Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StTrader Joe's. What more can you say? Fab groceries at fab prices.
QFC
1401 BroadwayFull grocery store with a Starbucks upstairs.
Food Scene
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EDick's, a local burger tradition. Bring cash, eat in your car.
My favorite place for Mexican take-out. Only a few tables, so better for take-out than dine-in.
44 locals recommend
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th StMy favorite place for Mexican take-out. Only a few tables, so better for take-out than dine-in.
Than Brothers
2309 N 45th StFast and tasty pho (Vietnamese noodle soup).
Nice dining atmosphere for Thai food. Service can be a little slow. They also do take-out.
20 locals recommend
Djan's Dining Thai Restaurant
264 NE 45th StNice dining atmosphere for Thai food. Service can be a little slow. They also do take-out.
It's Seattle. If you walk far enough, eventually you will reach a Starbucks.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlIt's Seattle. If you walk far enough, eventually you will reach a Starbucks.
Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWGreat gyros. We like to buy them and take them home. Closed on Sundays.
Take out Poke (Hawaiian fish bowls). Extremely popular. Not open on Sundays.
25 locals recommend
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th StTake out Poke (Hawaiian fish bowls). Extremely popular. Not open on Sundays.
This is the fast food arm of Ivar's, not to be confused with the fine dining at the Salmon House. Eat like a local; get your fish and chips and eat them on the dock that is to the left of the entrance for the Salmon House. Same great view, much cheaper experience.
81 locals recommend
Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayThis is the fast food arm of Ivar's, not to be confused with the fine dining at the Salmon House. Eat like a local; get your fish and chips and eat them on the dock that is to the left of the entrance for the Salmon House. Same great view, much cheaper experience.
Everything Else
Performance Bicycle
45th Roosevelt Way NEWe spend an insane amount of money on bike gear at this store.
Cinema for grown-ups. You must be 21+ to enter since it has a full bar. You'll want to walk there, since parking is only partially validated.
47 locals recommend
AMC Seattle 10
4500 9th Ave NECinema for grown-ups. You must be 21+ to enter since it has a full bar. You'll want to walk there, since parking is only partially validated.