“Garçon, un café!” Imagine shouting that phrase here at Café Campagne. This classic Parisian café sits right in the heart of Pike Place Market. Since 1994, Café Campagne has been a local favorite. Tourists also flock here. It is located on Post Alley. This spot offers a perfect scene to watch the world pass by.
Café Campagne provides an exceptional dining experience. It features traditional food and wine. The ambiance and service are comfortable. This café embodies the heart of France. It thrives in the heart of Seattle.
Café Campagne has earned a regional and national reputation. It stands as Seattle’s foremost classic French restaurant. The café’s authentic culinary preparations offer a familiar service. Traditional foods and ambiance evoke memories of continental dining. It’s like an all-day brasserie. You can enjoy a full lunch or dinner here. Weekend brunch is also a popular option. A quick mid-afternoon coffee is just as welcome. Café Campagne addresses the needs of leisure, business and special occasions.
In 1994, original owner Peter Lewis created this French eatery. Its décor and location evoke market-side cafes found across France. Cafés have been the heart of communities for centuries. Café Campagne prominently featured a European-style charcuterie case and rotisserie. These perfumed the air with the aromas of well-seasoned French foods.
The café added a warmly lit private event room. It is located in its NW corner. The Salle offers individually prepared foods. Expert beverage pairings are available. It is a historic venue perfect for private celebrations. Benefit functions and business meetings are also held here. Café Campagne opened a patio dining area alongside historic Post Alley. The sunny terrace offers views of market activities. Passersby add to the European warm-weather dining experience.
Chef Daisley Gordon has been part of Café Campagne for nearly 30 years. He started as a cook. In 2016, he became the owner. Gordon aims to honor the connection between Northwest lifestyle and French culinary roots. He explores new menu offerings.
Café Campagne uses only the finest locally and internationally sourced ingredients. They hand craft almost everything in house. This includes fresh sausages and other charcuterie. Duck confit and smoked salmon are also house made. The wine director individually selects wines. Staff are educated in the respectful handling, storage and service of these beverages.
Café Campagne goes through an 80-pound wheel of Comté cheese a week. That’s approximately 125000 pounds of cheese over the decades. The cheese is imported from France. It’s made from the milk of two specific breeds of cows. These cows are raised to exacting Protected Designation of Origin standards in the Jura Mountains. Each cow has 2½ acres of summer pasture land. This land is known for its wildflowers. All that Comté finds its way into Cafe Campagne’s quiche and onion soup.
Owner Daisley Gordon isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Future plans include a small expansion. It will be a place to sell things such as cassoulet to go. Ready-to-use pie crust might also be available. Maybe more Comté will be sold here too. It will also function as a production kitchen for the restaurant.
So next time you are in Pike Place Market stop by Café Campagne. Savor the flavors of France. Enjoy the cozy ambiance. Experience a true Parisian café in the heart of Seattle.