Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
One of my favorite places. Delicious baked goods, salads & sandwiches
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Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave NOne 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.
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Preserve and Gather
358 NW 85th StOne 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.
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Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NWI 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.
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El Borracho Ballard
5465 Leary Ave NWEasygoing 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.
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Saltoro
14051 Greenwood Ave NNearby: 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
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Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueNice 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.
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Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave NWe go here way too often;) Near the Woodland Park Zoo. Casual spot serving gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef, alongside wine, beer & shakes.
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EYummy!
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayFantastic on a nice day! Lake Union.
Luisa's Mexican Grill
9776 Holman Rd NWNearby...A few minutes drive from our place. Casual, family friendly.
Yum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
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Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWYum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
A North Seattle favorite breakfast spot! Relatively nearby (10 minute drive).
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Wild Mountain Cafe
1408 NW 85th StA 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.
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Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestModern 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.
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StFrench 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.
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Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWRomantic 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
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FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave NRockCreek & 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!
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Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SFamily-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.
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Delancey
1415 NW 70th StWood-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!
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Tilikum Place
2701 5th AveUsually 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.
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Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveHaven'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!
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Rione XIII
401 15th Ave EWood-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!
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Poppy
622 Broadway EIf 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.
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Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWDefinitely 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.
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RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave NIf 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
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIt 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.
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Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NChic 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.
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Broadview Tap House
217 N 125th StJust 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.
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Diva Espresso
7916 Greenwood Ave NDiva 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.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ENearby. 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.
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Patty's Eggnest
9749 Holman Rd NWNearby. 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!
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Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr NI 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.
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWLocal 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 NNearby. Great fresh classic Thai food! This place & Uneeda Burger are our go to take-out places.
A bit funky -great burgers and outdoor patio
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King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWA 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.
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Ayutthaya Thai Restaurant
727 E Pike StIf 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!
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way NA popular spot for pizza, past & gelato!
Essentials
Another great grocery store with a great produce, meat and seafood sections. 5 minute drive.
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Central Market Shoreline
15505 Westminster Way NAnother 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.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NNatural 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.
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Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StNearby (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.
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Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NWA fun place to wonder around in. It is near great boutiques, restaurants, farmers market, bars and music venues.
Everything Else
Jenny Nails Too
9776 Holman Rd NWNearby...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.
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Edmonds Theater
415 Main StQuaint 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.
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Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
301 NE Thornton PlLarge movie theater near Northgate Mall.
Sounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
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Seattle Sounders FC Front Office
159 S Jackson StSounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
92 acres featuring natural habitats. Always fun!
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Zoológico de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave N92 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.
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Acuario de Seattle
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
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Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StTriplex movie theater built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood
Woodland Park
1000 N 50th StParks & Nature
Nearby, just a short walk away. Beach, trails, playground and picnic areas.
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Parque Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park RdNearby, 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.
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Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park BoulevardDiscovery 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.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StBallard 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.
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Green Lake
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.
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NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave NOr 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.
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EThe 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 NWDepending 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.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSAM'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.
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Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StThe 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.
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Universidad de Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayThe 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.