Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Tom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
8 locals recommend
Home Remedy
2121 6th AveTom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
Just 22 steps from our front door, Top Pot Doughnuts is a local favorite that must be experienced. Try a maple bar, or an apple fritter, or both!
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EJust 22 steps from our front door, Top Pot Doughnuts is a local favorite that must be experienced. Try a maple bar, or an apple fritter, or both!
One of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
142 locals recommend
Lola
2000 B 4th AveOne of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
Excelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveExcelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
Our go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
78 locals recommend
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StOur go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
An amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
83 locals recommend
Local 360
2234 1st AveAn amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
A favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyA favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
Simply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveSimply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
59 locals recommend
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveA neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
If you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
9 locals recommend
Two Bells Tavern
2313 4th AvenueIf you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
A true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveA true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
Where a great brunch (sweet potato hash browns to die for) effortlessly transforms into a great night-out destination.
6 locals recommend
Wakefield Bar Belltown
2318 2nd AveWhere a great brunch (sweet potato hash browns to die for) effortlessly transforms into a great night-out destination.
Great jazz plays nightly literally down the alley from Swallow's Rest. What could be better?
95 locals recommend
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveGreat jazz plays nightly literally down the alley from Swallow's Rest. What could be better?
Sightseeing
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayOh the views you'll see!
This iconic Seattle destination is pure joy for visitors and locals alike. I'm there nearly every week shopping at food purveyor Delaurenti, picking up specialty spices at MarketSpice and buying armfuls of fresh flowers from one of the local farmers (p.s. you can too -- Swallow's Rest is stocked with a vase for just this reason!)
Consider stopping for lunch at Cafe Campagne, Le Pichet or picking up a treat at the delightful Le Panier.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThis iconic Seattle destination is pure joy for visitors and locals alike. I'm there nearly every week shopping at food purveyor Delaurenti, picking up specialty spices at MarketSpice and buying armfuls of fresh flowers from one of the local farmers (p.s. you can too -- Swallow's Rest is stocked with a vase for just this reason!)
Consider stopping for lunch at Cafe Campagne, Le Pichet or picking up a treat at the delightful Le Panier.
Under the shadow of the Space Needle, steps from the Museum of Pop Culture -- don't miss this stunning 'garden'.
Then grab a snack in the Armory and visit the International Fountain.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StUnder the shadow of the Space Needle, steps from the Museum of Pop Culture -- don't miss this stunning 'garden'.
Then grab a snack in the Armory and visit the International Fountain.
Space Needle
400 Broad StThis iconic landmark is walking distance from Swallow's Rest.
Parks & Nature
Stunning art coupled with gorgeous mountain views all in the heart of downtown Seattle.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveStunning art coupled with gorgeous mountain views all in the heart of downtown Seattle.
Arts & Culture
There's a great permanent collection and alway a though-provoking exhibit to catch -- plus cocktails at the Taste (the SAM restaurant) are amongst the best in the city.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThere's a great permanent collection and alway a though-provoking exhibit to catch -- plus cocktails at the Taste (the SAM restaurant) are amongst the best in the city.
Shopping
It started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3.
[Between 5th and 6th on Pine Street]
155 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StIt started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3.
[Between 5th and 6th on Pine Street]
Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
Turgeon-Raine Jewelers
1300 5th AveBirthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
Marios
1513 6th AveYour destination for high-end fashion in a lovely boutique setting.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveOpen from 7am to 11pm.
CVS
2035 4th AveAlso offers basic food stuffs -- cereal, milk, boxed mac & cheese.
This is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
10 locals recommend
Urban Yoga Spa
1900 4th AveThis is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
This is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.
12 locals recommend
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
607 Pine StThis is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.