Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Delicious treats, nice baristas and great almond milk lattes.
69 locals recommend
Broadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WayDelicious treats, nice baristas and great almond milk lattes.
American pub-style food. My favorite burger and fries in the city are here, but you can find lots of wonderful vegetable dishes. The drinks are fantastic too!
137 locals recommend
Smith
332 15th Ave EAmerican pub-style food. My favorite burger and fries in the city are here, but you can find lots of wonderful vegetable dishes. The drinks are fantastic too!
Adorable French bistro, everything here is delicious. Ask for the spicy peanuts while you sip on a glass of rosé. Mmm.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveAdorable French bistro, everything here is delicious. Ask for the spicy peanuts while you sip on a glass of rosé. Mmm.
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveAmazing vegan food, go even if you aren't vegan. It's so gooooood.
Awesome coffee and sandwiches during the day, great nachos and wine in the evenings.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Solstice
Awesome coffee and sandwiches during the day, great nachos and wine in the evenings.
Best Vietnamese, high end phō around. The imperial rolls can't be missed, the wings are fantastic.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueBest Vietnamese, high end phō around. The imperial rolls can't be missed, the wings are fantastic.
Seattle Fish Guys
411 23rd Ave SSuper fresh seafood near my place.
Arts & Culture
If you plan to walk downtown, cut through Seattle University's campus. It's got local art installations and great energy. Plus, it's my alma mater for grad school!
40 locals recommend
Seattle University
901 12th AveIf you plan to walk downtown, cut through Seattle University's campus. It's got local art installations and great energy. Plus, it's my alma mater for grad school!
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StAlways a great place to go, exhibits rotate often.
Sightseeing
Pioneer Square is the oldest district in the city. There's so much history in this neighborhood. I highly recommend taking a tour. It's recently experience a revitalization and has wonderful bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Plus, it's super close to the stadiums. Grab a bite here before going to the watch the Sounders, Seahawks or Mariners.
270 locals recommend
Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square is the oldest district in the city. There's so much history in this neighborhood. I highly recommend taking a tour. It's recently experience a revitalization and has wonderful bars, restaurants and coffee shops. Plus, it's super close to the stadiums. Grab a bite here before going to the watch the Sounders, Seahawks or Mariners.
Shopping
Best bookstore in Seattle, period. Plus, it's connected to an awesome coffee shop, Little Oddfellows. This is a must see for book lovers. The creaky wood floors are super charming.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveBest bookstore in Seattle, period. Plus, it's connected to an awesome coffee shop, Little Oddfellows. This is a must see for book lovers. The creaky wood floors are super charming.
Parks & Nature
Huge, wonderful park. Bring a blanket and lay in the park or check out the historic conservatory.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EHuge, wonderful park. Bring a blanket and lay in the park or check out the historic conservatory.
Best views of the city from inside the city. You can never go wrong with a visit here. It's free, beautiful and close to other fun spots like Fremont and Wallingford.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayBest views of the city from inside the city. You can never go wrong with a visit here. It's free, beautiful and close to other fun spots like Fremont and Wallingford.
This is my favorite most underrated place to go swimming in the summer.
50 locals recommend
Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SThis is my favorite most underrated place to go swimming in the summer.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWalgreens
2400 S Jackson StPharmacy, snacks, essentials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Foreign National
300 E Pike StSpeakeasy style. Best for small groups.
Dive bar lovers rejoice! This is the spot for awesome tater tots and drinks.
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StDive bar lovers rejoice! This is the spot for awesome tater tots and drinks.