Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Rated among the country's top 10 vegetarian restaurants - amazing brunch, plus, a great selection of gluten-free and vegan dishes. Family-friendly.
150 locals recommend
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StRated among the country's top 10 vegetarian restaurants - amazing brunch, plus, a great selection of gluten-free and vegan dishes. Family-friendly.
Some of the city's best pastries, sandwiches, and coffee - about 3 blocks from the apartment!
57 locals recommend
The Essential Bakery Cafe- Madison
Some of the city's best pastries, sandwiches, and coffee - about 3 blocks from the apartment!
Luc
2800 E Madison StDelicious French restaurant by celebrity chef Thierry Rautureau
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWIncredible bakery! You cannot go wrong here.
Some of the city's finest coffee. Great spot for a rainy day, or in the summer when they open the giant windows to the bustling sidewalk on Broadway.
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway ESome of the city's finest coffee. Great spot for a rainy day, or in the summer when they open the giant windows to the bustling sidewalk on Broadway.
Possible celebrity sighting: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is known to pop into this location, near his Madison Park home.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlPossible celebrity sighting: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is known to pop into this location, near his Madison Park home.
From the Banana Brioche French Toast to the BBQ Pulled Pork, there's a reason this neighborhood brunch spot was featured in the New York Times.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EFrom the Banana Brioche French Toast to the BBQ Pulled Pork, there's a reason this neighborhood brunch spot was featured in the New York Times.
Queen Bee Cafe
2200 E Madison StGreat neighborhood crumpet spot!
Pad See Ew, Curries, all the Thai deliciousness! They also deliver to the apartment.
14 locals recommend
Rom Mai Thai Restaurant
613 Broadway EPad See Ew, Curries, all the Thai deliciousness! They also deliver to the apartment.
Favorite for a local, seasonal, gorgeous night of dining! Perfect date night spot.
67 locals recommend
Poppy
622 Broadway EFavorite for a local, seasonal, gorgeous night of dining! Perfect date night spot.
EPIC Southern brunch - their buttery biscuits can't be beat! Also enjoy fried oysters, cured pork belly,
poached eggs, the works. Or stop by for Fried Chicken Fridays!
92 locals recommend
The Wandering Goose
403 15th Ave EEPIC Southern brunch - their buttery biscuits can't be beat! Also enjoy fried oysters, cured pork belly,
poached eggs, the works. Or stop by for Fried Chicken Fridays!
Over 100 local tea blends, plus local chocolate, tea sandwiches, cookies. Great spot to work on a laptop or share a great pot of tea with a friend.
21 locals recommend
Modern Steep Tea Company
Over 100 local tea blends, plus local chocolate, tea sandwiches, cookies. Great spot to work on a laptop or share a great pot of tea with a friend.
Great spot for sampling locally-brewed beers. Also great burgers and salads.
54 locals recommend
Elysian Capitol Hill Brewery
1221 E Pike StGreat spot for sampling locally-brewed beers. Also great burgers and salads.
Vios Cafe & Marketplace
903 19th Ave EGreat Greek! Just 8 blocks from the house.
Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th StGreat local coffee shop with nice baristas.
French bar/restaurant and newsstand. You'll love the Croque Madame and Omelette au choix. Great coffee, too.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveFrench bar/restaurant and newsstand. You'll love the Croque Madame and Omelette au choix. Great coffee, too.
Red velvet, salted caramel, and tiramisu are popular favorites at this local cupcake shop.
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StRed velvet, salted caramel, and tiramisu are popular favorites at this local cupcake shop.
Marionberry, Key Lime, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Frito Chili & Cheese, and good old Apple are favorites at High 5 Pies.
14 locals recommend
Salmon Creek Cafe home of High 5 Pie
11620 Ambaum Blvd SWMarionberry, Key Lime, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Frito Chili & Cheese, and good old Apple are favorites at High 5 Pies.
Kimchi Bistro
219 Broadway EMmmmm, Korean! Perfect Bi Bim Bap for those rainy winter days.
This Hawaiian food truck was so popular, it became a real restaurant! On top of the QFC grocery store.
32 locals recommend
Marination Station
1412 Harvard AveThis Hawaiian food truck was so popular, it became a real restaurant! On top of the QFC grocery store.
The flagship Starbucks Reserve Roastery, this lively, trendy, sprawling spot - with everything from a bakery to a restaurant - is a must for fans of the brand.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThe flagship Starbucks Reserve Roastery, this lively, trendy, sprawling spot - with everything from a bakery to a restaurant - is a must for fans of the brand.
Everything Else
A 230-acre lush green park with plentiful trails for walking or running, plus kayaking, and an assortment of beautiful gardens. Our entrance is 5 blocks from the apartment.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr EA 230-acre lush green park with plentiful trails for walking or running, plus kayaking, and an assortment of beautiful gardens. Our entrance is 5 blocks from the apartment.
Great spot to get your downward-dog on, just blocks from the apartment!
Live Love Flow - Madison Valley
2812 E Madison StGreat spot to get your downward-dog on, just blocks from the apartment!
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EBotanical garden, conservatory, and Seattle landmark.
Walgreens
4468 Stone Way NPharmacy - less than a mile from the apartment.
Shopping
City People's Garden Store
2939 E Madison StBeautiful home, garden, and gift store
Essentials
Village Mart
2811 E Madison StGreat little spot for key groceries - about 4 blocks from the house!
Great, nearby full-service natural foods grocery store - you do not have to be a co-op member to shop.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StGreat, nearby full-service natural foods grocery store - you do not have to be a co-op member to shop.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StLove me some Trader Joe's!
Safeway
516 1st Ave WYet another Safeway within a mile of the house.
QFC
1401 BroadwayGiant grocery store with full deli and a home goods section.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood bar! Great drink specials and Bloody Marys. No need to drive since it's just 5 blocks from the house.
23 locals recommend
The Bottleneck Lounge
2328 East Madison StreetOur neighborhood bar! Great drink specials and Bloody Marys. No need to drive since it's just 5 blocks from the house.
Recently named one of the world's top-10 bars - if you love a craft cocktail, you'll love canon.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveRecently named one of the world's top-10 bars - if you love a craft cocktail, you'll love canon.
Fantastic selection of artisan cocktails. There's a speakeasy upstairs called Needle and Thread - look it up for the password.
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveFantastic selection of artisan cocktails. There's a speakeasy upstairs called Needle and Thread - look it up for the password.
Hipster dive bar with local ginger beer & cocktails on tap, like moscow mules. They have an agreement with Kedai Makan, the delicious Malaysian food stand next door - grab a roti and a mule!
91 locals recommend
Montana
1506 E Olive WayHipster dive bar with local ginger beer & cocktails on tap, like moscow mules. They have an agreement with Kedai Makan, the delicious Malaysian food stand next door - grab a roti and a mule!
Arts & Culture
Seattle's cornerstone art museum - internationally renowned.
1072 locals recommend
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle's cornerstone art museum - internationally renowned.
Gorgeous museum of Asian art, located in Volunteer Park, which has a lovely plant conservatory and views of the space needle.
162 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StGorgeous museum of Asian art, located in Volunteer Park, which has a lovely plant conservatory and views of the space needle.
Sightseeing
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveFun, contemporary art museum with amazing rotating exhibits.
Seattle's crown jewel and a fun place to see vistas of the whole city. Often worth it to just get a meal in their restaurant (admission is then waived).
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle's crown jewel and a fun place to see vistas of the whole city. Often worth it to just get a meal in their restaurant (admission is then waived).
Seattle's iconic market is everything it's cracked up to be. Great selection of food, fresh flowers and fish, and just an all-around fun place to spend an afternoon.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle's iconic market is everything it's cracked up to be. Great selection of food, fresh flowers and fish, and just an all-around fun place to spend an afternoon.
The Gum Wall
1428 Post AlleyFamous Seattle landmark in Pike Place market.