Food scene
My go to order is Crab Fried Rice, Wontons, and Pad Thai.
Takeout only and a quick 2-3 minute walk from the Airbnb
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StMy go to order is Crab Fried Rice, Wontons, and Pad Thai.
Takeout only and a quick 2-3 minute walk from the Airbnb
The sampler dishes are my favorite at an Ethiopian place. I love trying a mixture of to learn more about the culture's food.
The meat sampler here is great for takeout.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Selam
2715 E Cherry StThe sampler dishes are my favorite at an Ethiopian place. I love trying a mixture of to learn more about the culture's food.
The meat sampler here is great for takeout.
Madrona Arms has great food mixed with a welcoming pub feel. They have delicious sweet potato fries, sandwiches, burgers, & beer.
My go-to is the Salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries and ranch dressing.
21 locals recommend
Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveMadrona Arms has great food mixed with a welcoming pub feel. They have delicious sweet potato fries, sandwiches, burgers, & beer.
My go-to is the Salmon sandwich with sweet potato fries and ranch dressing.
Amazing brunch spot that is super popular. The wait times can be long on the weekends. However, it's a 2-3 minute walk so you can put your name in and then relax in the Airbnb.
Open for lunch/dinner on the weekdays and breakfast/brunch on the weekends.
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StAmazing brunch spot that is super popular. The wait times can be long on the weekends. However, it's a 2-3 minute walk so you can put your name in and then relax in the Airbnb.
Open for lunch/dinner on the weekdays and breakfast/brunch on the weekends.
Great spot to walk to on a weekend for Doughnuts. Very yummy but they run out quickly. Once they've run out they close for the day so plan accordingly.
18 locals recommend
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd AveGreat spot to walk to on a weekend for Doughnuts. Very yummy but they run out quickly. Once they've run out they close for the day so plan accordingly.
Great late-night sweets after you're done at Chuck's Hop Shop (Beer Garden)
9 locals recommend
Lowrider Baking Company
2407 E Union StGreat late-night sweets after you're done at Chuck's Hop Shop (Beer Garden)
Indoor/Outdoor beer garden. A great spot for a beer on a sunny summer day. The outdoor areas are all covered too so rain won't get in your way here.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StIndoor/Outdoor beer garden. A great spot for a beer on a sunny summer day. The outdoor areas are all covered too so rain won't get in your way here.
Madrona brunch/lunch spot in an adorable historic house. Outdoor-covered seating and indoor seating too. There's also a coffee bar for on-the-go lattes & specialty coffee.
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveMadrona brunch/lunch spot in an adorable historic house. Outdoor-covered seating and indoor seating too. There's also a coffee bar for on-the-go lattes & specialty coffee.
Neighborhoods
Madrona is a cute neighborhood a short walk east of the Airbnb. There's a small retail & restaurant district that leans upscale.
The side streets of this area are fantastic for strolling on a beautiful summer day. Most are tree-lined with gorgeous homes and views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Bellevue.
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19 locals recommend
Madrona
Madrona is a cute neighborhood a short walk east of the Airbnb. There's a small retail & restaurant district that leans upscale.
The side streets of this area are fantastic for strolling on a beautiful summer day. Most are tree-lined with gorgeous homes and views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Bellevue.
https://gethappyathome.com/head-to-seattles-cute-charming-madrona-neighborhood-for-a-much-needed-staycation/
Our Airbnb borders this neighborhood. It's west across MLK Way.
The primary hot spot is 23rd & E. Union. There's a PCC Community grocery store, multiple restaurants, Uncle Ike's, and beer garden called Chuck's Hop Shop
https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-places-to-eat-in-the-central-district
17 locals recommend
Central District
Our Airbnb borders this neighborhood. It's west across MLK Way.
The primary hot spot is 23rd & E. Union. There's a PCC Community grocery store, multiple restaurants, Uncle Ike's, and beer garden called Chuck's Hop Shop
https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-places-to-eat-in-the-central-district
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries, and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views, and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried.
343 locals recommend
Capitol Hill
Diverse Capitol Hill is packed with hip bars, eateries, and gay clubs, plus laid-back coffee shops and indie stores. Volunteer Park, atop the hill in a historic mansion district, has walking trails, a plant conservatory, panoramic city views, and the art deco Asian Art Museum. It abuts Lake View Cemetery, where the city’s founders (and Bruce Lee) are buried.
Sightseeing
A true hidden gem. We used to live next to this place and our friends maintain the gardens.
It provides incredible views of Lake Union, the Space Needle, and the Olympics.
The plant life is second to none! During spring and summer there are new plants blooming every week...sometimes everyday!
10 locals recommend
Streissguth Gardens
1640 Broadway EA true hidden gem. We used to live next to this place and our friends maintain the gardens.
It provides incredible views of Lake Union, the Space Needle, and the Olympics.
The plant life is second to none! During spring and summer there are new plants blooming every week...sometimes everyday!
The closest beach to view Lake Washington. There are walking paths along the lake and gorgeous views of the lake, Bellevue, and the Cascades.
It's about a 20-minute walk but can be strenuous as there are steep hills to navigate.
43 locals recommend
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdThe closest beach to view Lake Washington. There are walking paths along the lake and gorgeous views of the lake, Bellevue, and the Cascades.
It's about a 20-minute walk but can be strenuous as there are steep hills to navigate.
Quintessential Capital Hill. Located in the heart of the neighborhood and right off the light rail station.
It's a great spot for people-watching. The southern section is a sports field with space for spectators, dogs, and wide-open spaces.
191 locals recommend
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueQuintessential Capital Hill. Located in the heart of the neighborhood and right off the light rail station.
It's a great spot for people-watching. The southern section is a sports field with space for spectators, dogs, and wide-open spaces.
A must-see park with multiple attractions.
- Asian Art Museum
- Conservatory
- Walking Paths
- Water tower (this is open and climbable. The top has incredible views)
- Black Sun
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EA must-see park with multiple attractions.
- Asian Art Museum
- Conservatory
- Walking Paths
- Water tower (this is open and climbable. The top has incredible views)
- Black Sun
Grocery Stores
Gourmet, local, PNW market akin to Whole Foods.
About a 15 minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the Airbnb.
We typically pair this with a visit to Grocery Outlet for the basics. Our perishables like meat are bought from PCC.
23 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union StGourmet, local, PNW market akin to Whole Foods.
About a 15 minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the Airbnb.
We typically pair this with a visit to Grocery Outlet for the basics. Our perishables like meat are bought from PCC.
Discount grocery store within a 5-minute walk. Great spot for guests who cook at home.
We like to pair this with a trip to the PCC Community Markets on 23rd and E. Union.
61 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr WayDiscount grocery store within a 5-minute walk. Great spot for guests who cook at home.
We like to pair this with a trip to the PCC Community Markets on 23rd and E. Union.