Greenwood/Phinney Guidebook
Groceries
A local "superstore" for groceries, home goods, and seemingly everything else -- within easy walking distance. They carry a solid selection of organic foods, bread from Grand Central Bakery (among others), and a wide wine and cheese selection (Murray's NYC). For Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, head to nearby Ballard.
278 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StA local "superstore" for groceries, home goods, and seemingly everything else -- within easy walking distance. They carry a solid selection of organic foods, bread from Grand Central Bakery (among others), and a wide wine and cheese selection (Murray's NYC). For Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, head to nearby Ballard.
Quite a nice grocery market, an alternative to Whole Foods. A short drive away in Ballard. Freshly made pizzas, sandwiches, self-serve salad bar. Across the street from Trader Joe's, so worth a peek.
15 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th StQuite a nice grocery market, an alternative to Whole Foods. A short drive away in Ballard. Freshly made pizzas, sandwiches, self-serve salad bar. Across the street from Trader Joe's, so worth a peek.
The closest Grand Central Bakery outpost to our place. We love their bread, both the Como and Ciabatta are excellent.
14 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
214 1st Ave SThe closest Grand Central Bakery outpost to our place. We love their bread, both the Como and Ciabatta are excellent.
Food scene
Our favorite local Thai restaurant. For seafood lovers, try the Kua Gai Noodles.
7 locals recommend
Laem buri
8530 Greenwood Ave NOur favorite local Thai restaurant. For seafood lovers, try the Kua Gai Noodles.
Popular local bakery. Excellent pastries, good coffee from a reputed chef. Highly recommended!
57 locals recommend
Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave NPopular local bakery. Excellent pastries, good coffee from a reputed chef. Highly recommended!
A super popular sandwich shop, steps from our home. Hearty and sloppy fare, so beware :)
22 locals recommend
Valhalla Sandwiches
8202 Greenwood Ave NA super popular sandwich shop, steps from our home. Hearty and sloppy fare, so beware :)
Artisinal pizzas made from "imported Italian ingredients". The two options we tried (Capricciosa, Funghi) were indeed very fine.
34 locals recommend
Cornuto Pizzeria
7404 Greenwood Ave NArtisinal pizzas made from "imported Italian ingredients". The two options we tried (Capricciosa, Funghi) were indeed very fine.
Get your espresso and some handmade chocolates at this cozy cafe, less than a block away. They carry a wide selection of confections, handmade by a local small-chain chocolatier.
41 locals recommend
Chocolati Café
8319 Greenwood Ave NGet your espresso and some handmade chocolates at this cozy cafe, less than a block away. They carry a wide selection of confections, handmade by a local small-chain chocolatier.
Highly-rated vegan & gluten-free pizzas (low-carb or low-sodium upon request).
24 locals recommend
RAZZíS PIZZERíA GREENWOOD
8523 Greenwood Ave NHighly-rated vegan & gluten-free pizzas (low-carb or low-sodium upon request).
A new premium steak restaurant, opened during the pandemic. We still haven't been but always busy, we hear good things!
63 locals recommend
FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave NA new premium steak restaurant, opened during the pandemic. We still haven't been but always busy, we hear good things!
French-styled bistro and bar, with an interesting selection of drinks (incl. French spirits and Czech Becherovka).
38 locals recommend
Gainsbourg
8550 Greenwood Ave NFrench-styled bistro and bar, with an interesting selection of drinks (incl. French spirits and Czech Becherovka).
One of many local craft breweries. This one has a nice large patio, cool murals, a Trivia night, and a fun Asian-fusion hot dog menu.
Halcyon Brewing Company
8564 Greenwood Avenue NorthOne of many local craft breweries. This one has a nice large patio, cool murals, a Trivia night, and a fun Asian-fusion hot dog menu.
Our new favorite pizza place -- thin & bubbly crust, piping hot straight from the oven. Smooth sauce, not too salty, with plentiful toppings.
Pizzeria La Rocca
8404 Greenwood Avenue NorthOur new favorite pizza place -- thin & bubbly crust, piping hot straight from the oven. Smooth sauce, not too salty, with plentiful toppings.
A well-known seafood restaurant on the water, a short drive away. Solid service, nice views. Their signature dish -- Pacific Sablefish (a.k.a. black cod) -- was delicious; the Salmon was also great.
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWA well-known seafood restaurant on the water, a short drive away. Solid service, nice views. Their signature dish -- Pacific Sablefish (a.k.a. black cod) -- was delicious; the Salmon was also great.
Sightseeing
A local park, with a nice 2.8 mile loop around the lake for walking/running. A 15 min walk from our place. Duke's Seafood and public tennis courts are there as well. Beware: Lots of people on sunny days! :)
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
A local park, with a nice 2.8 mile loop around the lake for walking/running. A 15 min walk from our place. Duke's Seafood and public tennis courts are there as well. Beware: Lots of people on sunny days! :)
Neighborhoods
This (mostly) car-free avenue, is part of Seattle's 'Stay Healthy Streets' initiative. It's perfect for a stroll (or a jog) down to Phinney Ridge. Popular with the locals, it can get quite busy at times. And the well-kept craftsman homes along the way are cuteness galore!
1st Avenue Northwest
1st Avenue NorthwestThis (mostly) car-free avenue, is part of Seattle's 'Stay Healthy Streets' initiative. It's perfect for a stroll (or a jog) down to Phinney Ridge. Popular with the locals, it can get quite busy at times. And the well-kept craftsman homes along the way are cuteness galore!
Traveler advice
Getting around
GIG Car Share
A super-convenient car rental service. Use their mobile app to book a Prius Hybrid, by the hour or by the day, gas and insurance included. 400+ cars are available throughout Seattle, so we were always able to find one within a few blocks.