The Other Coast Cafe

CLOSED
Ballard location is still open.

I feel bad writing a less than glowing review because the staff seemed really nice. I called in a take-​out order for a half Reuben minus the meat, add roasted vegetables. That part was great. I wasn’t expecting to pay $ 9 and some change for a sandwich that had been microwaved though. The bread turned so hard that my co-​worker asked me if the sandwich had been made on biscotti.

$ 15 for a sandwich!!! I had to do it. It’s a «foot long». By foot long they mean three pieces of sandwich awkwardly served on two plates. They might as well fill a trough for me and ring a bell screaming «come and git it!»
Ok, I made a mistake. I got a size that everyone (including the EXTREMELY friendly cashier) told me I shouldn’t…but what’s the point of having a size that no one gets?
The taste of it, I got a Ragin Cajun, wasn’t too great either. The cajun mayo made the sandwich incredibly greasy and overpowered all other flavors. Plus the bread was completely scorched creating that glass-​like crispiness that cuts the roof of your mouth to ribbons.

the only reason why i didn’t give this place 5 stars is because (at least at the time i went there) it was really crowded…
Other then that, the rajun cajun was spectacular and i CAN’T wait to go there again!!! YUMMMMMMMMM
GO THERE

This is a pretty nice café, but a little hard to find (it’s inside the Union Square building). Good for me because it keeps it a little less crowded. They have a great selection of sandwiches, but they can be a little expensive (like $ 9+ for just a sandwich, no sides) and really messy. I’ve tried both the Rajun Cajun, which was delicious, and the meatball sub, which was really dry and the bread was so crispy from the oven that it flaked and fell apart in my hands.
There is also a significant shortage of electrical outlets; I wanted to spend part of an afternoon working from there, but my laptop battery wasn’t fully charged. There also appears to be wifi, but it’s password protected and I’m not sure how to get the password. And there’s no other wifi within range… kind of a deal-​breaker for me.

Tasty spot. I just finished a Ragin Cajun. I think this Sammy would be as good as everyone has said if you get the spicy sauce/​mayo. Unfortunately, I don’t care for mayo and the two sauces are premixed. Other than that, it’s hot, bread is just right, globs of melted pepper Jack. What’s not to love?
Great service, friendly staff, and free wifi.

Here is why I miss working downtown.
Two words: Rajun Cajun.
This sandwich is one of the best I have had in a long time. It was hot, melty, tangy, spicy, drippy and crispy. They use delicious french bread that comes out of the oven hot, but still flaky and tender – not hard and crunchy. It really wasn’t as spicy as I was expecting, but it’s probably spicy enough for most Seattleites.
I stopped in for a late lunch and the restaurant was fairly empty. It’s clean and bright, but without much character (as I’d expect in a downtown office building). The only drawback are the prices – definitely on the spendy side, but totally worth it. Unless you’re a 300 pound linebacker I’d suggest getting the six inch size when you order, because these suckers are huge.

I love that this little sammy mecca is neatly disguised amidst the hustle and bustle of the downtown office suits in Two Union Square.
My fave is the Mantooth! So good. And I’m also a huge fan of the chai there. It’s spicy and not too sweet, as it should be.

Per all the Unilocal!reviews, I tried the Rajin’ Cajun, and it was perfection. Spicey, saucey, and super messy!
These sandwiches are huge, so err on the small side when ordering.

If God was a sandwich, He’d be the Rajun Cajun. And I guess I’d have to eat Him.
So good.

That’s a damn big sandwich! If you’ve ever had trouble getting a 6 incher in your mouth, you ‘d better do some stretches or something. These sandwiches are well worth it.
Go for the Rajun’ Cajun. By Seattle’s standard, it’s a bit spicy, but it’s absolutely delicious. I guarantee it’s the best lunch you’ll ever have, in a place full of lawyers, that’s not in hell.

Sub perfection.
The only disappointment I’ve ever had here was the chop salad, but really… what was I thinking lunching here during South Beach Diet phase 1. My bad.

The only explanation I have for my disappointing experience at the downtown other coast is this:
You know that band you really like. Their first record is raw and edgy and not perfect. it has this certain charm to it because of the flaws. Well that first record gets the band signed and they head into a real nice studio with an accomplished engineer. Their second release has professional packaging and is very clean. They gain all sorts of new fans. However with all these upgrades the songs just don’t give you that same feeling that first record did. You still like the band but you wish they would have kept all the qualities that got you hooked in the first place.
I felt like I was eating in Starbucks, My rajun cajun barely required one napkin, and for the first time I actually thought it was expensive. I never seemed to care before. Sure the extra seating is nice but i still prefer the intimacy of the Ballard location.
My ratings are low because I know what the ballard location is like.

Mmm came here for lunch and got a marinara meatball sandwich. The bread was deliciously crunchy but if you have sensitive gums, it might hurt a little bit afterwards. Like mine. But it was worth it. It’s expensive though… I’d recommend getting a 12″ sandwich and sharing it with someone. My friend loves the Rajun Cajun. Getting a 6″ sandwich individually is so expensive…

Way efficient lunch stop! This little sandwich place had a yummy sandwich and soup and it was heated and delivered to me quickly so that I could continue on my way.
The soup wasn’t the best I’d ever had, but the sandwich was filling, warm and on a very tasty bread.

Two words: Ragin’ Cajun. This place continually serves up the most delicious sandwiches in Seattle! It’s a little pricey for a deli (½ sandwiches for about $ 7-​$ 8 and wholes for about $ 13) but you definitely won’t leave hungry.
The one downer is that they only accept cash at the Ballard location. But they do have an ATM in case of an emergency.

I had never been to this place before, but being from the East Coast I had to give it a try when my co-​worker suggested it.
I tried the Rajun Cajun and if I recall correctly, I paused in the middle of my meal to declare my love to the sandwich. It was either that good… or I just need a girlfriend. ;o)
The sandwich was large — Even though I was really hungry, I had their 6″ one and it was more than enough.

This Other Coast is waaaay better than the snarky Ballard location.
First of all: They take cards. Sheesh! They’re really fast and it’s a lot bigger, cleaner, employees are nicer, and I hate to say it… but my sandwich was really good. Better — by a lot — than the ones in Ballard. Yee-​haw I’m so glad I work near this one. Or maybe not… good thing I also work near my gym.

I’m happy that I don’t have to make the trek to Ballard to get a couple of my favorite hot sandwiches — the Rajun Cajun and Chicken Parm. I wish I could eat here every day, but I’d go broke. A 12″ Rajun Cajun goes for $ 12.95 and Chicken Parm at $ 12.75.
This downtown definitely has a leg up on its Ballard location in regards to its wide open seating area and acceptance of credit/​debit card sales.

The same Ballard goodness in the downtown setting. Well actually, a little better than the Ballard location, in my opinion.
First off, the location is awesome and super close to anywhere downtown. Secondly, they take debit cards here! How sweet is that. And the sandwiches here tend to be made better, never burned, and served faster.
Not really anywhere to eat there, but the idea was more of a lunch counter, grab your sandwich and go. Which works perfectly for me. So if you like the other location, give this one a try!