Famous donuts! Since opening during the pandemic, this fancy donut-focused place reguarly sells out within a few hours of opening. Local and non-local folks routinely line up down the block for the chance to get a few of Flour Box’s creative rotating flavors of cream-filled brioche donuts. (And good coffee and, often, cinnamon rolls).
5520 Rainier Ave
Y-WE is a community organization providing mentorship-based empowerment programs for young people of all backgrounds, centering BIPOC young women, non-binary and gender expansive youth. Programs include a range of indoor- and outdoor-based camps, internships and social opportunities.
5623 Rainier Ave
Grocery and general store serving the needs of the local Somali and East African communities with spices, fresh and frozen produce, clothing and other goods.
4272 S. Mead St.
Family-run takeout/catering place with brisket, pulled pork and chicken barbecue by the plate, in a sandwich, or by the pound.
5303 Rainier Ave.
The flagship location of “Godfather of Poke” Sam Choy’s mission to bring the Hawaiian comfort food experience to the Northwest; it’s where the poke food trucks park when not out and about. Tuna, salmon and tofu poke, rice bowls, musubi, loco moco and sandwiches.
5300 Rainier Ave.
A basic menu of chicken, vegetable, beef and some seeafood teriyaki. gyoza, yakisoba and tempura dishes. Their operating hours seem to fluctuate a bit, but they deliver via the usual takeout services—so checking Doordash or UberEats is a good way to browse their current menu as well as to confirm they’re open.
5400 Rainier Ave.
(206) 723-2489
Situated on the north side of the East African community business hub Al Harameyn Plaza, Massawa’s bar and dining room have the feel of a casual local hangout. The restaurant provides generous, tasty combination plates of the usual range of East African meat and vegetable dishes.
4411 S. Mead St.
Polish, acrylic nails, gel nails, manicure, pedicure, nail art… Hillman City’s nail salon can take care of all of that.
5711 Rainier Ave.
Nationally recognized chef Aaron Verzosa serves progressive Filipino American cuisine at Hillman City’s best-kept-secret restaurant. It’s definitely more fine dining than casual, with two seatings per evening featuring an 8-10 course tasting menu. Archipelago also supports educational and cultural programs connected to Filipino community and traditions in the Pacific Northwest. Reserve well in advance!
5607 Rainier Ave
DRESS CODE ALERT: The Hillman City hexagon/beehive logo is now something you can wear.
Order your 100% cotton shirts–you choose the color–here. Hoodies and other gear also available.
Blue beehive logo by HC-based design group Universal Declaration.
Hillman City has a very active comunity gym, locally woman-owned and operated. People of all fitness levels are encouraged to visit.
Fun fact: Rocket was one of the first Crossfit gyms in the country to publicly disavow that affiliation on principle, when Crossfit’s national founder turned out to be a massive jerk during the Me Too era.
5720 Rainier Ave
