Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
A world class French Bakery that I will compare almost anything in Paris to. Their twice-baked Almond Croissants are magical! Their baguettes have won trophies. Enjoy the cafe items and much more!
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWA world class French Bakery that I will compare almost anything in Paris to. Their twice-baked Almond Croissants are magical! Their baguettes have won trophies. Enjoy the cafe items and much more!
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlOur "local" starbucks, a short drive away.
Great Italian food in an intimate atmosphere. Get there early if you want to enjoy the patio on a beautiful night.
96 locals recommend
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWGreat Italian food in an intimate atmosphere. Get there early if you want to enjoy the patio on a beautiful night.
Our favorite Mexican style food right across from Alki Beach. They spin some new takes on some old standards from the kitchen. Great selection of Margaritas and sipping tequilas.
158 locals recommend
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWOur favorite Mexican style food right across from Alki Beach. They spin some new takes on some old standards from the kitchen. Great selection of Margaritas and sipping tequilas.
Delicious Italian dishes and pizza nearby. This intimate restaurant does not deliver. It's a short bus ride or drive away. Stop next door at Starbucks for a post dinner espresso.
Abbondanza
6503 California Ave SWDelicious Italian dishes and pizza nearby. This intimate restaurant does not deliver. It's a short bus ride or drive away. Stop next door at Starbucks for a post dinner espresso.
Our West Seattle branch of excellent gourmet pizza. They rewrote the pizza recipe in Seattle. They don't deliver to our neighborhood though.
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StOur West Seattle branch of excellent gourmet pizza. They rewrote the pizza recipe in Seattle. They don't deliver to our neighborhood though.
An intimate neighborhood pub with a semi sophisticated vibe. Just a short walk away for some tasty beer, wine, and dinner. I mean Kale chips on 35th Ave SW?!?!?
46 locals recommend
Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th Ave SWAn intimate neighborhood pub with a semi sophisticated vibe. Just a short walk away for some tasty beer, wine, and dinner. I mean Kale chips on 35th Ave SW?!?!?
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThe closest Starbucks drive thru for a quick cup on the go.
The best Thai food in West Seattle - some would say all of Seattle! Be prepared to wait, almost all the time. It’s that good!
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StThe best Thai food in West Seattle - some would say all of Seattle! Be prepared to wait, almost all the time. It’s that good!
Great seafood restaurant to celebrate special events like anniversaries and birthdays, with killer views of the Seattle skyline.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWGreat seafood restaurant to celebrate special events like anniversaries and birthdays, with killer views of the Seattle skyline.
4233 SW Alaska St
4233 Southwest Alaska StreetJoe's jumps at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a tasty menu of updated American classics.
95 locals recommend
Endolyne Joe's
9261 45th Ave SWJoe's jumps at breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a tasty menu of updated American classics.
Local cafe, known for breakfast and brunch. Down to earth environment.
36 locals recommend
The Birdhouse
3507 SW Henderson StLocal cafe, known for breakfast and brunch. Down to earth environment.
Original Bakery
9253 45th Ave SWGreat pastries and donuts. Nice local hangout for baked goods.
Guadalajara
9214 45th Ave SWNice local Mexican restaurant, great salsa!
The latest Starbucks Reserve store, featuring its new Prince Italian bakery, is featured at the base of the Starbucks HQ building. They serve an exotic mix of coffees, hard drinks, beer, wine and pastries - check it out!
11 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve
2401 Utah Ave SThe latest Starbucks Reserve store, featuring its new Prince Italian bakery, is featured at the base of the Starbucks HQ building. They serve an exotic mix of coffees, hard drinks, beer, wine and pastries - check it out!
They serve the best steaks in West Seattle. They have respectable seafood as well. Their Vegetarian Platter is killer, but be warned it’s battered and fried!
83 locals recommend
JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SWThey serve the best steaks in West Seattle. They have respectable seafood as well. Their Vegetarian Platter is killer, but be warned it’s battered and fried!
Essentials
Our favorite place to buy groceries. We finally got one in our "burg" last year. You can get easy to prepare or already prepared gourmet foods and produce at the best prices.
226 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWOur favorite place to buy groceries. We finally got one in our "burg" last year. You can get easy to prepare or already prepared gourmet foods and produce at the best prices.
Getting Around
You can take a bus or drive down to Seahurst Park and take the Water Taxi to Downtown Seattle. Great way to see Elliott Bay and not have to worry about parking downtown.
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayYou can take a bus or drive down to Seahurst Park and take the Water Taxi to Downtown Seattle. Great way to see Elliott Bay and not have to worry about parking downtown.
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Fauntleroy Ferry TerminalHop on over to Vashon Island from the Ferry
Parks & Nature
This is where Downtown and south people got to the beach. It can get crazy busy and crowded on a beautiful Spring or Autumn Weekend or any summer day. The beach full of sand and volley ball courts.
22 locals recommend
Alki Beach Dog
This is where Downtown and south people got to the beach. It can get crazy busy and crowded on a beautiful Spring or Autumn Weekend or any summer day. The beach full of sand and volley ball courts.
Fun activities for kids; swing sets, a jungle gym etc to keep restless kids happy and lots of shade, picnic benches and more.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StFun activities for kids; swing sets, a jungle gym etc to keep restless kids happy and lots of shade, picnic benches and more.
Driftwood Sculpture Walk, Lincoln Park, West Seattle
7398 Beach Dr SWGreat trail for walking along the beach
This is a super convenient cut through stairs that takes you right down to Lincoln Park - note there are quite a few stairs so consider it as part of your exercise!
Thistle Street Stairs
8261 Northrop Pl SWThis is a super convenient cut through stairs that takes you right down to Lincoln Park - note there are quite a few stairs so consider it as part of your exercise!
Shopping
Great shop that's heavy on design to buy hip household items and gifts.
18 locals recommend
Click! Design That Fits
4540 California Ave SWGreat shop that's heavy on design to buy hip household items and gifts.
Excellent store for art supplies, framing, greeting cards, and unusual and seasonal gifts. Stop next door at Bakery Nouveau for a delicious pastry.
20 locals recommend
Northwest Art & Frame
4733 California Ave SWExcellent store for art supplies, framing, greeting cards, and unusual and seasonal gifts. Stop next door at Bakery Nouveau for a delicious pastry.
Our local version of a shopping mall. You can get everything you need in one area; pharmacy, grocery, hair salon, household goods, clothing, furniture, pizza, and more. It's not fancy but it's close.
66 locals recommend
Westwood Village
2600 SW Barton StOur local version of a shopping mall. You can get everything you need in one area; pharmacy, grocery, hair salon, household goods, clothing, furniture, pizza, and more. It's not fancy but it's close.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local brew pub in the Alaska Junction. Are looking for crafted microbrews and a burger? This is for you.
62 locals recommend
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWOur local brew pub in the Alaska Junction. Are looking for crafted microbrews and a burger? This is for you.
The Westy Sports & Spirits
7908 35th Ave SWEverything Else
Produce, produce, and more produce! A 15 minute walk or short drive for rows of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and much more.
Tony's Market
9050 35th Ave SWProduce, produce, and more produce! A 15 minute walk or short drive for rows of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and much more.
If you're staying on a Sunday, this is a great Farmers Market year round. All types of seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and local fare.
80 locals recommend
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestIf you're staying on a Sunday, this is a great Farmers Market year round. All types of seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, and local fare.