Guidebook for Seattle

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Michele And Denny
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Seattle's famous coffee chain--be sure to check out a location in its home city.
100 locals recommend
Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell Way
100 locals recommend
Seattle's famous coffee chain--be sure to check out a location in its home city.
Quick-serve joint known for its classic burgers and shakes that also serves a popular veggie burger.
90 locals recommend
Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th St
90 locals recommend
Quick-serve joint known for its classic burgers and shakes that also serves a popular veggie burger.
Absolutely incredible West Indian/Caribbean food in an adorably decorated restaurant.
74 locals recommend
Bongos
6501 Aurora Ave N
74 locals recommend
Absolutely incredible West Indian/Caribbean food in an adorably decorated restaurant.
Local restaurant that serves market-fresh seafood, grass-fed burgers, and cocktails in an informal but nice environment.
136 locals recommend
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SW
136 locals recommend
Local restaurant that serves market-fresh seafood, grass-fed burgers, and cocktails in an informal but nice environment.
Gourmet chocolatier offering handmade confections and espresso drinks in a cozy cafe.
26 locals recommend
Chocolati
7810 East Green Lake Dr N
26 locals recommend
Gourmet chocolatier offering handmade confections and espresso drinks in a cozy cafe.
Family-friendly spot with a cantina setting servicing Mexican standards freshly made tortillas.
30 locals recommend
Benito's Chicago Eatery
6201 15th Ave NW
30 locals recommend
Family-friendly spot with a cantina setting servicing Mexican standards freshly made tortillas.
Hearty Italian fare with daily specials and a happy hour in a contemporary space with an outdoor patio.
23 locals recommend
Lucia Green Lake
7102 Woodlawn Ave NE
23 locals recommend
Hearty Italian fare with daily specials and a happy hour in a contemporary space with an outdoor patio.
Hip locale offering gourmet coffee (from Stumptown in Portland, it's the best!), organic comfort food, beer, and various theme nights.
24 locals recommend
Fix Coffeehouse
6900 East Green Lake Way N
24 locals recommend
Hip locale offering gourmet coffee (from Stumptown in Portland, it's the best!), organic comfort food, beer, and various theme nights.
Pretty darn good fish and chips.
33 locals recommend
Spud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way N
33 locals recommend
Pretty darn good fish and chips.
Another super great coffee chain with a more laid back feel.
22 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
17887 Redmond Way
22 locals recommend
Another super great coffee chain with a more laid back feel.
Inventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list and 5-course fixed-price menu.
19 locals recommend
Nell's
6804 East Green Lake Way N
19 locals recommend
Inventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list and 5-course fixed-price menu.

Everything Else

9 hole pitch and putt par-3 course open March through October.
31 locals recommend
Green Lake Pitch & Putt
5701 East Green Lake Way N
31 locals recommend
9 hole pitch and putt par-3 course open March through October.
Rent a paddleboat, kayak, or paddle board to explore the lake up close. You can also take a dive and go swimming off the nearby dock.
29 locals recommend
Greenlake Boathouse
7351 East Green Lake Dr N
29 locals recommend
Rent a paddleboat, kayak, or paddle board to explore the lake up close. You can also take a dive and go swimming off the nearby dock.
Rent bikes to explore the neighborhood!
21 locals recommend
Gregg's Greenlake Cycle
7007 Woodlawn Ave NE
21 locals recommend
Rent bikes to explore the neighborhood!

Essentials

Great local grocery store chain with organic produce and natural products!
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave N
221 locals recommend
Great local grocery store chain with organic produce and natural products!
All natural grocery store that offers everything you could need to whip up a great and healthy meal.
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th St
222 locals recommend
All natural grocery store that offers everything you could need to whip up a great and healthy meal.

Arts & Culture

A local theater company's intimate main stage is set in a converted bathhouse on Green Lake.
22 locals recommend
Seattle Public Theater
7312 West Green Lake Dr N
22 locals recommend
A local theater company's intimate main stage is set in a converted bathhouse on Green Lake.

Sightseeing

The paved trail around Green Lake and its acres of grass are perfect for a walk or afternoon of relaxation.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
148 locals recommend
The paved trail around Green Lake and its acres of grass are perfect for a walk or afternoon of relaxation.

Drinks & Nightlife

Lakeside bar grill offering American classics with a twist plus a sidewalk patio.
58 locals recommend
Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr N
58 locals recommend
Lakeside bar grill offering American classics with a twist plus a sidewalk patio.

Entertainment & Activities

Seattle's zoo is just a short drive (or moderate-length walk) away and features lots of fascinating exhibits and animals.
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 locals recommend
Seattle's zoo is just a short drive (or moderate-length walk) away and features lots of fascinating exhibits and animals.