I admit, I haven't actually hit up these three on the same outing, but they are all pretty close to each other, and each is a place I recommed hitting up on your travels about Ballard. First, Lunchbox Laboratory might just put you at risk for a heartattack. but, it is so good, you have to try it. The Burgers are at max capacity, even to be featured on the blog 'this is why you are fat.' but, what is one burger, and some sweet potato fries and a nice homespun shake in the whole scheme of things? its good, thats what it is. BUT, if you are just looking for a coffee and a damn good kouign amann (whats that, you ask?), head to Honore Bakery instead. There you will fine some fine pastries, french macaroons (if thats your thing), and some good coffee roasted up by my neighbors at Lighthouse. You will not be disappointed. that is unless, you hit up Honore after 3pm, or on a Monday or Tuesday, when its closed. I do believe Lunchbox is closed Mondays as well.
Now, head to the park.
Salmon Bay Park is just outside the Ballard central area and its a really cute place. a nice green and tree'd area as well as a playground with some cool climbing toys, swings and a sandbox complete with resident trucks and shovels.
A bonus for us when we visited the other day was the neighbor to the South who was having the garage sale of the century with kids stuff galore. It was Z's lucky day, and we made off with a skateboard, helmet and knee pads for 6$. what a deal!
