Today’s featured members, Miki Sodos and Yuki Sodos, owners of Bang Bang Café, said they opened Bang Bang Café to bring Albuquerque-style cuisine up to Seattle.Tell us about your organization
We opened Bang Bang Café in 2009, a cheery daytime spot located in Belltown. We are originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and were inspired to bring this style cuisine up to Seattle. In addition to the Hatch Green & Red chiles from southern New Mexico featured on our menus, we have a full espresso bar featuring local favorite Lighthouse Roasters and a full scratch bakery. We always have been vegan-friendly and have gluten-free options as well! We have beer & wine, as well as wine-based cocktails and a variety of specialty coffee drinks.
Why did you join the Chamber?
We wanted a way to become more involved in the downtown business community. Small business has always been difficult, but in a post-pandemic world, is exponentially more difficult. We think strengthening our business community and making it a focus of our efforts is key for a vibrant downtown and the health of all types of businesses.
What are you/is your business interested in or what do you need currently?
Community engagement events and outreach are key to creating a vibrant downtown again. Making sure people get out of their homes and see the beautiful downtown and waterfront we have here in Seattle. Restaurants/cafes/bars are an integral part of communities, and we are happy to be a part of it.
To learn more about membership with the Seattle Metro Chamber, please visit our membership page.
Thank you to the Bang Bang Café for being part of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce network. Here at the Chamber, we have 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around the world. Our member feature program is based on referrals. If you would like to learn more about how to be featured in our member features series, please contact Cori Lumens.