Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Neighborhood regulars here for a cup of coffee and planning the day.
34 residents recomanen
Porchlight Coffee & Records
1517 14th AveNeighborhood regulars here for a cup of coffee and planning the day.
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EDa best espresso in my opinion on Capitol Hill.
So good. Gets a lil' busy but not too bad. I recommend planning on taking your order to go - eating at home, picnic or on the go, especially if there are no open tables.
489 residents recomanen
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWSo good. Gets a lil' busy but not too bad. I recommend planning on taking your order to go - eating at home, picnic or on the go, especially if there are no open tables.
Momiji
1522 12th AveBecause sushi.
Pho and drinks are yummy. Nice vibe when its not too busy. Open late.
237 residents recomanen
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenuePho and drinks are yummy. Nice vibe when its not too busy. Open late.
Sizzle Pie Seattle
1009 E Union StBecause pizza, patio and late night food. Even vegan pizza.
Classic Seattle late night or anytime on the go greasy burger food. Bring cash. Come to people watch. My favorite is to post up and eat in my car.
337 residents recomanen
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EClassic Seattle late night or anytime on the go greasy burger food. Bring cash. Come to people watch. My favorite is to post up and eat in my car.
Nice people, low-key divey spot with good food, buffet, bahn mi, pho and other goodies.
ChuMinh Tofu & Vegetarian Deli
1043 S Jackson StNice people, low-key divey spot with good food, buffet, bahn mi, pho and other goodies.
Great hand made pasta. Suggest doing family style. Good wine and kinda on the fancy side.
95 residents recomanen
Spinasse
1531 14th AveGreat hand made pasta. Suggest doing family style. Good wine and kinda on the fancy side.
Our secret spot for soup pork dumplings (xiao long bao), that is just as good if not better than Din Tai Fung. But still, also go to Din Tai Fung.
8 residents recomanen
Ping's Dumpling House
508 S King StOur secret spot for soup pork dumplings (xiao long bao), that is just as good if not better than Din Tai Fung. But still, also go to Din Tai Fung.
Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StSo good. Order family style and share.
Bamboo Restaurant
345 15th Ave EQuality, low-key pho.
Fancy meats and fancy drinks. Definitely recommend the lard bread thing, "Torta fritta". If you go on Sundays most times the waitress plays great 90s throwbacks.
35 residents recomanen
Bar Cotto
1546 15th AveFancy meats and fancy drinks. Definitely recommend the lard bread thing, "Torta fritta". If you go on Sundays most times the waitress plays great 90s throwbacks.
Just a all around good place to get coffee, snacks or a meal or drink. I would not bring groups bigger than 5, its a smaller space.
39 residents recomanen
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike StJust a all around good place to get coffee, snacks or a meal or drink. I would not bring groups bigger than 5, its a smaller space.
It is a chain, but this ramen is still really good. My favorite is spicey ramen and the karagge don salad.
104 residents recomanen
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StIt is a chain, but this ramen is still really good. My favorite is spicey ramen and the karagge don salad.
You can take the light rail near here or drive or catch an ride. It is worth it. My favorite is the french toast (THE BEST) and the chicken friend steak with poached eggs, but really all of the Breakfast and Lunch menu is great.
192 residents recomanen
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SYou can take the light rail near here or drive or catch an ride. It is worth it. My favorite is the french toast (THE BEST) and the chicken friend steak with poached eggs, but really all of the Breakfast and Lunch menu is great.
Healthy options and fresh environment. They use alot of local produce for their yummy immune boosting juice drinks.
23 residents recomanen
juicebox café
1517 12th AveHealthy options and fresh environment. They use alot of local produce for their yummy immune boosting juice drinks.
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestThe best guacamole, elotes and other more authentic dishes.
Really good. Related to Jiro's I dream of Sushi documentary guy. Not-budget friendly. Make a reservation. Tr the grilled black cod. Order mostly nigiri and/or sashimi is my recommendation.
167 residents recomanen
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveReally good. Related to Jiro's I dream of Sushi documentary guy. Not-budget friendly. Make a reservation. Tr the grilled black cod. Order mostly nigiri and/or sashimi is my recommendation.
A gem of the UW area, I was a regular here for their butter chicken, palak paneer and garlic, pesto or spinach naan.
10 residents recomanen
Cedars in University District
4759 Brooklyn Ave NEA gem of the UW area, I was a regular here for their butter chicken, palak paneer and garlic, pesto or spinach naan.
This lower Capitol Hill location is good to grab a beer and some local seafood in an informal environment. Near the Starbucks Reserves cafe location. If you want a more formal setting for a fancier dinner I recommend the lower Queen Anne location near the Seattle Center.
150 residents recomanen
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveThis lower Capitol Hill location is good to grab a beer and some local seafood in an informal environment. Near the Starbucks Reserves cafe location. If you want a more formal setting for a fancier dinner I recommend the lower Queen Anne location near the Seattle Center.
More hidden spot to go for coffee and breakfast or lunch. I would pair this with a walk or bike ride (with bike share apps) and visit to Volunteer Park and the Conservatory (pretty greenhouse).
179 residents recomanen
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EMore hidden spot to go for coffee and breakfast or lunch. I would pair this with a walk or bike ride (with bike share apps) and visit to Volunteer Park and the Conservatory (pretty greenhouse).
Duk Li Dim Sum Restaurant
664 S Weller StMy go to spot for dim sum that is not Din Tai Fung.
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayPie! It's cute and the drinks are good too.
13 Coins SeaTac
18000 International Blvd24 hour diner. Great for late night food and large groups.
Oasis Tea Zone
519 6th Ave SBUBBLE TEA!
Drinks & Nightlife
Neumos
925 E Pike StOne of my favorite venues. Been around Seattle for a long while.
Nightclub and music venue for live music. It is in the basement so it can get on the hot side. If you want to go to dance, it is so worth it to get there early and gets some drinks in ya' before the crowds start.
15 residents recomanen
Barboza
925 E Pike StNightclub and music venue for live music. It is in the basement so it can get on the hot side. If you want to go to dance, it is so worth it to get there early and gets some drinks in ya' before the crowds start.
Beer and pretzel rolls and other foods. Good for large groups and watching sports. We sometimes bring a board game.
10 residents recomanen
Stout
1530 11th AveBeer and pretzel rolls and other foods. Good for large groups and watching sports. We sometimes bring a board game.
Bar Sue
1407 14th AveMotown Mondays! Also tacos and mac n cheese and drinks.
Also has lots of concerts and live music. For dancing, check out Dance Yourself Clean or Talcum Events advertised. They are both fun but different flavors of dancing.
55 residents recomanen
Chop Suey
1325 E Madison StAlso has lots of concerts and live music. For dancing, check out Dance Yourself Clean or Talcum Events advertised. They are both fun but different flavors of dancing.
Go for the throw backs, the hip hop nights and other mashups. Check out their website for details. Farther drive, but pretty fun.
Lo-Fi
429 Eastlake Avenue EastGo for the throw backs, the hip hop nights and other mashups. Check out their website for details. Farther drive, but pretty fun.
Pine Box
1600 Melrose AveBEER.
Classic Capitol Hill style.... open very late for dancing. LGBTQ nightclub, lots of different types of people go so go with an open mind and just looking to have fun dancing. My parents used to go back in the 80s when they were in college, and its still going strong. More EDM and techno/house music.
51 residents recomanen
Neighbours Nightclub and Lounge
1509 BroadwayClassic Capitol Hill style.... open very late for dancing. LGBTQ nightclub, lots of different types of people go so go with an open mind and just looking to have fun dancing. My parents used to go back in the 80s when they were in college, and its still going strong. More EDM and techno/house music.
Thursdays: live music act called Marmalade, great to dance too. Music on the funky side.
http://www.highdiveseattle.com/event/1378730-marmalade-every-thursday-seattle/
30 residents recomanen
High Dive
513 N 36th StThursdays: live music act called Marmalade, great to dance too. Music on the funky side.
http://www.highdiveseattle.com/event/1378730-marmalade-every-thursday-seattle/
The best nachos. Great patio bar when the weather is nice and patio is open during spring/summer months. Shuffle board, and certain nights they have trivia and karaoke. Pinball machines. Dive bar, but it's a good local spot.
102 residents recomanen
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StThe best nachos. Great patio bar when the weather is nice and patio is open during spring/summer months. Shuffle board, and certain nights they have trivia and karaoke. Pinball machines. Dive bar, but it's a good local spot.
Still Liquor
1524 Minor AveHoppin bar with dj often on weekends.
John John's Game Room
1351 E Olive WayBar with fair and arcade like games.
Come for the board games (you can rent and play at their large tables), nerdy stuff, pin ball, old school video games, and card games. Not the food and drink so much...
7 residents recomanen
Raygun Lounge
501 E Pine StCome for the board games (you can rent and play at their large tables), nerdy stuff, pin ball, old school video games, and card games. Not the food and drink so much...
Entertainment & Activities
It's a ways drive out to South Center, but fun for kids and family - Japanese style arcade entertainment including bowling, pool, karaoke rooms, video games and arcade games with prizes. Always great to pop next door for some coffee, tea or baked Taiwanese goods at 85 Degrees. Open pretty late. Fun for adults too.
20 residents recomanen
Round 1 Bowling & Amusement
2351 Southcenter MallIt's a ways drive out to South Center, but fun for kids and family - Japanese style arcade entertainment including bowling, pool, karaoke rooms, video games and arcade games with prizes. Always great to pop next door for some coffee, tea or baked Taiwanese goods at 85 Degrees. Open pretty late. Fun for adults too.
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th AveHas good local, indie and documentary films.
SIFF Egyptian Theatre
805 E Pine StSIFF Cinema Uptown
511 Queen Anne Ave NCinerama
2100 4th AveComfiest seats.
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WOpen late. Safer of all the late grocery options. Affordable.
On the "bougie" and pricier side but its a quality co-op we go to all the time for quick bites to eat, fancy snacks, coffee on the go and quality local farmed and made goods. Open till midnight and a short walk.
245 residents recomanen
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StOn the "bougie" and pricier side but its a quality co-op we go to all the time for quick bites to eat, fancy snacks, coffee on the go and quality local farmed and made goods. Open till midnight and a short walk.
Good for snacks or getting supplies for to-go meals, picnics or brown bag lunches for your busy visit.
722 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGood for snacks or getting supplies for to-go meals, picnics or brown bag lunches for your busy visit.
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr WayCheap stuff, best for non perishables and beverages.
Arts & Culture
Highly recommend to go on the tour offered. Great opportunity to learn local history, and see some art. Good 1-2 hour visit depending on your museum gazing style. Great to add this on to a visit to Chinatown/International district. You can take bus, street care or light rail near here.
97 residents recomanen
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StHighly recommend to go on the tour offered. Great opportunity to learn local history, and see some art. Good 1-2 hour visit depending on your museum gazing style. Great to add this on to a visit to Chinatown/International district. You can take bus, street care or light rail near here.
Great opportunity to learn alot of local history. Suggest taking on to other visit activities in South Lake Union or Downtown.
357 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història i Indústria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NGreat opportunity to learn alot of local history. Suggest taking on to other visit activities in South Lake Union or Downtown.
Seattle Rep
155 Mercer StAlways good shows.
History and culture of Duwamish Tribe that were first people of this area.
22 residents recomanen
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
4705 W Marginal Way SWHistory and culture of Duwamish Tribe that were first people of this area.
Sightseeing
Go for people watching, the views of the sound and to grab a snack and maybe something to take home to eat later from the market. I often like to get flowers from down here. Do not park or drive a car down here. Expect crowds, don't go rushed.
2310 residents recomanen
Mercat de Pike Place
1531 Western AveGo for people watching, the views of the sound and to grab a snack and maybe something to take home to eat later from the market. I often like to get flowers from down here. Do not park or drive a car down here. Expect crowds, don't go rushed.
Take the ferry here, get off, walk around and get breakfast or lunch, and then head back to Seattle.
138 residents recomanen
Bainbridge Island
Take the ferry here, get off, walk around and get breakfast or lunch, and then head back to Seattle.
Parks & Nature
My favorite park in the city, lots of space for any activity, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track, cricket mounds, skate park, golfing near by and play ground. Spaces for picnic and BBQ. Great vista and photo spot of down town from south view.
101 residents recomanen
Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave SMy favorite park in the city, lots of space for any activity, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track, cricket mounds, skate park, golfing near by and play ground. Spaces for picnic and BBQ. Great vista and photo spot of down town from south view.
So many good trails. Cool history about this park. Very scenic spots and vistas of sound.
756 residents recomanen
Parc Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdSo many good trails. Cool history about this park. Very scenic spots and vistas of sound.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWAlki Beach
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StPark and beach access. There is also a salt water outdoor pool.
Green Lake
My favorite lake spot, cause if the dock and views across Lake Washington. Can get busy sometimes cause more people going...
8 residents recomanen
Lake Washington At the T Dock
500 Lake Washington BlvdMy favorite lake spot, cause if the dock and views across Lake Washington. Can get busy sometimes cause more people going...
You can rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to go around Elliot Bay.
168 residents recomanen
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StYou can rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to go around Elliot Bay.