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Zayda Buddy's Pizza - (206) 569-5001


Zayda Buddy's Pizza

Comfort food and Midwest brews are the staples of this Ballard-meets-Minnesota kitchen.

5405 Leary Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 569-5001
Neighborhoods: Adams,Ballard
Cross Street: 20th Avenue NW
Markets: Seattle, WA Metro



Owner Message

  • Early and Late Night Happy Hours!
  • Midwest Brews and Full Scratch Bar
  • Midwest Sports Bar. Come watch the game!

We're Ballard's only Minnesota-style pizzeria! Zayda Buddy's specializes in Midwest favorites and delicious comfort food. Our thin crust pizzas are made with 100% Wisconsin cheese and fresh California tomatoes, and the rest of our menu is just as great. Try our Klement's bratwurst, our amazingly good Schweigert's hotdogs from Albert Lea, Minnesota, and our awesome tater tot hotdish. We also offer homemade wild rice soup and top quality deli sandwiches, including the ZB's reuben made with our special house-seasoned and baked corned beef. Zayda Buddy's proudly boasts a full scratch bar and a righteous selection of Midwest beers including Old Milwaukee, Blatz, Leinenkugels and Grain Belt Premium, along with Seattle staples. No pre-mixes, all our drinks are made fresh! Be sure to stop by for our all-day Happy Hour. Come in early on the weekends for the best Bloody Mary around.


Tips

  • Happy Hour
    Daily specials include $3 drafts, $5 half carafes of wine, $1.50 Hamm's cans, and a $3 food menu with tater tots and gravy boats.
  • When to Go
    Monday nights are $5 Minnesota Martini nights.
  • The Extras
    Tom Selleck has a starring role in the women's bathroom, which is plastered in posters of the "Magnum P.I." star


Customer Reviews

Midwestern delights!
Reviewed by katherinem on 2010-02-15T21:43:33Z

Zayda Buddy’s is a great place to indulge your comfort food fantasies. If you dream of cheesy, buttery carbs served up hot with a side of dipping sauce, or dare I say tater tots, you must try Zayda’s. My favorites: the mac-n-cheese topped with mama lil’s peppers, the velveeta grilled-cheese sandwich, and the chicken tenders. Did I mention they do pizza? Round out your meal with an ice cold beer and you won’t want to leave the establishment. Wooden booths and flat screen televisions will keep you there for hours. Enjoy!

Other than the pizza, not worth the price
Reviewed by DrGonzo on 2009-06-07T12:16:38Z

Zayda Buddy's makes pretty good Minnesota style pizza but I would recommend avoiding the sandwiches. Last night I had a tuna melt there, it was 1 piece of bread with tuna and cheese on top, a tomato, and a pickle on the side. I also had to pay 2$ extra for potato salad rather than pringles or fries for my side. Now that would be fine but the cost for this was $11 ($8.99 for the basic tuna melt plus two for the potato salad). This wasn't exactly a gourmet meal, I really wouldn't expect to pay more than $7 for half a tuna sandwich and a side. Comparatively you can get a grilled cheese and toato soup near by for only $4. There are much better and cheaper options in Ballard if you want a sandwich.

Pros: Pizza

Cons: Tiny over priced sandwiches, cheap beer marked up to 4$

Small Pints
Reviewed by GazeboTree on 2009-03-17T16:48:36Z

Hey, what's with the mini beers? I mean, C'Mon every bar in Seattle has at least the american pints and real pubs have the 20oz imperial. The mini 14oz beers here are just rediculous. At least have an option for someone who wants a real beer! Thanks.

Pros: Location

Cons: Small Pints