Hillman and Columbia City
Neighborhoods
Our house is located in Hillman City, just a few blocks from the main drag, which is home to a coffee shop, a boutique, bars and restaurants, and a gym.
Hillman City
Our house is located in Hillman City, just a few blocks from the main drag, which is home to a coffee shop, a boutique, bars and restaurants, and a gym.
Columbia City is located approximately one mile north of our house. It has access to numerous buses and the light rail and is home to bars, restaurants, retail stores, a theater, public library, and grocery store.
117 residents recomanen
Columbia City
Columbia City is located approximately one mile north of our house. It has access to numerous buses and the light rail and is home to bars, restaurants, retail stores, a theater, public library, and grocery store.
Food scene
Small, low key restaurant with delicious, seasonal food and thoughtfully sources beer and wine.
Off Alley
Rainier Avenue SouthSmall, low key restaurant with delicious, seasonal food and thoughtfully sources beer and wine.
One of the most popular doughnut shops in Seattle! But check their website in advance. Some days are preorder only, and says that allow walk-in orders have long lines that form early.
16 residents recomanen
The Flour Box
5520 Rainier Ave SOne of the most popular doughnut shops in Seattle! But check their website in advance. Some days are preorder only, and says that allow walk-in orders have long lines that form early.
Sam Choy's Poke to the Max
5300 Rainier Ave SPopular local poke eatery.
Neapolitan style pizza eatery that’s worth a visit if you’re looking for pizza!
128 residents recomanen
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SNeapolitan style pizza eatery that’s worth a visit if you’re looking for pizza!
An intimate fine dining experience within walking distance of the house, Archipelago offers “Pacific Northwest cuisine through progressive Filipino American flavors.” Reservations are required.
Archipelago
5607 Rainier Avenue SouthAn intimate fine dining experience within walking distance of the house, Archipelago offers “Pacific Northwest cuisine through progressive Filipino American flavors.” Reservations are required.
Best local breakfast joint - they’ve got all the classics! Often a wait on the weekends though.
192 residents recomanen
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SBest local breakfast joint - they’ve got all the classics! Often a wait on the weekends though.
Thanh Thao Restaurant
6012 Martin Luther King Jr Way SOur favorite, local pho spot!
Bars and Breweries
Amazing beer selection! Seriously, check this place out. Foodies travel from all over the city to see what’s on tap and enjoy the unlimited peanuts. ;)
12 residents recomanen
Slow Boat Tavern
5701 Rainier Ave SAmazing beer selection! Seriously, check this place out. Foodies travel from all over the city to see what’s on tap and enjoy the unlimited peanuts. ;)
One of a family of bars that are very popular in Seattle! Unlike the Slow Boat (which is Beer only) the Twighlight offers beer and hard alcohol, as well as food.
102 residents recomanen
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StOne of a family of bars that are very popular in Seattle! Unlike the Slow Boat (which is Beer only) the Twighlight offers beer and hard alcohol, as well as food.
Large selection of beer on tap. They also have outdoor seating and an indoor play area for kids.
15 residents recomanen
Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop
5303 Rainier Ave SLarge selection of beer on tap. They also have outdoor seating and an indoor play area for kids.
Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave SGreat local breweries with lots of outdoor seating!
Coffee
Onda is located within walking distance of the house. They don’t have indoor seating currently (because of the pandemic) but have limited outdoor seating and a basic selection of groceries items.
Onda Origins Cafe & Roastery
5600 Rainier Ave SOnda is located within walking distance of the house. They don’t have indoor seating currently (because of the pandemic) but have limited outdoor seating and a basic selection of groceries items.
Located in the heart of Columbia City, Olympia Coffee offers excellent coffee and great pastries.
9 residents recomanen
Olympia Coffee
4824 Rainier Ave SLocated in the heart of Columbia City, Olympia Coffee offers excellent coffee and great pastries.
Empire Coffee offers amazing espresso, waffles, and a record shop!
85 residents recomanen
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StEmpire Coffee offers amazing espresso, waffles, and a record shop!
Sightseeing
Ark Lodge is our local theater and one of the few remaining neighborhood theaters in the city!
114 residents recomanen
Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave SArk Lodge is our local theater and one of the few remaining neighborhood theaters in the city!
Beautiful local park with lake access, a three mile paved loop, wooded trails, swim beach, and tennis courts.
477 residents recomanen
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SBeautiful local park with lake access, a three mile paved loop, wooded trails, swim beach, and tennis courts.
Hitt's Hill Park
5234 37th Ave SNearby, small park full of native plants.
Groceries
PCC is a local coop. It is smaller than some larger grocery stores and can be more expensive, but also offers lots of local, seasonal, and organic items.
243 residents recomanen
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StPCC is a local coop. It is smaller than some larger grocery stores and can be more expensive, but also offers lots of local, seasonal, and organic items.
Open May through October from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesdays, the local farmers market is a great place to find fresh produce and delicious food.
54 residents recomanen
Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Avenue SouthOpen May through October from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesdays, the local farmers market is a great place to find fresh produce and delicious food.
Safeway
2201 E Madison StClosest large grocery store.