Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave W24 hour grocery store.
Grocery store (also known as whole paycheck). Amazing food at even more amazing prices.
222 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th StGrocery store (also known as whole paycheck). Amazing food at even more amazing prices.
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NEDrug store that is in walking distance.
This open air fruit stand has a full produce selection at fantastic prices. Best spot to get your fruit/veggie fix North of down town.
10 locals recommend
Rising Sun Produce
6329 15th Ave NEThis open air fruit stand has a full produce selection at fantastic prices. Best spot to get your fruit/veggie fix North of down town.
Food Scene
Broadcast Coffee
6515 Roosevelt Way NENice local cafe that offers wifi and a place to sit and relax.
Starbucks
17039 NE Bothell WayClosest Starbucks with good hours.
Super Indian food. They have a lunch buffet and are perfect for dinner as well.
20 locals recommend
Bengal Tiger Cuisine Of India
6509 Roosevelt Way NESuper Indian food. They have a lunch buffet and are perfect for dinner as well.
Rain City Burgers
6501 Roosevelt Way NEJuicy burgers with Sounders Soccer flair.
Zeeks Pizza
6459 California Ave SWPizza place that delivers (in all sense of the word).
Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar
2227 N 56th StFantastic crepes and wine.
Delicious breakfast place, they take online reservations (recommended).
52 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - 65th
900 NE 65th StDelicious breakfast place, they take online reservations (recommended).
Super yummy breakfasts. Get there early to avoid the line.
25 locals recommend
The Dish Cafe Green Lake
301 NE 65th StSuper yummy breakfasts. Get there early to avoid the line.
If you happen to be walking around GreenLake - a stop here for some delicious drinking chocolate (not to be confused with hot chocolate) is well worth it!
26 locals recommend
Chocolati
7810 East Green Lake Dr NIf you happen to be walking around GreenLake - a stop here for some delicious drinking chocolate (not to be confused with hot chocolate) is well worth it!
Fantastic mediterranean food - perfect to pickup and take back to the apartment and watch a movie while you enjoy it.
18 locals recommend
Zaina
8000 Lake City Way NEFantastic mediterranean food - perfect to pickup and take back to the apartment and watch a movie while you enjoy it.
Mojito
7545 Lake City Way NEWonderful latin restaurant just north of the apartment.
Looking for something healthy to eat? This place will get you something that tastes amazing and is good for you. Who knew such things existed?
29 locals recommend
HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Cafe
1635 Queen Anne Ave NLooking for something healthy to eat? This place will get you something that tastes amazing and is good for you. Who knew such things existed?
Salare Restaurant
2404 NE 65th StLooking for a romantic date night? This is the place.
Himitsu Teriyaki
8014 Lake City Way NEOne of the better teriyaki places on the North side.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toronado
1205 NE 65th StFantastic bar with one of the city's best beer selections.
Pies & Pints
1215 Northeast 65th StreetRestaurant/bar with super yummy pot pies and mac n' cheese.
Die Bierstube
6106 Roosevelt Way NEIntimate german bar with wide selection of german beer and food.
Teddy's Tavern
1012 NE 65th StOne of Seattle's best dive bars, with Ping Pong in the back.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful neighborhood park just a few blocks away with swings, playground, and tennis courts.
10 locals recommend
Froula Playground
7200 12th Ave NEWonderful neighborhood park just a few blocks away with swings, playground, and tennis courts.
Shopping
Third Place Books Ravenna
6504 20th Ave NELocal bookstore with cafe and bar attached.
University Village
2623 NE University Village StNearby outdoor mall, for all of your shopping needs.
Sightseeing
Fantastic park that is perfect for a walk where you feel like you are in a forest - and can easily forget there is a city around you. Follow trail from Brooklyn through 55th street.
86 locals recommend
Ravenna Park
5520 Ravenna Avenue NortheastFantastic park that is perfect for a walk where you feel like you are in a forest - and can easily forget there is a city around you. Follow trail from Brooklyn through 55th street.
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthIf you haven't seen the troll - it is worth visiting.
One of the best views in the city. Highly recommend visiting their observation deck.
9 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
506 2nd AvenueOne of the best views in the city. Highly recommend visiting their observation deck.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrOne of the most stunning views of the city.
Go down near the brass pig and order some fish. They will throw it right to you!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveGo down near the brass pig and order some fish. They will throw it right to you!
Want an inexpensive boat ride across the sound? For $5.25 you can ride from downtown to west seattle and catch a free shuttle to Alki beach. A perfect trip on a nice sunny day.
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayWant an inexpensive boat ride across the sound? For $5.25 you can ride from downtown to west seattle and catch a free shuttle to Alki beach. A perfect trip on a nice sunny day.
Alki Beach
A long sandy beach with views that will take your breath away.
Go to the beach to enjoy the sand, waves, and view. Don't forget to bring some wood to have a bonfire on the beach at sunset.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWGo to the beach to enjoy the sand, waves, and view. Don't forget to bring some wood to have a bonfire on the beach at sunset.
Chance to see a fully working lock system to get from Salmon Bay out to the Ocean. Bring a lunch and picnic blanket to enjoy the view.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StChance to see a fully working lock system to get from Salmon Bay out to the Ocean. Bring a lunch and picnic blanket to enjoy the view.