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Food Scene
Quite, local Seattle place that's perfect for Crepes and morning breakfasts. With tons of travel and hike books, and nice people to chat with.
17 locals recommend
Cafe Barjot
711 Bellevue Ave EQuite, local Seattle place that's perfect for Crepes and morning breakfasts. With tons of travel and hike books, and nice people to chat with.
Mamnoon serves Lebanese, Syrian and Middle-Eastern food in an American interpretation. It`s perfect for brunch, lunch or even a full dinner. With family style plates, lots of sharing options, affordable items - right now its our favorite place in Seattle.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveMamnoon serves Lebanese, Syrian and Middle-Eastern food in an American interpretation. It`s perfect for brunch, lunch or even a full dinner. With family style plates, lots of sharing options, affordable items - right now its our favorite place in Seattle.
Best sushi in town, plus the best happy hour in town. From 4 to 6 many rooms and sashimi are close to $6. It`s a must if you love fish.
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th AveBest sushi in town, plus the best happy hour in town. From 4 to 6 many rooms and sashimi are close to $6. It`s a must if you love fish.
Part bookstore, part co-working space, part coffee shop - this is Ada's. Our favorite place to sit with books, tinker with technology or simply have a great salad.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EPart bookstore, part co-working space, part coffee shop - this is Ada's. Our favorite place to sit with books, tinker with technology or simply have a great salad.
Doughnuts! The best in Seattle - since they are done by the local chef Renee Erickson. On weekends come in early, since they run out very quickly.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SDoughnuts! The best in Seattle - since they are done by the local chef Renee Erickson. On weekends come in early, since they run out very quickly.
Though now it's owned by Peete's Coffee, Stumptown still has it flavor. Portland-based, it feel as much Seattle as the rains in the fall. Come for coffee and sip, read, relax.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveThough now it's owned by Peete's Coffee, Stumptown still has it flavor. Portland-based, it feel as much Seattle as the rains in the fall. Come for coffee and sip, read, relax.
Eltana
1538 12th AvePerfect place for breakfast with the best bagels in town
Gosh, just try this Ramen and you'll know why people are lining up to it. Comes with vegan options - so all will love it there.
22 locals recommend
Ramen Danbo
1222 E Pine StGosh, just try this Ramen and you'll know why people are lining up to it. Comes with vegan options - so all will love it there.
Remodel till May
Fancy Seattle. Calamari, fish and many local foods with the views of the water and downtown Seattle.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayRemodel till May
Fancy Seattle. Calamari, fish and many local foods with the views of the water and downtown Seattle.
Contemporary American and Korean fusion. Beautiful space with an accentuated food. We love it.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way NContemporary American and Korean fusion. Beautiful space with an accentuated food. We love it.
Another nice spot from Renee Erickson. French-Inspired with great sea food, oysters and lovely interiors. On weekends this is a perfect place for a romantic breakfast or brunch whit a glass of mimosa and crepe with crab.
26 locals recommend
Bar Melusine
1060 E Union StAnother nice spot from Renee Erickson. French-Inspired with great sea food, oysters and lovely interiors. On weekends this is a perfect place for a romantic breakfast or brunch whit a glass of mimosa and crepe with crab.
For the meat eaters out there, that's likely one of the most unforgettable experiences.
23 locals recommend
Bateau
1040 E Union StFor the meat eaters out there, that's likely one of the most unforgettable experiences.
Local ice cream shop. Lines on the street. Sticky hands. Pure love.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StLocal ice cream shop. Lines on the street. Sticky hands. Pure love.
Coffee hose of a famous Seattle brand. Baristas often win awards for their craft - so if you want to go somewhere really close and taste some good coffee - step in here.
35 locals recommend
Cherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry StCoffee hose of a famous Seattle brand. Baristas often win awards for their craft - so if you want to go somewhere really close and taste some good coffee - step in here.
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueSpicy, asian, new in a great little spot
Nice place for those who eat meat. For the rest of us - stay away :-)
21 locals recommend
Central Smoke Bar & Smokery
1305 E Jefferson StNice place for those who eat meat. For the rest of us - stay away :-)
In case you wanted to feel like you are in Paris in the middle of Seattle
16 locals recommend
L'Oursin
1315 E Jefferson StIn case you wanted to feel like you are in Paris in the middle of Seattle
Our favorite place for breakfasts. Also good for brunches. French food - from different Croque's to French coffee and the actual press (magazines and such).
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveOur favorite place for breakfasts. Also good for brunches. French food - from different Croque's to French coffee and the actual press (magazines and such).
The hottest spot in Seattle right now - no reservations, so show up at 5. If there’s a line - leave your phone, and go for a drink at Petit Soif (5 min walk)
65 locals recommend
Homer
3013 Beacon Ave SThe hottest spot in Seattle right now - no reservations, so show up at 5. If there’s a line - leave your phone, and go for a drink at Petit Soif (5 min walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar + Restaurant it's a cool space in a nicely renovated building. Contemporary American food + great surroundings. They have a set menu - recommend booking in advance for that - as well as regular items. Wine is fantastic. Also, check around the surroundings for local shops and other cool spots.
12 locals recommend
Bar Ferdinand
1424 11th AveBar + Restaurant it's a cool space in a nicely renovated building. Contemporary American food + great surroundings. They have a set menu - recommend booking in advance for that - as well as regular items. Wine is fantastic. Also, check around the surroundings for local shops and other cool spots.
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StHundreds of beers from around the world
Local brewery run by Microsoft employees who have already retired. Yeah, we know, quite symbolic.
92 locals recommend
Optimism Brewing Company
1158 BroadwayLocal brewery run by Microsoft employees who have already retired. Yeah, we know, quite symbolic.
Canon
928 12th AveGreat drinks. Come early as space is limited.
Poco Wine + Spirits
1408 E Pine StCosy wine bar.
Petite Soif
3309A Beacon Ave SHot new wine bar
The best brewery in Seattle. A bit pricy and no food (but you can bring your own)
36 locals recommend
Holy Mountain Brewing Company
1421 Elliott Ave WThe best brewery in Seattle. A bit pricy and no food (but you can bring your own)
A local wine bar from the local award-winning winery. Your standard good wines with a bit of a high-tech fermentation
Aluel Cellars
801a E Thomas StA local wine bar from the local award-winning winery. Your standard good wines with a bit of a high-tech fermentation
Arts & Culture
Henry makes the best exhibitions in Seattle. Check out their website for the most up-to-date information on what's there.
72 locals recommend
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetHenry makes the best exhibitions in Seattle. Check out their website for the most up-to-date information on what's there.
Technically it's a bookstore + a coffeeshop, but really it's the heart of Capitol Hill. With great lectures from guest book writers, terrific book selection, and a feeling like you belong there - it's the place to see what Seattle is all about (reading, being quite and very yourself).
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveTechnically it's a bookstore + a coffeeshop, but really it's the heart of Capitol Hill. With great lectures from guest book writers, terrific book selection, and a feeling like you belong there - it's the place to see what Seattle is all about (reading, being quite and very yourself).
Newly renovated + located in a nice park, with great views and art. When there - climb the water tower. It’s free :)
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StNewly renovated + located in a nice park, with great views and art. When there - climb the water tower. It’s free :)
Local gallery with great rotating exhibits. Free entry. Nice permanent salon style hall. Instagram chick
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveLocal gallery with great rotating exhibits. Free entry. Nice permanent salon style hall. Instagram chick
We go here every month. Awesome performance from the Grammy-winning orchestra
78 locals recommend
Seattle Symphony
200 University StWe go here every month. Awesome performance from the Grammy-winning orchestra
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer StIf opera is in town, when you are here - visiting is a must
Shopping
Iconic Seattle institution, Kobo is run by a local Japanese-American family. In this nice store you can find small cute souvenirs, Japanese good as well as see the history of the place.
34 locals recommend
Kobo Shop & Gallery
604 S Jackson StIconic Seattle institution, Kobo is run by a local Japanese-American family. In this nice store you can find small cute souvenirs, Japanese good as well as see the history of the place.
In case you like Balenciaga and Acne - that's your temple, place and everything in between.
57 locals recommend
Totokaelo
1523 10th AveIn case you like Balenciaga and Acne - that's your temple, place and everything in between.
Melrose Market is a collection of restaurants, shops, bars and simply cool hipster things. A must.
47 locals recommend
Melrose Market Studios
1532 Minor AveMelrose Market is a collection of restaurants, shops, bars and simply cool hipster things. A must.
Parks & Nature
Go to Arboretum to see the Japanese garden, tons of various plants, climatic zones, run, bike - or the best of it - walk right on the water among flowers, fisherman and kayakers passing you by
19 locals recommend
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Arboretum Waterfront TrailGo to Arboretum to see the Japanese garden, tons of various plants, climatic zones, run, bike - or the best of it - walk right on the water among flowers, fisherman and kayakers passing you by
Best sunsets, heart-stopping views, best trails - come here to make iconic photos of the Olympic mountains, lighthouse reflecting from the water and just finding peace and calm
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdBest sunsets, heart-stopping views, best trails - come here to make iconic photos of the Olympic mountains, lighthouse reflecting from the water and just finding peace and calm
If you felt Seattle can`t feel like California, come here and see people playing beach volley, having parties around campfires or simply look across the water at stunning downtown views
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
If you felt Seattle can`t feel like California, come here and see people playing beach volley, having parties around campfires or simply look across the water at stunning downtown views
Start at the park and then take the Elliott Bay Trail all the way Magnolia (better be on bike). It`s one of the most refreshing and inspiring experiences you can get right in downtown.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveStart at the park and then take the Elliott Bay Trail all the way Magnolia (better be on bike). It`s one of the most refreshing and inspiring experiences you can get right in downtown.
Burke Gilman Trail goes for many many many miles for Seattle, across lake Washington all the way to Redmond. Rent the bikes and get on 3-5 hour drive through the wine country (Woodinville), Kent (parks and water) and different Seattle spots.
233 locals recommend
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailBurke Gilman Trail goes for many many many miles for Seattle, across lake Washington all the way to Redmond. Rent the bikes and get on 3-5 hour drive through the wine country (Woodinville), Kent (parks and water) and different Seattle spots.
Japanese garden is a secluded, quite space to reflect, enjoy the moment and catch watercolored fish slowly moving through dark waters
203 locals recommend
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EJapanese garden is a secluded, quite space to reflect, enjoy the moment and catch watercolored fish slowly moving through dark waters
Best place to have fires, sit with your friends and enjoy summer sunsets
41 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadBest place to have fires, sit with your friends and enjoy summer sunsets
Rent kayak's and sup's here to enjoy lake Union in the summer months. Must have.
24 locals recommend
Moss Bay
1001 Fairview Ave NRent kayak's and sup's here to enjoy lake Union in the summer months. Must have.
Nice park, with great conservatory, nice views and crowds relaxing, playing and simply enjoying each other during the summer months
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ENice park, with great conservatory, nice views and crowds relaxing, playing and simply enjoying each other during the summer months
Essentials
Central Co-op is quite likely one of the most hip community-run spaces in the country. And we are not talking about posters about solidarity, local voting system and simply amazing people who work there. Central Co-op offers local, organic food from farms around Seattle and Pacific Northwest, it works a lot with local farmers and helps a lot the local community. Sightly more expensive than your average store, it's far better in quality and everything else.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StCentral Co-op is quite likely one of the most hip community-run spaces in the country. And we are not talking about posters about solidarity, local voting system and simply amazing people who work there. Central Co-op offers local, organic food from farms around Seattle and Pacific Northwest, it works a lot with local farmers and helps a lot the local community. Sightly more expensive than your average store, it's far better in quality and everything else.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StIt's Trader Joe's. Says for itself.
Sightseeing
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrA view of downtown Seattle. Best at night
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWDon't go for food - go for night views
Essential trip across the water to Bainbridge (where there’s a few nice wine bars and food places). About 20$ for a return trip with a views of downtown. A very Seattle experience
21 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Seattle Ferry TerminalEssential trip across the water to Bainbridge (where there’s a few nice wine bars and food places). About 20$ for a return trip with a views of downtown. A very Seattle experience
Dreamy sunsets. Bonfires in the summer months. Slow strolling. Literally the furthest you can get from the house, but it’s worth it
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWDreamy sunsets. Bonfires in the summer months. Slow strolling. Literally the furthest you can get from the house, but it’s worth it