I chased the Pacific breeze across Washington for one mission: find the salmon chowder that makes time stand still. From bustling markets to waterfront icons, I spooned through bowls that smelled like tide pools and campfires.
Some were good, a few were great, and three made me forget to speak. Grab a napkin and follow along, because you might plan your next road trip after this.
Pike Place Chowder – Pike Place Market – Seattle, Washington
Pike Place Chowder feels like the beating heart of Seattle soup culture. The salmon chowder here leans creamy without turning heavy, with sweet corn, tender potatoes, and a whisper of smoke from the fish.
You smell brine, butter, and market energy in every spoonful…