Food Scene
Raconteur
5041 Wilson Ave SAwesome happy hour downstairs from a book shop!
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SExcellent coffee.
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave SCozy upscale Italian fare in the heart of Columbia City
Local brewery great for hanging out, playing games, and bringing your dog!
9 locals recommend
NW Peaks Brewery & Taproom
5718 Rainier Ave SLocal brewery great for hanging out, playing games, and bringing your dog!
AMAZING Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Try their Pho, you will LOVE it!
14 locals recommend
Huong Duong Restaurant
7136 Martin Luther King Jr Way SAMAZING Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Try their Pho, you will LOVE it!
Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way SThe best Mexican food you'll find in Seattle!
Parks & Nature
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SThe best view of downtown Seattle at this little-known park with plenty of paved, accessible trails.
Jack Perry Memorial Park
1700 E Marginal Way SThe best view of downtown Seattle at this little-known park with plenty of paved, accessible trails.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SLive music on weekends!
Georgetown Brewing Co
5200 Denver Ave SExcellent Seattle brewery with growlers to go!
Sightseeing
Incredible variety of Asian foods (Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, etc. etc.!) and cultural center.
200 locals recommend
Seattle Chinatown-International District
Incredible variety of Asian foods (Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, etc. etc.!) and cultural center.
Essentials
Organic, upscale grocery store (like Whole Foods)
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StOrganic, upscale grocery store (like Whole Foods)
QFC
1401 BroadwayGreat for everyday essentials!
Entertainment & Activities
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SGetting Around
Othello station
Light rail station