Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWWorld renowned, an institution in the Seattle coffee culture
Best for breakfast, delicious cookies, no reservations though so expect some waiting
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StBest for breakfast, delicious cookies, no reservations though so expect some waiting
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StFancy pizza place, great wine
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NWFamily friendly, great service
Our favorite pizza, there's some sweetness in the dough that makes all other pizza pale in comparison...
53 locals recommend
Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market StOur favorite pizza, there's some sweetness in the dough that makes all other pizza pale in comparison...
Delicious, Northwest inspired gastronomy - great for dinner, but now open for brunch as well.
72 locals recommend
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market St Delicious, Northwest inspired gastronomy - great for dinner, but now open for brunch as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWStoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StParks & Nature
Our favorite park to walk to, a hidden gem, great playground for the little ones and great community garden...the place also has some interesting history
14 locals recommend
Kirke Park
7028 9th Ave NWOur favorite park to walk to, a hidden gem, great playground for the little ones and great community garden...the place also has some interesting history
A play structure and swings, tennis courts and a large play field
8 locals recommend
Gilman Playground
923 NW 54th StA play structure and swings, tennis courts and a large play field
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBallard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StCarkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd We are in the city, yet wilderness is so close
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdAnother amazing place to take in the beauty of Nature
Arts & Culture
Discover the Nordic roots of Ballard and learn about the 5 Nordic countries, their culture and traditions. A playground adjacent to the Museum makes for a good family spot.
127 locals recommend
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StDiscover the Nordic roots of Ballard and learn about the 5 Nordic countries, their culture and traditions. A playground adjacent to the Museum makes for a good family spot.
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWShopping
A high end market, with amazing options and produce, though pricey... Equal Exchange Espresso Bar inside the store is probably the closest coffee place to the Blue House.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StA high end market, with amazing options and produce, though pricey... Equal Exchange Espresso Bar inside the store is probably the closest coffee place to the Blue House.
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WBartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEPharmacy, even a walk in clinic and anything else you need.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StTransformation-Surprise Laundromat
5505 8th Ave NWBallard Bike Co Seattle
ZOOM+Care
4555 Stone Way NQuick doctor appointment access
Entertainment & Activities
Ballard Pool
1471 NW 67th St