Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Great Food, cool ambience and totally a locals place. People line up at 5pm when they open so call for a reservation.
123 locals recommend
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StGreat Food, cool ambience and totally a locals place. People line up at 5pm when they open so call for a reservation.
Yummy European Breakfast and lunch. Tiny space so on weekends if you don't want to wait, get there right when they open or towards closing for lunch.
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StYummy European Breakfast and lunch. Tiny space so on weekends if you don't want to wait, get there right when they open or towards closing for lunch.
Brunswick & Hunt
1480 NW 70th StNew local place has a nice bar and varied menu.
If you want good Authentic Mexican Food this is an inexpensive, casual and quick place to go. Always packed with locals at 7pm but worth a short wait.
18 locals recommend
El Camion - Adentro
4301 Leary Way NWIf you want good Authentic Mexican Food this is an inexpensive, casual and quick place to go. Always packed with locals at 7pm but worth a short wait.
Nice atmosphere inside, pizza made just the way you want it, pretty inexpensive and the staff are insanely friendly and hip.
104 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NWNice atmosphere inside, pizza made just the way you want it, pretty inexpensive and the staff are insanely friendly and hip.
Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWSome of the best pastries around, cute little neighborhood.
Biscuit & Bean
5905 15th Avenue NorthwestAmazing biscuits and breakfast grub!
One half block from my house, used to be Honore Artisan Bakery, now called Rosellini's.
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StOne half block from my house, used to be Honore Artisan Bakery, now called Rosellini's.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun atmosphere, cozy bar. If there is room to sit outside it's a great place in the Summer to sip a drink and people watch
44 locals recommend
Essex
1421 NW 70th StFun atmosphere, cozy bar. If there is room to sit outside it's a great place in the Summer to sip a drink and people watch
Small local hang out place where you can get a pint and pub food. Nice ambience and they have some outside seating in the Summer.
51 locals recommend
The Barking Dog Alehouse
705 NW 70th StSmall local hang out place where you can get a pint and pub food. Nice ambience and they have some outside seating in the Summer.
Amazing view of Lake Union and downtown, great food, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and fire pit. A true Seattle experience
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayAmazing view of Lake Union and downtown, great food, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and fire pit. A true Seattle experience
In the heart of all that's happening. Try a Sankey Sour....named after my boyfriend's great grandfather (former treasurer of Seattle) and you get to sound like a local when you tell the bartender you know where the name of the drink came from.
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWIn the heart of all that's happening. Try a Sankey Sour....named after my boyfriend's great grandfather (former treasurer of Seattle) and you get to sound like a local when you tell the bartender you know where the name of the drink came from.
Everything Else
Great place to grab a bottle of wine and get a good recommendation from a wine expert as well.
16 locals recommend
Portalis Wine Shop
6754 15th Ave NWGreat place to grab a bottle of wine and get a good recommendation from a wine expert as well.
Awesome Produce section and great Deli and salad bar area. Really nice place to shop even if it is a little bit pricey.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StAwesome Produce section and great Deli and salad bar area. Really nice place to shop even if it is a little bit pricey.
Who can live without TJs? Great prepared salads, lots of healthy snacks, wine, beer, cheese, chocolate....what else do you need right?
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWho can live without TJs? Great prepared salads, lots of healthy snacks, wine, beer, cheese, chocolate....what else do you need right?
Sightseeing
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NUnique and interesting tour, great product and company.
Space Needle
400 Broad StGreat view from the top and you get a sense of Seattle history
Great place to throw a frisbee, have a picnic, take kids to run around, read a book, go for a walk or just take in the views and get a sense of the area.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGreat place to throw a frisbee, have a picnic, take kids to run around, read a book, go for a walk or just take in the views and get a sense of the area.
Parks & Nature
This park is one of the best gems in Seattle and is only a 10 min. drive from my house. It's has huge acreage, make a hike there feel like you've really gotten away from the city. There is a picturesque lighthouse you can hike to and have a little picnic on the beach or just beach walk.
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis park is one of the best gems in Seattle and is only a 10 min. drive from my house. It's has huge acreage, make a hike there feel like you've really gotten away from the city. There is a picturesque lighthouse you can hike to and have a little picnic on the beach or just beach walk.
This is the best beach and it's only 5 minutes from my house. Perfect place for an early morning power walk or a sunset stroll. The views are amazing, it's almost never crowded and it's a true locals destination. You can even take a picnic and firewood and have a little bonfire evening.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWThis is the best beach and it's only 5 minutes from my house. Perfect place for an early morning power walk or a sunset stroll. The views are amazing, it's almost never crowded and it's a true locals destination. You can even take a picnic and firewood and have a little bonfire evening.
I love this park because it's fun to check out all the outdoor art but it's also incredible for views, photo taking, a nice long walk, peace and quiet, dipping your toes in the water at their beach and the best place for kids to let off steam.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveI love this park because it's fun to check out all the outdoor art but it's also incredible for views, photo taking, a nice long walk, peace and quiet, dipping your toes in the water at their beach and the best place for kids to let off steam.
Arts & Culture
Lots to learn about Seattle history here and in a stunning location.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NLots to learn about Seattle history here and in a stunning location.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StIf you're into Architecture or Industrial Design this building is a must see.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveIf you're into Architecture or Industrial Design this building is a must see.
Shopping
Great outdoorsy mall in the University District. Teens love the Apple and Microsoft stores there. Some of the best stores around including Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, JCrew, H&M, etc plus it has lots of eating options.
403 locals recommend
University Village
2623 NE University Village StGreat outdoorsy mall in the University District. Teens love the Apple and Microsoft stores there. Some of the best stores around including Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, JCrew, H&M, etc plus it has lots of eating options.
Easy parking in their basement garage. This mall has a great open and light filled atrium in the center, has super shops, lots of food options, sky bridge to Nordstroms and full movie Theatre at the top level.
176 locals recommend
Pacific Place
600 Pine StEasy parking in their basement garage. This mall has a great open and light filled atrium in the center, has super shops, lots of food options, sky bridge to Nordstroms and full movie Theatre at the top level.