Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
It's amazing inside and unlike any other Starbuck's. Truly a coffee lovers experience.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StIt's amazing inside and unlike any other Starbuck's. Truly a coffee lovers experience.
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StGreat coffee roasted on site.
Trove
Great noodle and Korean BBQ spot
Tom Douglas Restaurant. Great 3 course meal choices and amazing cocktails!
12 locals recommend
The Carlile Room
820 Pine StTom Douglas Restaurant. Great 3 course meal choices and amazing cocktails!
Great Tacos. They braise their meat, make their own sauces, and infuse their own tequila.
16 locals recommend
El Borracho Pike Place Market
1521 1st AveGreat Tacos. They braise their meat, make their own sauces, and infuse their own tequila.
Amazing outdoor deck with several fireplaces, shuffle board, and ping pong. My favorite sunny spot.
21 locals recommend
Frolik Kitchen+Cocktails
1415 5th AveAmazing outdoor deck with several fireplaces, shuffle board, and ping pong. My favorite sunny spot.
Hot Mama's Pizza
700 E Pine StPizza until 2:30am.
Named one of the best bars in the world by many magazines, Canon is a treat with extremely unique cocktails and extensive liquor selections. The food is solid, but only serves to compliment the drinks. Reservations are available but require payment. Try it in the afternoon or expect a wait. Don't try to go there with more than four people.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveNamed one of the best bars in the world by many magazines, Canon is a treat with extremely unique cocktails and extensive liquor selections. The food is solid, but only serves to compliment the drinks. Reservations are available but require payment. Try it in the afternoon or expect a wait. Don't try to go there with more than four people.
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayLiquor and pie. Pie's are made fresh every day.
Great restaurant specializing in locally sourced dishes. Great upstairs patio.
91 locals recommend
Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveGreat restaurant specializing in locally sourced dishes. Great upstairs patio.
Best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. One of the best Rum collections in the world. Ask for the world map menu of Rum.
56 locals recommend
Rumba
1112 Pike StBest Cuban sandwich I have ever had. One of the best Rum collections in the world. Ask for the world map menu of Rum.
Innovative tapas & Spanish meals at this eatery known for its chocolate-cayenne-tequila dessert.
28 locals recommend
Tango Restaurant & Lounge
1100 Pike StInnovative tapas & Spanish meals at this eatery known for its chocolate-cayenne-tequila dessert.
IHOP
950 E Madison StBreakfast anyone
Homey diner with all-day breakfasts & late-night weekend hours, known for its eggs Benedict.
92 locals recommend
Glo's
928 E Olive WayHomey diner with all-day breakfasts & late-night weekend hours, known for its eggs Benedict.
Canadian-born Japanese specialist serves creative cocktails such as frozen sake & fruit sangria.
22 locals recommend
SUIKA Seattle
611 E Pine StCanadian-born Japanese specialist serves creative cocktails such as frozen sake & fruit sangria.
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetCreative ice cream flavors
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StTrue Seattle-born Ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic locally owned Seattle bar. Try on the unicorn hat behind the bar.
171 locals recommend
Unicorn
1118 E Pike StClassic locally owned Seattle bar. Try on the unicorn hat behind the bar.
Great Seattle bar. Right across the street and my local watering hole.
22 locals recommend
Still Liquor
1524 Minor AveGreat Seattle bar. Right across the street and my local watering hole.
Great local bar and pub food. It's also the last place Kirk Cobain was seen alive.
103 locals recommend
Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetGreat local bar and pub food. It's also the last place Kirk Cobain was seen alive.
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayGreat cocktails in this secret spot.
Great live music venue. Check out the list of upcoming shows at neumos.com
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike StGreat live music venue. Check out the list of upcoming shows at neumos.com
Award winning bourbon bar with amazing cocktails. Sushi after noon, and coffee 9-4pm. Arty, comfy sofas, locally owned and friendly staff.
97 locals recommend
Liberty
517 15th Ave EAward winning bourbon bar with amazing cocktails. Sushi after noon, and coffee 9-4pm. Arty, comfy sofas, locally owned and friendly staff.
Amazing cocktails and bar staff. They have a speakeasy on top called Needle and Thread that you can call ahead for a reservation. 206-325-0133 or book online at https://tavernlaw.com/needle-thread/ Very cool and exclusive experience of their bespoke cocktail program.
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveAmazing cocktails and bar staff. They have a speakeasy on top called Needle and Thread that you can call ahead for a reservation. 206-325-0133 or book online at https://tavernlaw.com/needle-thread/ Very cool and exclusive experience of their bespoke cocktail program.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveGreat views, fresh food, crafts, the open market.
Space Needle
400 Broad StBecause you are in Seattle.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NMy favorite tourist spot in Seattle. I love this place.
SAM Gallery
1300 1st AveRotating displays from some of the top artists in the world.
Located in Volunteer park, but currently under renovation.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StLocated in Volunteer park, but currently under renovation.
See the works of Dave Chihuly (the master of blown glass art).
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StSee the works of Dave Chihuly (the master of blown glass art).
Entertainment & Activities
An amazing history of flight and it's future. So many things to see and participate in at the museum.
13 locals recommend
Museum of Flight East Lot
An amazing history of flight and it's future. So many things to see and participate in at the museum.
Parks & Nature
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th AvenueAn oasis in the middle of the city.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveGreat walking path with stunning views of the Puget Sound
Amazing views and a getaway in the center of the city.
101 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StAmazing views and a getaway in the center of the city.
Shopping
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StThe Flagship Nordstrom store.
Target
1401 2nd Ave