Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way NGreat true-Italian style pizza!
Better than Starbucks! Get a taste of Seattle's coffee obsession with this local gem.
49 locals recommend
Diva Espresso
7916 Greenwood Ave NBetter than Starbucks! Get a taste of Seattle's coffee obsession with this local gem.
Featuring bagels a New Yorker would love and more spreads and cream cheeses than you'll know what to do with, this place is a must go.
52 locals recommend
Eltana
1538 12th AveFeaturing bagels a New Yorker would love and more spreads and cream cheeses than you'll know what to do with, this place is a must go.
Local ice cream chain with a rotating list of unique flavors! Balsamic strawberry anyone?
467 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StLocal ice cream chain with a rotating list of unique flavors! Balsamic strawberry anyone?
Take advantage of Seattle's health-conscious environment and dine at this superb local vegetarian restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Sutra
1605 North 45th StreetTake advantage of Seattle's health-conscious environment and dine at this superb local vegetarian restaurant.
Korean-fusion steakhouse offering Asian-Northwest eats amid handmade wallpaper & communal seating.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way NKorean-fusion steakhouse offering Asian-Northwest eats amid handmade wallpaper & communal seating.
Absolutely incredible West Indian/Caribbean food in an adorably decorated restaurant.
74 locals recommend
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave NAbsolutely incredible West Indian/Caribbean food in an adorably decorated restaurant.
This bustling neighborhood fixture features organic breakfast & lunch fare, plus housemade bakery treats. (their bread and rolls are incredible)
45 locals recommend
The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th StThis bustling neighborhood fixture features organic breakfast & lunch fare, plus housemade bakery treats. (their bread and rolls are incredible)
Incredible Indian food! (their mango lassis are out of this world)
16 locals recommend
Chutneys Bistro
1815 N 45th StIncredible Indian food! (their mango lassis are out of this world)
Sun-splashed bakery with outdoor tables that serves muffins, pies & other pastries along with cafe bites.
39 locals recommend
Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe
2123 N 40th StSun-splashed bakery with outdoor tables that serves muffins, pies & other pastries along with cafe bites.
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
56 locals recommend
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NChic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients.
Seattle's famous coffee chain--be sure to check out a location in its home city.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlSeattle's famous coffee chain--be sure to check out a location in its home city.
Bright, contemporary establishment serving classic dishes from Thailand in a vintage house.
20 locals recommend
Djan's Dining Thai Restaurant
264 NE 45th StBright, contemporary establishment serving classic dishes from Thailand in a vintage house.
Seattle's favorite burger joint since 1954. Don't tell the Californians but it might be better than In-N-Out.
336 locals recommend
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ESeattle's favorite burger joint since 1954. Don't tell the Californians but it might be better than In-N-Out.
Featuring locally sourced beef, chicken and vegetarian options, this is a great local option.
128 locals recommend
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NFeaturing locally sourced beef, chicken and vegetarian options, this is a great local option.
With a selection of daily changing flavors like raspberry macaroon, samoas, salted caramel, and cherries jubilee, this local coffee and cupcake shop is definitely worth a look.
25 locals recommend
Trophy Cupcakes & Party - Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StWith a selection of daily changing flavors like raspberry macaroon, samoas, salted caramel, and cherries jubilee, this local coffee and cupcake shop is definitely worth a look.
Local and fun restaurant. Definitely check it out for breakfast.
25 locals recommend
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way NLocal and fun restaurant. Definitely check it out for breakfast.
They make the BEST espresso in Fremont, Wallingford and Ballard. Amber is the Barista Extraordinaire!
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailThey make the BEST espresso in Fremont, Wallingford and Ballard. Amber is the Barista Extraordinaire!
Tilth Alliance
4649 Sunnyside Ave NAmazing sustainable, organic food!
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NFabulous locally famous place to eat!
Fabulous happy hour menu. Try the plaintain chips with lime and the pork rinds from Heaven! Creative cocktails too!
58 locals recommend
Manolin
3621 Stone Way NFabulous happy hour menu. Try the plaintain chips with lime and the pork rinds from Heaven! Creative cocktails too!
The creativity of the chef/owner is unparalleled for this type of cuisine. Freshly made buckwheat noodles every day, the combinations of ingredients is mouth watering and we have loved every meal we have had there. You will need reservations.
18 locals recommend
kamonegi
1054 N 39th StThe creativity of the chef/owner is unparalleled for this type of cuisine. Freshly made buckwheat noodles every day, the combinations of ingredients is mouth watering and we have loved every meal we have had there. You will need reservations.
Essentials
Great local grocery store with organic produce and natural products!
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StGreat local grocery store with organic produce and natural products!
Local grocery store chain that's open 24/7 and features an excellent selection.
767 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayLocal grocery store chain that's open 24/7 and features an excellent selection.
Washington's family drug store chain with locations all around the greater Seattle area.
172 locals recommend
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEWashington's family drug store chain with locations all around the greater Seattle area.
Shopping
A neighborhood staple since 1983, you'll find all manner of joke gifts and other fun trinkets just up the street.
55 locals recommend
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StA neighborhood staple since 1983, you'll find all manner of joke gifts and other fun trinkets just up the street.
Everything Else
One of Seattle's many farmer's markets, you'll find arts/crafts, entertainment, and lots of local food and ingredients.
134 locals recommend
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NOne of Seattle's many farmer's markets, you'll find arts/crafts, entertainment, and lots of local food and ingredients.
Closest Bank of America branch. Within walking distance
11 locals recommend
Bank of America Financial Center
3601 Stone Way NClosest Bank of America branch. Within walking distance
Wells Fargo Bank
1701 N 45th StClosest Wells Fargo branch. Within walking distance.
Sightseeing
The paved trail around Green Lake and it's acres of grass are perfect for a walk or afternoon of relaxation. Be sure to check out some of the nearby restaurants and coffee shops, too!
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
The paved trail around Green Lake and it's acres of grass are perfect for a walk or afternoon of relaxation. Be sure to check out some of the nearby restaurants and coffee shops, too!
Watch boats and ships be lowered up and down through the locks, maybe catch a glimpse of our local salmon jumping through the fish ladder in the summer, or stroll through a well-maintained park.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWatch boats and ships be lowered up and down through the locks, maybe catch a glimpse of our local salmon jumping through the fish ladder in the summer, or stroll through a well-maintained park.
One of Seattle's iconic landmarks that you've absolutely seen in a fair few movies.
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthOne of Seattle's iconic landmarks that you've absolutely seen in a fair few movies.
Entertainment & Activities
Seattle's zoo is just a short drive away and features lots of spectacular exhibits.
624 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSeattle's zoo is just a short drive away and features lots of spectacular exhibits.
This kid- & dog-friendly beer hall with bench tables serves up seasonal ales & free pretzels.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StThis kid- & dog-friendly beer hall with bench tables serves up seasonal ales & free pretzels.
Once the site of an oil plant, this is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities, trails, and incredible views of downtown.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOnce the site of an oil plant, this is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities, trails, and incredible views of downtown.
Arts & Culture
Cool local independent theater that features indie and new releases.
26 locals recommend
Landmark Guild 45th
2105 North 45th StreetCool local independent theater that features indie and new releases.