel, and Middle Eastern favorites, and it's certified by the Seattle Va'ad. It's also tagged Vegan Friendly, which makes it an easy pick for mixed groups.
For breakfast, Einstein Bros. Bagels is a kosher-certified dairy bagel shop located inside the QFC at University Village (2746 NE 45th St), offering bagels, breakfast items, coffee, and other bakery products. Because it's inside a grocery store rather than a freestanding shop, confirm hours and current certification before making a special trip.
Delivered or Picked Up: Seattle Kosher
Seattle Kosher is an online kosher grocery serving the Seattle and Portland areas. The selection runs wide: kosher groceries, meat and poultry, dairy, deli, bakery, and frozen foods, with delivery and order pickup (the listing gives 5980 1st Ave S). It's the answer to the question visitors most often ask, where do I buy kosher meat in Seattle, and the catch is that it's an order-ahead service rather than a shop you stroll into.
Booked for Events: Dalia's Catering and Leah's Catering
Seattle's two kosher caterers are listed separately from its restaurants. Dalia's Catering (4851 S Mead St) provides Mediterranean and Israeli catering for Jewish events and private functions under the supervision of the Va'ad Harabanim of Greater Seattle. Leah's Catering (4745 17th Ave NE) is a full-service boutique caterer serving the Seattle Jewish community with gourmet cuisine and custom catering for weddings, life-cycle events, and private functions. Neither lists walk-in dining, so think of them as services to hire.
A Common Question: PCC Community Markets
Shoppers often ask about PCC Community Markets in View Ridge (6514 40th Ave NE), an organic grocery co-op with fresh produce, meat and seafood, dairy, deli, bakery items, prepared foods, bulk products, and fresh-made sushi. Our directory lists it as a market, but it does not list a kosher certification for the store. If you shop there, check each product for a recognized kosher symbol rather than assuming.
Good to know: the two certified places you can walk into (Aviv and Einstein Bros.) are very different in type, and the two caterers and the online grocery all require advance arrangements. If you're visiting Seattle, book or order before you arrive.
Beyond the City Limits
A few more certified options sit outside Seattle proper. Veggie Life in Kirkland serves kosher vegan Asian cuisine, and Pabla Indian Cuisine in Renton is a kosher vegetarian Indian restaurant with dine-in, takeout, delivery, a grocery market, and catering. In Lynnwood, Basson Bakery is a wholesale bakery whose pocket pitas are certified pareve and Pat Yisroel by the Va'ad Harabanim of Greater Seattle, and are supplied to retail grocers and restaurants. And in Federal Way, Caffé D'arte Coffee Roasters is a kosher-certified specialty coffee roaster with retail cafés.
Planning Your Visit
Start with the table above, decide whether you want to walk in, order, or book, and confirm details before you go. For the complete, current list, visit the Seattle Kosher Restaurant Directory on Kosher Plate. Heading down the West Coast? Our San Francisco guide and our Salt Lake City guide cover the West.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kosher restaurants and food businesses are there in Seattle, WA?
Seattle's directory currently lists 6 kosher-related restaurants and food businesses. Five are tagged Kosher Certified, two offer catering, and one is tagged Vegan Friendly.
Is there a kosher restaurant in Seattle?
Aviv Hummus Bar on 15th Ave E is a kosher-certified restaurant serving Israeli hummus, falafel, and Middle Eastern favorites, certified by the Seattle Va'ad, and it is tagged Vegan Friendly. It is the main storefront restaurant in Seattle's directory.
Where can I buy kosher groceries in Seattle?
Seattle Kosher is an online kosher grocery serving the Seattle and Portland areas, with kosher groceries, meat and poultry, dairy, deli, bakery, and frozen foods, available by delivery or order pickup.
Where can I find kosher catering in Seattle?
Dalia's Catering offers kosher catering for Jewish events and private functions under the supervision of the Va'ad Harabanim of Greater Seattle, and Leah's Catering is a kosher boutique caterer for weddings, life-cycle events, and private functions.
Is there a kosher bagel shop in Seattle?
Einstein Bros. Bagels, located inside QFC at University Village, is a kosher-certified dairy bagel shop offering bagels, breakfast items, coffee, and other bakery products.
Is PCC Community Markets kosher?
Our directory lists PCC Community Markets View Ridge as an organic grocery co-op with produce, meat, dairy, deli, and bakery items, but it does not list a kosher certification for the store. Shoppers should check each product for a recognized kosher symbol.
Are there vegan or vegetarian kosher options near Seattle?
Yes. Veggie Life in Kirkland serves kosher-certified vegan Asian cuisine, and Pabla Indian Cuisine in Renton is a kosher-certified vegetarian Indian restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, a grocery market, and catering.