Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Broadcast Coffee
6515 Roosevelt Way NEPortage Bay Cafe - 65th
900 NE 65th StGreat brunch spot!!
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NAMAZING sandwiches.
Benito's Chicago Eatery
6201 15th Ave NWGreat handmade tortillas!
Wayward Vegan Cafe
801 NE 65th StGreat for the vegetarians!
Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
2200 N 56th StGreat coffee near the park!
We always love to grab a french toast doughnut to go with our coffee before a weekend walk around the lake!
67 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th StWe always love to grab a french toast doughnut to go with our coffee before a weekend walk around the lake!
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StA classic vegetarian restaurant in Seattle! But not just for veggies!
Mamnoon Street
2020 6th AveGreat falafel and other middle eastern food!
FareStart
700 Virginia StGood food, good cause.
Nice place to get tacos and drinks near pike market!
16 locals recommend
El Borracho Pike Place Market
1521 1st AveNice place to get tacos and drinks near pike market!
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SDelicious yogurt in Pike!
Next Level Burger Roosevelt
1026B NE 64th StGreat new vegan burger joint located in Whole Foods!!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StBartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NETrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSafeway
516 1st Ave WThe local food coop--has a lot of prepared food as well.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NThe local food coop--has a lot of prepared food as well.
Parks & Nature
Green Lake
Iconic Seattle park
Froula Playground
7200 12th Ave NETennis courts & playgrounds
Great spot for dogs; lots of space to walk; ball fields; beach/swimming access.
159 locals recommend
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NEGreat spot for dogs; lots of space to walk; ball fields; beach/swimming access.
Climb up the water tower (for free) for a view of Seattle from "the poor man's Space Needle". Great panoramic views of the city and surrounding area.
33 locals recommend
Water Tower
1247 15th Avenue EastClimb up the water tower (for free) for a view of Seattle from "the poor man's Space Needle". Great panoramic views of the city and surrounding area.
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGreat sunsets.
Walking path through peaceful park/gorge hidden amongst residential North Seattle neighbourhood.
86 locals recommend
Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Avenue NortheastWalking path through peaceful park/gorge hidden amongst residential North Seattle neighbourhood.
Great place to go bird-watching in Seattle proper. Great spot for all kinds of local birds, including eagles and osprey, shorebirds, and red-winged blackbirds.
14 locals recommend
Union Bay Natural Area
3501 NE 41st StGreat place to go bird-watching in Seattle proper. Great spot for all kinds of local birds, including eagles and osprey, shorebirds, and red-winged blackbirds.
Great urban hiking and fantastic views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat urban hiking and fantastic views of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound.
Carkeek has some great and accessible trails with beautiful views of the water!
251 locals recommend
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park RdCarkeek has some great and accessible trails with beautiful views of the water!
Arts & Culture
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEGreat indie museum with great exhibits about local music, culture, and more.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NGreat indie museum with great exhibits about local music, culture, and more.
This museum is right in the middle of Volunteer Park with beautiful views of downtown and the Bay.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StThis museum is right in the middle of Volunteer Park with beautiful views of downtown and the Bay.
The Seattle Public Library is a premier institution! They always have readings, lectures, etc. It's also a beautiful building and a great place to escape the downtown crowds.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveThe Seattle Public Library is a premier institution! They always have readings, lectures, etc. It's also a beautiful building and a great place to escape the downtown crowds.
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StRelatively small art space nearby that hosts some great concerts!
Moore Theatre
1932 2nd AveTheater/coffee house
The Showbox
1426 1st AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Atlantic Crossing
6508 Roosevelt Way NEGreat spot for live sports like soccer; pub fare.
Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th StGreat local brews - our favourite in Seattle!
Classic Seattle brewery with beer garden. The place to be on Friday afternoons/evenings!!
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StClassic Seattle brewery with beer garden. The place to be on Friday afternoons/evenings!!
Cooperative brewery serving member-crafted beer. New addition to the Seattle beer scene with great options!
31 locals recommend
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery
8570 Greenwood Ave NCooperative brewery serving member-crafted beer. New addition to the Seattle beer scene with great options!
Great rotating beer selection on tap; farm-to-table food; plus growler fills!
24 locals recommend
Toronado
1205 NE 65th StGreat rotating beer selection on tap; farm-to-table food; plus growler fills!
Take a walk Ravenna and Cowen parks and then stop for a beer at Ravenna Brewing - relaxed and grounded brewery.
30 locals recommend
Ravenna Brewing Company
5408 26th Ave NETake a walk Ravenna and Cowen parks and then stop for a beer at Ravenna Brewing - relaxed and grounded brewery.
Shopping
Ten Thousand Villages
6417 Roosevelt Way NETwice Sold Tales
1833 Harvard AveGreat used bookstore with good selection and resident cats.
University Village is a nearby outdoor shopping mall. It has mostly chain stores and restaurants. I
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StUniversity Village is a nearby outdoor shopping mall. It has mostly chain stores and restaurants. I
Great Saturday Farmer's Market pretty close by.
49 locals recommend
University District Farmers Market
5031 Chris Curtis WayGreat Saturday Farmer's Market pretty close by.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
1011 Pike StEnterprise Rent-A-Car
331 NW 85th St