Guidebook for Seattle

Laura
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

One of my favorite places. Delicious baked goods, salads & sandwiches
57 habitants recommandent
Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave N
57 habitants recommandent
One of my favorite places. Delicious baked goods, salads & sandwiches
One of my favorite places- very Seattle! Freshly made baked goods, delicious coffee, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine with cheese platters.
31 habitants recommandent
Preserve and Gather
358 NW 85th St
31 habitants recommandent
One of my favorite places- very Seattle! Freshly made baked goods, delicious coffee, salads, sandwiches, beer & wine with cheese platters.
I love this place! A top favorite for authentic Mexican food with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Comfortable atmosphere for good conversation.
19 habitants recommandent
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NW
19 habitants recommandent
I love this place! A top favorite for authentic Mexican food with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Comfortable atmosphere for good conversation.
Easygoing taqueria with a long list of creative tacos, including vegan, plus nachos & cocktails.
25 habitants recommandent
El Borracho Ballard
5465 Leary Ave NW
25 habitants recommandent
Easygoing taqueria with a long list of creative tacos, including vegan, plus nachos & cocktails.
Nearby: dine-in, take out, curbside pick-up. Charming eatery serving an American PNW menu in cozy dark-wood decor with red accents & warm lighting.
9 habitants recommandent
Saltoro
14051 Greenwood Ave N
9 habitants recommandent
Nearby: dine-in, take out, curbside pick-up. Charming eatery serving an American PNW menu in cozy dark-wood decor with red accents & warm lighting.
Nice atmosphere with great food & wine. Downtown Seattle
135 habitants recommandent
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th Avenue
135 habitants recommandent
Nice atmosphere with great food & wine. Downtown Seattle
We go here way too often;) Near the Woodland Park Zoo. Casual spot serving gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef, alongside wine, beer & shakes.
128 habitants recommandent
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave N
128 habitants recommandent
We go here way too often;) Near the Woodland Park Zoo. Casual spot serving gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef, alongside wine, beer & shakes.
Yummy!
115 habitants recommandent
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave E
115 habitants recommandent
Yummy!
Fantastic on a nice day! Lake Union.
172 habitants recommandent
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 habitants recommandent
Fantastic on a nice day! Lake Union.
Nearby...A few minutes drive from our place. Casual, family friendly.
Luisa's Mexican Grill
9776 Holman Rd NW
Nearby...A few minutes drive from our place. Casual, family friendly.
Yum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
98 habitants recommandent
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NW
98 habitants recommandent
Yum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
A North Seattle favorite breakfast spot! Relatively nearby (10 minute drive).
38 habitants recommandent
Wild Mountain Cafe
1408 NW 85th St
38 habitants recommandent
A North Seattle favorite breakfast spot! Relatively nearby (10 minute drive).
Modern Mexican eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner in a space that's especially lively on weekends.
62 habitants recommandent
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue Northwest
62 habitants recommandent
Modern Mexican eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner in a space that's especially lively on weekends.
French toast & other local, organic breakfast & lunch fare served in a spare, lofty space. Other locations around Seattle. This one is located near the Ballard Locks.
57 habitants recommandent
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market St
57 habitants recommandent
French toast & other local, organic breakfast & lunch fare served in a spare, lofty space. Other locations around Seattle. This one is located near the Ballard Locks.
Romantic Italian eatery with fantastic garden seating when the weather is warm. Near the Ballard Locks.
55 habitants recommandent
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NW
55 habitants recommandent
Romantic Italian eatery with fantastic garden seating when the weather is warm. Near the Ballard Locks.
RockCreek & FlintCreek are two of my favorites! FlintCreek (10 minute drive from our place) emphasizes creative meat dishes and its sister restaurant, RockCreek, specializes in amazing seafood dishes. Both restaurants are excellent. Across the street from FlintCreek is the Lodge Sports Grille. I have not been there yet
63 habitants recommandent
FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave N
63 habitants recommandent
RockCreek & FlintCreek are two of my favorites! FlintCreek (10 minute drive from our place) emphasizes creative meat dishes and its sister restaurant, RockCreek, specializes in amazing seafood dishes. Both restaurants are excellent. Across the street from FlintCreek is the Lodge Sports Grille. I have not been there yet
Family-owned shop offering classic handcrafted Greek yogurt infused with modern flavors & toppings. At the Pike Place Market....Oh, so good!
30 habitants recommandent
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way S
30 habitants recommandent
Family-owned shop offering classic handcrafted Greek yogurt infused with modern flavors & toppings. At the Pike Place Market....Oh, so good!
Wood-fired pizzas decorated with seasonal toppings. Very popular...long wait on the weekend.
123 habitants recommandent
Delancey
1415 NW 70th St
123 habitants recommandent
Wood-fired pizzas decorated with seasonal toppings. Very popular...long wait on the weekend.
Usually always busy but worth it if the wait isn't too long. If the Space Needle is on your list to see, it is worth seeking out this nearby, yet easy-to-miss café. No matter the weather, the interior has a welcoming vibe and the food is delicious!
99 habitants recommandent
Tilikum Place
2701 5th Ave
99 habitants recommandent
Usually always busy but worth it if the wait isn't too long. If the Space Needle is on your list to see, it is worth seeking out this nearby, yet easy-to-miss café. No matter the weather, the interior has a welcoming vibe and the food is delicious!
Haven't been - let me know how it is if you go there. Hand-picked wines, microbrews, artisan cheeses & cured meats served in a cozy house with a deck.
104 habitants recommandent
Bottlehouse
1416 34th Ave
104 habitants recommandent
Haven't been - let me know how it is if you go there. Hand-picked wines, microbrews, artisan cheeses & cured meats served in a cozy house with a deck.
Wood-fired pizzas & other reimagined Roman fare served in a renovated 1920s brick corner market. All of Ethan Stowell's restaurants are great!
51 habitants recommandent
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave E
51 habitants recommandent
Wood-fired pizzas & other reimagined Roman fare served in a renovated 1920s brick corner market. All of Ethan Stowell's restaurants are great!
If you find yourself on Capital Hill. Poppy’s menu borrows the idea of the Thali to present Northwest cooking, highlighting seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and spices. The best cocktail I have ever tasted!
67 habitants recommandent
Poppy
622 Broadway E
67 habitants recommandent
If you find yourself on Capital Hill. Poppy’s menu borrows the idea of the Thali to present Northwest cooking, highlighting seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and spices. The best cocktail I have ever tasted!
Definitely a worthwhile splurge to order 'The Fancy'...the chef decides on several amazing seasonal courses. To date, the best meal I have ever had! 'The Staple' is the a la carte menu.
59 habitants recommandent
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NW
59 habitants recommandent
Definitely a worthwhile splurge to order 'The Fancy'...the chef decides on several amazing seasonal courses. To date, the best meal I have ever had! 'The Staple' is the a la carte menu.
If you are a seafood lover this place needs to be on your list. Just south of the Woodland Park Zoo. Eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources with an airy, lively atmosphere.
102 habitants recommandent
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave N
102 habitants recommandent
If you are a seafood lover this place needs to be on your list. Just south of the Woodland Park Zoo. Eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources with an airy, lively atmosphere.
It is a place where you can experience coffee from the unroasted bean to your cup of coffee. You can watch it being roasted. You'll see the burlap sacks it comes in. Princi, Milanese bakery and pizzeria, to arrive in May, 2017
425 habitants recommandent
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
425 habitants recommandent
It is a place where you can experience coffee from the unroasted bean to your cup of coffee. You can watch it being roasted. You'll see the burlap sacks it comes in. Princi, Milanese bakery and pizzeria, to arrive in May, 2017
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients. More adult oriented than family friendly. The menu works well for sharing and it has the great feel of a neighborhood restaurant.
56 habitants recommandent
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave N
56 habitants recommandent
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients. More adult oriented than family friendly. The menu works well for sharing and it has the great feel of a neighborhood restaurant.
Just a walk away (east on 122nd, left on Palatine, right and it will be on your right). Great local brews & ciders. Google Broadview Tap House Food Truck to get the calendar.
11 habitants recommandent
Broadview Tap House
217 N 125th St
11 habitants recommandent
Just a walk away (east on 122nd, left on Palatine, right and it will be on your right). Great local brews & ciders. Google Broadview Tap House Food Truck to get the calendar.
Diva on 105th. Cross 3rd at 120th. Turn right on 122nd and meander thru the neighborhood. Turn left on 105th. Diva will be on your right. Indoor & outdoor seating.
49 habitants recommandent
Diva Espresso
7916 Greenwood Ave N
49 habitants recommandent
Diva on 105th. Cross 3rd at 120th. Turn right on 122nd and meander thru the neighborhood. Turn left on 105th. Diva will be on your right. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Nearby. It's been here since 1957! Local favorite when you just need a Dick's Burger & Fries. Good shakes, too. Need something a bit more PNWish...Uneeda Burger.
337 habitants recommandent
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
337 habitants recommandent
Nearby. It's been here since 1957! Local favorite when you just need a Dick's Burger & Fries. Good shakes, too. Need something a bit more PNWish...Uneeda Burger.
Nearby. Diner charm with fresh fare & hearty portions. Dine-in or take-out.
8 habitants recommandent
Patty's Eggnest
9749 Holman Rd NW
8 habitants recommandent
Nearby. Diner charm with fresh fare & hearty portions. Dine-in or take-out.
I think this spot is actually the GREENLAKE GRILL now, which is a great dining spot by the lake. It also has breakfast on the weekends!
58 habitants recommandent
Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr N
58 habitants recommandent
I think this spot is actually the GREENLAKE GRILL now, which is a great dining spot by the lake. It also has breakfast on the weekends!
Local favorite all year long. Great views and dining. Fun small bar and outdoor seating.
188 habitants recommandent
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NW
188 habitants recommandent
Local favorite all year long. Great views and dining. Fun small bar and outdoor seating.
Nearby. Great fresh classic Thai food! This place & Uneeda Burger are our go to take-out places.
Thai greenwood
14419 Greenwood Ave N
Nearby. Great fresh classic Thai food! This place & Uneeda Burger are our go to take-out places.
A bit funky -great burgers and outdoor patio
51 habitants recommandent
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NW
51 habitants recommandent
A bit funky -great burgers and outdoor patio
If you are on Capital Hill and hankerin' for Thai food. It's been here since 1985! Cozy classic Thai place. Yum.
18 habitants recommandent
Ayutthaya Thai Restaurant
727 E Pike St
18 habitants recommandent
If you are on Capital Hill and hankerin' for Thai food. It's been here since 1985! Cozy classic Thai place. Yum.
A popular spot for pizza, past & gelato!
65 habitants recommandent
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way N
65 habitants recommandent
A popular spot for pizza, past & gelato!

Essentials

Another great grocery store with a great produce, meat and seafood sections. 5 minute drive.
41 habitants recommandent
Central Market Shoreline
15505 Westminster Way N
41 habitants recommandent
Another great grocery store with a great produce, meat and seafood sections. 5 minute drive.
Natural Market started here in Seattle. Two locations near Green Lake (15 minute drive). Or order same day delivery from PCC on Amazon Prime Now.
221 habitants recommandent
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave N
221 habitants recommandent
Natural Market started here in Seattle. Two locations near Green Lake (15 minute drive). Or order same day delivery from PCC on Amazon Prime Now.
Nearby (10 minute drive)...for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.
278 habitants recommandent
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St
278 habitants recommandent
Nearby (10 minute drive)...for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.

Shopping

A fun place to wonder around in. It is near great boutiques, restaurants, farmers market, bars and music venues.
13 habitants recommandent
Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NW
13 habitants recommandent
A fun place to wonder around in. It is near great boutiques, restaurants, farmers market, bars and music venues.

Everything Else

Nearby...need a mani-pedi? Convenient and reasonably priced.
Jenny Nails Too
9776 Holman Rd NW
Nearby...need a mani-pedi? Convenient and reasonably priced.

Entertainment & Activities

Quaint movie theater in Edmonds with good popcorn. 20 minute drive. Very charming small town atmosphere on the water: Ferry, Rick Steves' offices & store, performing arts center, boutiques & dining.
14 habitants recommandent
Edmonds Theater
415 Main St
14 habitants recommandent
Quaint movie theater in Edmonds with good popcorn. 20 minute drive. Very charming small town atmosphere on the water: Ferry, Rick Steves' offices & store, performing arts center, boutiques & dining.
Large movie theater near Northgate Mall.
70 habitants recommandent
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
301 NE Thornton Pl
70 habitants recommandent
Large movie theater near Northgate Mall.
Sounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
7 habitants recommandent
Seattle Sounders FC Front Office
159 S Jackson St
7 habitants recommandent
Sounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
92 acres featuring natural habitats. Always fun!
625 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 habitants recommandent
92 acres featuring natural habitats. Always fun!
Delight in the antics of the playful sea otters and harbor seals, touch a sea anemone or hermit crab, see for yourself how many suckers a giant Pacific octopus has, and so much more.
390 habitants recommandent
Aquarium de Seattle
390 habitants recommandent
Delight in the antics of the playful sea otters and harbor seals, touch a sea anemone or hermit crab, see for yourself how many suckers a giant Pacific octopus has, and so much more.
Triplex movie theater built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood
96 habitants recommandent
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market St
96 habitants recommandent
Triplex movie theater built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood
36 habitants recommandent
Woodland Park
1000 N 50th St
36 habitants recommandent

Parks & Nature

Nearby, just a short walk away. Beach, trails, playground and picnic areas.
251 habitants recommandent
Parc Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd
251 habitants recommandent
Nearby, just a short walk away. Beach, trails, playground and picnic areas.
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
49 habitants recommandent
Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park Boulevard
49 habitants recommandent
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
Ballard Locks, is at west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal. It is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
774 habitants recommandent
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
774 habitants recommandent
Ballard Locks, is at west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal. It is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
A nice place to have a picnic and people watch. An easy walk around the lake. Zeeks pizza, Fix Coffee Shop, Spuds Fish & Chips, Zoeyogurt, Starbucks Coffee and an assortment of restaurant surround the lake.
624 habitants recommandent
Green Lake
624 habitants recommandent
A nice place to have a picnic and people watch. An easy walk around the lake. Zeeks pizza, Fix Coffee Shop, Spuds Fish & Chips, Zoeyogurt, Starbucks Coffee and an assortment of restaurant surround the lake.
Or Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club at Portage Bay. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Explore the house boats on Lake Union or the beautiful area surrounding the Arboretum.
42 habitants recommandent
NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave N
42 habitants recommandent
Or Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club at Portage Bay. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Explore the house boats on Lake Union or the beautiful area surrounding the Arboretum.
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.
313 habitants recommandent
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr E
313 habitants recommandent
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.
Dunn Gardens
13533 Northshire Rd NW
Depending on traffic a 50 minute drive east to amazing trails, many with great views and lakes. Alpine & XC skiing, tubing etc.
Cascade Mountain
Depending on traffic a 50 minute drive east to amazing trails, many with great views and lakes. Alpine & XC skiing, tubing etc.

Arts & Culture

SAM's permanent collection surveys American, Asian, Native American, African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. Collections of African dance masks and Native American carvings are particularly strong. They also host many interesting exhibits. The Olympic Sculpture Park is worth a stroll as well.
1072 habitants recommandent
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
1072 habitants recommandent
SAM's permanent collection surveys American, Asian, Native American, African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. Collections of African dance masks and Native American carvings are particularly strong. They also host many interesting exhibits. The Olympic Sculpture Park is worth a stroll as well.
The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street, Downtown.
155 habitants recommandent
Théâtre Paramount
911 Pine St
155 habitants recommandent
The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street, Downtown.
The UW campus is beautiful anytime of the year but especially in the spring when the cherry tree blossoms appear. Worth a visit on campus is the Burke Museum. It is the oldest natural history museum west of the Mississippi River and boasts a collection of more than 16 million artifacts.
329 habitants recommandent
Université de Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway
329 habitants recommandent
The UW campus is beautiful anytime of the year but especially in the spring when the cherry tree blossoms appear. Worth a visit on campus is the Burke Museum. It is the oldest natural history museum west of the Mississippi River and boasts a collection of more than 16 million artifacts.