Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
An excellent bakery with good coffee, and a popular brunch spot on the weekends.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveAn excellent bakery with good coffee, and a popular brunch spot on the weekends.
This French-inspired cafe is well-loved by locals, perfect for brunch or dinner.
19 locals recommend
Boat Street Kitchen
3131 Western AveThis French-inspired cafe is well-loved by locals, perfect for brunch or dinner.
Stop in for Spanish tapas, an extensive wine list, and cocktails at the speakeasy upstairs.
21 locals recommend
Pintxo
2219 4th AveStop in for Spanish tapas, an extensive wine list, and cocktails at the speakeasy upstairs.
An excellent Italian restaurant by chef Ethan Stowell, with a rotating seasonal menu.
44 locals recommend
Tavolàta
2323 2nd AveAn excellent Italian restaurant by chef Ethan Stowell, with a rotating seasonal menu.
This tiny location is near the Olympic Sculpture Park. Home of the velvet foam.
83 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWThis tiny location is near the Olympic Sculpture Park. Home of the velvet foam.
The Belltown Cherry Street has friendly staff, free Wifi, and great coffee.
35 locals recommend
Cherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry StThe Belltown Cherry Street has friendly staff, free Wifi, and great coffee.
This historic gem is tucked above the Pike Place Market and serves fantastic seafood.
78 locals recommend
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StThis historic gem is tucked above the Pike Place Market and serves fantastic seafood.
This tiny bistro feels like it belongs in Paris. Late hours and excellent for cocktails too.
100 locals recommend
Le Panier
1902 Pike PlThis tiny bistro feels like it belongs in Paris. Late hours and excellent for cocktails too.
Via Tribunali imports all ingredients from Italy for delicious thin-crust pizzas.
119 locals recommend
Via Tribunali
317 W Galer StVia Tribunali imports all ingredients from Italy for delicious thin-crust pizzas.
Where Seattle's chef's hang out. Small, seasonal, delicious menu and a wonderful wait staff.
7 locals recommend
Lloyd Martin
1525 Queen Anne Ave NWhere Seattle's chef's hang out. Small, seasonal, delicious menu and a wonderful wait staff.
Caffe Fiore's Queen Anne location brews organic drinks and has a warm vibe.
47 locals recommend
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer StCaffe Fiore's Queen Anne location brews organic drinks and has a warm vibe.
Amazing homemade doughnuts and really good coffee. Plus stuffed bookshelves.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EAmazing homemade doughnuts and really good coffee. Plus stuffed bookshelves.
A tiny hidden gem with european-style foods. Lovely for brunch or dinner.
99 locals recommend
Tilikum Place
2701 5th AveA tiny hidden gem with european-style foods. Lovely for brunch or dinner.
Intimate upscale Ethan Stowell restaurant famous for its Mediterranean food.
130 locals recommend
How To Cook A Wolf
2208 Queen Anne Ave NIntimate upscale Ethan Stowell restaurant famous for its Mediterranean food.
Sightseeing
The park is part of the Seattle Art Museum and features breathtaking water views.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveThe park is part of the Seattle Art Museum and features breathtaking water views.
Join bikers and runners on this waterfront trail north of Olympic Sculpture Park.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan WayJoin bikers and runners on this waterfront trail north of Olympic Sculpture Park.
A terrace at the top of the building has 360-degree views of the mountains, bay, and city skyline.
6 locals recommend
Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan WayA terrace at the top of the building has 360-degree views of the mountains, bay, and city skyline.
Stroll up Queen Anne hill to this park, for beautiful skyline views of the city.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrStroll up Queen Anne hill to this park, for beautiful skyline views of the city.
The P-Patch is lovely for a stroll any time of year. The cottages are historic and house writers.
P-Patch Community Gardens
2512 Elliott AveThe P-Patch is lovely for a stroll any time of year. The cottages are historic and house writers.
Built in 1962 for the World's Fair, the restaurant and observation deck are still fun destinations.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StBuilt in 1962 for the World's Fair, the restaurant and observation deck are still fun destinations.
It's easier than you think to take a trip to the San Juan Islands. Go for the day or a longer stay.
9 locals recommend
Colman Dock
801 Alaskan WayIt's easier than you think to take a trip to the San Juan Islands. Go for the day or a longer stay.
Shopping
Locals love this well-edited place to browse high-end clothing on consignment.
Sell Your Sole Consignment Boutique
2425 1st AveLocals love this well-edited place to browse high-end clothing on consignment.
Get lost in this incredible bookstore filled with vintage and new titles on architecture and design.
Peter Miller Architecture And Design Books
304 Alaskan Way SGet lost in this incredible bookstore filled with vintage and new titles on architecture and design.
Essentials
The market is a legend and a lot of fun to explore. Go earlier on weekdays to avoid crowds.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe market is a legend and a lot of fun to explore. Go earlier on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Arts & Culture
Iconic music venue of the grunge era that still features live shows every night.
108 locals recommend
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveIconic music venue of the grunge era that still features live shows every night.
The Showbox
1426 1st AveBig music venue in the heart of downtown. Great place to see a show.
This classy throw-back venue is a must-see, with cozy booths and thai food from Wild Ginger.
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union StThis classy throw-back venue is a must-see, with cozy booths and thai food from Wild Ginger.
A historic movie theater recently renovated and known for its chocolate popcorn.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveA historic movie theater recently renovated and known for its chocolate popcorn.
The museum always has well-curated exhibits, collections, and programs to explore.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe museum always has well-curated exhibits, collections, and programs to explore.
If you're in the mood for a movie, this small theater is a treat, with a full bar and fancy snacks.
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayIf you're in the mood for a movie, this small theater is a treat, with a full bar and fancy snacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy place to grab a late night cocktail. Rob Roy is often filled with locals.
72 locals recommend
Rob Roy
2332 2nd AveA cozy place to grab a late night cocktail. Rob Roy is often filled with locals.
A fun place to visit for bespoke cocktails, fancy finger foods, and cinema projected on the walls.
17 locals recommend
Spur Gastropub
113 Blanchard StA fun place to visit for bespoke cocktails, fancy finger foods, and cinema projected on the walls.
A friendly neighborhood gastropub with good cheeseburgers and craft beers on tap.
12 locals recommend
The Innkeeper
2510 1st AveA friendly neighborhood gastropub with good cheeseburgers and craft beers on tap.
Go see and be seen. A moody little bar with a fair selection of wines and appetizers.
106 locals recommend
Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveGo see and be seen. A moody little bar with a fair selection of wines and appetizers.
Zig Zag is a legend in Seattle's cocktail scene, with a 1920s vibe and a lively atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveZig Zag is a legend in Seattle's cocktail scene, with a 1920s vibe and a lively atmosphere.