Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Amazing Neopolitan style pizzas only a few blocks from the home. They have a killer happy-hour, and fun back deck in the summer.
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Cornuto Pizzeria
7404 Greenwood Ave NAmazing Neopolitan style pizzas only a few blocks from the home. They have a killer happy-hour, and fun back deck in the summer.
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SAnother must-try local Seattle coffee spot.
Another great local coffee spot. Beautiful decor and furniture, amazing dark coffees.
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Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NAnother great local coffee spot. Beautiful decor and furniture, amazing dark coffees.
Great ice cream / dessert alternative for those with gluten-, dairy-, nut-, and soy-allergies. Also offers cookies and treats with the same allergy sensitivities.
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The Cookie Counter
7415 Greenwood Ave NGreat ice cream / dessert alternative for those with gluten-, dairy-, nut-, and soy-allergies. Also offers cookies and treats with the same allergy sensitivities.
Gourmet ice cream and microbrew - this place is incredibly popular during the summer months. We see a lot of families here - mom & dad with beers, and kids with ice cream.
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Bluebird Ice Cream
3515 Fremont Ave NGourmet ice cream and microbrew - this place is incredibly popular during the summer months. We see a lot of families here - mom & dad with beers, and kids with ice cream.
Another great place for cold treats along Greenwood. Amazing gelato with a great local following.
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Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Phinney Wood
7212 Greenwood Ave NAnother great place for cold treats along Greenwood. Amazing gelato with a great local following.
Hecho Cantina
7314 Greenwood Ave NUpscale Mexican food. Fun drinks and atmosphere.
Fun local Mexican joint and bar. We go to this place a lot - the decor is dark and funky, but the food and free flowing drinks bring us back week on week.
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El Chupacabra Greenwood
6711 Greenwood Ave NFun local Mexican joint and bar. We go to this place a lot - the decor is dark and funky, but the food and free flowing drinks bring us back week on week.
Fresh, yummy Thai food. Service and drinks can be slow, but the food is worth it.
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Mai Thaiku
6705 Greenwood Ave NFresh, yummy Thai food. Service and drinks can be slow, but the food is worth it.
Top rated burger place in Seattle (arguably some of the best). The line can be long, but the onion rings are worth it. It's messy, but good.
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Red Mill Burgers
312 N 67th StTop rated burger place in Seattle (arguably some of the best). The line can be long, but the onion rings are worth it. It's messy, but good.
Located in the popular (but small) "Tangletown" neighborhood, this little place serves up American-contemporary upscale cuisine (what does that even mean? go try it!). Super tiny, so make reservations way in advance for this place.
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2108 N 55th StLocated in the popular (but small) "Tangletown" neighborhood, this little place serves up American-contemporary upscale cuisine (what does that even mean? go try it!). Super tiny, so make reservations way in advance for this place.
Located in the small Tangletown neighborhood. We go here for their classy chicken and waffles and their selection of 100+ available beers...in cans!
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Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th StLocated in the small Tangletown neighborhood. We go here for their classy chicken and waffles and their selection of 100+ available beers...in cans!
If we want to leave our neighborhood-bubble for a nice dinner out, we go here - it's quintessential Seattle without being over the top. It has unique views into Pike's Place Market and Elliott Bay.
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Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StIf we want to leave our neighborhood-bubble for a nice dinner out, we go here - it's quintessential Seattle without being over the top. It has unique views into Pike's Place Market and Elliott Bay.
Laid-back spot with solid pizzas (all named for shops along the Greenwood and Phinney neighborhoods) and local brews. Gluten-free options available.
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Ridge Pizza
7217 Greenwood Ave NLaid-back spot with solid pizzas (all named for shops along the Greenwood and Phinney neighborhoods) and local brews. Gluten-free options available.
Fresh Mexican food and nice tap rotation. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating and solid service. One of our favorites.
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The Yard Cafe
8313 Greenwood Ave NFresh Mexican food and nice tap rotation. Great atmosphere with outdoor seating and solid service. One of our favorites.
A Seattle favorite for grabbing cheap late night burgers and fries. Catch all of the university students nursing late night cravings here with shakes, fries, and burgers. Famous for their no-fuss menu (no substitutions or changes - you get what you get!). Eat in your car or on the curb with the rest of the crowd.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EA Seattle favorite for grabbing cheap late night burgers and fries. Catch all of the university students nursing late night cravings here with shakes, fries, and burgers. Famous for their no-fuss menu (no substitutions or changes - you get what you get!). Eat in your car or on the curb with the rest of the crowd.
Local fish and chips restaurant chain. Catch water-filled views of Lake Union while tossing back fried fish, clams, oysters, and their famous clam chowder. They have a fun (albeit sometimes crowded) deck overlooking Lake Union.
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Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake WayLocal fish and chips restaurant chain. Catch water-filled views of Lake Union while tossing back fried fish, clams, oysters, and their famous clam chowder. They have a fun (albeit sometimes crowded) deck overlooking Lake Union.
Award-winning, unique mediterranean seafood restaurant. Plenty of water views into Lake Union, and a diverse menu of all things sea-inspired. Definitely worth the wait and the drinks (make reservations if you can).
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayAward-winning, unique mediterranean seafood restaurant. Plenty of water views into Lake Union, and a diverse menu of all things sea-inspired. Definitely worth the wait and the drinks (make reservations if you can).
Hands-down our favorite brunch spot - but can be incredibly busy on the weekends. You can't make reservations, so get there by at least 9 so that you don't have to wait the 45-60 minutes to get in!
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StHands-down our favorite brunch spot - but can be incredibly busy on the weekends. You can't make reservations, so get there by at least 9 so that you don't have to wait the 45-60 minutes to get in!
Arguably Seattle's best pizza spot (it depends on who you ask...). They serve awesome Neopolitan style pizzas. Atmosphere and energy here is prime.
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Delancey
1415 NW 70th StArguably Seattle's best pizza spot (it depends on who you ask...). They serve awesome Neopolitan style pizzas. Atmosphere and energy here is prime.
Very popular breakfast spot in Seattle - rough decor and atmosphere, spotty service. Straightforward diner-syle fare.
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Dante's
5300 Roosevelt Way NEVery popular breakfast spot in Seattle - rough decor and atmosphere, spotty service. Straightforward diner-syle fare.
Another popular spot for brunch (a lot of locals rave about this one). Decadent, American-style breakfast items. Definitely a must-try, but be prepared for a wait if you arrive after 9:30am.
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The Dish Cafe Green Lake
301 NE 65th StAnother popular spot for brunch (a lot of locals rave about this one). Decadent, American-style breakfast items. Definitely a must-try, but be prepared for a wait if you arrive after 9:30am.
Unique, luxe Italian food. Make reservations way in advance (2-3 weeks) of arrival!
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Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWUnique, luxe Italian food. Make reservations way in advance (2-3 weeks) of arrival!
Drinks & Nightlife
Convenience store converted to a local brew and food truck stop. They typically have 40-50 brews on tap, and an excellent rotation of food trucks that come through for lunch and dinner daily. Definitely a local favorite. They also have 100's of bottles/cans/ wine/cider available for purchase. Very family friendly. Check out their website for the latest rotation: http://chucks85th.com/
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th StConvenience store converted to a local brew and food truck stop. They typically have 40-50 brews on tap, and an excellent rotation of food trucks that come through for lunch and dinner daily. Definitely a local favorite. They also have 100's of bottles/cans/ wine/cider available for purchase. Very family friendly. Check out their website for the latest rotation: http://chucks85th.com/
Local bar with local people - good tacos and gumbo and brews.
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74th Street Ale House
7401 Greenwood Ave NLocal bar with local people - good tacos and gumbo and brews.
A little German bar wedged on Greenwood Ave - good brews and pretzels.
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Prost!
7311 Greenwood Ave NA little German bar wedged on Greenwood Ave - good brews and pretzels.
St. Andrews Bar & Grill
7406 Aurora Ave NGo here for their scotch collection.
Adult-only movie theater complete with access to gourmet local chow and drinks.
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Cinerama
2100 4th AveAdult-only movie theater complete with access to gourmet local chow and drinks.
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWBeer and skee ball and fries. Do we have to say more?
Parks & Nature
Great spot to run or relax in the sun (~3 mi around the lake). One of Seattle's most popular local parks. You'll see families and people all strewn around the lake sunning themselves on sunny days. Great restaurants and coffee towards the north and northeast parts of the lake.
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Green Lake
Great spot to run or relax in the sun (~3 mi around the lake). One of Seattle's most popular local parks. You'll see families and people all strewn around the lake sunning themselves on sunny days. Great restaurants and coffee towards the north and northeast parts of the lake.
Amazing views of the water, and lovely hike out to a small beach and lighthouse.
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdAmazing views of the water, and lovely hike out to a small beach and lighthouse.
Popular beach amongst Seattlites for it's long stretch of beach and great sunset views. Tons of barbecue pits (first come, first served) and picnic tables.
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWPopular beach amongst Seattlites for it's long stretch of beach and great sunset views. Tons of barbecue pits (first come, first served) and picnic tables.
Essentials
Our favorite grocery store - local, organic, and a co-op. Frequented by locals for fresh produce. It's less than a block from our house.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NOur favorite grocery store - local, organic, and a co-op. Frequented by locals for fresh produce. It's less than a block from our house.
Another local grocery store that carries more of the national brand items, but still a mom'n'pop shop. Great service, selection, and only a 3-block walk from the house.
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Ken's Market
2400 6th Ave WAnother local grocery store that carries more of the national brand items, but still a mom'n'pop shop. Great service, selection, and only a 3-block walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Massive variety of flowers, seafood, food stalls, and restaurants. Although one of Seattle's most frequented tourist destinations, it does not disappoint with views of Elliott Bay and northwest fare. Stop by the Elleno's yogurt stall - not joking, you'll never look at yogurt the same way.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveMassive variety of flowers, seafood, food stalls, and restaurants. Although one of Seattle's most frequented tourist destinations, it does not disappoint with views of Elliott Bay and northwest fare. Stop by the Elleno's yogurt stall - not joking, you'll never look at yogurt the same way.
Great views, a lovely walk, and easy access to the Seattle Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, and charter sails. You can also hop on a ferry to Bainbridge Island from here.
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Seattle Waterfront
Great views, a lovely walk, and easy access to the Seattle Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, and charter sails. You can also hop on a ferry to Bainbridge Island from here.
If you like Chihuly, you'll love this new-ish installation at the Seattle Center. Intricate glass globules and enormous assemblages of all things glass. This artist and his apprentices are talented, so check it out.
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StIf you like Chihuly, you'll love this new-ish installation at the Seattle Center. Intricate glass globules and enormous assemblages of all things glass. This artist and his apprentices are talented, so check it out.
A beautiful, well-laid out zoo with an astonishing variety of animals to observe. It will take you all day to get through here, but great for kids and families (plenty of play structures and food stalls throughout).
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NA beautiful, well-laid out zoo with an astonishing variety of animals to observe. It will take you all day to get through here, but great for kids and families (plenty of play structures and food stalls throughout).
Want to go on an adventure? Catch the Bainbridge Island ferry as a walk-on from the Seattle waterfront. The 30 minute ferry ride provides stunning views of the city and waterfront, and lands you in Bainbridge Island's quaint downtown. Tons of boutique restaurants, shops, and beautiful walking paths. Catch the ferry home and time it with the sunset to cap off the day.
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Bainbridge Island
Want to go on an adventure? Catch the Bainbridge Island ferry as a walk-on from the Seattle waterfront. The 30 minute ferry ride provides stunning views of the city and waterfront, and lands you in Bainbridge Island's quaint downtown. Tons of boutique restaurants, shops, and beautiful walking paths. Catch the ferry home and time it with the sunset to cap off the day.
Everything Else
Only open Fridays from 3:30-7:30. Just a cute lil' farmers market that attracts locals from the adjoining neighborhoods. If you're in town, take your market basket and jog on over.
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Phinney Farmers Market
6761 Phinney Ave NOnly open Fridays from 3:30-7:30. Just a cute lil' farmers market that attracts locals from the adjoining neighborhoods. If you're in town, take your market basket and jog on over.