Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Unique, delicious food. Get a lot of small plates and don't forget the oysters!
49 residents recomanen
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StUnique, delicious food. Get a lot of small plates and don't forget the oysters!
Comfort food that makes you feel good after you eat it. For the high quality, food usually comes fast even when crowded. Great for breakfast or dinner.
190 residents recomanen
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StComfort food that makes you feel good after you eat it. For the high quality, food usually comes fast even when crowded. Great for breakfast or dinner.
Delicious cookies with Molly Moon's ice cream too - can't go wrong with desert here.
78 residents recomanen
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave EDelicious cookies with Molly Moon's ice cream too - can't go wrong with desert here.
Marjorie Restaurant
1412 E Union StEclectic, fusion dishes that "touch the soul."
Adey Abeba
2123 E Union StNothing fancy, but tasty Ethiopian.
The local coffee shop nearest to the house. Authentic Seattle here. Really friendly and great baked goods to go with the tasty coffee.
42 residents recomanen
Katy's Corner Cafe
2000 E Union StThe local coffee shop nearest to the house. Authentic Seattle here. Really friendly and great baked goods to go with the tasty coffee.
Great Vietnamese food. Small menu makes it clear that a lot of thought goes into each dish.
115 residents recomanen
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EGreat Vietnamese food. Small menu makes it clear that a lot of thought goes into each dish.
Starbucks one of a kind roastery offers unique coffees, unique brew methods, and view of the roasting process. Even if you don't like Starbucks much (like me), this is worth it.
425 residents recomanen
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StStarbucks one of a kind roastery offers unique coffees, unique brew methods, and view of the roasting process. Even if you don't like Starbucks much (like me), this is worth it.
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StHigh end pub food that is delicious.
Pizza joint that feels like it is meant for late night drunk stupors but is actually very high quality. We usually order from here (on just regular nights!).
57 residents recomanen
Hot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StPizza joint that feels like it is meant for late night drunk stupors but is actually very high quality. We usually order from here (on just regular nights!).
Very good middle eastern food that is awesome with young kids due to a small play area that is visible from most tables.
28 residents recomanen
Vios Cafe & Marketplace
903 19th Ave EVery good middle eastern food that is awesome with young kids due to a small play area that is visible from most tables.
Thai restaurant just 3 blocks from the house. It is usually not too crowded and has good food at reasonable prices. Great if you want something easy and for pickup as well.
9 residents recomanen
Thudsuan Kitchen and Bar
1818 E Madison StThai restaurant just 3 blocks from the house. It is usually not too crowded and has good food at reasonable prices. Great if you want something easy and for pickup as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome beer (and cider) selection with tons of local stuff. Also a rotating food truck out front to take care of the munchies while you drink.
182 residents recomanen
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StAwesome beer (and cider) selection with tons of local stuff. Also a rotating food truck out front to take care of the munchies while you drink.
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveFancy drinks in high end bar.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StConvenient Trader Joe's nearby
Co-op with great organic food. Pick up groceries or grab a full meal. Just a few blocks away.
245 residents recomanen
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StCo-op with great organic food. Pick up groceries or grab a full meal. Just a few blocks away.
Convenient YMCA for access to pool and gym - just two blocks away.
10 residents recomanen
Meredith Mathews East Madison Branch YMCA
1700 23rd AveConvenient YMCA for access to pool and gym - just two blocks away.
Safeway
2201 E Madison StOpen from 5am to 1am and just a block away.
Parks & Nature
Large park with playground, basketball court, water play, and large turf field
9 residents recomanen
Miller Community Center
330 19th Ave ELarge park with playground, basketball court, water play, and large turf field
T.T. Minor Playground
1698 E Union StSmall park with playground that my little kids enjoy.
Great little beach on Lake Washington, with a playground for kids as well. You can swim in the water and even take a dive off the 15+ feet diving board in the middle of the lake!
120 residents recomanen
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StGreat little beach on Lake Washington, with a playground for kids as well. You can swim in the water and even take a dive off the 15+ feet diving board in the middle of the lake!
Entertainment & Activities
Dinner theater - usually plays older classics. Enjoy a nice cocktail and yummy thin crust pizzas with a salad while you watch.
128 residents recomanen
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveDinner theater - usually plays older classics. Enjoy a nice cocktail and yummy thin crust pizzas with a salad while you watch.
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveGet a historical perspective on Seattle.