Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Large recreational space featuring many courts & fields, plus picnicking areas & a dog run.
36 locals recommend
Woodland Park
1000 N 50th StLarge recreational space featuring many courts & fields, plus picnicking areas & a dog run.
92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space
624 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFormer site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
Food Scene
Local Mexican fast-food chain serving tacos, crisp burritos and "Mexi Fries". This chain specialized in freshness, locally sourced ingredients and sustainability, making it one of our favorites. Plus, you can't beat the convenience.
33 locals recommend
Taco Time NW
2212 Rainier Ave SLocal Mexican fast-food chain serving tacos, crisp burritos and "Mexi Fries". This chain specialized in freshness, locally sourced ingredients and sustainability, making it one of our favorites. Plus, you can't beat the convenience.
Basic counter-service joint for bulgogi, yakisoba, kung pao chicken & other Pan-Asian fare.
10 locals recommend
Teriyaki Madness
2320 N 45th StBasic counter-service joint for bulgogi, yakisoba, kung pao chicken & other Pan-Asian fare.
Classic Afghan fare like kebabs is served by a knowledgeable staff at this comfy, unassuming spot.
13 locals recommend
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
2301 N 45th StClassic Afghan fare like kebabs is served by a knowledgeable staff at this comfy, unassuming spot.
Bustling, compact convenience store known for sushi "burritos" & Hawaiian-style poke rice bowls. This hole in the wall is known as one of the best places in Seattle to get Poke.
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th StBustling, compact convenience store known for sushi "burritos" & Hawaiian-style poke rice bowls. This hole in the wall is known as one of the best places in Seattle to get Poke.
Miyabi 45th
2208 North 45th StreetLively destination for inventive Japanese fare & housemade soba noodles in friendly digs
Yellow storefront doling out made-to-order churros, tacos & other farm-fresh Mexican dishes all day. The breakfast burritos here are fantastic.
44 locals recommend
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th StYellow storefront doling out made-to-order churros, tacos & other farm-fresh Mexican dishes all day. The breakfast burritos here are fantastic.
Locally sourced Japanese cuisine & elevated ramen dishes presented in an upbeat, modern setting.
19 locals recommend
Yoroshiku
1913 N 45th StLocally sourced Japanese cuisine & elevated ramen dishes presented in an upbeat, modern setting.
Local shop crafting gelato flavors daily from organic milk plus gelato cakes & pans for occasions.
32 locals recommend
Fainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th StLocal shop crafting gelato flavors daily from organic milk plus gelato cakes & pans for occasions.
One of Oprah's Favorite things, this is THE place in Seattle to get fried chicken.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOne of Oprah's Favorite things, this is THE place in Seattle to get fried chicken.
You can't beat the convenience here. Less than 2 blocks away from Seattle-based Starbucks to help you get started!
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlYou can't beat the convenience here. Less than 2 blocks away from Seattle-based Starbucks to help you get started!
Drinks & Nightlife
Jazz & funk bar serving sushi, sake & craft cocktails in a cozy, dark-brick room with eclectic art.
57 locals recommend
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StJazz & funk bar serving sushi, sake & craft cocktails in a cozy, dark-brick room with eclectic art.