Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union StMy favorite local coffee spot
Squirrel Chops
2201 E Union StNice local coffee shop
Tougo Coffee Co
860 Yesler WayFriendly coffee shop with kids play area
Little Uncle
1523 E Madison StHole in the wall Thai food and drinks
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StLocal natural food store
Local Mexican restaurant, a nice quiet family spot with affordable food and drinks
16 locals recommend
El Gallito
1700 20th AveLocal Mexican restaurant, a nice quiet family spot with affordable food and drinks
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveThey have a patio to die for and a great wine selection
Excellent Vietnamese/French fusion with a great bar. Always busy, so prepare to have to wait.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueExcellent Vietnamese/French fusion with a great bar. Always busy, so prepare to have to wait.
Tasty New American food. Great for sharing and grabbing a drink. Nice outdoor patio in the summer.
84 locals recommend
Tallulah's
Tasty New American food. Great for sharing and grabbing a drink. Nice outdoor patio in the summer.
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StThe best ice cream in town (if you ask me).
Nuflours Bakery
518 15th Ave EBest gluten free baked goods in town
Jamjuree
509 15th Ave Etasty Thai food. The fresh rolls are the size of a small burrito.
A great place to grab some candy or ice cream. Made locally
6 locals recommend
Central District Ice Cream Company
509 13th AveA great place to grab some candy or ice cream. Made locally
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveAmazing rooftop deck, drinks and food. A little pricey.
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StVietnamese food in a fun atmosphere.
Phở Bắc Restaurant
1314 S Jackson StAmazing Pho, recently remodeled to have a full bar.
American basics done well. Burgers, shakes, salads, etc. Full bar as well.
190 locals recommend
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StAmerican basics done well. Burgers, shakes, salads, etc. Full bar as well.
Red Cow
1423 34th AveFrench brasserie with great steak options.
Central Pizza
2901 S Jackson StPizza!
Sizzle Pie Seattle
1009 E Union StFunky pizzas with vegan and gluten free options.
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveGreat local breakfast spot
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StFamous fried chicken
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner done well. Full bar and amazing pastries.
39 locals recommend
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike StBreakfast, lunch, and dinner done well. Full bar and amazing pastries.
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWbest croissants in town. A lot of delicious options.
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveFrench inspired fare and a full bar
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StA good place for any grocery needs
Safeway
2201 E Madison StClosest grocery store
Entertainment & Activities
Funky movie theater that serves food. Often showing classic movies, sing-a-longs, and other fun events and movie/ show activities.
128 locals recommend
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveFunky movie theater that serves food. Often showing classic movies, sing-a-longs, and other fun events and movie/ show activities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with a full bar and serves food. Has a patio open year round.
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StLocal brewery with a full bar and serves food. Has a patio open year round.
Liberty
517 15th Ave EGreat cocktails and sushi in a funky atmosphere.
They have 30+ beers and ciders on tap at any given time. They also sell beer and cider, snacks and there is often a local food truck in front selling food from 6-9pm daily. Check the food schedule on their website. Great summer patio.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StThey have 30+ beers and ciders on tap at any given time. They also sell beer and cider, snacks and there is often a local food truck in front selling food from 6-9pm daily. Check the food schedule on their website. Great summer patio.
Something truly Seattle unique and specific. Alcoholic and hon-alcoholic options. A million flavors and some tasty snacks too.
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveSomething truly Seattle unique and specific. Alcoholic and hon-alcoholic options. A million flavors and some tasty snacks too.