Food Scene
Amazing local coffee roaster with fabulous baristas and a rotating art exhibit.
116 locals recommend
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SAmazing local coffee roaster with fabulous baristas and a rotating art exhibit.
Flying Squirrel Pizza Co
4920 S Genesee StFantastic artisan pizza. Full Bar. Party room.
Pizzutos
5032 Wilson Ave SGreat Italian food. Can accommodate groups. Open for dinner only.
Raconteur
5041 Wilson Ave SRestaurant and Bar with café. Attached to Third Place Books (new/used).
Coffee, pastries, lunch, and breakfast. Outdoor seating in the warm months. The breakfast is fantastic!
64 locals recommend
Both Ways Cafe
4922 S Genesee StCoffee, pastries, lunch, and breakfast. Outdoor seating in the warm months. The breakfast is fantastic!
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SAward winning local bakery. You will not be disappointed!
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave SFabulous, award winning destination eatery .Perfect for date night!
Sightseeing
Amazing views. One of the only old growth forests in Seattle. Swimming Beach with seasonal lifeguard. Fantastic Playground. Hiking trails. Amphitheater with music in the summer months. Guided nature hikes and childrens activities. Audubon society.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SAmazing views. One of the only old growth forests in Seattle. Swimming Beach with seasonal lifeguard. Fantastic Playground. Hiking trails. Amphitheater with music in the summer months. Guided nature hikes and childrens activities. Audubon society.
A wonderful flat walking trail along the lake. Continue south to Seward Park or Noth to Mount Baker Beach. Great for biking! It is closed to vehicles for Bicycle Sundays throughout the summer months.
9 locals recommend
Lake Washington Boulevard South
Lake Washington Boulevard SouthA wonderful flat walking trail along the lake. Continue south to Seward Park or Noth to Mount Baker Beach. Great for biking! It is closed to vehicles for Bicycle Sundays throughout the summer months.
Essentials
Amazing salad bar , hot food bar , pizza counter , deli. Great take-away meal options.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StAmazing salad bar , hot food bar , pizza counter , deli. Great take-away meal options.
Getting Around
Service north to University of Washington, South to the Airport with stops in between. Very efficient way to travel through the city. Visit Pike Place, Westlake Center, Pioneer Square, Capital Hill.
54 locals recommend
Columbia City station
4818 Martin Luther King Junior Way SouthService north to University of Washington, South to the Airport with stops in between. Very efficient way to travel through the city. Visit Pike Place, Westlake Center, Pioneer Square, Capital Hill.
Arts & Culture
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SGreat local artists here. Nice gift selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave SGreat local vibe. Fantastic drinks and appetizers!
Live music every night. Excellent meeting spot for groups.
121 locals recommend
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SLive music every night. Excellent meeting spot for groups.
Shopping
Great kids toy store!! Unique retro inspired items. This is my go-to birthday gift store. Treat your kids!
Retroactive Kids
4859 Rainier Ave SGreat kids toy store!! Unique retro inspired items. This is my go-to birthday gift store. Treat your kids!
I love this eclectic shop. A little bit of everything. It's my go-to gift store. Need a pair of sunglasses or a scaf? A souvenier? This place is locally owned and a great find!
26 locals recommend
Andaluz
4908 Rainier Ave SI love this eclectic shop. A little bit of everything. It's my go-to gift store. Need a pair of sunglasses or a scaf? A souvenier? This place is locally owned and a great find!