all about the bacon (west 5, west seattle)

For lunch, we ventured over to the West 5 Lounge & Restaurant in the Junction for our favorite BLT sandwich.

Inside West 5: 4539 California Ave. SW (Photo from The Stranger)

There's really no need to look at the menu at West 5 -- it's 100% BLT for me. I've wavered a few times in the past but always come back to this favorite. Generous slices of crispy-chewy honey-cured bacon, crunchy romaine lettuce, and sliced tomatoes sit atop golden, buttered slices of toasted Como bread from Grand Central Bakery. I added avocado to complement the sandwich's salty crunchiness with a rich and creamy texture. YUM.

BLTA served open-faced with a side of potato salad.

Ready to eat!

hhf says: As I've mentioned before, a BLT is an excellent excuse to eat mounds of delicious bacon for lunch, hopefully with good bread and a serving of veggies and fruit to give the impression that it might provide some healthy nutrition. West 5's version does not disappoint. (They also offer Chimay on tap for all you Belgian ale lovers.)


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