Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Enjoy your morning Joe with beautiful waterfront views and a nice stroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park.
83 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWEnjoy your morning Joe with beautiful waterfront views and a nice stroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park.
If you insist on visiting Starbucks, this is the very first one. Get there early before the crowd.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlIf you insist on visiting Starbucks, this is the very first one. Get there early before the crowd.
Delicious Italian food and burlesque shows on Saturday nights. Outdoor patio seating in the summer. Make a reservation.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyDelicious Italian food and burlesque shows on Saturday nights. Outdoor patio seating in the summer. Make a reservation.
Watch the ferries while you enjoy a fresh breakfast on the 3rd floor.
25 locals recommend
Lowell's Restaurant & Bar
1519 Pike PlWatch the ferries while you enjoy a fresh breakfast on the 3rd floor.
Solid authentic Pho and yummy Tamarind rolls. The entrance is a bit inconspicuous.
8 locals recommend
Long Provincial Vietnamese
1901 2nd AveSolid authentic Pho and yummy Tamarind rolls. The entrance is a bit inconspicuous.
Best traditional sushi spot in Seattle. Must sit at the sushi bar and do omakase aka chef's choice. Wait in line by 5pm.
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveBest traditional sushi spot in Seattle. Must sit at the sushi bar and do omakase aka chef's choice. Wait in line by 5pm.
Pear and gorgonzola pizza, meatballs, & extensive infused alcohol selection.
60 locals recommend
Rocco's
2312 2nd AvePear and gorgonzola pizza, meatballs, & extensive infused alcohol selection.
El Gaucho
2200 Western AveGood old boys club steakhouse. Delicious bananas foster dessert!
Try excellent local espresso, since 1980. Then hop on the monorail to the Space Needle and Seattle Center.
16 locals recommend
Monorail Espresso
701 5th AveTry excellent local espresso, since 1980. Then hop on the monorail to the Space Needle and Seattle Center.
One of my favorite spots for fresh oysters. Get there at 4pm on weekdays for happy hour. Walk-ins only.
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWOne of my favorite spots for fresh oysters. Get there at 4pm on weekdays for happy hour. Walk-ins only.
Everything Else
Stop by the truly authentic French bakery-- baguettes, croissants, and more.
35 locals recommend
La Parisienne French Bakery
2507 4th AveStop by the truly authentic French bakery-- baguettes, croissants, and more.
Rent canoes or rowboats for $9-11 per hour and row your way around Lake Washington, the Montlake cut, and the Arboretum.
44 locals recommend
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NERent canoes or rowboats for $9-11 per hour and row your way around Lake Washington, the Montlake cut, and the Arboretum.
Great spot for a hike/jog/run. Miles of rugged trails and beaches, and glorious views of the Sound.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat spot for a hike/jog/run. Miles of rugged trails and beaches, and glorious views of the Sound.
Take the Water Taxi to West Seattle. Stroll along Alki Beach or play some beach volleyball.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Take the Water Taxi to West Seattle. Stroll along Alki Beach or play some beach volleyball.
Try WASUP Yoga-- yoga on standup paddleboards. Single classes for $30.
17 locals recommend
Surf Ballard
6300 Seaview Ave NWTry WASUP Yoga-- yoga on standup paddleboards. Single classes for $30.
Shopping
Fresh, seasonal, local ice cream shop. Try the maple walnut, scout mint, or honey lavender flavors. Locations also in Queen Anne, U-District, & Wallingford.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StFresh, seasonal, local ice cream shop. Try the maple walnut, scout mint, or honey lavender flavors. Locations also in Queen Anne, U-District, & Wallingford.
Seattle's hand-forged donuts. This is the flagship cafe. And right next door!
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave ESeattle's hand-forged donuts. This is the flagship cafe. And right next door!
Rite Aid
2707 Rainier Ave SClosest pharmacy store. Closed by 9pm.
Target
1401 2nd AveDowntown Tar-jay. Open until 11pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent spirits selection. Enter from the parking lot. A speaky easy-ish location.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveExcellent spirits selection. Enter from the parking lot. A speaky easy-ish location.
Arts & Culture
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveLive music and shows. Look up who's playing.
Seattle's Most Epic Movie Experience. Recently renovated historic theater with Theo's chocolate covered popcorn and Bravehorse Tavern pretzels. Reserve a seat online.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveSeattle's Most Epic Movie Experience. Recently renovated historic theater with Theo's chocolate covered popcorn and Bravehorse Tavern pretzels. Reserve a seat online.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveWhole paycheck. Your friendly organic grocery store =)
Sightseeing
A must visit destination. Fresh flowers, fruits & veggies, flying fish (World Famous Pike Place Fish Market), street performers, random goodies, and lots of tourists.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA must visit destination. Fresh flowers, fruits & veggies, flying fish (World Famous Pike Place Fish Market), street performers, random goodies, and lots of tourists.
Bring your selfie stick for the best shot of the downtown Seattle skyline.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBring your selfie stick for the best shot of the downtown Seattle skyline.