Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
Lovely local park with swimming and diving monitored by lifeguards in the summer. We like to lay out on the grassy hills in the sun and soak in the views of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier
120 residents recomanen
Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StLovely local park with swimming and diving monitored by lifeguards in the summer. We like to lay out on the grassy hills in the sun and soak in the views of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier
Huge, lush park with a variety of gardens featuring plants from all over the world. Great for a run or leisurely walk with lots of trails to choose from.
306 residents recomanen
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive EastHuge, lush park with a variety of gardens featuring plants from all over the world. Great for a run or leisurely walk with lots of trails to choose from.
Essentials
Fairly large grocery store with all the essentials plus a Starbucks. You can also refill bus passes here.
445 residents recomanen
Safeway
2201 E Madison StFairly large grocery store with all the essentials plus a Starbucks. You can also refill bus passes here.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGreat for snacky foods!
Food Scene
Fantastic burger place with great prices! They also have beer on tap.
27 residents recomanen
Two Doors Down
2332 E Madison StFantastic burger place with great prices! They also have beer on tap.
Great place to get coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods.
57 residents recomanen
The Essential Bakery Cafe- Madison
Great place to get coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Cute little pizza place near the water. Everything is made fresh day of and is super tasty. They are only open for dinner and will make pizzas until they run out!
31 residents recomanen
The Independent Pizzeria
4235 E Madison StCute little pizza place near the water. Everything is made fresh day of and is super tasty. They are only open for dinner and will make pizzas until they run out!
Excellent Spanish tapas and wine bar with unique small bites and a meat and seafood focused menu. We recommend getting a seat at the bar upstairs so you can watch the cooks as they prepare your food.
77 residents recomanen
The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StExcellent Spanish tapas and wine bar with unique small bites and a meat and seafood focused menu. We recommend getting a seat at the bar upstairs so you can watch the cooks as they prepare your food.
Manao Thai Street Eats
1222 E Pine StMust haves: Basil Fried Rice and Cashew Chicken.
U:Don Fresh Japanese Noodle Station
1640 12th AveWe love this place for warm Udon soup.
THE BEST cookies! Also serves Molly Moon's ice cream, a local favorite. Highly recommend getting a cookie ice cream sandwich.
78 residents recomanen
Hello Robin
522 19th Ave ETHE BEST cookies! Also serves Molly Moon's ice cream, a local favorite. Highly recommend getting a cookie ice cream sandwich.
Cute, somewhat fancy restaurant with an excellent vegetable-forward menu of small plates.
84 residents recomanen
Tallulah's
Cute, somewhat fancy restaurant with an excellent vegetable-forward menu of small plates.
Really great French pastries, sandwiches, desserts, coffee and more.
489 residents recomanen
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWReally great French pastries, sandwiches, desserts, coffee and more.
Best bagels in Seattle, period.
This is a walk up space right on Madison, about a 15 minute walk from our space. There may be a line, and they may be a tad slow to serve, but if you crave bagels in the morning this is the place to go.
7 residents recomanen
Westman's Bagel and Coffee
1509 E Madison StBest bagels in Seattle, period.
This is a walk up space right on Madison, about a 15 minute walk from our space. There may be a line, and they may be a tad slow to serve, but if you crave bagels in the morning this is the place to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chucks is the place to go if you want to try any number of local beers, play a game and eat from one of their daily food trucks.
182 residents recomanen
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StChucks is the place to go if you want to try any number of local beers, play a game and eat from one of their daily food trucks.
One of the best cocktail bars in town. If you love craft cocktails, this is the place for you.
174 residents recomanen
Canon
928 12th AveOne of the best cocktail bars in town. If you love craft cocktails, this is the place for you.
Four words: boozy ginger beer float. The ginger beer is amazing on its own too, and comes in a ton of great flavors. If you get hungry there is a fried chicken sandwich stall inside.
79 residents recomanen
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveFour words: boozy ginger beer float. The ginger beer is amazing on its own too, and comes in a ton of great flavors. If you get hungry there is a fried chicken sandwich stall inside.
Our favorite bar! Fantastic cocktails and great small bites. They are the sister bar to a fancy pasta place and always have a pasta of the day dish that has yet to disapoint.
23 residents recomanen
Artusi
1535 14th AveOur favorite bar! Fantastic cocktails and great small bites. They are the sister bar to a fancy pasta place and always have a pasta of the day dish that has yet to disapoint.
Shopping
Uncle Ike's is our go to recreational weed dispensary.
79 residents recomanen
Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StUncle Ike's is our go to recreational weed dispensary.