Emii’s guidebook
Coffee Shops
One of our favorite coffee shops. It's only about 8 min walk from our home, you just have to hike up a hill.
35 locals recommend
QED Coffee
1418 31st Ave SOne of our favorite coffee shops. It's only about 8 min walk from our home, you just have to hike up a hill.
Our favorite coffee shop located in New Pioneer Square, bus #4 will take you directly there. They also have great seating and decor. Their music can be very loud, not ideal for working with you have a conference call.
29 locals recommend
Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave SOur favorite coffee shop located in New Pioneer Square, bus #4 will take you directly there. They also have great seating and decor. Their music can be very loud, not ideal for working with you have a conference call.
Anchorhead Coffee
1600 7th AveGreat coffee, excellent pistachio matcha latte.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StOn top of every Seattle tourist's list.
Anchorhead Coffee & Bakery
One of our favorite coffee shops in Seattle
Olympia Coffee
4824 Rainier Ave SA great coffee shops for their coffee and the space for working.
A lovely and chic coffee shop with good seatings for work and delicious coffee.
7 locals recommend
Santo Coffee Co
1325 NE 65th StA lovely and chic coffee shop with good seatings for work and delicious coffee.
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway ELove their Iced white velvet latte.
Ghost Note Coffee
1623 Bellevue AveLove their unique menu!
Phin Vietnamese Coffee & Etc.
One of the best Vietnamese coffee shops in town.
Hello Em Việt Coffee & Roastery
1227 South Weller StreetGreat Vietnamese coffee and beverages! ⭐️
Food scene
Our personal favorites around our home or easy to access via public transportation.
One of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants if you're open to trying authentic Vietnamese family-style dishes. They have a nice seating area and ambiance.
110 locals recommend
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StOne of our favorite Vietnamese restaurants if you're open to trying authentic Vietnamese family-style dishes. They have a nice seating area and ambiance.
One of the best Poke restaurants in town, it's also not far from our place. (15 min walk or 3 min drive)
47 locals recommend
Seattle Fish Guys
411 23rd Ave SOne of the best Poke restaurants in town, it's also not far from our place. (15 min walk or 3 min drive)
A local Italian restaurant within walking distance in the Mt Baker View area. You catch the sunset here during the summer.
62 locals recommend
That's Amore Italian Cafe
1425 31st Ave SA local Italian restaurant within walking distance in the Mt Baker View area. You catch the sunset here during the summer.
Bonchon - First Hill
554 BroadwaySatisfy your craving for Korea Fried Chickens and Beer (ChiMaek)
Duk Li Dim Sum Restaurant
664 S Weller StQuick Dim Sum to-go
This donut shop has several locations around Seattle. Delicious donuts with various fillings.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SThis donut shop has several locations around Seattle. Delicious donuts with various fillings.
Homegrown
1531 Melrose AveQuick delicious lunch bites
Excellent fish and chips, salmon chowder and gumbo on an occasion.
17 locals recommend
Emerald City Fish & Chips
3756 Rainier Ave SExcellent fish and chips, salmon chowder and gumbo on an occasion.
Worth the ferry ride to get to this fish and chips restaurant. The BEST ONE in town, in my humble opinion.
18 locals recommend
Proper Fish
112 Madison Ave NWorth the ferry ride to get to this fish and chips restaurant. The BEST ONE in town, in my humble opinion.
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveGreat Dimsum and Chinese Food.
Kau Kau Restaurant
656 S King StChinese BBQ Pork and Roasted Pork Belly
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AvePiroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlDelicious smoked salmon pastries and other scrumptious bites s
If you’re craving for some seafood boils, skip the crab pot in Pike Place Market and go for this one instead. Won’t be disappointed.
Crawfish King
725 S Lane StIf you’re craving for some seafood boils, skip the crab pot in Pike Place Market and go for this one instead. Won’t be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint
1403 31st Ave SGet your classic Seattle photo here! On a clear day, you can even see mt rainier on the backdrop.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGet your classic Seattle photo here! On a clear day, you can even see mt rainier on the backdrop.
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EAlki Beach
Catch a sunset 🌅 here
City advice
Don't miss
See Seattle skyline via a ferry or cruise
Take a ferry to Bainbridge Island or Argosy Cruise at the main port.
Ways to save
Get an orcas card
If you’re planning to travel by public transportation often, get an Orcas Pass.
What to pack
Bring a rain coat
Seattleites don’t carry umbrella ☔️ unless it’s storming which is a rare occasion.