Hungry Hikers: Hikers Pick Their Favorite After-Hike Grub

The results of Washington Trails Association's very first Hungry Hikers poll are in!

We asked you--the hikers of Washington--to vote for your favorite places for fueling up before and after you hit the trail. And vote you did.
You voted for your favorites: including greasy burgers, creamy shakes, and piping hot pizza--even Indian food, espresso and the perfect pre-hike breakfast.

Thanks to all who voted, and to those who made additional suggestions. Below, you'll find links to our poll winners and a Google map to each establishment. So next time you're out hiking a gorgeous alpine high country trail, be sure to stop in and chow down! And let them know that you heard about their business in WTA's Hungry Hikers poll.

Later this summer we'll publish a more complete guide--online and in Washington Trails magazine. We'll list all the top spots, and some lesser-known favorites--from burger joints to ice cream parlors to brew pubs.

So, without further ado, here are the 2009 Hungry Hikers Awards, as chosen by Washington hikers in search of for the best before- and after-hike grub:

Best Burgers
Zeke's, Gold Bar  |  map

Best milkshake
Scott's Dairy Freeze, North Bend | map

Best fries
Zeke's, Gold Bar  |  map

Best espresso
Starbuck's, North Bend  |  map

Best bakery
Sultan Bakery, Sultan |  map

Best Mexican food (tie)
Los Camperos, Leavenworth   |  map
Los Flamingos, Granite Falls   |  map

Best pizza
Village Pizza, Roslyn   |  map

Best Italian food
Visconti's, Leavenworth   |  map

Best Indian food
Clay Oven, Monroe   |  map

Best Thai food
Noodle Boat, Issaquah   |  map

Best brewpub or bar & grill (tie)
North Bend Bar & Grill , North Bend  |  map
Skagit River Brewery, Mount Vernon   |  map

Best ice cream
Scott's Dairy Freeze, North Bend | map

Best vegetarian food
"the veggie brat" at Munchen Haus, Leavenworth | map

Best barbecue
Rhody's BBQ, North Bend | map

Best breakfast
Maltby Cafe, Maltby | map