I love the ambiance and decor of this place. The tall ceilings combined with glass windows all around at this corner location opens up the place in a unique yet private way. Just to top that off, the food here is delicious. Every dish I ordered came just right as described. The dishes themselves are very common American dishes, but you can see and taste the detailed work that went into each plate.

Nothing mind blowing but good food with a great cause!The fish and chips is pretty good! Oh and the fires with carrot-tomato sauce is awesome!

Team lunches are a quarterly event for my team. For this quarter’s team lunch, our team chose FareStart to have the team lunch. I am aware of the positive impact FareStart is having on the community. We arrived on a rainy Wednesday for lunch. I opted to get a red wine and the impossible burger for my lunch with a tomato basil soup. The burger was served with some pickled onions and pickles on the side. The burger itself was juicy and delicious and the chipotle mayo style dressing on the bun was adequate for the size of the burger. The burger is definitely bigger than an 8oz burger and was filling. For dessert we opted for a seasonal mint pie which was a pie in the form of a burger. The ambience of the place is astounding and I will definitely come back or try the other FareStart restaurants in the Seattle area.

I think were all lucky, those of us who currently live in plymouth housing, to have an organization like farestart making and delivering food on the daily. My favorites are the campfire stew and the meatloaf sandwiches. Yum! But theres a couple things that are note worthy. One, not everybody can eat raw onions. And the raw onions are in everything. Too much onion in everything. Two, half the people in plymouth housing dont have teeth. So putting apples and pears in the sacks is not cool lol. And why is there vinager in everything thats a salad? Thats it. Oh, nobody eats the little bag of carrots. Thank you so much for making awesome lunch and dinners for us! You guys are awesome! Wont forget it....😁

Nice restaurant for lunch. Food presentation is good. Supporting the cause is more of a reason for me to try this place. Come with a little bit more patience as staff are still training and learning.

Really delicious sandwiches, the spicy Nashville one was a favorite. Probably on the expensive side, but certainly worth contributing to their cause. In a nice area close to all Amazon buildings and beautiful Seattle downtown.

Great initiative to support homelessness and poverty. Food was nice, the chickpea fries with carrot ketchup were fantastic. Note that they dont serve alcohol during lunch service, only dinner.

I was pleasantly surprised with the recent menu and presentation. I have been coming here since they opened. Food has always been good, service friendly and ambience comfy. But his time the plates were impressive both in terms of visual pleasure and taste. Next time, got to try those cocktails.

Very good charitable organization/restaurant, which helps people in need to get useful work experience. Also opportunity to do charitable activities, including preparing, getting and delivering food. On a regular basis, there are high quality guest chefs working in the kitchen. Good initiative. For all of this, please refer to their website.

Love the concept and mission. Enjoy dining here and feel good about supporting the mission. 👍My dining experiences have always been positive here. The service is friendly and courteous. The food is delicious, and the restaurant has a very good vibe to it.

Had a great lunch here, blackened salmon and parmesan truffle fries. Great tasting food, very cool atmosphere and a great mission, highly recommend this place

I had Five Spice Duck Cannelloni. Great taste. I wish I had a bigger comfy chair though.

The labor behind this restaurant is so noble. The fact that this nonprofit is behind changing the life of men and women who have come out of jail or such is just priceless.Please go to Farestart for a great meal and I can almost guarantee youll leave with a smile on your face knowing you contribute a little bit towards the success of people not so privileged.s

Great organization, great mission and tremendous food.

Great food and a wonderful cause. Worth supporting and having a terrific meal.

Service is prompt even when they are busy. service treated us so kindly. the bill was fair for the quality of food. atmosphere is like a restaurant in fort worth i loved.

Great food with an even better cause.

I just filled out the application today. My interview on Thursday the 18th of July. Looking forward to expanding my kitchen know how and skills.

We went here on a guest chef night. They have a 3 course meal and I must say the food was amazing. Even though our first impression about the dishes from their names was average, but when the food came in, it tasted really good. Will definitely go again.

Very good menu. Also a wonderful place if you are trying to learn culinary arts. Stop by or call to volunteer to serve the homeless.

Its a decent place to have a decent business meal with a decent price. Alaskan wild caught salmon is tender, somewhat juicy, simply grilled and seasoned with a bit of charcoal after taste. Accompanied grilled vegetables are well executed but a bit oily for me. The sauce is about right amount and not overwhelming. I would like the dish for the price, a good deal for a business lunch.

Highly recommend guest chef Thursday dinner. Such an impressive community charity. Make a 6:30 reservation so you can catch the 7:00 graduation.

Great food for a great cause

5 stars because of what this place stands for. Giving others a chance for a fresh start and second chance..I love it! The food was also very excellent. I had the fish & chips. The fish was very flaky and fresh it was probably the best I have had in a while. Not overly breaded. My husband had the clam chowder and salmon sandwich which he also enjoyed very much.

Food wasnt quite there. Salmon was cooked well but the dish lacked a sauce or creamy component so it was very dry and salty. Some of the vegetables were cooked well and others close to raw - very mixed bag. Fries were crispy but had a strong oil taste and the carrot ketchup wasnt good. Service was great, nice atmosphere.

I go here quite often, not just because the food is good (Great Fish and Chips!), but also because they support a school which teaches culinary arts to people trying to restart after serving time in prison.They add a service charge already as a part of the check and anything added is a donation to the school.Good food, good purpose.

This place makes wonderful food. I had the steak frites, hamburger, fish and chips, and a salad here during my lunches. They were all wonderfully cooked. They also sell a great impossible burger. Both my vegetarian friends and carnivorous friends couldnt believe it and they loved their impossible burger. They also sell other vegetarian meat alternative options that are very meat-like. My vegetarian friend had to ask the waitress to confirm it was not meat. Really great place. They also have guest chefs. The restaurant is part of a nonprofit organization, so youre also doing good by going here!

The food was good with good portions. The service was a bit slow for an average lunch. Worth it, for sure, just be prepared and schedule around it.

Wonderful restaurant with delicious food and a mission. Close to Amazon points of interest. Part of a mission to offer individuals a fresh start in life. While serving delicious food to the community.

I both volunteer here and eat here as a customer. Both experiences are fantastic because both help a great cause. I dont give out five-star reviews that much, but this is worth it. The Thursday night meals are fantastic. I got to see graduation and it brought a heartfelt tear to my eye. Volunteering on Sundays with growing students is a wonderful experience.

Was invited here for a friends wedding reception. It’s a beautiful space with delicious food! Highly recommend for those reasons. Also, highly recommend due to their main cause/the fact they give back!

The food was really good and tasted great!If you are getting the soup choose the tomato basil over soup of the day. Its amazing

Its more than a meal or a food. Its a moment, an experience, a conversion, and a vision. Or just good food and service. No pressure. Your call. Just go.

This is worth eating at. The experience is worth every penny. This non-profit benefits those needing a direct in the food industry. Its hands on.

They gave me an opportunity in life I could not obtain without being discriminated against. Every one here can relate with one another on one subject or another and it creates a real comfortable atmosphere for progressing life skills. They have people in the right positions with the right skills to help you address anything you need. If you struggle even a little pay them some hommage, they will teach and feed those who need basic living skills and requirements.

We had our wedding last August in the Panoramic Room at Pacific Tower with FareStart. We loved the fact that some of the money we were putting into our wedding was going to a non-profit to help train others that are having a difficult time. FareStart was wonderful and accommodating through our wedding planning process and on the day of the event. There were minor things that came up through the process, which is to be expected with planning such a large event. FareStart was great at working through any issues, understanding our needs and working diligently to come to a solution. The Panoramic Room made for a spectacular venue with breathtaking views. Last but not least, the food was amazing. Great variety of dishes and very accommodating for dietary needs. We would highly recommend the Panoramic Room and FareStart catering for your next event!

Overall a great place to get lunch! The tomato basil soup and blackened salmon sandwich were both really good. Also, I thought the prices were very reasonable for a sit down restaurant. Definitely recommend!

Fare Start has been kind enough to deliver sack lunches to my building in this time of need. Thanks so much, guys!

Great decor, atmosphere, service, and food. Everything was great. I had the wild caught salmon sandwich with fries and it tasted excellent. Can get really busy during lunch time so show up early or prepare to wait a bit for a table.

What a great program! Ive done guest chef night here many years as the guest chef and its always a great experience, so many great people!

I love the concept of the restaurant! The food is great and the added bonus of doing something for the greater good! This place satisfies both karma and the belly!

Good food, large portions, good prices, friendly staff, would go back if in the neighborhood.Went for a business lunch. It was busy but able to easily have a conversation. It is a good place to bring clients and the place has a great story.

FareStart is a wonderful place doing amazing things to change the lives of those that need a fresh start. The food is amazing and the cause even better. A very charming and comfortable place that gives off a warm hearted feeling. I highly recommend sharing a dinner with friends and family at FareStart.

A great way to spend an afternoon not only are you helping out the community but learn some good cooking skills as well from any of the friendly chefs

A jewel of an opportunity for young people to rehabilitate and move into restaurant jobs for life. At the same time the restaurant offers lovely food on a regular basis. On special nights a guest chef provides a special and altruistic volunteers work as servers to raise money for future trained. Truly a win/win/win operation.

BEST PROGRAM IN THE NATION.. TITLE SAYS IT ALL GOOD FOOD BETTER LIVES

This place is solid. Its not outstanding food but it is consistent. Good service, friendly staff. Ive been coming here for a long time now since my work is couple blocks away. I think they can improve the quality of the food but overall its ok. Youre not missing out if you dont stop by but if youre looking for a standard meal and youre hungry, its okay to stop by.

Open for lunch daily and guest chef night on Thursdays. This place is great, it serves as the center of a non profit job training program. The 16 week program helps people with barriers to employment learn valuable skills both in the kitchen and in life. Its an organization full of people who have a common goal to help others and give back to those who need help. Meals in the restaurant are prepared by students who have graduated to the final phase of training and the food is delicious!

Great food options. Good cause. Convenient location (for me).

What a great concept! We went during a graduation ceremony for some of the workers and it was very cool. Also, the food was amazing!

The restaurant is clean, the staff are very professional, and the food isnt too bad. I liked it well enough.

Great Program. You can get a 5 star meal for 40 bucks. Their guest chef program is well worth the money. Plus if you take the time to volunteer you can get it for free and have a great time helping others.

I love everything about FareStart. Yes the food is delicious (perfect for grab n go, but also lovely if you want to have sit down dining). I love their mission and the work they are doing in the community. We need more businesses like FareStart (Great Food, Greater Cause)

FareStart is great, I would always go here for lunch. They have great lunch options is convenient to step out for lunch if you work around the area. The place is unique in that it is actually a non profit organization that helps the homeless obtain job skills through work in their kitchen. The menu features simple straightforward food such as soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers to which I have never been disappointed.

Ive now both dined and volunteered on Guest Chef Night and the food is outstanding. Remember on Guest Chef Night your servers are volunteering. So be patient this isnt what they do every day.

Amazing place. Help hard working people get back on their feet while enjoying a GREAT meal. Not just good, really great food!They take volunteers all the time to help prepare food to be delivered to shelters, schools,etc., which was also a really great experience.

Make sure you check out their Guest Chef night every Thursday. The food is great. The service in the evening is all volunteers, so its not always the smoothest, but it gives you the chance to support a good cause and try interesting dishes.

I know guys who are participants in the Farestart program. Its a great way for people to get a fresh start in life. Those Ive seen graduate from the program come out with a new self confidence.

I love what they are doing here, its a great program. The food is really good, but 5 stars has to be reserved for the things that really stand out. The food is good, a tad on the salty side and the ribeye was a bit bland. The fish and chips is fantastic. Has a very pleasant open atmosphere.

I was here for a volunteer opportunity and have not eaten at the fine dining restaurant. They did serve lunch to the volunteers and it was fantastic. And their mission is exemplary. I already signed up for more volunteer shifts.

Cause if ya dont know.....now ya know

Food is phenomenal, service is outstanding. Pricing is reasonable. Add the charity and community work this place does on top and its a great place to have.

The restaurant with a purpose concept is really cool. Glad to support a good cause while also getting something in return. Food is decent quality at a reasonable price.

We have lunch at FareStart and the food was great! Good quality ingredients, careful preparation, beautiful presentation resulted in great sandwichs. We also wanna support the fight against homelessness that FareStart is part of. We hope it gets bigger each day. We sure recommend you have lunch there!

High ceilings. Large space. Food is VERY good. Reasonable prices.

Wonderful experience for a good cause. If you know someone whose life has changed because of this place, then youll understand.

First, the food is amazing and very well priced. Second, the cause and training this place provides is is outstanding. Every time I come here the rotating menu has something new and fresh, its always cooked with innovative and fun ways. The service is great and you can actually see the staff being taught and learning as they are working, in a very positive way. I love coming here for lunch as much as possible.

...if you want a new way in life with lots of support, this is the place to be...dont worry about your past, just get there...dont second guess, just get there...and tell someone, anyone that youre ready to live...

I volunteered here feeding the homeless and people in the shelter. What a fabulous service and wonderful food they offer. Staff are really friendly and caring people providing hospitality training for people in need of work.

Nice view from the place. Amazing service as needed. Great food with great options. Vld definitely recommend.

Farestart is awesome. Great food, great second chance for us

This is great ordination. Great price for the meal. We were there volunteering our time to support. Had a great time. If can go eat there or even your time.

Pretty good in terms of food and service. Weve eaten here multiple times, and had catering done by them. I like their mission, and their service is pretty good. Im a fan!

Upbeat and positive. Nice atmosphere and great cause.

Best place ever

Thursday night Guest Chef dinner has become a monthly (or more) treat for us. Three amazing courses at a steal of a price. Inviting atmosphere. All the servers are volunteers from local companies or organizations...weve been on the waiting list to serve for months!

If you want your day to be fair, you should definitely start here. They serve delicious fare at a fair fare here, with a personal predilection for the fish and chips - its light and crispy, and the portion size is also fairly large.

Food is always good. Usually no wait. Prices are amazing with no entree above $20 to my knowledge. Eating there is also for a good cause and donates to fare start.

Nice sandwiches, good atmosphere. The homemade carrot saice is awesome. If I were around I would go again and again.

I have only had the burger, with fries. It was medium well and not bad. The atmosphere was busy and normal restaurant volume.

Gave a to go order of salmon sandwich at this place and got it under 10 min. Food was packed well and salmon was just perfect! Highly recommend.

The caesar salad w/ blackened salmon was superb. Some of the best salmon Ive had in recent memory. Would reccomend.

Love the idea behind this social enterprise, but also love the upscale, soaring interior design, creative lunch menu and attentive service. My burger was one of the best Ive ever had in Seattle, and now Im looking forward to dinner on their guest chef nights.

Awesome concept only bested by better food. Dont forget to grab a quick reservation and enjoy the food while supporting a great cause.

Such a fantastic spot. Great people, great mission, and really solid food.

Truly wonderful place. The programs that they offer to people are great, and the food is also very good, especially the field roast sandwich. Every single time Ive been to this place the food and service have been excellent.

Amazing and heartfelt event! Would make this a month visit if I lived in Seattle!

This is an amazing place. The food is good and they are making the world a better place. The wait for food was way too long.

Volunteers are amazing. So are the guest chefs. Most Thursday nights. Good cause, great food! Open during weekdays too.

6 months of gross sack lunches is enough! Its inhumane!

This program helps people get back on their feet. Caring staff. Produce good food out of their kitchens.

A wonderful place to eat. Nice setting and friendly people. The students and the chefs work very hard and it shows in the quality of the food.

I have only been here once, but the interior is incredibly comfortable and was a larger space than I expected. The food was pretty good too!

My school I love it here it is all free a good training good food I see that now and I think if you live here and trying to be sober clear minded living homeless please try it at least I think you will love it

Stranger Burger... RIDICULOUSLY deliciosoor should that be DeliciosA???Who care what you call it?!?Best $6.61 Ive spent (Plus TIP) on a hamburger this side of the Mississippi!!!

This is one of my favorite places to support because of what they do for our community. The food is always great, and its all for a great price. Go for lunch, or better yet, on a Thursday evening for their guest chef night. You wont be disappointed.

Expensive but a great cause and always an amazing meal, delicious and filling.

The community support from here improves lives.

Basically Slave Labor. (And you all enjoy it so much.) All cook staff are UNPAID homeless, who get only a bed in a local shelter in return for their labor (learning how to work in a restaurant kitchen for 4 months of very hard labor). Male cooks are given preferred attention over female cooks. They do not inform the homeless workers that they are entitled to certain services while working there, like help paying for clothing or med/dental care. They would only let them have it if they liked the person. That place looks nice for a reason, they keep as much of their funding as they can, it does not go to the homeless workers at all, really. Office staff and instructors are paid very well. They used to allow alum to eat lunch free in the back room with the workers, but they cut that out. F-U Q-Ball

Wonderful program and staff. Great opportunity for youth and adults. Great food and service! The name says it all!!!