Neighborhood Guidebook (Queen Anne & Seattle Center)
Food Scene
Good spot for breakfast or lunch and includes a large outdoor beer garden (21+) with giant Jenga, firepits, etc. Food is nothing fancy, but solid. Locals like their crepes and Korexican tacos. Walk here in 7 min.
57 residents recomanen
Citizen Coffee
706 Taylor Ave NGood spot for breakfast or lunch and includes a large outdoor beer garden (21+) with giant Jenga, firepits, etc. Food is nothing fancy, but solid. Locals like their crepes and Korexican tacos. Walk here in 7 min.
I love Laredos for their Al Pastor tacos. Others love their Brisket Enchiladas, and the Avocado Margaritas are favorites too. Everything on the menu is solid, even their brunch, which is never crowded.
34 residents recomanen
Laredo's Grill
555 Aloha StI love Laredos for their Al Pastor tacos. Others love their Brisket Enchiladas, and the Avocado Margaritas are favorites too. Everything on the menu is solid, even their brunch, which is never crowded.
The is a newer bar in the neighborhood. They have trivia and karaoke some nights. I've never been, but it looks interesting!
Bad Bar
819 5th Avenue NorthThe is a newer bar in the neighborhood. They have trivia and karaoke some nights. I've never been, but it looks interesting!
Super cute lunch spot - great for salads, bowls, etc. Vegan and gluten free options. Great for kids.
28 residents recomanen
Bounty Kitchen
7 Boston StSuper cute lunch spot - great for salads, bowls, etc. Vegan and gluten free options. Great for kids.
This was listed in the New York Times as a restaurant to watch in Seattle. Lots of great reviews.
Paju
11 Mercer StreetThis was listed in the New York Times as a restaurant to watch in Seattle. Lots of great reviews.
Local favorite located on Queen Anne ave. Run by Ethan Stowell, a notable Seattle chef. You may need a reservation.
130 residents recomanen
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NLocal favorite located on Queen Anne ave. Run by Ethan Stowell, a notable Seattle chef. You may need a reservation.
Higher-end French restaurant. It has a romantic atmosphere. Great for celebrating anniversaries. :)
24 residents recomanen
Eden Hill
2209 Queen Anne Ave NHigher-end French restaurant. It has a romantic atmosphere. Great for celebrating anniversaries. :)
Big Mario's Pizza
Great New York style pizza that is a 7-minute walk from my house.
This is my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Highly recommend. it's only a 7 minute walk from the house.
Caffe Vita
This is my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Highly recommend. it's only a 7 minute walk from the house.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
Local oysters! Nice atmosphere. Near Climate Pledge Arena.
Everyone's favorite ice cream shop in Queen Anne. Come here for a cup of ice cream and take it to Kerry Park to enjoy!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
Everyone's favorite ice cream shop in Queen Anne. Come here for a cup of ice cream and take it to Kerry Park to enjoy!
Zeeks Pizza
Great pizza place for families. Best gluten free crust in Seattle.
Betty
1507 Queen Anne Ave NLong time neighborhood fave. The lasagna and cassoulet are amazing.
A Queen Anne favorite brunch spot. Closed for a bit during the Pandemic but is now back under new ownership!
84 residents recomanen
5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NA Queen Anne favorite brunch spot. Closed for a bit during the Pandemic but is now back under new ownership!
Arts & Culture
Jardí i Vidre de Chihuly
305 Harrison StMuseum of pop culture! The building was designed by Frank Gehry with legendary pop culture artifacts from local greats including Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and others.
674 residents recomanen
Museu de la Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NMuseum of pop culture! The building was designed by Frank Gehry with legendary pop culture artifacts from local greats including Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and others.
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer StWalk here in 10-15 min.
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer StWalk here in 10 min.
Essentials
Queens Cleaners
716 Taylor Ave NGood place for dry cleaning. They do not do wash and fold.
QFC
Walk here in 10 minutes. QFC is a Kroger-owned grocery store, like Safeway.
Trader Joe's
Parks & Nature
It's the best view of the downtown skyline and Mr. Rainier that Seattle has to offer.
881 residents recomanen
Parc Kerry
211 W Highland DrIt's the best view of the downtown skyline and Mr. Rainier that Seattle has to offer.
Walk here in 10 min. Great views and a jungle gym for kids. (The park is named after a person named Bhy Kracke. Funny name for a park with a playground.)
23 residents recomanen
Bhy Kracke Park
1215 5th Ave NWalk here in 10 min. Great views and a jungle gym for kids. (The park is named after a person named Bhy Kracke. Funny name for a park with a playground.)
Great spot for relaxing with a cup of coffee and people watching in Seattle Center. Kids love to play in the fountain.
24 residents recomanen
Font Internacional
305 Harrison StGreat spot for relaxing with a cup of coffee and people watching in Seattle Center. Kids love to play in the fountain.
Getting Around
Take the monorail downtown from Seattle Center (near the space needle) to Westlake center (near Nordstrom and downtown shopping). Walk from Westlake to Pikes Market and other attractions. The monorail was built for the Worlds Fair when it was hosted in Seattle in the 1960s.
38 residents recomanen
Seattle center station
370 Thomas StTake the monorail downtown from Seattle Center (near the space needle) to Westlake center (near Nordstrom and downtown shopping). Walk from Westlake to Pikes Market and other attractions. The monorail was built for the Worlds Fair when it was hosted in Seattle in the 1960s.
Galer Street stairs traverse Queen Anne Hill leading from the top of the hill all the way down to west Lake Union. The uphill stairs start at Galer Street and Taylor and the downhill stairs start at 6th Ave N and Galer. Great exercise!
Galer Street
Galer StreetGaler Street stairs traverse Queen Anne Hill leading from the top of the hill all the way down to west Lake Union. The uphill stairs start at Galer Street and Taylor and the downhill stairs start at 6th Ave N and Galer. Great exercise!
Entertainment & Activities
Seattle Center hosts events, concerts, etc. and is generally a great place to explore. The fountain is a focal point on a sunny day. Seattle Center is also the home of the Space Needle, MoPOP Museum, Chihuly Museum, the Seattle Ballet, the Seattle Science Center, and the Seattle Opera! Lots going on over here.
362 residents recomanen
Centre de Seattle
305 Harrison StSeattle Center hosts events, concerts, etc. and is generally a great place to explore. The fountain is a focal point on a sunny day. Seattle Center is also the home of the Space Needle, MoPOP Museum, Chihuly Museum, the Seattle Ballet, the Seattle Science Center, and the Seattle Opera! Lots going on over here.
This is Climate Pledge Arena (Key is the old name and Airbnb won't let me change it). Home of the Kraken NHL team with many concerts and events hosted here as well. You can walk here in 15-20 min from my listing.
85 residents recomanen
KeyArena
334 1st Avenue NorthThis is Climate Pledge Arena (Key is the old name and Airbnb won't let me change it). Home of the Kraken NHL team with many concerts and events hosted here as well. You can walk here in 15-20 min from my listing.
Indoor minigolf and beer. This is a fun spot on a rainy day.
9 residents recomanen
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union
609 Westlake Ave NIndoor minigolf and beer. This is a fun spot on a rainy day.
Surf Shack and Paddle
1836 Westlake Ave NRent paddleboards and kayaks and take a spin on Lake Union.
Rent kayaks and paddleboards. This is located closer to Mercer street in South Lake Union.
24 residents recomanen
Moss Bay
1001 Fairview Ave NRent kayaks and paddleboards. This is located closer to Mercer street in South Lake Union.
Hot Tub Boats
2520 Westlake Ave NRent a boat that's also a hot tub and take a spin on Lake Union!
Free rowboat rentals. Check their website for more details.
101 residents recomanen
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StFree rowboat rentals. Check their website for more details.
Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NHands-on science museum that's great for families.
Everything Else
KEXP is a nationally recognized public radio station featuring the best independent artists/bands. You can get a tour of the studio (I recommend signing up online) and/or watch them broadcast from the cafe (there's a viewing window into the broadcasting booth). If you're lucky, you can catch a live show from a visiting artist. Check out KEXP.org or their schedule.
29 residents recomanen
KEXP
472 1st Ave NKEXP is a nationally recognized public radio station featuring the best independent artists/bands. You can get a tour of the studio (I recommend signing up online) and/or watch them broadcast from the cafe (there's a viewing window into the broadcasting booth). If you're lucky, you can catch a live show from a visiting artist. Check out KEXP.org or their schedule.