Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Our go-to place for local BBQ. Messy place to eat in the best way possible. Outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days.
35 locals recommend
RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way N
35 locals recommend
Our go-to place for local BBQ. Messy place to eat in the best way possible. Outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days.
James Beard nominee Rene Erickson made a big splash when The Whale Wins opened in October 2012, and it continues to make waves. In this charming, cheery place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites from Erickson's childhood and European travels.
107 locals recommend
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way N
107 locals recommend
James Beard nominee Rene Erickson made a big splash when The Whale Wins opened in October 2012, and it continues to make waves. In this charming, cheery place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites from Erickson's childhood and European travels.
Whether you go for breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, or coffee, you won't be disappointed. Everything is made locally, making this cafe a gem!
45 locals recommend
The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th St
45 locals recommend
Whether you go for breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, or coffee, you won't be disappointed. Everything is made locally, making this cafe a gem!
Just steps from the unit, this neighborhood place specializes in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Sit at the bar and you'll make fast friends with a few locals.
56 locals recommend
Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave N
56 locals recommend
Just steps from the unit, this neighborhood place specializes in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Sit at the bar and you'll make fast friends with a few locals.
Hard to get more of a neighborhood cafe than Irwin's. Housed in a hundred year old, wood building that was originally a grocery store, Irwin's carries a long history of serving the local community. You'll find all sort of baked goods, all made from scratch.
39 locals recommend
Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe
2123 N 40th St
39 locals recommend
Hard to get more of a neighborhood cafe than Irwin's. Housed in a hundred year old, wood building that was originally a grocery store, Irwin's carries a long history of serving the local community. You'll find all sort of baked goods, all made from scratch.
Anchoring the caffeine scene on 45th Street, Fuel is a Seattle-based coffee shop that offers a nice spot for peace and quiet.
78 locals recommend
Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th St
78 locals recommend
Anchoring the caffeine scene on 45th Street, Fuel is a Seattle-based coffee shop that offers a nice spot for peace and quiet.
A family owned cafe offering quality hand crafted coffee & espresso, pastries & food, local beer, cider & wine. Casual and always fun. Order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. Local performing artists roll through for good entertainment without any hassle.
45 locals recommend
Stone Way Cafe
3525 Stone Way N
45 locals recommend
A family owned cafe offering quality hand crafted coffee & espresso, pastries & food, local beer, cider & wine. Casual and always fun. Order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. Local performing artists roll through for good entertainment without any hassle.
Chef Rachel Yang relocated Joule to this space in 2013 and it's been a stunner ever since. The food—a confident, beautiful blend of Korean flavors and classic technique. Designed as a contemporary Korean steakhouse serving nontraditional cuts of beef, Joule was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit magazine.
129 locals recommend
Joule
3506 Stone Way N
129 locals recommend
Chef Rachel Yang relocated Joule to this space in 2013 and it's been a stunner ever since. The food—a confident, beautiful blend of Korean flavors and classic technique. Designed as a contemporary Korean steakhouse serving nontraditional cuts of beef, Joule was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit magazine.
Grab an Adirondack chair on the shore of Lake Union and enjoy the perfect spot for a view of the downtown skyline. Inside dining available, too.
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake Way
172 locals recommend
Grab an Adirondack chair on the shore of Lake Union and enjoy the perfect spot for a view of the downtown skyline. Inside dining available, too.
Coffee, beer, and hip people with and without laptops.
16 locals recommend
MiiR Flagship
3400 Stone Way N
16 locals recommend
Coffee, beer, and hip people with and without laptops.
Bagels, bagels, bagels.
52 locals recommend
Eltana
1538 12th Ave
52 locals recommend
Bagels, bagels, bagels.
Good spot for sunny or rainy days with their expansive layout.
10 locals recommend
Thackeray Café & Bar
3400 Stone Way N
10 locals recommend
Good spot for sunny or rainy days with their expansive layout.
Always fresh, always changing pastry selection.
49 locals recommend
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way N
49 locals recommend
Always fresh, always changing pastry selection.
For the coffee connoisseur.
76 locals recommend
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th St
76 locals recommend
For the coffee connoisseur.
Vegan goodness.
10 locals recommend
Harvest Beat
1711 N 45th St
10 locals recommend
Vegan goodness.
Seriously good Thai food, catering to vegetarians.
30 locals recommend
Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
1718 N 45th St
30 locals recommend
Seriously good Thai food, catering to vegetarians.
Casual spot for Southern food. Build your own bowl with great Creole ingredients. Perfect spot to grab food to-go and have a picnic at Gasworks Park.
Acadia
1651 N 34th St
Casual spot for Southern food. Build your own bowl with great Creole ingredients. Perfect spot to grab food to-go and have a picnic at Gasworks Park.
Just one block away, this is our neighborhood saloon, a space "for comfort and happiness." Owner Michelle Magidow opened this place, her first, after a notable career serving of tastiest in many of Seattle's long-time favorites, such as Salumi, Harvest Vine, Lark, and Delancey. A well-crafted boulevardier to drink and the beef brisket, open-faced sandwich will hit the spot. Save room for a slice of carrot cake or German chocolate cake. Did I mention the brisket?
18 locals recommend
Union Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave N
18 locals recommend
Just one block away, this is our neighborhood saloon, a space "for comfort and happiness." Owner Michelle Magidow opened this place, her first, after a notable career serving of tastiest in many of Seattle's long-time favorites, such as Salumi, Harvest Vine, Lark, and Delancey. A well-crafted boulevardier to drink and the beef brisket, open-faced sandwich will hit the spot. Save room for a slice of carrot cake or German chocolate cake. Did I mention the brisket?
Authentic Turkish food, a local neighborhood mainstay.
52 locals recommend
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th St
52 locals recommend
Authentic Turkish food, a local neighborhood mainstay.

Essentials

15 locals recommend
Durn Good Grocery
4002 Wallingford Ave N
15 locals recommend
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 Broadway
768 locals recommend
171 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St
171 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

When the sun is shining, this brewery's outdoor beer garden is the place to be. When it's raining, equally fun to hang out on the communal steps (you'll understand once you're there) or by a roaring fire. Bring your own food.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
277 locals recommend
When the sun is shining, this brewery's outdoor beer garden is the place to be. When it's raining, equally fun to hang out on the communal steps (you'll understand once you're there) or by a roaring fire. Bring your own food.
Especially good for a rainy day. Plenty of board games and types of cider to choose from.
30 locals recommend
Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th St
30 locals recommend
Especially good for a rainy day. Plenty of board games and types of cider to choose from.
Great drinks and flat-breads - owned by the bar-tenders serving you....
47 locals recommend
The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th St
47 locals recommend
Great drinks and flat-breads - owned by the bar-tenders serving you....
Tiny, local bar with friendly people.
23 locals recommend
Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way N
23 locals recommend
Tiny, local bar with friendly people.

Parks & Nature

Head south on Wallingford Avenue toward Lake Union and you will end up in Gasworks Parks, one of Seattle’s iconic viewpoints. It’s a great spot to take a picnic and watch the downtown skyline light up as the sun goes down.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
860 locals recommend
Head south on Wallingford Avenue toward Lake Union and you will end up in Gasworks Parks, one of Seattle’s iconic viewpoints. It’s a great spot to take a picnic and watch the downtown skyline light up as the sun goes down.
Rent your kayak or standup paddleboard here and explore Lake Union and Portage Bay.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 locals recommend
Rent your kayak or standup paddleboard here and explore Lake Union and Portage Bay.
A walk, run, or bike around Green Lake brings Seattleites from around the city in any weather.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
624 locals recommend
A walk, run, or bike around Green Lake brings Seattleites from around the city in any weather.

Sightseeing

583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue North
583 locals recommend
65 locals recommend
Lenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl N
65 locals recommend

Shopping

Brooks' flagship store for all your running needs.
Brooks Sports Inc
3400 Stone Way N
Brooks' flagship store for all your running needs.
16 locals recommend
Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th St
16 locals recommend
Offers skis, snowboards, bikes, wake, skateboard, outerwear, and men's & women’s clothing. It is so much more than just a store; it's an art gallery, music venue, movie theatre, and sanctuary for anyone looking for the "exception" of what a retailer should be.
10 locals recommend
evo Seattle Store
3500 Stone Way N
10 locals recommend
Offers skis, snowboards, bikes, wake, skateboard, outerwear, and men's & women’s clothing. It is so much more than just a store; it's an art gallery, music venue, movie theatre, and sanctuary for anyone looking for the "exception" of what a retailer should be.
Selling products made in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, this shop is a great stop when exploring the commercial zone on N 45th Street.
The Pacific Northwest Shop
4411 Wallingford Ave N
Selling products made in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, this shop is a great stop when exploring the commercial zone on N 45th Street.

Getting Around

14 locals recommend
Recycled Cycles
1007 NE Boat St
14 locals recommend