Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Classic big breakfast, pastries, coffee, food throughout the day
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveClassic big breakfast, pastries, coffee, food throughout the day
Nue
1519 14th AveInternational street food, fun menu, social atmosphere. BIPOC owned.
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWInternationally recognized French pastry shop.
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueVietnamese food, open late, great drinks. BIPOC owned.
Momiji
1522 12th AveFavorite sushi in the neighborhood, trendy and open late
Rumored to be Seattle’s best local roaster, classic Italian style
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway ERumored to be Seattle’s best local roaster, classic Italian style
Super local (owner lives down the street), indie vibe, all music played from vinyl records
76 locals recommend
Analog Coffee
235 Summit Ave ESuper local (owner lives down the street), indie vibe, all music played from vinyl records
Hot Cakes
1650 E Olive WayMolten chocolate cakes and boozy milkshakes
Vegan ice cream that has converted many non-vegans. Our favorite flavors are Chocolate Tahini Supercookie and California Cabin.
57 locals recommend
Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 E Union StVegan ice cream that has converted many non-vegans. Our favorite flavors are Chocolate Tahini Supercookie and California Cabin.
A gem of a neighborhood dinner spot, owned by a neighbor, never disappoints. Great food and atmosphere, indoor & outdoor dining. We love it for date night. BIPOC owned.
37 locals recommend
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StA gem of a neighborhood dinner spot, owned by a neighbor, never disappoints. Great food and atmosphere, indoor & outdoor dining. We love it for date night. BIPOC owned.
Drinks & Nightlife
creative cocktails, oddball décor, Skee-ball and more classic games in the basement
171 locals recommend
Unicorn
1118 E Pike Stcreative cocktails, oddball décor, Skee-ball and more classic games in the basement
internationally recognized for its craft cocktails … reservations are a must
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th Aveinternationally recognized for its craft cocktails … reservations are a must
Stumbling Monk
1635 E Olive Wayhard-to-find imported craft beers
a family-owned passion project, beautiful space and great vibe
92 locals recommend
Optimism Brewing Company
1158 Broadwaya family-owned passion project, beautiful space and great vibe
Tiny, cool bar with international cocktails next to Stateside French Vietnamese restaurant
27 locals recommend
Foreign National
300 E Pike StTiny, cool bar with international cocktails next to Stateside French Vietnamese restaurant
Essentials
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison St
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
Safeway
516 1st Ave WCult-favorite Korean market, just steps from our door. Everyday staples, prepared foods, and lots of imports.
H Mart
128 Broadway EastCult-favorite Korean market, just steps from our door. Everyday staples, prepared foods, and lots of imports.
Parks & Nature
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBeautiful, historic park in the heart of Capitol Hill
Best views of the city and Puget Sound, interspersed with great sculpture from local and international artists.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBest views of the city and Puget Sound, interspersed with great sculpture from local and international artists.
Sandy beach and incredible views of the Olympic mountains and Puget Sound
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWSandy beach and incredible views of the Olympic mountains and Puget Sound
It’s across the street from our place and well used by locals at all hours. Great people (and dog) watching, and great picnic spot in summer.
191 locals recommend
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueIt’s across the street from our place and well used by locals at all hours. Great people (and dog) watching, and great picnic spot in summer.
Shopping
Veridis
1205 E Pike StWell curated independent fashion boutique for both men & women.
Indie bookstore and longtime Seattle institution. Great place to browse, get lost, and have a coffee/cookie on a rainy day.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveIndie bookstore and longtime Seattle institution. Great place to browse, get lost, and have a coffee/cookie on a rainy day.
Sightseeing
Much more than fresh fish! Great selection of quirky stores in the market’s historic Underground, and tons of great food options.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveMuch more than fresh fish! Great selection of quirky stores in the market’s historic Underground, and tons of great food options.
74 acres of fun attractions including free entertainment (splash fountain, skatepark, playground, summer festivals, KEXP’s excellent coffee/record shop for music lovers) and ticketed options (museums, theaters, Climate Pledge Arena, and the Space Needle). Best way to get there: take light rail 1 stop to Westlake Station and transfer to the Monorail for a historic ride above downtown Seattle.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St74 acres of fun attractions including free entertainment (splash fountain, skatepark, playground, summer festivals, KEXP’s excellent coffee/record shop for music lovers) and ticketed options (museums, theaters, Climate Pledge Arena, and the Space Needle). Best way to get there: take light rail 1 stop to Westlake Station and transfer to the Monorail for a historic ride above downtown Seattle.