Food Scene
Fantastic pastries, coffee and local atmosphere. So good, there's typically a line.
153 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWFantastic pastries, coffee and local atmosphere. So good, there's typically a line.
Our favorite chicken sandwich ever! Not the best seating but a great spot to pick up and eat at a variety of local parks. Cash ONLY!
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NOur favorite chicken sandwich ever! Not the best seating but a great spot to pick up and eat at a variety of local parks. Cash ONLY!
Family friendly brew pup, but not at all just for kids. Great food outside seating in summer. Not the best views but definitely a locals hangout.
58 locals recommend
Naked City Brewery & Taphouse
8564 Greenwood Ave NFamily friendly brew pup, but not at all just for kids. Great food outside seating in summer. Not the best views but definitely a locals hangout.
Thai Siam Restaurant
8305 15th Ave NWFamily friendly, tasty thai food.
Fabulous food. Kid friendly but sit down dinner. We go there for birthdays and special occasions.
7 locals recommend
Bick's Broadview Grill
10555 Greenwood Ave NFabulous food. Kid friendly but sit down dinner. We go there for birthdays and special occasions.
Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave NFantastic pastries.
Lighthouse Roasters
400 N 43rd StOur favorite coffee in Seattle.
Vintage seattle fast food, hand cut fries, affordable bugers, shakes, ect. No place to sit but plenty of parking. Cash only!
336 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EVintage seattle fast food, hand cut fries, affordable bugers, shakes, ect. No place to sit but plenty of parking. Cash only!
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NYummy and fun outdoor beach style seating--great for kids.
Great neighborhood atmosphere with lots of beer options. Fabulous rotating food trucks on site as well as brauts, hotdogs and ice cream inside.
91 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th StGreat neighborhood atmosphere with lots of beer options. Fabulous rotating food trucks on site as well as brauts, hotdogs and ice cream inside.
Red MIll burgers and Totem House fish and chips. Great place to eat while visiting the Ballard Locks.
21 locals recommend
Red Mill Totem House
3058 NW 54th StRed MIll burgers and Totem House fish and chips. Great place to eat while visiting the Ballard Locks.
Essentials
Central Market Shoreline
15505 Westminster Way NGroceries, prepared foods, specialty foods too.
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NOrganic foods, Puget Consumer Coop
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NENearest grocery store
Sightseeing
Walking distance from our house and we have maps available upon request.
251 locals recommend
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdWalking distance from our house and we have maps available upon request.
Landover Woods Greenspace
14499 3rd Ave NWQuiet loop trail.
Activities
Even though we've lived in Seattle for nearly 20 years, our whole family enjoyed the Kids Walking Tour
Seattle By Foot
Even though we've lived in Seattle for nearly 20 years, our whole family enjoyed the Kids Walking Tour
Great spot to picnic, check out the salmon (season dependent) and the see the locks in action
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StGreat spot to picnic, check out the salmon (season dependent) and the see the locks in action
Northacres Spray park is free and fun for the whole family, including those with special needs. Pack a lunch and hang out for the day.
13 locals recommend
Northacres Park
12718 1st Ave NENorthacres Spray park is free and fun for the whole family, including those with special needs. Pack a lunch and hang out for the day.
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NGreat Tour! Lots of chocolate tasting opportunities.