Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Closest, most affordable breakfast spot (pita wraps, bagel sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee/tea)
Local Coffee Spot (Formerly Cherry Street)
2121 1st AveClosest, most affordable breakfast spot (pita wraps, bagel sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee/tea)
Bedlam Coffee
2231 2nd AveGood, strong coffee.
Uptown Espresso Belltown
2504 4th AveChill coffee place. Some outdoor seating.
On the pricier side, but great seafood and located on the water. Happy hour 4-6pm (I think) and provides more affordable and decent appetizers.
26 residents recomanen
Anthony's Pier 66
2201 Alaskan WayOn the pricier side, but great seafood and located on the water. Happy hour 4-6pm (I think) and provides more affordable and decent appetizers.
Delicious food, all food grown/harvested within 360 miles of the restaurant, some outdoor seating available.
83 residents recomanen
Local 360
2234 1st AveDelicious food, all food grown/harvested within 360 miles of the restaurant, some outdoor seating available.
Artisan Cafe
2523 5th AveBest bahn mi around. Great spot for lunch. Sandwiches, salads and coffee.
Excellent bakery/restaurant. Good spot for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. Get there early - gets busy quickly.
283 residents recomanen
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveExcellent bakery/restaurant. Good spot for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. Get there early - gets busy quickly.
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
2311 2nd AvenueAffordable, good sushi during happy hour (4-7 pm).
If you don't mind the trip, this restaurant has a great deck overlooking Lake Union. Excellent food too. Great for dinner/drinks on a Friday/Saturday night.
42 residents recomanen
Eastlake Bar & Grill
2947 Eastlake Ave EIf you don't mind the trip, this restaurant has a great deck overlooking Lake Union. Excellent food too. Great for dinner/drinks on a Friday/Saturday night.
Cactus South Lake Union
350 Terry Ave NThe closest/best Mexican food.
Arts & Culture
Great way to learn about the history of Seattle in a fun and memorable way. Worth it.
285 residents recomanen
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveGreat way to learn about the history of Seattle in a fun and memorable way. Worth it.
Rent kayaks (or paddle boards) and paddle out on to Lake Union! Great way to experience Seattle and get some superb views of the city.
168 residents recomanen
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent kayaks (or paddle boards) and paddle out on to Lake Union! Great way to experience Seattle and get some superb views of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Belltown Pizza
2422 1st AveChill bar, cheap pizza, great hang out spot.
Great pizza, good music, chill spot to hang out (music shows often as well)
108 residents recomanen
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveGreat pizza, good music, chill spot to hang out (music shows often as well)
Bill's Off Broadway
725 E Pine StGood sports bar.
Exactly what it sounds like. Good place to get the evening started.
29 residents recomanen
The Whisky Bar
2122 2nd AveExactly what it sounds like. Good place to get the evening started.
Best during happy hour (small entres/appetizers $4-7) from 4 to 7pm.
On the weekends, it gets busy and can have a "trendy" dance crowd.
30 residents recomanen
amber
2214 1st AveBest during happy hour (small entres/appetizers $4-7) from 4 to 7pm.
On the weekends, it gets busy and can have a "trendy" dance crowd.
Subtle door located in the alley between 2nd and 1st -- no sign! Tiny, but cool little "speakeasy" styled bar. On the pretentious side but still a good spot for cocktails.
109 residents recomanen
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveSubtle door located in the alley between 2nd and 1st -- no sign! Tiny, but cool little "speakeasy" styled bar. On the pretentious side but still a good spot for cocktails.
Great bar, great food, great vibe and sometimes good music (hip hop/dance) downstairs. Can be a little hard to find.
55 residents recomanen
Alibi Room
85 Pike StGreat bar, great food, great vibe and sometimes good music (hip hop/dance) downstairs. Can be a little hard to find.
Spitfire
2219 4th AveChill sports bar. Good bar food (burgers/salads). Wi-Fi too.
Sightseeing
Centre de Seattle
305 Harrison StNice park on a sunny day. See the Space Needle upfront.
Beautiful and peaceful walk along the waterfront. Excellent for jogs or sunset walks. Only a few blocks away.
70 residents recomanen
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayBeautiful and peaceful walk along the waterfront. Excellent for jogs or sunset walks. Only a few blocks away.