Seattle Local Secrets
Great sit down restaurants
Some of my favorite spots in the city to sit down and eat.
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
1400 1st AveAmazing suhi!
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StCafé Turko offers a genuine Turkish experience
Bar Harbor
400 Fairview Ave NBest lobster roll!
Pricey ($100/person) but hands down the best sushi you will ever eat!
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AvePricey ($100/person) but hands down the best sushi you will ever eat!
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StIconic landmark! Beautiful views!
Arts & Culture
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StPopular glass museum.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NGreat museum!
Cool things to do in the city
One of my favorite places to take guests. Take a ride in a state-of-the-art "flying theater" that will transport you on an aerial adventure above one of America's most scenic and beautiful states, Washington.
You will see amazing sights and experience the smells of Washington as you dive down the seaside cliffs through the morning mists of the Olympic National Forest and Mt. Rainier to the San Juan Islands and on to the spectacular beauty of the Cascades and the awe-inspiring Snoqualmie Falls to the wild whitewater of the Tieton River and the kaleidoscopic wonder of the Walla Walla Valley Balloon Stampede then back to Elliot Bay to bank around the Seattle Great Wheel as a sensational fireworks display begins and then slowly landing back to where the journey all began.
32 locals recommend
Wings Over Washington
1301 Alaskan WayOne of my favorite places to take guests. Take a ride in a state-of-the-art "flying theater" that will transport you on an aerial adventure above one of America's most scenic and beautiful states, Washington.
You will see amazing sights and experience the smells of Washington as you dive down the seaside cliffs through the morning mists of the Olympic National Forest and Mt. Rainier to the San Juan Islands and on to the spectacular beauty of the Cascades and the awe-inspiring Snoqualmie Falls to the wild whitewater of the Tieton River and the kaleidoscopic wonder of the Walla Walla Valley Balloon Stampede then back to Elliot Bay to bank around the Seattle Great Wheel as a sensational fireworks display begins and then slowly landing back to where the journey all began.
Start your pike place trip here! A cool, unique site to see. Stick your own gum here and take a picture!
170 locals recommend
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyStart your pike place trip here! A cool, unique site to see. Stick your own gum here and take a picture!
Even as a resident, my family and I always enjoy walking down pike's place market. You can can try a bunch of cool food places to try (Ellenos Yogurt, Beechers Mac 'n Chees, Piroshky Piroshky, Daily Donuts, Pike Place Chowder, Rachel's Ginger Beet, and many more!). Get the flowers - they're amazing and cheap!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveEven as a resident, my family and I always enjoy walking down pike's place market. You can can try a bunch of cool food places to try (Ellenos Yogurt, Beechers Mac 'n Chees, Piroshky Piroshky, Daily Donuts, Pike Place Chowder, Rachel's Ginger Beet, and many more!). Get the flowers - they're amazing and cheap!
Favorite Coffee Shops
My favorite coffee shop in Seattle. They blend different drinks from all over the world and offer very unique coffee and hot drinks.
7 locals recommend
Third Culture Coffee
80 102nd Ave NEMy favorite coffee shop in Seattle. They blend different drinks from all over the world and offer very unique coffee and hot drinks.
Best donut spot in Seattle with great coffee. The best part? It's right next door!
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EBest donut spot in Seattle with great coffee. The best part? It's right next door!
Great coffee and cool vibe right above pike place market!
45 locals recommend
Storyville Coffee Pike Place
Great coffee and cool vibe right above pike place market!
First ever Starbucks! Same coffee but it's cool to visit at least once. This is where it all started - they have the original logo here.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlFirst ever Starbucks! Same coffee but it's cool to visit at least once. This is where it all started - they have the original logo here.
Grab N Go Places to Eat (great food but not limited seating)
Biscuit Bitch
1909 1st AvePerfect breakfast sandwiches
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlPopular Russian bakery
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveAmazing chowder and lobster rolls
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike PlEllenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SBest Greek Yogurt - local favorite!
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AvePlethora of amazing ginger beet options
Cool things to see
Not worth it to go out of your way but if you're close by, it's a fun spot to take a picture. Rumor has it it was made to attract tourist and scare the homeless population away. Also, really close to Cafe Turko which is a great Turkish restaurant!
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthNot worth it to go out of your way but if you're close by, it's a fun spot to take a picture. Rumor has it it was made to attract tourist and scare the homeless population away. Also, really close to Cafe Turko which is a great Turkish restaurant!
Another place that may not be worth it if it's out of your way. However, definitely worth a short detour for a quick picture. You get the most amazing view of the needle and city in the background!
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrAnother place that may not be worth it if it's out of your way. However, definitely worth a short detour for a quick picture. You get the most amazing view of the needle and city in the background!
Cool glass spheres that Amazon built with some of the most unique plant species from the rainforest.
212 locals recommend
Amazon Spheres
2111 7th AveCool glass spheres that Amazon built with some of the most unique plant species from the rainforest.
Checkout Amazon's Go store where you just scan your app, walk in, shop, and walk out without manually paying.
26 locals recommend
Amazon Go
2131 7th AveCheckout Amazon's Go store where you just scan your app, walk in, shop, and walk out without manually paying.