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Busy Bee Cafe, Seattle
SEATTLE Post-Intelligencer newspaper article "Fond Goodby To Geo.Pappas Of Busy Bee - accompanied by interior photograph
The People's Cafe, Seattle
The Peoples Cafe was located on 1st Avenue in Seattle. It was a popular spot for Greek-Americans and was known for having twenty-five pool tables. the proprietor, Jim Carkonen is pictured here behind the bar on the right hand side.
Oxford Cafe, Seattle
Pictured here, James Stavrou smiles in front of the Oxford cafe. The cafe was located on a busy 1st Avenue in downtown Seattle
Kafenion, Seattle
The Greek word for coffee house is kafenion and it serves as a perfect name for a Greek Cafe, like the coffee shop pictured here. Located in Seattle's Pioneer Square it was a popular gathering spot for Greek men to visit for coffee, a game of cards…
MIKE'S CHILI PARLOR
In the new photo, Mike Semandiris stands in front of this fourth-generation landmark tavern in Ballard which serves a chili sauce with original Greek flavoring. Opened by his great grandfather, Mike’s is one of an endangered breed of restaurants (the…
GOLDEN GATE CAFE
The staff of the Golden Gate Café pose for a photo The café was located on Pike Street in down town Seattle. Seated (l-r) are owners Theofani Vellias, Nick Constantine and Harry Vellias. With the exception of Mr. Karalis (far right behind counter)…
BILL'S STEAKHOUSE
Bill's Steak House was located in White Center, just south of Seattle's city limits. It was operated by Bill Pappas seen here behind the counter.
BLUE OX RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
The Blue Ox Restaurant and Lounge was located in Burien, Washington and quite popular n the community. Owner Howard Conom is pictured here behind the bar while hosting the Monarch Investment Club.
SPIN'S CAFE AND BROILER
Spin's Café & Broiler was located at 211 Pine Street in Downtown Seattle. Spin and two unidentified waitresses simile here behind the counter. this was the third of four businesses operated by Spiro Nicon
ATHENIAN INN
In 1909, Gus, Tony and Andrew Papadakis opened the Athenian Inn in the heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market. In the 1950s and 60's their nephew, Larry Rouvelas, became the owner. While no longer Greek owned, it continues operation today, in 2020.