Skillet Counter @ Seattle Center

I’ve stopped in to here a few times now and the food has always been amazing! Really nice flavors, big portions, and well cooked food! The spicy chicken sandwich is one of my favorites! The Mac N Cheese is delicious, and the grilled cheese is amazing! The cook is amazing and always delivers great meals! We always stop in anytime we are close to Climate Pledge arena or the glass gardens!

The service here was amazing! The food we ordered came pretty fast and the food tasted really good! I'm glad we went here. We just got done with a long day of adventures--the space needle, aquarium, ferry ride; so we were pretty hungry! 100% recommend! :]

I ordered a burger with a gluten-free bun and fries. They messed up part of my order, but were quick to fix it to make sure I had an enjoyable meal. Great food, good people, excellent customer service.

Prices were astronomical but the breakfast burrito, bacon jam burger were amazing. Kids soup and grilled cheese and mac and cheese were ok. Easy walk from the science center so convenient and great service

Good waffles and chicken. Scrambled eggs are food either. It is big dish and enough to 2 children. I love their foods.

I got the fried chicken and biscuit with hot honey, $20. It was kind like a fried chicken sandwich with a biscuit bun. I love Mac n cheese, so I chose that as a side for $2 extra. The Mac n cheese was kind of flavorless, the creamy sauce was a bit watery with bits of cheese floating in it. I would not recommend. The chicken and biscuit were good.

Kids chicken strips are dark meat! They had too much breading on them as well and they looked kind of burnt. My kid didn’t like it. I said it can’t be that bad, then I tried it and it was gross. Fatty and gross dark meat. Unless you like that sort of thing. Then I got my chicken sandwich. It was only the same gross, dark meat chicken strip on a bun. Lots of fat and gristle. Terrible sandwich. Service was good, the food was not. At least the chicken strips and chicken sandwich were anyway. Fries were good. Kids burger was good. Soup and grilled cheese was good. Bacon jam burger was good. And the kale Caesar salad was basic but good. Nothing note worthy about it though. Mainly disappointed in the chicken.

Needed a quick stop with little kids, and this place was great. Had a good variety of your basic American entrees for breakfast and lunch, plus a kids menu which is always a big plus for us. Cody was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful with ordering!

I tried the basic burger with poutine upgrade, and the black eyed mule. Burger was good, standard. Poutine was note poutine, more like fries with gravy (cheese was a combo of sprinkled and melted cheese, not curds). Mule cocktail was pretty good though felt a little light on the alcohol considering the price. It was okay but I would probably try one of the other restaurants next time I'm at Seattle Center.

Other than the price this is one of my favorite places to get a chicken sandwich. I also like the poutine fries. The chicken sandwich is cooked really well and the spiciness is really good. Love the fries.

I've been to the Skillet Capitol Hill location several times, but this was my first time trying the Seattle Center location (located in the Armory food center). My coworkers and I stopped by here for a quick dinner before attending a Storm Game at the nearby Climate Pledge Arena. I ordered the COBB SALAD. My companions ordered the Good Burger and the Caesar Salad. The COBB SALAD was gigantic! It had lots of fresh avocado, grilled chicken breast, creamy blue cheese, and ripe tomatoes with a wonderful honey mustard like dressing. I couldn't finish it all as it was definitely large enough to feed two people. My colleagues enjoyed the Good Burger, remarking at how amazing their bacon jam is. The Caesar salad was just as big as the Cobb salad, but had less variety of vegetables and was served on a bed of kale. Service was excellent and the cashier was very friendly. They had our food ready within 15 minutes after ordering and we had no problem finding a table to sit at. Note that water, napkins, and utensils are all self-serve. The ambiance is super casual as it's part of the food court, but Skillet has its own private section of tables and seats too as they serve alcoholic drinks which can't be taken beyond a certain point. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 3.5/5 for atmosphere.

This place at the Seattle center was pretty good. I had the chicken Sammy which is a sandwich and it came with fries. I also got a Pepsi zero sugar and like most places it's cashless. The sandwich was very good I really enjoyed it and the fries were a tad heavy on the salt but they were very good. If you're coming to Seattle Center swing by and try it out.

A decent restaurant in Seattle Center. Food was tasty but greasy and salty. Service was fast, and there are plenty of seats. Price is reasonable given its location.

Nope, never again. This was a low class hash slinging experience. I can't imagine using any less care in making food than this. Food, such as it is, is summarily dumped into flimsy paper dish boats. Serve yourself coffee (cold) and water. Napkins are small and thin..you will need 20 to get through the meal. Within 90 minutes I was in a restroom and I didn't even finish the meal. Nothing good happens as a result of eating here. Be warned. Move on.

Oh man!!! My grilled cheese was one of the best grilled cheese I have ever had in my entire life! Junk thing is... you order using the app even if you're at the tables, AND they do card. NO CASH! So I didn't know how to leave a tip in cash for them. It didn't really ask for a tip on the app. But this was EXPENSIVE!! I thought we was going to eat someplace cheap... SURE... but the burgers my son and husband bought seems cheap. However, adding the fries was the problem! It was like us paying $20 for a burger and fries. But their lemon water was really good. They have a condiment station you could get water and condiments for free. Otherwise, I was tired of burgers & fries. I wanted food. Like omelets, or plate lunches. There is nothing like that. Which is why I stick with the grilled cheese. It was delicious' BRING EXTRA SPENDING MONEY even if you come to eat or look around. Things are kinda pricey here. Great, it is a tourist sight, so WHY NOT charge the extra for these visitors, right?! Anywho, take a look at the menu before you order.

Nashville, chicken sandwich very bland and it's substitute salad came with an extra dose of hair

It was a pretty good for a Mac and cheese. Service was good for just a stop and eat place.would go back again.

I've emailed this location's contact information and the main contact as well as writing to them on toast (app I ordered from) and I've yet to hear back so now I'm writing a review about the disgusting food they gave us. Exactly a month ago I ordered the Lil Nuggs and Mac & cheese for my kid while playing downstairs in the children's playground, I figured I would grab us lunch there and go back to playing after we were done eating. Their website shows Dino nuggets and the Mac & cheese is breaded, not at all what we got. No Dino shaped nuggets, they were the ugly chunks that you cut off the chicken breast to throw away but instead they were given to us. So many chunks were just the fried over seasoned breading with no chicken. The Mac & cheese was bland as fuck, no salt, no seasoning, no breading and looked nothing like the photo. Even the fries were trash. We were downstairs and my kid by that point was having a meltdown because she was hungry and hated the food. We end the day early because we were both starving and overwhelmed, didn't go back upstairs to complain because my kid was crying and screaming. I emailed later that day because even my husband refused to eat the food. So if you're a parent enjoying your day playing in the children's museum and think, "oh hey let me order nuggets for my kid's lunch at Skillet.", DON'T!!! Your day will be cut short and ruined by the trash they serve you and waste your money on the food and the day pass you bought because your kid now wants to go home for food.

Incredibly friendly front of the restaurant service! The main host was a nice gentleman with a thick New England accent (unfortunately didn't catch his name!) and he was so friendly and welcoming to us and all the other restaurant patrons! Even though all we ordered was a kale salad and some fries they hit the spot after walking around town and going up the space needle! The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and the food was made fresh in front of us (open concept kitchen!).

Waited over 30 minutes for my sandwich and it wasn't ready yet. Went to the bathroom and when I got back, dude at register said he gave my sandwich to someone else because he had been calling my name "10 minutes". Then tried to give me a completely wrong order and passing it off if it was my order. I tell him I want a refund. And he walks away and says I'll be a refund but he has to the his manager. I had my never given a receipt of anything. Then tries to tell me I should order something else. So I can wait another 30 mins? Dude behind the cash register should have caught some hands for trying to call me rude by acting the way he did. Food and service deserve zero stars and a slap over the head for trying to act up.

Service is quick and friendly , food was large and delicious! Big enough to share with two people

Very poor customer service Rude! Wouldn't suggest eating here. Also only cashless as well

Food: Attractive and delicious. Service: Top notch! Friendly and efficient. Ambiance: It's in a food court. The food court area is okay, but the area that belongs to this establishment is clean and easy to maneuver around.

How I heard of this place: Years ago, when Skillet was a simple, yet amazing culinary experience in a food truck. As it grew, the opportunities for brick & mortar settings exploded and the Seattle Center was lucky to have them on board. Type of cuisine: Burgers, fries. "Skillet Counter makes great food prepared with care, technique, and the best ingredients. The menu offers signature Skillet items like the burger with bacon jam, pork belly and cornmeal waffle, fried chicken sammy. We have a special menu for the kiddos with items like waffle with whipped cream and grilled pb&j. We carry spirits, draft beer, keg wine and sweets to round things out." Ambiance: Set in The Armory, Skillet Counter is among the dining options available to those visiting the food court slash performance/festival area. The middle of the room is reserved for seating, special events and performances, while the border includes a number of restaurant counter options to satisfy all taste buds. What I ordered: The Burger ($20) - bacon jam, creamy bleu cheese, arugula, brioche and a side of Poutine ($13) - fries, gravy, cheddar, parm, herbs. We also ordered a Bowl of Tomato Bisque ($9.50) and The Chub ($18.50) - bacon, brie, american cheese, one egg*, arugula, tomato, bacon jam, jalapeño aioli, sodo bun. For our kids, an additional Lil' Grilled Cheese ($9.50) - cheddar, american cheese, brioche, hand-cut fries. What I loved: The Chub breakfast sandwich become the table favorite, while The Burger - what originally brought us to love Skillet - was found to be a close second. Why I loved it: The food is always good, portions relatively small but hearty. Cost: High

If you're traipsing around the Seattle Center area and are looking for a good brunch place, this is a pretty good option! I ordered the Avocado Breakfast Burrito, and it came loaded with avocado, 3 eggs, cheese and pico de gallo. It wasn't the most flavorful, but definitely filling - I didn't even need to order a side. The prices are definitely a bit steep, but that's par for the course for food in this area.

Excellent salads and burgers in the heart of the armory. The line might look long and intimidating, but it moves quickly. We really enjoyed our food which came out quickly so we could get to the game on time.

Great spot for some chicken and waffles. Price is quite high and may not necessarily give you a good size chicken but it is pretty tasty. I wish there are more consider how much I paid. But the homemade tomato bisque is my pretty good. I am sure I will come back again.

We came here on Labor Day Sunday around 1pm. There were people, but it wasn't super packed. We ordered: * Nashville Hot chicken sandwich: Spicy, crunchy satisfying and we got it with garlic fries which are truly garlicky * kale Caesar with fried chicken - nice crispy fried chicken and some generous anchovies * kids waffle - had a touch of cornmeal and nice chew Everything was satisfying and delicious. It's pricey, but it's in Seattle center so that's to be expected. Food came out in ~5-10min so it's a convenient spot when visiting Seattle center.

I ordered the Good Burger, medium patty. However I received a well well done burger and the bacon was disgustingly undercooked + soggy. It was inedible and a waste of money!

The food seems good enough, though overpriced. can't say much about the ambiance as it's in the Armory, so, you get what you get with that. service, on the other hand. not an overly busy day, but waited nearly 30 minutes for a breakfast sandwich and other breakfast. the order queueing might be partly to blame as I'm pretty sure I saw people come after me and get food before me. I asked about my order and am pretty sure I got a "sneeze muffin." What are you going to do?

Update: Gave another chance. Menu has changed now too. Used to be the best fries in town. Now, clearly frozen from a package. Used to get "clucks n fries" smaller portion of chicken thighs and fries...was told "we don't have those anymore, you should have the chicken nuggets!" So I did. Processed chicken pressed in animal shapes. Clearly from a frozen bag. Its fine to change the menu, but you definitely aren't hitting your stated mission: "great food prepared with care, technique, and the best of ingredients" Over priced frozen food isn't great, isn't demonstrating care or technique and definitely isn't the best of ingredients So sad. I've been coming here since they parked the Airstream out by what is now KEXP, and this is embarrassing. You've ruined an establishment, its over.

Way overpriced but food is good great service but really expensive. Lots of options to choose from and the food is really good quality

I got the Cobb Salad because I wasn't feeling that hungry. When the order arrive it was a bit hefty but delicious. I went around 1:30pm on Juneteenth and they were not that busy as the lunch rush just settled down. The environment was clean as it shared space with other food court vendors. The workers were busy but able to keep the operations flowing. This is a good spot for a quick healthy bite if you are waiting for your spot for the space needle.

Skillet is a popular Seattle brand that quite a few folks recommended to us. This variation, Skillet Counter, is a fast casual joint located inside the Armory at Seattle Center food court. We ate here prior to MoPop. We didn't feel welcome when we walked to the counter. It was very transactional, no interest in conversation whatsoever. Listen, I'm not asking for a neck massage, but when you're paying $70 for four burgers a smile would be nice. I think anyone with half a brain can come to the conclusion that the burgers are fine, nothing more. They'd be a lot better if the prices were scaled down. $16 for a burger with bacon jam, bleu cheese and arugula? Don't get me wrong, these ingredients are up my alley. The burger wasn't lights out like I wanted, leaving more to the imagination. One positive for us was that we ended up beating the lunch rush. Keep in mind that this food court gets incredibly busy with tourists and locals alike. Maybe check out the other options before committing to Skillet. Or maybe we ordered the wrong items?

This place was okay for a not so quick lunch in the Armory. I was with my niece and she's a picky eater so a plain burger seemed like a good option. Ordering was fine and that's about the only time the experience was fine. Trying to find a clean table was not fine, the empty ones were filthy. Getting all of the various extras from the shelves in the middle was also not fine. Most of the things were empty. Including the ketchups and people really get aggressive with that pump and ketchup goes everywhere. Food took a while and when I asked for things from the staff that were missing in the self-help area, I had to ask multiple times just to never get it. The price doesn't really seem worth it.

To be honest I was slightly worried it would take forever to get our food as it was lunch time on a Saturday, but the line to order and the time that it took our food to come out was really no wait at all. The menu consisted of burgers, sandwiches and chicken and came out hot and fresh. They also had seating right next to it blocked off so I didn't have to go hunting for a table. Happy to eat here again!

I ordered mac and cheese with fried chicken and 1 beer. My bill was over $40. Too much in my opinion. The beer was good. The mac and cheese was bland and the chicken was over fried. Hopefully, it was an off day.

Don't come here in the last 15-30 minutes before they close. They're apparently so understaffed that they'll ignore the line at their till until just moments before their apparently to-the-second closing time, then abruptly tip the register screen up and say they're closed. (To add insult to injury, they'll take the order of one person in front of you before they do this.) I've been a fan of Skillet since its food truck days - used to follow them around to get the poutine and their amazing fried chicken sandwich, which gets them one additional star - but I guess those days are long gone.

Okay so , disregard this place being a lil pricey. The food is ehhh. Just eh. Not good not bad. The staff was helpful more or less. I ordered the fried chicken breakfast burrito... but there's no way of knowing that considering the amount of chicken that's actually in that burrito is laughable. But on the bright side , the eggs inside the burrito were some of the best eggs I've ever had. The fries were okay. And the bacon is horrible in my opinion , my girlfriend liked the bacon . So it's all personal preference

Skillet Counter is one of many options inside the Armory, located in the middle of Seattle Center. There was no line to order so that was quick. They make the food to order so it wasn't as quick to get your order. LIL' GRILLED CHEESE - was yummy, gooey, warm and toasty. Although it is for the kids, it was big enough, with the fries, for a small adult. THE POUTINE - was large enough to be a meal by itself. THE CHUB - was pretty much a bacon and egg sandwich with lots of greens. The bacon jam made this awesome. Also coz the bread was fresh and warm.

Wife and I enjoyed sitting at the counter, enjoying a cocktail and some good grub. I got the hot Nashville chicken on a biscuit. They ended up being out of biscuits so they gave me a brioche bun. Was still very yummy. Wife got the basic burger and fries. She enjoyed it. I stole a few bites and thought it was a good burger. Would eat there again next time we're in town.

So I only had 35 minutes left of my lunch break and they got me amazing food really fast. Might I suggest the blackened salmon Sammy with a side of tomato bisque?

Last time I was here, they had a Mac&Cheese sandwich, it was bananas good!! Not too sure what happened to it but I want it back!!

I liked the poutine, but it's not really poutine. It did not have cheese curds. The gravy was good so were the fires. My BF thought it was mushy and didn't enjoy it at all.

We had lunch here yesterday. The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was very welcoming! I wish the prices were a little lower so we could afford to eat here more often!

Do not come here. I got food poisoning from the breakfast burrito! Everything tasted fine, but everyone in my party felt extremely sick and have been throwing up the last couple of days after dining here.

The fries were excellent and well seasoned but what really sold me on the five star review was the outstanding customer service and care that I experienced and witnessed from the staff. The cashier was patience and kind with everyone and went the extra mile. Really good vibes. A man with disabilities had a hard time verbally ordering and the cashier supported him through the process while talking to him like he would any one else. I really love to see it. Also, the place was clean :)

So...Ive been attending a training for the past 3 days and finally gave this vendor a try. I went between chicken and waffles and the ultimate grilled cheese. They had me at brie...so, I went with the grilled cheese. It has a dope presentation and was ready in less than 5 minutes at the noon lunch hour on a Saturday. But, as a bit in...it was absurdly tasteless. No delicious instant satisfaction of gooey cheese blends. It was this bright orange playdough textured pull apart cheese. It had a powdered cheese taste. The bread was toasted and buttered well. But, the cheese in the grilled cheese missed the mark by a long shot. The line was so fast moving and chaotic I would dare ask for a remake or refund without anxiety. So, in the trash the untouched half and fries went! Bummer.

awesome Mac and cheese and great service!! the ultimate grilled cheese and espresso martinis were my favorite part. love it here!

A friend was visting town so we decided to eat here before we go to the museum, there is a group of 4 of us, and we had the absolute worst server. His name was Jeff. First off, the server threw the menu at my friend....like we're all sitting at the bar so he's legitimately right across from us. Second, my other friend decided to order the burrito and he comments in a snarky attitude "Oh so you want to get the heaviest thing on the menu AND A MILKSHAKE" Third, he asked how many bills we were gonna have and we just said 3 and show him which checks are gonna be seperate, which seemed easy...the couple on one and the two seperate checks. My friend and I ordered the same thing, and i mentioned to just her "oh we're gonna get the same thing! And he turns around and goes "SO ARE YOU BOTH GONNA BE ON THE SAME CHECK OR NOT" and I have already mentioned which checks are going to be seperate so he didn't have to raise his voice. He was not only rude to us but he just seemed to have such a bad attitude to everyone. Maybe he was having a bad day but he shouldn't be rude. Also a side note, there are eraser as the caps on the bottles which is gross and doesn't follow the rules of closure of bottles...

Waffle and chicken were not even close to good. I wanted to love this place , supporting LGBT Businesses is something I like to do....but I really hated it.

this place is good but definitely overpriced for what it is. i had the avocado breakfast burrito which was good and the eggs were so fluffy and tasty but the burrito overall is not worth the price. all the condiments and utensils are self serve but they gave us a water cup and our food was out pretty quickly.

Of all the choices in the food court I think this one is the best for healthy eating. Had a couple of great salads and drinks. They had a super efficient process that moves the food through quickly.

After visiting Atlanta and Baltimore and eating chicken and waffles, I never expected to be able to have the same caliber treat in Seattle. However I was surprised and shocked at the quality of chicken and waffles from here. I was looking for a quick bite to eat after presenting at the yearly Folklife festival that happens in Seattle and happened to stop here. Boy was I happy. There was this amazing spicy sauce that accompanied the syrup, waffles and chicken that gave the perfect blend of sweet, savory and spice.

Mahalos to Seattle Yelp crew my friend Melody P! Who better to ask about Seattle Yelp hot spots then fellow Yelpers. It was package pick up day for Seattle RnR Marathon. It was the perfect opportunity since nearby not only start the carb loading but also get feel for the Seattle RnR start and finish area out front of the Seattle Center. Always trust Yelpers. Melody P was so on point. Just wish she gave more recommendation think she holding out on Vegas yelpers. LOL. My friend visiting told me they started off as food truck. I love those stories see small business owners grow from food truck or restaurant. I guess they have full restaurant then just the food court location. I believe the menu is the same at either location?? Here at the Seattle Center love the whole look with the open air kitchen. Chalkboard write some of the daily specials. They even have one section they sell beer on tap plus alcohol. It on the corner on the side of the food courts close to the Starbucks. Unfortunately going into this race weekend not 100 percent healthy. Food some things that takes too much work for me to eat passed on. I ended up going with the Ultimate Grilled Cheese ass bacon jam.. I got last bowl of soup of the day smoked bacon tomato soup. It was perfect soup and sandwich. The grilled cheese was tasty. The cheese was some kind of soft white cheese and add the bacon jam brings it to another level. You also have can add chicken believe. The bacon jam just added another texture, bacon flavor, and the whole sandwich not greasy at all. The bread was more like thick french toast cut. So much more things on the menu wanted to try but save it for the next visit. The chicken Waffles they looking good. My friend had the chicken sandwich something looked good. He liked it. The poutine fries that definitely stood out for me. Be on the hit list next visit to Seattle.

I'm pretty sure even $10+ food court poutine should involve more than microscopic flecks of cheddar, oceans of gravy from a mix, and sad limp fries. The person plating ("plating") had gloves covered in thousand island and left peach-pink fingerprints everywhere. One of the people working the grill tossed a bun down on the counter beside the cutting board on top of an extremely grubby blue rag. No hair nets were in evidence. Given those things I really shouldn't have been surprised. I can't speak for the Québécois but for my part: ick.

Luckily , we only purchased drinks here , we got food at another restaurant in the center. The kitchen was disgusting, we could see it from our seats at the bar. Old French fries all over the floor and the shake/waffle counter was filthy. The place was very empty since it was after lunch and before the dinner hours. The metal rack in my pictures has cooked waffles, fried chicken and French fries. The cooked food seems like it was left out for many hours, it wasn't touched the entire time we sat at the bar. If you ever decide to eat here , look at the kitchen area first and I guarantee you will go somewhere else.