Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry
Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is a restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. Housed in a 1900s building that previously operated as a convenience store, the business is owned by James DeSarno. Previously, Ericka Burke was the owner.
Description
Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is a restaurant operating from a small yellow house at the intersection of 17th Avenue East and Galer Street in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Eater Seattle has described the business as a "hybrid coffee shop, bottleshop, and corner market".Thrillist says, "VPC is slinging great pies daily, as well as refreshing libations and a stellar hangover-cure style brunch." The New York Times has described VPC as "cozy".
The menu has included avocado toast with za’atar, egg and cheese sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and Israeli couscous salad, and the pantry has stocked preserved blueberries, vegan chocolate, and canned tomatoes. VPC has also served cakes, cookies, and other rotating seasonal pastries.