Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th Statmosphere ..many coffee shops nearby though
Known for “both quality and quantity”, this “tiny”, “super-cheap”, cash-only Wallingford/Bellevue Japanese duo offers up “fresh”, “lumberjack”-size rolls that are “everything inexpensive sushi can be.” Siblings of the upscale Gokan by Musashi, there's often a line for tables in the “cramped”, “no-frills” spaces, but the “hardworking” staff is “lightning fast.”
88 locals recommend
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StKnown for “both quality and quantity”, this “tiny”, “super-cheap”, cash-only Wallingford/Bellevue Japanese duo offers up “fresh”, “lumberjack”-size rolls that are “everything inexpensive sushi can be.” Siblings of the upscale Gokan by Musashi, there's often a line for tables in the “cramped”, “no-frills” spaces, but the “hardworking” staff is “lightning fast.”
Than Brothers
2309 N 45th StMy favorite Pho soup in Seattle
3 houses down perfect for takeout to the cottage
"Modest restaurant serving Taiwanese dishes such as mango chicken & orange beef in a bright setting."
6 locals recommend
Rocking Wok Taiwanese Cuisine
4301 Interlake Ave N3 houses down perfect for takeout to the cottage
"Modest restaurant serving Taiwanese dishes such as mango chicken & orange beef in a bright setting."
great tacos open til 3am
"Popular, unpretentious walk-up offering traditional Mexican street eats & outdoor covered seating."
73 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine Stgreat tacos open til 3am
"Popular, unpretentious walk-up offering traditional Mexican street eats & outdoor covered seating."
Bustling neighborhood fixture features organic breakfast & lunch fare, plus housemade bakery treats
45 locals recommend
The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th StBustling neighborhood fixture features organic breakfast & lunch fare, plus housemade bakery treats
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way Ngood close dinner for breakfast
"Seafood plates served in a unique, longhouse-style space with Northwest artwork & a bayside patio"
great little patio overlooking lake union
81 locals recommend
Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake Way"Seafood plates served in a unique, longhouse-style space with Northwest artwork & a bayside patio"
great little patio overlooking lake union
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th StNEKO - A Cat Cafe
519 E Pine StMolly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StFainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th StKozue
1608 N 45th StGreat Japanese food.
A delicious Italian restaurant a short walk away specializing in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
56 locals recommend
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NA delicious Italian restaurant a short walk away specializing in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest.
Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NWestward
2501 N Northlake Way
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NPablo y Pablo
1605 N 34th StJulia's in Wallingford
4401 Wallingford Avenue NorthJoule
3506 Stone Way NHarvest Beat
1711 N 45th Stmkt.
2108 N 55th StDumpling The Noodle
1723 North 45th StreetKokkaku
2208 North 45th StreetShopping
Sprawling novelty store featuring gag gifts, toys & oddities along with costumes & party supplies
55 locals recommend
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StSprawling novelty store featuring gag gifts, toys & oddities along with costumes & party supplies
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
1001 Alaskan WayEssentials
QFC
1401 Broadwayclosest grocery store
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NBartell Drugs
1407 Broadwaylocal drug store
Parks & Nature
perfect walk around the 3 mile trail great for people watching getting a brunch or rent a kayak
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
perfect walk around the 3 mile trail great for people watching getting a brunch or rent a kayak
Arboretum Drive East
Arboretum Drive EastDrinks & Nightlife
Cocktails, flatbreads & rustic snacks served in a casual watering hole with vintage, nautical decor.
47 locals recommend
The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th StCocktails, flatbreads & rustic snacks served in a casual watering hole with vintage, nautical decor.
Jazz & funk bar serving sushi, sake & craft cocktails in a cozy, dark-brick room with eclectic art.
57 locals recommend
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StJazz & funk bar serving sushi, sake & craft cocktails in a cozy, dark-brick room with eclectic art.
Lively Irish pub with classic eats, burgers & sandwiches plus a patio, darts & stage for live music
26 locals recommend
Murphy's Pub
1928 N 45th StLively Irish pub with classic eats, burgers & sandwiches plus a patio, darts & stage for live music
"Microbrews & bar food offered in a compact diner with modest decor & a pool table"
nice neighborhood pub not too noisy
51 locals recommend
Pacific Inn Pub
3501 Stone Way N"Microbrews & bar food offered in a compact diner with modest decor & a pool table"
nice neighborhood pub not too noisy
The Crocodile
2505 1st AveRed Door
3401 Evanston Ave NGood drinks and food. Great covered patio.
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWUnion Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave NSightseeing
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl Njust something funky Fremont got from Russia during the breakdown
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthCool, quirky thing to check out while in Seattle
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
great city views
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayFormer site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
great city views
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveFremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NGetting Around
half a block to bus stop to head downtown, avoid expensive parking fees downtown..
Stone Way N & N 43rd St station
half a block to bus stop to head downtown, avoid expensive parking fees downtown..