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• Sam Carpenter
  I love Bad Albert's. Steve, the owner, really works hard to create an interesting menu and great specials. You can't beat the pepper steak on Wednesday nights, the fish tacos, the cod Caesar, or even the burger dip. Plus Steve is a classically trained saucier so his soups are exceptional.
  
  The atmosphere is very friendly - good mix of regulars (me) and casual diners.
• Rosie Gaynor
  Yay, Bad Albert's! I've been there for birthdays and blue days and always had a grungy good time. The Dock Street Burger and the Club Sandwich are my picks: always at least adequate, usually delicious, and sometimes sublime. Yummy fries, too. Plus the servers and the owner are real people - nice folks who have their own personalities and are happy to see you come through the door.
• Rachel
  Bad Alberts has the best Veggie Burger (I believe it's called the Hippie Burger?) in Ballard. It's amazing. The fries are only so-so but the veggie burger is great (and I'm not a vegetarian and prefer hamburgers, and rarely find a veggie burger that I like -- so this is saying a lot!)
• chud
  Depends when you go, both service and food wise. You might be utterly igonored and treated to shitty service and food or they may be on top of their game with great service and better execution of the menu. Avoid the live entertainment.
• polymer blend
  I stopped going to Bad Albert's around 6 months ago. The help changed and they hired a very rude waitress, the happy hour menu disappeared, the music became some sort of canned, pre-programed casper white milk-toast crap. Has any of this changed ? Is it worth checking out again ?
• Thomas
  I love Bad Albert's. It is an all purpose joint. Good food for dinner or lunch, nice beer selection, and a great breakfast menu. Chill atmosphere that is ideal for chatting. Prices are reasonable. It is one of my favorite places in Seattle and maybe my favorite in Ballard.
• Lefse Queen
  Bad Albert's is a must-visit every time I'm in Seattle. Bill Chism's music is always a crowd-pleaser & then there's the food! Try the fried oysters & homemade coleslaw - a meal fit for a queen! I'll be back!!!
• Mike
  I'm 60+. and usually drop by for dinner on a week end evening now and then. I have one-maybe two beers with the meal and that's it.
  Always a hello from the staff, always good service and I've had some very tasty plates set before me.
  
  In life-what else is there?
• karita76
  The best ever! When I was pregnant and craving grilled cheese Bad Alberts made me the best sandwiches even though there is no grilled cheese on the menu. Great customer service!
• ryanjm
  I love this place. A real down to earth neighborhood eatery. The food is fantastic, and always consisting of a nightly special. The Wednesday "NY Pepper Steak" with Penne Pasta and a Salad for only $14 is a winner. The Staff is friendly and willing to do what it takes to make your meal the best, and it always satisfys my tastebuds. Weekend Brunch is one of the best around. Bad A's is Bad A**!
• GTS
  Every time we go I walk in saying "I am NOT havig the breakfast sandwich" then it pulls me back in. French Bread, Eggs, Bacon, Cheese, Mayo. Oh and homefries on the side. "Just duct tape them to my butt as long as you're up"
  
  Laps around Greenlake totally worth it.
• amusedpen
  It's a bad as it gets. Before you misread that, in modern jargon, bad means good:-) No surprises here, just great pub food and sandwiches at great prices. We love it!