Bang Bang Cafe

Bang Bang Cafe is a Belltown cafe on Western Avenue serving New Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch in Seattle. Hatch chiles provide the defining regional character, with red and green chile used across the menu alongside beans, eggs, potatoes, cheese, roasted meats and plant-based alternatives.

Breakfast and lunch are available throughout the service day, with food ranging from burritos, tacos and breakfast plates to tortas, nachos, sandwiches, salads and soup. The menu also includes a house vegan macaroni and cheese, bean-forward dishes and customizable options that can be ordered with ingredients such as tempeh, Impossible chorizo or plant-based egg. A simple egg, cheese and potato burrito provides a straightforward choice for younger diners or anyone seeking a less elaborate meal.

Green chile posole brings together hominy, tomatillos and roasted Hatch chiles, while other dishes balance chile heat with queso, crema, avocado, cured onions, cabbage and fresh salsa. The food has a made-from-scratch emphasis, extending to house breads, focaccia, telera buns, scones and filled pastries. Bakery choices include sweet and savory scones and a jam-filled pop tart, making the cafe suitable for a quick baked item as well as a full meal.

The beverage program covers a full espresso bar using Lighthouse roasters, along with homemade sodas, nonalcoholic beer, beer, wine and wine-based cocktails. That range gives the cafe flexibility across breakfast, lunch, coffee stops and casual daytime drinks. Nonalcoholic choices sit alongside the alcoholic selection rather than being limited to standard soft drinks.

Bang Bang Cafe suits diners looking for chile-led New Mexican flavors, a plant-based meal, a baked good with coffee or a relaxed daytime meal with several drink options. Guests with allergies are asked to state them clearly when ordering. Gluten-free markings are available on some items, although the cafe cautions that those labels do not indicate a celiac-safe kitchen.