Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great food and excellent beer selection. Essential Capitol Hill eatery. I always get the foie gras!
78 locals recommend
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StGreat food and excellent beer selection. Essential Capitol Hill eatery. I always get the foie gras!
The cupcakes are amazing, but try the ice cream. They also serve Stumptown coffee if you're in a hurry and can't make it to the Stumptown a block away.
162 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StThe cupcakes are amazing, but try the ice cream. They also serve Stumptown coffee if you're in a hurry and can't make it to the Stumptown a block away.
Yes, Stumptown is from Portland, but it's the best coffee in Seattle.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveYes, Stumptown is from Portland, but it's the best coffee in Seattle.
Eltana
1538 12th AveMontreal style bagels and great coffee.
Great little French inspired cafe. I love coming here in the mornings and getting a Croque Monsieur.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveGreat little French inspired cafe. I love coming here in the mornings and getting a Croque Monsieur.
This diner is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A rarity in Seattle.
96 locals recommend
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th AveThis diner is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A rarity in Seattle.
Shopping
There's a reason this place always has a line out the door, it's the best ice cream place in town. Try the Earl Grey flavor and definitely get a waffle cone.
467 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StThere's a reason this place always has a line out the door, it's the best ice cream place in town. Try the Earl Grey flavor and definitely get a waffle cone.
Retrofit Home
1103 E Pike StFun home accessories, knick knacks and modern furniture.
The best independent book shop in Seattle. Helpful staff and really well curated selection. Be sure to check out the bargain books upstairs.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveThe best independent book shop in Seattle. Helpful staff and really well curated selection. Be sure to check out the bargain books upstairs.
Incredible modern clothing and a gorgeous space. The men's shop is downstairs.
57 locals recommend
Totokaelo
1523 10th AveIncredible modern clothing and a gorgeous space. The men's shop is downstairs.
Edie's Shoes
1 E Pike StBest shoe shopping. Seriously.
Gamma Ray Games
501 E Pine StGreat for board game geeks! Helpful and friendly staff and really stellar selection.
If you actually want to buy a physical copy of that record, this is the place to do it.
14 locals recommend
Everyday Music
1520 10th AveIf you actually want to buy a physical copy of that record, this is the place to do it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Japanese-style karaoke (you rent a room by the hour). Cool space and great song selection.
67 locals recommend
Rock Box
1603 Nagle PlJapanese-style karaoke (you rent a room by the hour). Cool space and great song selection.
Artusi
1535 14th AveA hidden gem with excellent bartenders and a menu of Italian appetizers.
Tucked away inside Melrose Market, this little bar is one of my favorite places to grab a drink. You can also get bottles of wine and oysters from Taylor Shellfish next door.
7 locals recommend
Lower Bar Ferdinand
1531 Melrose AveTucked away inside Melrose Market, this little bar is one of my favorite places to grab a drink. You can also get bottles of wine and oysters from Taylor Shellfish next door.
Essentials
QFC
1401 BroadwayIt's open 24 hours! Also has a nice cheese selection and decent wines.