Skillet: Food That's Worth the Perpetual Wait

If you go to Skillet on a weekend, there's a good chance you'll have to wait to be seated.  Just wait.  I swear, you won't regret it.  This is comfort food at it's absolute finest.  This place initially got its humble beginnings as a food truck concept.  Now, there is a glorious diner space located on the corner of 14th and Union.  The place is hip yet cozy, has it's own version of a Bloody Mary that is made with their trademark bacon jam infused vodka, the bartender rocks, and there a gaiter (translation: gay waiter) working there who has the most amazing eyes ever. 

Every time I have been there, I intend to try something new.  Yet, I never do.  That is because Skillet happens to feature the very best version of a grilled cheese sandwich known to modern society.  This foodgasm on a plate features 4 different kinds of cheesy gloriousness and you can get it with the bacon jam (which you totally should unless you don't eat bacon for whatever reason).  This paired with the signature Bloody Mary is like the grown up version of a Kraft American grilled cheese with Campbell's tomato soup that you likely endured on chilly winter days growing up (or not).  Apparently they also have the best burger in Seattle, which goes well with one of their grown-up milk shakes. 

For us, this is the perfect compromise place to take less adventurous friends or family members or their spawn for brunch, lunch, or dinner.  The items on the menu look somewhat familiar so it sets one at ease, yet there's enough of a spin on the classic to make you feel like you are trying something new even if you go back and order the exact same thing each time like I do.  I don't even bother saving room for a dessert here because the food is that damn good.