Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NETrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StFood Scene
Wonderful coffee and a great place to post up get some work in, if needed
27 locals recommend
Venture Coffee Co
5819 24th Ave NWWonderful coffee and a great place to post up get some work in, if needed
Unique ice cream flavors! Be prepared to stand in line, although it does move pretty fast.
95 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetUnique ice cream flavors! Be prepared to stand in line, although it does move pretty fast.
Amazing vegan doughnuts. Go between 4pm-5pm to get half off of everything.
19 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Ballard
1555 NW Market StAmazing vegan doughnuts. Go between 4pm-5pm to get half off of everything.
All their food is great, but special shout out to their delicious vegetarian options.
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWAll their food is great, but special shout out to their delicious vegetarian options.
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave NEl Camion - Adentro
4301 Leary Way NWHuge portions and delicious Mexican food.
Poke Lover
2215 NW Market StUnlimited toppings!
Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWHighly recommend the Caribbean Roast sandwich
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWDecadent dessert options
Pricey, but the food is insanely good - it's a Mexican steakhouse. Definitely recommend getting a reservation a few days in advance. They do allow walk-ins but the wait is super long (1.5hr+ at times).
40 locals recommend
Asadero Ballard
5405 Leary Ave NWPricey, but the food is insanely good - it's a Mexican steakhouse. Definitely recommend getting a reservation a few days in advance. They do allow walk-ins but the wait is super long (1.5hr+ at times).
Specialty burgers, and delicious shakes (try the Green Tea Nutella Shake). Vegetarian options are available.
81 locals recommend
8oz Burger & Co
1401 BroadwaySpecialty burgers, and delicious shakes (try the Green Tea Nutella Shake). Vegetarian options are available.
Great pies and dessert cocktails. Try a slice of the Bumble Berry or the Boozy Nut Pie.
18 locals recommend
Pie Bar Ballard
2218 NW Market StGreat pies and dessert cocktails. Try a slice of the Bumble Berry or the Boozy Nut Pie.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious beer. The Citra IPA and Robust Porter are crowd favorites.
110 locals recommend
Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StDelicious beer. The Citra IPA and Robust Porter are crowd favorites.
Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th StFremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StKangaroo & Kiwi Pub
2026 NW Market StThis used to be library, but has now been converted to a bar.
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad St
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StCombination of small Farmer's market type stalls and storefronts. The first Starbucks is located here. Good spots to grab a bit to eat are Piroshky Piroshky and Pike Place Chowder.
Don't forget to check out the Gum Wall!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveCombination of small Farmer's market type stalls and storefronts. The first Starbucks is located here. Good spots to grab a bit to eat are Piroshky Piroshky and Pike Place Chowder.
Don't forget to check out the Gum Wall!
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StGo see the Salmon Ladder!
Entertainment & Activities
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StQuaint triplex walking distance from our home.
It's a famous local theater. It's got more than just the usual concessions and has great sound.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveIt's a famous local theater. It's got more than just the usual concessions and has great sound.
Getting Around
Bus stop for Route 40. This goes to Fremont and Downtown. This one's best to use if you're leaving from our home.
24th Ave NW & NW 61st St station
Bus stop for Route 40. This goes to Fremont and Downtown. This one's best to use if you're leaving from our home.
Bus stop for Route 40 (Fremont and Downtown) and 18 (Express to downtown). This one's best to use for the 18 if you're leaving from our home.
24th Ave NW & NW 65th St
Bus stop for Route 40 (Fremont and Downtown) and 18 (Express to downtown). This one's best to use for the 18 if you're leaving from our home.
This is best stop to use if you're on Market street. Routes 40 (Fremont and Downtown), 17 (Express to downtown), 18 (Express to downtown), 44 (Wallingford and UW), and 29 (Queen Anne and Downtown) run through here.
NW Market St & Ballard Ave NW station
This is best stop to use if you're on Market street. Routes 40 (Fremont and Downtown), 17 (Express to downtown), 18 (Express to downtown), 44 (Wallingford and UW), and 29 (Queen Anne and Downtown) run through here.
Parks & Nature
Mount Rainier National Park
Great hikes