Bad Chancla

Latin American restaurant · Capitol Hill

Bad Chancla

Latin American restaurant · Capitol Hill

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1525 E Olive Wy Unit B1, Seattle, WA 98122

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Bodega-style sandwiches, rice bowls, & snacks with Latinx flavors  

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1525 E Olive Wy Unit B1, Seattle, WA 98122 Get directions

garzonpnw.com
@badchancla

$10–20 · Menu

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1525 E Olive Wy Unit B1, Seattle, WA 98122 Get directions

+1 425 202 5840
garzonpnw.com
@badchancla

$10–20 · Menu

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The Hottest New Restaurants in the Seattle Area, July 2024

"In March, José Garzón’s hot dog-studded Latin-fusion food from Black Cat Bar in Belltown traveled up the hill to Olive and Denny, where the Garzón crew is running a li’l deli-bodega with an expanded menu. (A chancla is a flip-flop — the thing your mom chases you with when you’re a bad little kid. “‘The trauma of ‘la chancla’ is something that most Latinx millennials and first-gens can relate to,” Garzón says.) To-go items include the Fake Ass Cubano (using Hawaiian rolls instead of pan de agua), vegan and non-vegan picadillo, a super luscious ropa vieja, and a few Caribbean/South American dry goods. Bad Chancla is also selling breakfast sandwiches and burritos as well as local small-batch coffee by Black Arrows on weekends only." - Meg van Huygen, Harry Cheadle

https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-new-restaurants-seattle-heatmap
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Bad Chancla Review - Capitol Hill - Seattle - The Infatuation

"This small sandwich shack on Capitol Hill is best used as a quick mid-day snack or light bite before heading into Montana for a long night of whiskey sours—even if Bad Chancla's small portions leave you wanting more. Everything happens before your eyes in the lively counter-service shop as the sandwich press sizzles and the wafts of peppery cumin fill the room. There you’ll find a lot of flavor in options like the “riki taki” sandwich with sofrito-spiked picadillo beef and soft slices of hardboiled egg. The ropa vieja bowl has a nice zip of pickled onions, too. But the sandwiches are tiny and the rice bowls are overloaded with grains. Bad Chancla certainly has pit-stop potential—we just wish we felt fuller after leaving." - Kayla Sager-Riley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/seattle/reviews/bad-chancla
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The 9 Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2024 | Bon Appétit

"A Capitol Hill take-out and pick-up spot from chef José Garzón, this bodega-style concept is billed as a love letter to millennial immigrants and first-gen Latinx Americans—“not your abuela’s cooking.” The menu includes sandwich-forward street food like the Dominican Riki Tiki (picadillo, potatoes, tomatoes, macerated cabbage, mayo, and hard-boiled egg), Puerto Rican tripletas, rice bowls such as the Chepo bowl with guisada beans and house sauces, and late-night grilled cheese, with an early-spring opening planned." - ByKate Kassin

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/most-anticipated-restaurant-openings-2024
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Seattle Restaurant Debuts We’re Looking Forward to in 2024 - Eater Seattle

"I’m really excited to see what the folks behind Garzon do at their new place, Bad Chancla, opening on Capitol Hill in the spring of 2024 according to their Instagram. It’s described as “a love letter to millennial immigrants and first gen Latinx Americans” with a menu that includes “bodega style sandwiches,” something that Seattle could use a lot more of." - Eater Staff

https://seattle.eater.com/2023/12/29/24017551/seattle-restaurant-debuts-were-looking-forward-to-in-2024
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Herakles Li

Google
The food was SO GOOD!! We got a sandwich and curry. The sandwich was moist and full of flavor and had a really nice contrast of toasted outside and wetter bread from the filling. Definitely something to eat immediately and not take home. The curry was also really good and I thought the fish in it was perfectly cooked. The owners were also super nice and considerate. Highly recommend!

Maria

Google
Ordered the Cuban sandwich and ropa vieja bowl, both were really good. I personally enjoyed the bowl a bit more, tons of flavor! It’s a hearty dish, you’ll have leftovers if you’re not that hungry. The service was top notch as well, super friendly. It is a small space (3-4 seats inside) so if you come with a large group take out or sitting outdoors is the best option.

Tori Twine

Google
Delicious and affordable food is in this quaint spot! We stopped by for lunch while shopping in the area. I wasn’t super hungry so I ordered the small Un Chin rice bowl with picadillo ground beef added. The food was delicious and the meat was seasoned well. My partner ordered the Cuban sandwich and loved it. The agua fresca flavors change based on what’s available and they had apple on our visit. I enjoyed the drink and it was refreshing. We will definitely be back. The staff was very friendly and spoke with us while we ate. It definitely feels like a community-oriented restaurant. There isn’t much seating inside, but they have several tables outside when the weather is nice. They also have bodega snacks to buy.

Kathy Martinez

Google
I stopped by during their one-year anniversary celebration and finally got to try the place after hearing good things. They were giving away free food that day, and everything I tried was packed with flavor. Stephanie, one of the owners, was incredibly kind and welcoming. I’ll definitely be back to explore more of their menu.

A. M.

Google
i love this place so so much!! i’m moving out of seattle after being here my whole life and i think that i will miss this place the most, even though it’s so new it captured my heart <3 the staff is so nice and the food is DELICIOUS and so flavorful! i usually get the vegan picadillo bowl 🩷

Colleen Constant

Google
Had a nice date night dinner here last weekend and could not have loved it more. I got the veggie bowl and my husband got the cubano, both were on point. It’s always the “hole in the wall” places that serve the best food in my opinion and this place did not disappoint. Everything was seasoned well, the rice was perfect and the toppings plentiful. Lucky for us we were the only customers (they only have 4 seats) and were able to talk to the Chef which was an added bonus. I’m not going to lie…I don’t like loud music when I’m eating out at a restaurant but quickly forgot about it while I consumed my bowl. I can’t wait to return for more!

Chris Bishop

Google
Can you imagine giving a restaurant a bad rating because the owners and cooks want a day off? Please ignore the grouches because this place is so special. Jose and Stephanie are the epitome of hospitality and deeply care about the people AND their food. The food is phenomenal and I only wish I lived closer because I'd be in here every week. I also highly recommend getting in on a Topless Tapas night. The intimate dining feels less culinary and more familial. Drinks, laughs, stories, and food. What more could you want?

Ana Yu

Google
We went to their previous location a few times so we knew this was going to be good, but damn, the food here is SO good. We got two rice bowls with the ropa vieja and picadillo ground beef respectively plus agua frescas - these bowls are just packed with flavor, great portion sizes, and the friendliest dudes behind the counter. Do yourself a favor and eat here.
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Peter S.

Yelp
Delicious and good vegan options. Super friendly as well. Got the rice bowl with vegan picadillo--flavors were very nicely balanced.
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Sunnica L.

Yelp
We pass by this place all the time when trekking up and down Cap Hill, so we were excited to finally try. Incredibly warm and welcoming hospitality. It's a small little shop w/ very cute decor and a couple window seats. We ordered: Riki Taki - A relatively small sandwich that packs a great punch. I like the bread and how saucy the overall sandwich is. Rice Bowl w/ Ropa Vieja - The stewed beef roast was so juicy (you literally can see it glistening in the picture in all its glory). The bell peppers and onion topping added a great freshness to the bowl. I also couldn't get enough of the kidney beans. Wait for me rice bowl, I will be ordering you very soon!
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Linda L.

Yelp
The worker was so sweet. Chairs are limited if you plan to eat inside on a busy day. I like the tang in the beans and there's a very very slight kick of spice. As for the sandwich it was pretty salty and one note. I do enjoy the bread they use though. Heard the fake ass Cuban is a popular sandwich so maybe try that one instead. And they have all day breakfast if you are in the mood. The stuffed Omelette-like menu item and spam bowl were their suggestions for breakfast
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Joshua L.

Yelp
Was walking by and noticed this new spot in Capitol Hill. Grabbed a sandwich and was pleasantly surprised. I'm excited to try their rice bowl. Service was super nice and am really glad there is another grab and go spot so close to me. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street but super walkable in the neighborhood. They also serve brunch on weekends and all their offerings look great.

Jack H.

Yelp
Some of the best food I've had in Seattle. A 17 dollar rice bowl that is worthy every penny. Thank god.