Stina's Guidebook - Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard and UDistrict (mostly)

Stina
Stina's Guidebook - Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard and UDistrict (mostly)

Grocery Stores & Pharmacies

Good Natural foods market in Fremont with a nice selection of items and a nice deli/hot bar for takeout. About a 20 Minute walk down the Burke Gillman trail from our house.
171 habitants recommandent
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St
171 habitants recommandent
Good Natural foods market in Fremont with a nice selection of items and a nice deli/hot bar for takeout. About a 20 Minute walk down the Burke Gillman trail from our house.
Grocery Store. About a 15 minute walk from our house (on 45th and Wallingford)
768 habitants recommandent
QFC
1401 Broadway
768 habitants recommandent
Grocery Store. About a 15 minute walk from our house (on 45th and Wallingford)
Good and close place to pick up some odds and ends - beer, wine, ice cream, etc.. (about a 10 minute walk - on 40th and Wallingford)
15 habitants recommandent
Durn Good Grocery
4002 Wallingford Ave N
15 habitants recommandent
Good and close place to pick up some odds and ends - beer, wine, ice cream, etc.. (about a 10 minute walk - on 40th and Wallingford)
Naturopathic hospital / medicine. They have a little store / dispensary with natural products and herbal supplements.
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
3670 Stone Way N
Naturopathic hospital / medicine. They have a little store / dispensary with natural products and herbal supplements.
Fred Meyers is a NW grocery store/general store chain where you can get groceries, clothes, home furnishings and gardening supplies.
278 habitants recommandent
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St
278 habitants recommandent
Fred Meyers is a NW grocery store/general store chain where you can get groceries, clothes, home furnishings and gardening supplies.
Trader Joe's is a fun grocery store that has some unique items at a good value. (there is this one Ballard and another near the University district)
722 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's is a fun grocery store that has some unique items at a good value. (there is this one Ballard and another near the University district)
222 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th St
222 habitants recommandent
If you want to explore the International District, Uwajimaya is a great place to start. It's a great Japanese/Asian market with so many good things. Check it out!
181 habitants recommandent
Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave S
181 habitants recommandent
If you want to explore the International District, Uwajimaya is a great place to start. It's a great Japanese/Asian market with so many good things. Check it out!

Dinner & Lunch Spots

A great Japanese restaurant featuring stone grilled items - a little different from all of the sushi restaurants.
15 habitants recommandent
Issian
1618 N 45th St
15 habitants recommandent
A great Japanese restaurant featuring stone grilled items - a little different from all of the sushi restaurants.
Great new bar / restaurant. Enjoy a drink outside - just steps from the our house.
172 habitants recommandent
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 habitants recommandent
Great new bar / restaurant. Enjoy a drink outside - just steps from the our house.
Awesome Italian food. Just a few blocks from our house.
56 habitants recommandent
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave N
56 habitants recommandent
Awesome Italian food. Just a few blocks from our house.
Delicious cocktails and small plates.
107 habitants recommandent
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way N
107 habitants recommandent
Delicious cocktails and small plates.
The best sushi. I have spent time in Japan and have had Japanese guests even say this is better than some they've had in Japan. Taichi the owner is awesome.
40 habitants recommandent
Sushi Kappo Tamura
2968 Eastlake Ave E
40 habitants recommandent
The best sushi. I have spent time in Japan and have had Japanese guests even say this is better than some they've had in Japan. Taichi the owner is awesome.
Good Japanese home style type of cooking. It has changed a bit recently, now one side is ramen and the other side is grilled food (this side is called "Secret Fort" and it's a little confusing).
19 habitants recommandent
Yoroshiku
1913 N 45th St
19 habitants recommandent
Good Japanese home style type of cooking. It has changed a bit recently, now one side is ramen and the other side is grilled food (this side is called "Secret Fort" and it's a little confusing).
This is a new place and we've only gone once - a nice small plates restaurant and good cocktails. Note: I think during Covid they have changed to only selling bagels for now. Quite a change.
59 habitants recommandent
Manolin
3621 Stone Way N
59 habitants recommandent
This is a new place and we've only gone once - a nice small plates restaurant and good cocktails. Note: I think during Covid they have changed to only selling bagels for now. Quite a change.
good korean / asian inspired food
113 habitants recommandent
Revel
401 North 36th Street
113 habitants recommandent
good korean / asian inspired food
Fun Italian place with good food
47 habitants recommandent
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th St
47 habitants recommandent
Fun Italian place with good food
Good walk-up Mexican Food restaurant - you order outside, but there are seats inside
44 habitants recommandent
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th St
44 habitants recommandent
Good walk-up Mexican Food restaurant - you order outside, but there are seats inside
A Seattle classic....good hamburgers and fries
337 habitants recommandent
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
337 habitants recommandent
A Seattle classic....good hamburgers and fries
This is probably some of the best pizza in Seattle and good for delivery to the house.
229 habitants recommandent
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 habitants recommandent
This is probably some of the best pizza in Seattle and good for delivery to the house.
Pizza and other stuff. It's popular, but we haven't eaten here much.
65 habitants recommandent
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way N
65 habitants recommandent
Pizza and other stuff. It's popular, but we haven't eaten here much.
New restaurant / bar....sweet little place for a drink or dinner.
18 habitants recommandent
Union Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave N
18 habitants recommandent
New restaurant / bar....sweet little place for a drink or dinner.
have never had the chance to go, but supposed to be very good
34 habitants recommandent
Art of the Table
3801 Stone Way N
34 habitants recommandent
have never had the chance to go, but supposed to be very good
Good Poke! Sometimes line can get a little long.
25 habitants recommandent
45th Stop N Shop & Poke Bar
2323 N 45th St
25 habitants recommandent
Good Poke! Sometimes line can get a little long.
Tasty Mexican food with some nice options. Easy to pick up and they have some outdoor dining options.
28 habitants recommandent
Pablo y Pablo
1605 N 34th St
28 habitants recommandent
Tasty Mexican food with some nice options. Easy to pick up and they have some outdoor dining options.
Great authentic Turkish food. Give it a try.
52 habitants recommandent
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th St
52 habitants recommandent
Great authentic Turkish food. Give it a try.
fun Mexican restaurant with good food
37 habitants recommandent
El Camino
607 N 35th St
37 habitants recommandent
fun Mexican restaurant with good food
Ivar's is the famous clam chowder in these parts. This is their outdoor pickup bar. You can order some fish and chips and go sit by the water in the new park. Their regular sit down restaurant is here too, just in the back.
81 habitants recommandent
Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake Way
81 habitants recommandent
Ivar's is the famous clam chowder in these parts. This is their outdoor pickup bar. You can order some fish and chips and go sit by the water in the new park. Their regular sit down restaurant is here too, just in the back.
famous Seattle fried chicken!
181 habitants recommandent
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson St
181 habitants recommandent
famous Seattle fried chicken!
good Indian food
16 habitants recommandent
Chutneys Bistro
1815 N 45th St
16 habitants recommandent
good Indian food
fun little Taiwanese restaurant with some great dishes
6 habitants recommandent
Rocking Wok Taiwanese Cuisine
4301 Interlake Ave N
6 habitants recommandent
fun little Taiwanese restaurant with some great dishes
good spot to sit and look out on lake union... it's a little tricky to get to...The street entrance is on the Southside of Northlake way between the Seattle Boat SkyLaunch boat racks and Westward. Let the boats lead you there.
Bowriders Grill
good spot to sit and look out on lake union... it's a little tricky to get to...The street entrance is on the Southside of Northlake way between the Seattle Boat SkyLaunch boat racks and Westward. Let the boats lead you there.
have not had a chance to go, but they make good homemade soba noodles
18 habitants recommandent
kamonegi
1054 N 39th St
18 habitants recommandent
have not had a chance to go, but they make good homemade soba noodles
if you want to try something a little different and good, check out this Salvadoran restaurant
Guanaco's Tacos Pupuseria
4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
if you want to try something a little different and good, check out this Salvadoran restaurant
Fun Mexican spot near the water, and you can rent kayaks here too.
20 habitants recommandent
Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat St
20 habitants recommandent
Fun Mexican spot near the water, and you can rent kayaks here too.
This is a new Italian place. We haven't been, so I don't much about it, but it looks interesting.
Fiasco
3400 Stone Way N
This is a new Italian place. We haven't been, so I don't much about it, but it looks interesting.
A good place for oysters and seafood, plus some other yummy stuff.
246 habitants recommandent
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW
246 habitants recommandent
A good place for oysters and seafood, plus some other yummy stuff.
This is a bit out of our neighborhood, but they have good food. I love Judy Fu's noodles.
46 habitants recommandent
Snappy Dragon
8917 Roosevelt Way NE
46 habitants recommandent
This is a bit out of our neighborhood, but they have good food. I love Judy Fu's noodles.
If you are headed out to Golden Gardens, this might be worth a stop they make good Caribbean style sandwiches and other dishes.
Un Bien
If you are headed out to Golden Gardens, this might be worth a stop they make good Caribbean style sandwiches and other dishes.
If you are looking to have a nice dinner or lunch over looking the water, Ray's is a good choice.
188 habitants recommandent
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NW
188 habitants recommandent
If you are looking to have a nice dinner or lunch over looking the water, Ray's is a good choice.

Shopping

Great place to pick up some beer. They also have some on tap to have there.
11 habitants recommandent
Bottleworks
1710 N 45th St
11 habitants recommandent
Great place to pick up some beer. They also have some on tap to have there.
Socks!!
11 habitants recommandent
The Sock Monster
1318 N 45th St
11 habitants recommandent
Socks!!
Something you just might have to check out...especially if you are in need of a bacon shower curtain or a fighting nun puppet.
55 habitants recommandent
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th St
55 habitants recommandent
Something you just might have to check out...especially if you are in need of a bacon shower curtain or a fighting nun puppet.
Great for local items and gifts.
Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts
Great for local items and gifts.
if you need some art supplies, this is the place to check out....also it's just fun to walk around and check it all out
Artist & Craftsman Supply Seattle
4350 8th Ave NE
if you need some art supplies, this is the place to check out....also it's just fun to walk around and check it all out
a good place to find local art and gifts
The Pacific Northwest Shop
4411 Wallingford Ave N
a good place to find local art and gifts
Nice outdoor shopping mall with all kinds of shops and restaurants.
403 habitants recommandent
University Village
2623 NE University Village St
403 habitants recommandent
Nice outdoor shopping mall with all kinds of shops and restaurants.

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing beer selection and good food too.
60 habitants recommandent
Brouwer's Cafe
400 N 35th St
60 habitants recommandent
Amazing beer selection and good food too.
Good Beer! They don't serve food and it's usually pretty busy. Easy to walk to from the house.
277 habitants recommandent
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
277 habitants recommandent
Good Beer! They don't serve food and it's usually pretty busy. Easy to walk to from the house.
This is kind of a dive bar, but they serve good food and drinks for relatively cheap prices.
51 habitants recommandent
Pacific Inn Pub
3501 Stone Way N
51 habitants recommandent
This is kind of a dive bar, but they serve good food and drinks for relatively cheap prices.
this is new and we haven't even tried it yet, but looks like they have a great selection of ciders on tap to try
30 habitants recommandent
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th St
30 habitants recommandent
this is new and we haven't even tried it yet, but looks like they have a great selection of ciders on tap to try
Fun spot, good appetizers
47 habitants recommandent
The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th St
47 habitants recommandent
Fun spot, good appetizers
Live music spot
57 habitants recommandent
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th St
57 habitants recommandent
Live music spot

Entertainment & Activities

Kayak rental and good Mexican food - close enough to walk to from the house. Go kayaking and then have a margarita afterwards....or have two...you are walking. :)
168 habitants recommandent
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 habitants recommandent
Kayak rental and good Mexican food - close enough to walk to from the house. Go kayaking and then have a margarita afterwards....or have two...you are walking. :)
If you happen to be here from June 19-21st, during the summer solstice the parade is something to see. There is also a naked bike ride...so you never know what you will see riding by.
10 habitants recommandent
Power House
3940 Fremont Ave N
10 habitants recommandent
If you happen to be here from June 19-21st, during the summer solstice the parade is something to see. There is also a naked bike ride...so you never know what you will see riding by.
The Zoo.
625 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 habitants recommandent
The Zoo.
Kayak Rentals. You will probably need to drive here, but this is a good place to rent kayaks.
42 habitants recommandent
NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave N
42 habitants recommandent
Kayak Rentals. You will probably need to drive here, but this is a good place to rent kayaks.
The Electric Boat Company | Location de bateaux à Seattle | Location de bateau électrique à Lake Union
2046 Westlake Ave N
51 habitants recommandent
Electric Boat Rentals.
Have not done this, but we see them out there all the time. They launch right down from our house at Sunnyside boat ramp.
Lake Union Hot Tub Boats
2401 N Northlake Way
Have not done this, but we see them out there all the time. They launch right down from our house at Sunnyside boat ramp.
I have not actually been to the new location, but great local history museum.
357 habitants recommandent
Musée de l'Histoire et de l'Industrie (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 habitants recommandent
I have not actually been to the new location, but great local history museum.
Natural history museum with local history exhibits. Another good spot on a rainy day.
123 habitants recommandent
Musée Burke d'histoire naturelle et de culture
4303 15th Ave NE
123 habitants recommandent
Natural history museum with local history exhibits. Another good spot on a rainy day.
Chocolate factory! They have a really good tour and lots of free samples.:)
201 habitants recommandent
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave N
201 habitants recommandent
Chocolate factory! They have a really good tour and lots of free samples.:)
This was formerly the Experience Music Project. Unique music museum. If you get the chance and are into music, check it out.
674 habitants recommandent
Musée de la culture populaire
325 5th Ave N
674 habitants recommandent
This was formerly the Experience Music Project. Unique music museum. If you get the chance and are into music, check it out.
The Seattle Aquarium! (for some reason it would only let me add the aquarium cafe and not just the aquarium). The aquarium is a great spot to spend some time at and a good option on a rainy day. It's close to Pike Street Market, so you can make a day of it downtown.
Aquarium Cafe
1483 Alaskan Way
The Seattle Aquarium! (for some reason it would only let me add the aquarium cafe and not just the aquarium). The aquarium is a great spot to spend some time at and a good option on a rainy day. It's close to Pike Street Market, so you can make a day of it downtown.
The Seattle Art Museum is great on a rainy day. They usually have some good special exhibits.
1006 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de Seattle
1300 1st Ave
1006 habitants recommandent
The Seattle Art Museum is great on a rainy day. They usually have some good special exhibits.

Parks & Nature

Nice park to watch boats on the water, fly a kite, chase a frisbee or have a picnic. 4th of July celebration / fireworks happen here!
860 habitants recommandent
Parc Gas Works
2101 N Northlake Way
860 habitants recommandent
Nice park to watch boats on the water, fly a kite, chase a frisbee or have a picnic. 4th of July celebration / fireworks happen here!
Big park / lake - there is a path around it and it's about 3 miles. There is a bunch of stuff there to check out. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=307
148 habitants recommandent
Green Lake
148 habitants recommandent
Big park / lake - there is a path around it and it's about 3 miles. There is a bunch of stuff there to check out. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=307
This is a great little park. You can take a nice hike that leads to the water.
251 habitants recommandent
Parc Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd
251 habitants recommandent
This is a great little park. You can take a nice hike that leads to the water.
A nice little local park to roam around.
86 habitants recommandent
Parc Ravenna
5520 Ravenna Avenue Northeast
86 habitants recommandent
A nice little local park to roam around.
Volunteer Park is one of those places you should see, if you have the time.
101 habitants recommandent
Conservatoire du parc Volunteer
1400 E Galer St
101 habitants recommandent
Volunteer Park is one of those places you should see, if you have the time.
If you want to be near the water, this is the place to go and hang out and maybe have a picnic.
728 habitants recommandent
Parc des Jardins Dorés
8498 Seaview Pl NW
728 habitants recommandent
If you want to be near the water, this is the place to go and hang out and maybe have a picnic.

Getting Around

This is the closest bus stop. See King County Metro for bus info: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/. The 26 runs downtown. There is an app called "One Bus Away" for bus schedules.
N 40th St & Sunnyside Ave N
This is the closest bus stop. See King County Metro for bus info: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/. The 26 runs downtown. There is an app called "One Bus Away" for bus schedules.