Guidebook for Seattle

Laura
Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

List begins by proximity to bnb and then by neighborhood.
One of my favorite places- very Seattle! Freshly made baked goods, delicious coffee/tea, salads & sandwiches.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Preserve and Gather
358 NW 85th St
31 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite places- very Seattle! Freshly made baked goods, delicious coffee/tea, salads & sandwiches.
Another favorite place for delicious baked goods & espresso/tea.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave N
57 recommandé par les habitants
Another favorite place for delicious baked goods & espresso/tea.
Nearby and lovely to walk through to the cafe. Espresso, baked goods and fresh tasty breakfast & lunch choices. A favorite local spot. Nice gift shop as well
13 recommandé par les habitants
Swansons Nursery
9701 15th Ave NW
13 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby and lovely to walk through to the cafe. Espresso, baked goods and fresh tasty breakfast & lunch choices. A favorite local spot. Nice gift shop as well
Diva on 105th. Cross 3rd at 120th. Turn right on 122nd and meander thru the neighborhood. Turn left on 105th. Diva will be on your right. Indoor & outdoor seating.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Diva Espresso
7916 Greenwood Ave N
49 recommandé par les habitants
Diva on 105th. Cross 3rd at 120th. Turn right on 122nd and meander thru the neighborhood. Turn left on 105th. Diva will be on your right. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Nearby: dine-in, take out, curbside pick-up. Charming eatery serving an American PNW menu in cozy dark-wood decor with red accents & warm lighting.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Saltoro
14051 Greenwood Ave N
9 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby: dine-in, take out, curbside pick-up. Charming eatery serving an American PNW menu in cozy dark-wood decor with red accents & warm lighting.
Just a walk away (east on 122nd, left on Palatine, right and it will be on your right). Great local brews & ciders. Google Broadview Tap House Food Truck to get the calendar.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Broadview Tap House
217 N 125th St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Just a walk away (east on 122nd, left on Palatine, right and it will be on your right). Great local brews & ciders. Google Broadview Tap House Food Truck to get the calendar.
Close by and perfect for takeout! Founded in Seattle in 1979…many locations now.
Pagliacci Pizza
Close by and perfect for takeout! Founded in Seattle in 1979…many locations now.
Delicious and plentiful Mediterranean food! Perfect for takeout or dining in when available.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous George's
7719 Greenwood Ave N
21 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious and plentiful Mediterranean food! Perfect for takeout or dining in when available.
A North Seattle favorite breakfast spot! Relatively nearby (10 minute drive).
38 recommandé par les habitants
Wild Mountain Cafe
1408 NW 85th St
38 recommandé par les habitants
A North Seattle favorite breakfast spot! Relatively nearby (10 minute drive).
Nearby. Diner charm with fresh fare & hearty portions. Dine-in or take-out.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Patty's Eggnest
9749 Holman Rd NW
8 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby. Diner charm with fresh fare & hearty portions. Dine-in or take-out.
We go here way too often;) Near the Woodland Park Zoo. Casual spot serving gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef, alongside wine, beer & shakes.
128 recommandé par les habitants
Uneeda Burger
4302 Fremont Ave N
128 recommandé par les habitants
We go here way too often;) Near the Woodland Park Zoo. Casual spot serving gourmet burgers made with grass-fed beef, alongside wine, beer & shakes.
Nearby. It's been here since 1957! Local favorite when you just need a Dick's Burger & Fries. Good shakes, too.
337 recommandé par les habitants
Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway E
337 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby. It's been here since 1957! Local favorite when you just need a Dick's Burger & Fries. Good shakes, too.
Renee Erickson is one of my favorite Seattle chefs. She has several great restaurants…this is her new one. Greenwood Ave.
Lioness
Renee Erickson is one of my favorite Seattle chefs. She has several great restaurants…this is her new one. Greenwood Ave.
Relatively new. Great reviews. If you try it let me know your thoughts :)
Sophon
Relatively new. Great reviews. If you try it let me know your thoughts :)
Our food is rooted in the taste and culture of the Filipino dining experience. We make a set amount of product every night and sell out quickly. Pre-orders reset around 9:00pm the night before so get your order in early. The earlier the better!
The Chicken Supply
Our food is rooted in the taste and culture of the Filipino dining experience. We make a set amount of product every night and sell out quickly. Pre-orders reset around 9:00pm the night before so get your order in early. The earlier the better!
A local favorite European Bistro!
38 recommandé par les habitants
Gainsbourg
8550 Greenwood Ave N
38 recommandé par les habitants
A local favorite European Bistro!
Very popular Ballard Gastropub.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market St
72 recommandé par les habitants
Very popular Ballard Gastropub.
Wood-fired pizzas decorated with seasonal toppings. Very popular...long wait on the weekend.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Delancey
1415 NW 70th St
123 recommandé par les habitants
Wood-fired pizzas decorated with seasonal toppings. Very popular...long wait on the weekend.
If you find yourself at Green Lake, Layers is a new spot which has quickly become very popular!
Layers Green Lake
If you find yourself at Green Lake, Layers is a new spot which has quickly become very popular!
If you can find a spot to sit ;) enjoy fresh creative food at this very popular Green Lake restaurant!
Retreat
If you can find a spot to sit ;) enjoy fresh creative food at this very popular Green Lake restaurant!
I wish I had one right next door! The best healthy fast food, really! Often there is a line so not always super fast;) Started by a few Seattle friends.
Homegrown
I wish I had one right next door! The best healthy fast food, really! Often there is a line so not always super fast;) Started by a few Seattle friends.
If you are a seafood lover this place needs to be on your list. Just south of the Woodland Park Zoo. Eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources with an airy, lively atmosphere.
102 recommandé par les habitants
RockCreek Seafood & Spirits
4300 Fremont Ave N
102 recommandé par les habitants
If you are a seafood lover this place needs to be on your list. Just south of the Woodland Park Zoo. Eco-friendly seafood from worldwide sources with an airy, lively atmosphere.
Modern Mexican eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner in a space that's especially lively on weekends.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue Northwest
62 recommandé par les habitants
Modern Mexican eats for breakfast, lunch & dinner in a space that's especially lively on weekends.
I love this place! A top favorite for authentic Mexican food with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Comfortable atmosphere for good conversation.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NW
19 recommandé par les habitants
I love this place! A top favorite for authentic Mexican food with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. Comfortable atmosphere for good conversation.
Yummy! Capital Hill location.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave E
115 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy! Capital Hill location.
Fantastic on a nice day! Lake Union.
172 recommandé par les habitants
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic on a nice day! Lake Union.
Yum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NW
98 recommandé par les habitants
Yum. Definitely worth a visit for the lava cake.
Local favorite all year long. Great views and dining. Fun small bar and outdoor seating.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NW
188 recommandé par les habitants
Local favorite all year long. Great views and dining. Fun small bar and outdoor seating.
A bit funky -great burgers and outdoor patio
51 recommandé par les habitants
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NW
51 recommandé par les habitants
A bit funky -great burgers and outdoor patio
French toast & other local, organic breakfast & lunch fare served in a spare, lofty space. Other locations around Seattle. This one is located near the Ballard Locks.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market St
57 recommandé par les habitants
French toast & other local, organic breakfast & lunch fare served in a spare, lofty space. Other locations around Seattle. This one is located near the Ballard Locks.
Popular place with local food trucks.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Urban Family Brewing Company
1103 Northwest 52nd Street
32 recommandé par les habitants
Popular place with local food trucks.
Romantic Italian eatery with fantastic garden seating when the weather is warm. Near the Ballard Locks.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NW
55 recommandé par les habitants
Romantic Italian eatery with fantastic garden seating when the weather is warm. Near the Ballard Locks.
Family-owned shop offering classic handcrafted Greek yogurt infused with modern flavors & toppings. At the Pike Place Market....Oh, so good!
30 recommandé par les habitants
Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way S
30 recommandé par les habitants
Family-owned shop offering classic handcrafted Greek yogurt infused with modern flavors & toppings. At the Pike Place Market....Oh, so good!
Haven't been - let me know how it is if you go there. Hand-picked wines, microbrews, artisan cheeses & cured meats served in a cozy house with a deck. Madrona neighborhood - Lake Washington area. Seward Park is a Great Lake loop walk, not too far from the restaurant.
104 recommandé par les habitants
Bottlehouse
1416 34th Ave
104 recommandé par les habitants
Haven't been - let me know how it is if you go there. Hand-picked wines, microbrews, artisan cheeses & cured meats served in a cozy house with a deck. Madrona neighborhood - Lake Washington area. Seward Park is a Great Lake loop walk, not too far from the restaurant.
Wood-fired pizzas & other reimagined Roman fare served in a renovated 1920s brick corner market. All of Ethan Stowell's restaurants are great!
51 recommandé par les habitants
Rione XIII
401 15th Ave E
51 recommandé par les habitants
Wood-fired pizzas & other reimagined Roman fare served in a renovated 1920s brick corner market. All of Ethan Stowell's restaurants are great!
Definitely a worthwhile splurge to order 'The Fancy'...the chef decides on several amazing seasonal courses. 'The Staple' is the a la carte menu.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NW
59 recommandé par les habitants
Definitely a worthwhile splurge to order 'The Fancy'...the chef decides on several amazing seasonal courses. 'The Staple' is the a la carte menu.
A popular spot for pizza, past & gelato!
65 recommandé par les habitants
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Wallingford
4411 Stone Way N
65 recommandé par les habitants
A popular spot for pizza, past & gelato!
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients in the Wallingford neighborhood. More adult oriented than family friendly. The menu works well for sharing and it has the great feel of a neighborhood restaurant.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave N
56 recommandé par les habitants
Chic Tuscan-Italian spot serving dishes made with handmade pastas & locally sourced ingredients in the Wallingford neighborhood. More adult oriented than family friendly. The menu works well for sharing and it has the great feel of a neighborhood restaurant.
Usually always busy but worth it if the wait isn't too long. If the Space Needle is on your list to see, it is worth seeking out this nearby, yet easy-to-miss café. No matter the weather, the interior has a welcoming vibe and the food is delicious!
99 recommandé par les habitants
Tilikum Place
2701 5th Ave
99 recommandé par les habitants
Usually always busy but worth it if the wait isn't too long. If the Space Needle is on your list to see, it is worth seeking out this nearby, yet easy-to-miss café. No matter the weather, the interior has a welcoming vibe and the food is delicious!
It is a place where you can experience coffee from the unroasted bean to your cup of coffee. You can watch it being roasted. You'll see the burlap sacks it comes in. Princi, Milanese bakery and pizzeria, to arrive in May, 2017
425 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike St
425 recommandé par les habitants
It is a place where you can experience coffee from the unroasted bean to your cup of coffee. You can watch it being roasted. You'll see the burlap sacks it comes in. Princi, Milanese bakery and pizzeria, to arrive in May, 2017
If you are on Capital Hill and hankerin' for Thai food. It's been here since 1985! Cozy classic Thai place. Yum.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Ayutthaya Thai Restaurant
727 E Pike St
18 recommandé par les habitants
If you are on Capital Hill and hankerin' for Thai food. It's been here since 1985! Cozy classic Thai place. Yum.
The original Ezell's, 1984, on 23rd Avenue in Seattle's Central District. Ezell's was made famous when talk show host Oprah Winfrey called it her favorite fried chicken. Multiple locations.
Ezell's Famous Chicken
The original Ezell's, 1984, on 23rd Avenue in Seattle's Central District. Ezell's was made famous when talk show host Oprah Winfrey called it her favorite fried chicken. Multiple locations.

Essentials

Another great grocery store with a great produce, meat and seafood sections. 5 minute drive.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Central Market Shoreline
15505 Westminster Way N
41 recommandé par les habitants
Another great grocery store with a great produce, meat and seafood sections. 5 minute drive.
Natural Market started here in Seattle. Two locations near Green Lake (15 minute drive). Or order same day delivery from PCC on Amazon Prime Now.
221 recommandé par les habitants
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave N
221 recommandé par les habitants
Natural Market started here in Seattle. Two locations near Green Lake (15 minute drive). Or order same day delivery from PCC on Amazon Prime Now.
Nearby (10 minute drive)...for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.
278 recommandé par les habitants
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St
278 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby (10 minute drive)...for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.

Shopping

A fun place to wonder around in. It is near great boutiques, restaurants, farmers market, bars and music venues.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NW
13 recommandé par les habitants
A fun place to wonder around in. It is near great boutiques, restaurants, farmers market, bars and music venues.
A bit of a drive but it’s a nice outdoor shopping area with interesting shops and good restaurants.
403 recommandé par les habitants
University Village
2623 NE University Village St
403 recommandé par les habitants
A bit of a drive but it’s a nice outdoor shopping area with interesting shops and good restaurants.

Everything Else

Nearby...need a mani-pedi? Convenient and reasonably priced.
Jenny Nails Too
9776 Holman Rd NW
Nearby...need a mani-pedi? Convenient and reasonably priced.

Entertainment & Activities

Quaint movie theater in Edmonds with good popcorn. 20 minute drive. Very charming small town atmosphere on the water: Ferry, Rick Steves' offices & store, performing arts center, boutiques & dining.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Edmonds Theater
415 Main St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Quaint movie theater in Edmonds with good popcorn. 20 minute drive. Very charming small town atmosphere on the water: Ferry, Rick Steves' offices & store, performing arts center, boutiques & dining.
Large movie theater near Northgate Mall.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Regal Cinemas Thornton Place 14 & IMAX
301 NE Thornton Pl
70 recommandé par les habitants
Large movie theater near Northgate Mall.
Sounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Seattle Sounders FC Front Office
159 S Jackson St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Sounders, Seattle Storm, Seahawks, Seattle Reign, Mariners!
92 acres featuring natural habitats. Always fun!
625 recommandé par les habitants
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 recommandé par les habitants
92 acres featuring natural habitats. Always fun!
Delight in the antics of the playful sea otters and harbor seals, touch a sea anemone or hermit crab, see for yourself how many suckers a giant Pacific octopus has, and so much more.
390 recommandé par les habitants
Seattle Aquarium
390 recommandé par les habitants
Delight in the antics of the playful sea otters and harbor seals, touch a sea anemone or hermit crab, see for yourself how many suckers a giant Pacific octopus has, and so much more.
Triplex movie theater built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood
96 recommandé par les habitants
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market St
96 recommandé par les habitants
Triplex movie theater built in 1914 in the Ballard neighborhood
36 recommandé par les habitants
Woodland Park
1000 N 50th St
36 recommandé par les habitants

Parks & Nature

Nearby, just a short walk away. Beach, trails, playground and picnic areas.
251 recommandé par les habitants
Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd
251 recommandé par les habitants
Nearby, just a short walk away. Beach, trails, playground and picnic areas.
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park Boulevard
49 recommandé par les habitants
Discovery Park is a 534 acres park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is the city's largest public park and contains 11.81 miles of walking trails.
Ballard Locks, is at west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal. It is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
774 recommandé par les habitants
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
774 recommandé par les habitants
Ballard Locks, is at west end of Salmon Bay, in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal. It is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
A nice place to have a picnic and people watch. An easy walk around the lake. Zeeks pizza, Fix Coffee Shop, Spuds Fish & Chips, Zoeyogurt, Starbucks Coffee and an assortment of restaurant surround the lake.
624 recommandé par les habitants
Green Lake
624 recommandé par les habitants
A nice place to have a picnic and people watch. An easy walk around the lake. Zeeks pizza, Fix Coffee Shop, Spuds Fish & Chips, Zoeyogurt, Starbucks Coffee and an assortment of restaurant surround the lake.
Or Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club at Portage Bay. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Explore the house boats on Lake Union or the beautiful area surrounding the Arboretum.
42 recommandé par les habitants
NorthWest Outdoor Center
2100 Westlake Ave N
42 recommandé par les habitants
Or Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club at Portage Bay. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Explore the house boats on Lake Union or the beautiful area surrounding the Arboretum.
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.
313 recommandé par les habitants
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr E
313 recommandé par les habitants
The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres are a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest.
Dunn Gardens
13533 Northshire Rd NW
Depending on traffic a 50 minute drive east to amazing trails, many with great views and lakes. Alpine & XC skiing, tubing etc.
Cascade Mountain
Depending on traffic a 50 minute drive east to amazing trails, many with great views and lakes. Alpine & XC skiing, tubing etc.
One of the great parks in Seattle. The loop walk offers fantastic views and beach access.
Seward Park
One of the great parks in Seattle. The loop walk offers fantastic views and beach access.

Arts & Culture

SAM's permanent collection surveys American, Asian, Native American, African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. Collections of African dance masks and Native American carvings are particularly strong. They also host many interesting exhibits. The Olympic Sculpture Park is worth a stroll as well.
1072 recommandé par les habitants
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union St
1072 recommandé par les habitants
SAM's permanent collection surveys American, Asian, Native American, African, Oceanic, and pre-Columbian art. Collections of African dance masks and Native American carvings are particularly strong. They also host many interesting exhibits. The Olympic Sculpture Park is worth a stroll as well.
The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street, Downtown.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St
155 recommandé par les habitants
The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street, Downtown.
The UW campus is beautiful anytime of the year but especially in the spring when the cherry tree blossoms appear. Worth a visit on campus is the Burke Museum. It is the oldest natural history museum west of the Mississippi River and boasts a collection of more than 16 million artifacts.
329 recommandé par les habitants
University of Washington
1410 Northeast Campus Parkway
329 recommandé par les habitants
The UW campus is beautiful anytime of the year but especially in the spring when the cherry tree blossoms appear. Worth a visit on campus is the Burke Museum. It is the oldest natural history museum west of the Mississippi River and boasts a collection of more than 16 million artifacts.
357 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave N
357 recommandé par les habitants
123 recommandé par les habitants
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NE
123 recommandé par les habitants