about sabine café & BAR
sabine is a café, bar, and bakery serving a lively brunch and dinner experience for all in ballard and now in bellevue. our inviting menus draw upon mediterranean influences with middle eastern spices and herbs, while our dedication to using local, in-season, and organic ingredients wherever we can highlights the bounty of the northwest.
inspired by the success of our daytime café in ballard, and after years of serving our neighborhood with bright espresso, freshly-baked pastries, and our favorite flavors, we felt inspired to bring that same energy across the lake. with a commitment to offering something fresh, wholesome, and a little unexpected, our team opened sabine bellevue as a new home for the flavors and hospitality our community has come to love.
Visit Sabine BALLARD
open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in ballard. expect a daytime, counter-service café until 4pm when we switch to table service. reservations are available for dinner.
ballard hours —
sunday & monday: 8:00am–3:00pm
tuesday–thursday: 8:00am–9:00pm
friday & saturday: 8:00am–10:00pm
getting here —
sabine ballard sits on historic ballard ave, right in the heart of the neighborhood. street parking is available throughout the ave and nearby blocks, with a paid lot nearby on nw vernon place.
coming by bike? ballard ave connects easily to the burke‑gilman trail. there are racks along the ave, and plenty of spots to lock up right outside the café.
we’re a short walk from several king county metro routes, including the d line and routes 40 and 44, which stop along market street and leary.
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during the day, we run on a relaxed counter‑service flow. when you walk in, head to the counter to place your order before finding a table. you’ll pick up your drink from our barista, then find an open table and settle in. we’ll bring your food and cocktails right to you once they’re ready.
if you prefer full service during the day, you can skip the line and sit at the bar. our bartenders will take care of everything from start to finish. (21+ only). dinner in ballard is always full table service.
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yes! we accept reservations for dinner tuesday–saturday evenings, so feel free to book ahead if you’re planning an evening visit. we do not accept reservations during the day.
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yes! reserve the back bar in ballard for your next event—perfect for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or team dinners. you can rent the space after hours, and our private events page has all the details.
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we offer a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options. allergens are listed on the menu. any other special requests will be considered but not guaranteed. while many of our items are made with gluten-free ingredients, we cannot promise they are safe for guests with Celiac.
frequently asked questions —
Visit Sabine BELLEVUE
serving breakfast and lunch and small bite mezze every weekday in bellevue. located on the first floor of the eight building, sabine bellevue is walk-in counter service only.
bellevue hours —
monday–friday: 8:00am–6:00pm
getting here —
sabine bellevue is located on the ground floor of the new eight building in downtown bellevue. we’re just two blocks from the 2 line’s bellevue downtown station and a short walk from the bellevue transit center, with frequent king county metro and sound transit routes connecting from across the eastside and seattle.
for nearby parking, check out this interactive map of nearby garages and lots. everything on this map is ada accessible. parking is bountiful, but free options are quite limited. consider parking at your closest park-and-ride lot and taking the 2 line.
bike riders can reach us via ne 8th st and the surrounding downtown bike lanes, with plenty of places to lock up nearby.
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when you walk in, head to the counter to place your order before finding a table. you’ll pick up your drink from our barista, then find an open table and settle in. we’ll bring your food and cocktails right to you once they’re ready.
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bellevue has a few different nearby parking options, and we’ve mapped them out here to make things easy. parking is available in the eight building garage directly beneath us and costs $8 for 2 hours.
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bellevue is walk‑in only—we don’t take reservations there. ballard accepts reservations for dinner tuesday–saturday evenings, so feel free to book ahead if you’re planning an evening visit.
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yes! reserve the back bar in ballard for your next event—perfect for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or team dinners. you can rent the space after hours, and our private events page has all the details.
bellevue will be offering private dinner events soon (after 6pm). we’re excited to share more as soon as it’s ready.
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yes! you’re welcome to enjoy sabine on the patio or in the shared lobby of the eight building. it’s one of our favorite spots to hang out.
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we offer a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options. allergens are listed on the menu. any other special requests will be considered but not guaranteed. while many of our items are made with gluten-free ingredients, we cannot promise they are safe for guests with Celiac.
frequently asked questions —
MEET THE TEAM
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Kathryn Meyer
operating owner & general manager
roots in whidbey island · started at my family's beloved coffee shop, miriam's espresso · went on to open and manage restaurants in las vegas for jose andres and in austin at jeffrey's · joined the family in 2017 as the hr director after working for owner deming maclise as a barista at cafe fiore back in 2006 · inspired by the european way of life… family, arts, coffee, dine, wine, rest, repeat · find me in edmonds on the beach with my baby girl
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Jacob Dunkelberger
executive chef
roots in seattle · started at spinasse and portage bay café · went on to san francisco to open mh bread and butter in marin valley and eventually to los angeles to open jaffa · inspired by my trips to the middle east and the mediterranean · joined the family in 2020 to open sabine café
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Kevin McCusker
bar manager
roots in upstate new york · started at a rustic trattoria in the hudson valley · joined the family in april 2021 · inspired by the pace that a bar and restaurant move at and the friends that I work with · find me hanging out with my pals and snowboarding
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MICHEL MOWERY
café manager · bellevue
roots in boise · started at purple cafe and wine bar · joined the family in june 2026 · inspired by family, the idea that life is about progress not perfection, diversity, and hip-hop culture
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Caroline Kimball
agm & private events manager
roots in new england · started at heritage distilling co · went on to manage events at sabine · inspired by the ballard community and people I work with · joined the family in september 2022 · find me at golden gardens or on the mountains
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Gaz Thompson
service manager · ballard
roots in brooklyn, ny · started at westville nyc and went on to osteria la buca in los angeles · joined the family in may 2024 · inspired by how simple things and details make a huge impact · find me aimlessly exploring the city on foot, often with my dog, popping into restaurants and bars for a bite and inspiration
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ISAAC STINSON
café supervisor · ballard
roots in seattle · started in hospitality at biscuit love in nashville, where coffee became a passion · joined the family in 2022, refining service industry skills and embracing the craft · inspired by robin wall kimmerer, saba, david ridgen, and the concept of gradual betterment · find me hiking, running, or at a bakery in between
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Gerardo Antonio Alfaro Valles
sous chef · ballard
roots in el salvador · started in restaurants while balancing high school, first working at agrodolce in fremont for five years · has since worked in over 35 restaurants, always learning and evolving · joined the family two weeks after sabine opened · inspired by family’s support and the pursuit of new techniques and culinary knowledge · find me continuing to work, learning more about food, and refining my craft
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MATTHEW DROWN
sous chef · bellevue
roots in upstate ohio · started washing dishes at a country club while learning desserts from a very influential chef/mentor · joined the family in june 2026 · inspired by learning more than anything—in and outside of culinary
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Jose Alberto Carreon Flores
sous chef · bellevue
roots in puebla, mexico · started at sabine four years ago, slowly growing into lead line cook and taking the opportunity to help open sabine bellevue · inspired by “my jefe, jacob is my inspiration. he is chingon.”
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