Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StGreat coffee and cupcakes
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveFabulous scones and breakfast
St. Clouds
Locally owned restaurant serving NW Cuisine
Vendemmia
1126 34th AveNew Italian restaurant that has received 4 star reviews
Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveFamily friendly Pub
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SMolly Moon's is Seattle's destination ice cream shop.
Best take out thai food in the area. Not recommended for dining at location.
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StBest take out thai food in the area. Not recommended for dining at location.
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StWho doesn't like chicken & waffles?
The CD's newest burger joint. Walk up Union or hop on metro bus#2.
36 locals recommend
Feed Co Burgers
1190 24th AveThe CD's newest burger joint. Walk up Union or hop on metro bus#2.
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StFamily friendly and fabulous diner food.
Chef and owner lives in neighborhood. Great ambiance, delicious food, but reservations required as seating is limited.
37 locals recommend
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StChef and owner lives in neighborhood. Great ambiance, delicious food, but reservations required as seating is limited.
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StFavorite Vietnamese restaurant in the ID
Drinks & Nightlife
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveLooking for a romantic spot to grab a drink? This is your place.
Great food and drinks within walking distance. Outdoor patio but it closing every night at 9:00 pm.
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StGreat food and drinks within walking distance. Outdoor patio but it closing every night at 9:00 pm.
If you love beer, this is your place. Rotating food trucks every night.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StIf you love beer, this is your place. Rotating food trucks every night.
Shopping
Watch the art of glass blowing while checking out the latest glassybabies.
20 locals recommend
glassybaby madrona
3406 E Union StWatch the art of glass blowing while checking out the latest glassybabies.
Seattle's oldest and best bookstore. Stop by Oddfellows next door for a drink or Molly Moon's ice cream parlor.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveSeattle's oldest and best bookstore. Stop by Oddfellows next door for a drink or Molly Moon's ice cream parlor.
Parks & Nature
On a hot summer day, there's no better place than Madrona Beach. Family friendly with life guards on duty.
Madrona Park & Lake Washington Blvd station
On a hot summer day, there's no better place than Madrona Beach. Family friendly with life guards on duty.
2.5 mile walk or bike around one of Seattle's oldest parks. Bring a swim suit as plenty of beach access. SUP rentals along Lake WA Blvd.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S2.5 mile walk or bike around one of Seattle's oldest parks. Bring a swim suit as plenty of beach access. SUP rentals along Lake WA Blvd.
Spend the afternoon with kids at this sandy beach and kid park located in Madison Park's many shops & restaurants.
120 locals recommend
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StSpend the afternoon with kids at this sandy beach and kid park located in Madison Park's many shops & restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Walk up Union to catch an old movie while sipping your favorite beverage.
128 locals recommend
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveWalk up Union to catch an old movie while sipping your favorite beverage.
Arts & Culture
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveHidden little art museum worth checking out
Essentials
Safeway
2201 E Madison StClosest Safeway
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StClosest Trader Joe's