Things we Love in Seattle
Food Scene
This Starbucks is located in the upstairs of the QFC, and has a great view of the neighborhood. The folks who work there are the nicest! And it's 2 blocks from our house, so convenient.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThis Starbucks is located in the upstairs of the QFC, and has a great view of the neighborhood. The folks who work there are the nicest! And it's 2 blocks from our house, so convenient.
Very satisfying cheap Pho restaurant. Abundant noodle bowls are perfect on a cold evening, or anytime. The place has simple, functional ambience, but that's not the reason to go there.
13 locals recommend
Than Brothers
2309 N 45th StVery satisfying cheap Pho restaurant. Abundant noodle bowls are perfect on a cold evening, or anytime. The place has simple, functional ambience, but that's not the reason to go there.
This adorable taqueria has a counter to order to go or eat in. You can eat at the counter by the sidewalk outside, or go in and get a table. Great food, reasonable prices - everybody loves it.
44 locals recommend
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th StThis adorable taqueria has a counter to order to go or eat in. You can eat at the counter by the sidewalk outside, or go in and get a table. Great food, reasonable prices - everybody loves it.
This place makes their own chocolates, and serves amazing pastries and coffee/tea. Folks go here to work or socialize. It's cozy and friendly.
22 locals recommend
Chocolati Cafe Wallingford
1716 N 45th StThis place makes their own chocolates, and serves amazing pastries and coffee/tea. Folks go here to work or socialize. It's cozy and friendly.
Trophy Cupcakes & Party - Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StBecause, cupcakes!
There is always a line at Fainting Goat, but it always moves fast enough to make it entirely worth the wait. Great gelato, seasonal flavors and a good selection. TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of March 2024, they are moving up the street but have not yet re-opened.
32 locals recommend
Fainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th StThere is always a line at Fainting Goat, but it always moves fast enough to make it entirely worth the wait. Great gelato, seasonal flavors and a good selection. TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of March 2024, they are moving up the street but have not yet re-opened.
There is also always a line at Molly Moon's, because the ice cream is just that good. Seasonal flavors, very creative menu. The line here does not move so fast, though, so here is a tip: if you just want a pint (and not a hand dipped cone or sundae), you can skip the line, go grab the pint from the cooler, head straight to the cashier, and boom! you're outta there in no time flat.
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StThere is also always a line at Molly Moon's, because the ice cream is just that good. Seasonal flavors, very creative menu. The line here does not move so fast, though, so here is a tip: if you just want a pint (and not a hand dipped cone or sundae), you can skip the line, go grab the pint from the cooler, head straight to the cashier, and boom! you're outta there in no time flat.
We have never eaten here, but there is always a long line of young folks outside waiting for a table, so we are guessing it is pretty good.
88 locals recommend
Musashi's
1400 N 45th StWe have never eaten here, but there is always a long line of young folks outside waiting for a table, so we are guessing it is pretty good.
Their pizza is good, and they make gluten free options that are actually tasty. Plus, the service is great.
19 locals recommend
Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House III
516 15th Ave ETheir pizza is good, and they make gluten free options that are actually tasty. Plus, the service is great.
they make their own pasta, the food is great and the place has a fun quirky decor thing going on.
47 locals recommend
Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th Stthey make their own pasta, the food is great and the place has a fun quirky decor thing going on.
Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way NSolid diner, breakfast is a treat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mellow place, nice bar menu, decent wine list. Sometimes gets a little crowded. We have good luck getting a seat by going earlier.
23 locals recommend
Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way NMellow place, nice bar menu, decent wine list. Sometimes gets a little crowded. We have good luck getting a seat by going earlier.
Cause we like the funk! They regularly host a couple of bands that play old school funk music. Other stuff too, check out their calendar.
57 locals recommend
Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th StCause we like the funk! They regularly host a couple of bands that play old school funk music. Other stuff too, check out their calendar.
Amazing food, from small plates to full meals and the best cakes. Relaxed neighborhood pub, with great beer selection and creative cocktail menu.
18 locals recommend
Union Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave NAmazing food, from small plates to full meals and the best cakes. Relaxed neighborhood pub, with great beer selection and creative cocktail menu.
Parks & Nature
One of the best views of downtown Seattle across Lake Union. Worth a picnic on a sunny day. Bring a kite, if that's your thing.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOne of the best views of downtown Seattle across Lake Union. Worth a picnic on a sunny day. Bring a kite, if that's your thing.
A short walk (just over a half mile) gets you to the most heavily used park in Seattle. There is a trail around the perimeter of Green Lake for bikes & pedestrians, as well as a community center with a pool, basketball courts, soccer fields and more. Shops and restaurants across the street from Green Lake on the eastern and northern edges. There are often events there on weekends, especially in the summer, and the people watching is never dull.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
A short walk (just over a half mile) gets you to the most heavily used park in Seattle. There is a trail around the perimeter of Green Lake for bikes & pedestrians, as well as a community center with a pool, basketball courts, soccer fields and more. Shops and restaurants across the street from Green Lake on the eastern and northern edges. There are often events there on weekends, especially in the summer, and the people watching is never dull.
Beautiful seaside park along Puget Sound, 20 minute car ride, 40 min bike ride or one hour bus ride from our home. Views of nearby islands and the distant Olympic Mountains on a clear day, as well as sailboats, ferries, kite surfing, wildlife and more. Coming soon (May 2024?) is a concession stand for sandwiches, drinks and snacks. Parking can take a minute to secure, but it's worth it.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful seaside park along Puget Sound, 20 minute car ride, 40 min bike ride or one hour bus ride from our home. Views of nearby islands and the distant Olympic Mountains on a clear day, as well as sailboats, ferries, kite surfing, wildlife and more. Coming soon (May 2024?) is a concession stand for sandwiches, drinks and snacks. Parking can take a minute to secure, but it's worth it.
Shopping
The Sock Monster
1318 N 45th Stfun socks! other stuff too.
Your full service novelty store, complete with rubber chickens. Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy the visit.
55 locals recommend
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StYour full service novelty store, complete with rubber chickens. Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy the visit.
It's not really a mall, because it is in an old school building, and not so big as a mall. There are a couple of nice clothing stores for women's clothes or children's, and an import store, a yarn store, and a place to get your kid's hair cut.
16 locals recommend
Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StIt's not really a mall, because it is in an old school building, and not so big as a mall. There are a couple of nice clothing stores for women's clothes or children's, and an import store, a yarn store, and a place to get your kid's hair cut.
Sightseeing
You can rent these cute little boats for $139/hr with a two hour minimum. It's like driving a super slow car, very chill, and a very fun way to explore Lake Union, into Fremont and up to the Montlake cut in the other direction.
51 locals recommend
The Electric Boat Company | Seattle Boat Rentals | Lake Union Electric Boat Rental
2046 Westlake Ave NYou can rent these cute little boats for $139/hr with a two hour minimum. It's like driving a super slow car, very chill, and a very fun way to explore Lake Union, into Fremont and up to the Montlake cut in the other direction.