Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Our absolute favorite coffee shop. Around the block from our home, we walk here almost every morning!
9 locals recommend
Royal Drummer
6420 24th Ave NW Our absolute favorite coffee shop. Around the block from our home, we walk here almost every morning!
Gourmet pizza, EPIC charcuterie boards, fantastic veggies & amazing cocktails.
Also has an awesome brunch!
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NW Gourmet pizza, EPIC charcuterie boards, fantastic veggies & amazing cocktails.
Also has an awesome brunch!
Favorite restaurant in Seattle. This Seattle landmark has a gorgeous spot with a panoramic waterfront location. Known for their seafood- it is definitely the best. Order the coconut curry mussels and their crab dip YUM!!
38 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NW Favorite restaurant in Seattle. This Seattle landmark has a gorgeous spot with a panoramic waterfront location. Known for their seafood- it is definitely the best. Order the coconut curry mussels and their crab dip YUM!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Total Ballard bar! Taxidermy, hipsters, cheap beer, and great cocktails!
51 locals recommend
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWTotal Ballard bar! Taxidermy, hipsters, cheap beer, and great cocktails!
High-end cocktails, stunning décor, apothecary chic! Don't miss!
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWHigh-end cocktails, stunning décor, apothecary chic! Don't miss!
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestBar / Music Venue! Laid back spot, popular with Ballard locals.
Parisian-style lounge with great drinks (HUGE champagne coups YUM!), art nouveau artwork, low-lighting, perfect for a romantic post-dinner night cap!
20 locals recommend
Little Tin Goods & Apothecary Cabinet
5335 Ballard Ave NWParisian-style lounge with great drinks (HUGE champagne coups YUM!), art nouveau artwork, low-lighting, perfect for a romantic post-dinner night cap!
We looove Peddler! Great local brewery! There is a great beer garden out back with corn-hole and picnic tables! Bring food, or head next door to Mean Sandwich if you get hungry! On Thursday nights in the summer they show movies on the back patio!! Pet Friendly :)
58 locals recommend
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayWe looove Peddler! Great local brewery! There is a great beer garden out back with corn-hole and picnic tables! Bring food, or head next door to Mean Sandwich if you get hungry! On Thursday nights in the summer they show movies on the back patio!! Pet Friendly :)
Arts & Culture
Wonderful art collection, fun location, in the heart of it all!
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StWonderful art collection, fun location, in the heart of it all!
Parks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWStunning ocean views, fun PNW beach with dog park!
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBest view of Seattle in the city! Incredible photo ops! Don't miss!
Want an awesome place to soak up some sunshine and get in a quick workout? Green Lake is great for jogging or walking. There is a wonderful path that is approx. 2.8 miles long. You can enjoy the view and check out the local restaurants and coffee shops that surround the park.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Want an awesome place to soak up some sunshine and get in a quick workout? Green Lake is great for jogging or walking. There is a wonderful path that is approx. 2.8 miles long. You can enjoy the view and check out the local restaurants and coffee shops that surround the park.
Shopping
Such an incredible collection of gifts, paper goods, toiletries, collectibles, etc. Favorite shop in Ballard. Great for presents and discovering unique goods!
12 locals recommend
Lucca Great Finds
5332 Ballard Ave NWSuch an incredible collection of gifts, paper goods, toiletries, collectibles, etc. Favorite shop in Ballard. Great for presents and discovering unique goods!
Awesome clothing store! Hand selected vintage goods mixed with awesome printed tees, flannels, Pendleton, jewelry, hats, boots. It's a great local spot on Ballard Ave. Biker chic / Boho!
Gold Dogs
5221 Ballard Ave NWAwesome clothing store! Hand selected vintage goods mixed with awesome printed tees, flannels, Pendleton, jewelry, hats, boots. It's a great local spot on Ballard Ave. Biker chic / Boho!
Best men's / women's clothing store. High-end casual outdoors wear! Leather bags, wool jackets, hats, etc. Can't go wrong with Filson.
C.C. Filson Ballard
5101 Ballard Ave NWBest men's / women's clothing store. High-end casual outdoors wear! Leather bags, wool jackets, hats, etc. Can't go wrong with Filson.
Essentials
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StGreat local Market.
Green Market
6400 24th Ave NWOrganic grocery store located 1 block from our house!
Entertainment & Activities
Our cute local movie theater! Right next to Ballard Beer- grab a beer and some pretzels before them movie, then head to Woody's for a burger afterwards! (also next door!)
96 locals recommend
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StOur cute local movie theater! Right next to Ballard Beer- grab a beer and some pretzels before them movie, then head to Woody's for a burger afterwards! (also next door!)