Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Excellent Chinese food. Favorite dishes: Kung Pao Fish, Shrimp Chow Mein (the perfect noodle!), spicy green beans.
18 locals recommend
Sichuanese Cuisine
1048 S Jackson StExcellent Chinese food. Favorite dishes: Kung Pao Fish, Shrimp Chow Mein (the perfect noodle!), spicy green beans.
Best sushi in Seattle. Unpretentious, loads of character and one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle. Very popular so you need a reservation. Their tatami rooms are pretty special and great for groups of people.
82 locals recommend
Maneki Restaurant
304 6th Ave SBest sushi in Seattle. Unpretentious, loads of character and one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle. Very popular so you need a reservation. Their tatami rooms are pretty special and great for groups of people.
Vietnamese with a French twist. Consistently delicious. Must try the Catfish claypot! Also love their drunken chicken, the ribs, spicy eggplant and fried tofu. Their weekend dim sum brunch is pretty fantastic as well!
115 locals recommend
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EVietnamese with a French twist. Consistently delicious. Must try the Catfish claypot! Also love their drunken chicken, the ribs, spicy eggplant and fried tofu. Their weekend dim sum brunch is pretty fantastic as well!
Excellent Vietnamese street food. Very popular in Seattle. A nice scene and stays open late too.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueExcellent Vietnamese street food. Very popular in Seattle. A nice scene and stays open late too.
Our neighborhood cafe. Cool scene on the weekends and just a few blocks away. Nice reading room in back.
13 locals recommend
Cafe Weekend
851 Hiawatha Pl SOur neighborhood cafe. Cool scene on the weekends and just a few blocks away. Nice reading room in back.
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway ECafe Caramel to die for. Tito's favorite.
The mecca of all things Starbucks. Must see if you're a coffee fan.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThe mecca of all things Starbucks. Must see if you're a coffee fan.
Possibly one of the best doughnuts in the country. The vanilla cream is amazing. Bring your stretch pants.
55 locals recommend
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SPossibly one of the best doughnuts in the country. The vanilla cream is amazing. Bring your stretch pants.
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWExcellent European baked goods.
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SOne of the best bakeries in Seattle. Delicious!
No crust left behind! Delicious gourmet rustic pizzas with high quality toppings,.
81 locals recommend
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveNo crust left behind! Delicious gourmet rustic pizzas with high quality toppings,.
Heyday
1372 31st Ave SGreat sandwiches and burgers! One of our neighborhood go-to's.
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EGreat house tacos! They're $2.50 and delicious!
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson StArguably best bakery in Seattle!
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson StHip vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood tasting room of a local microbrewery that offers on-site pints & tasters plus growlers to go. Good food, atmosphere, and nice staff.
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StA neighborhood tasting room of a local microbrewery that offers on-site pints & tasters plus growlers to go. Good food, atmosphere, and nice staff.
Fun place! Amazing beer selection and a great Seattle experience. Very family friendly and close to pot shops.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StFun place! Amazing beer selection and a great Seattle experience. Very family friendly and close to pot shops.
Arts & Culture
The Frye is a FREE museum! 19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions
229 locals recommend
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveThe Frye is a FREE museum! 19th- & 20th-century works by American & European painters plus a range of rotating exhibitions
Parks & Nature
2.8 mile walking/bike trail along the water and around the peninsula in the park. Great place to clear your head.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S2.8 mile walking/bike trail along the water and around the peninsula in the park. Great place to clear your head.
Hidden in South Seattle, Kubota Garden is a stunning 20 acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. Beautiful!
202 locals recommend
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SHidden in South Seattle, Kubota Garden is a stunning 20 acre landscape that blends Japanese garden concepts with native Northwest plants. Beautiful!
A must see on a clear night. One of the best sunsets in town.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveA must see on a clear night. One of the best sunsets in town.
Alki Beach
Beautiful California beach like neighborhood.
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdEssentials
Excellent Seattle Co-op grocery store. Local organic produce. High quality products.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StExcellent Seattle Co-op grocery store. Local organic produce. High quality products.
Sightseeing
Madrona
Cute boutiques, good restaurants and sweet neighborhood for strolling.
Shopping
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWFantastic Sunday Market. A must!
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NDelicious locally made chocolate. Free samples!