Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Simple but delicious French food and a full bar that's open late. Attracts professors from the nearby Seattle U and budget-conscious hipsters alike.
188 locals recommend
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveSimple but delicious French food and a full bar that's open late. Attracts professors from the nearby Seattle U and budget-conscious hipsters alike.
Oprah's favorite chicken. Regular or Spicy? We recommend spicy! Take-out only.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StOprah's favorite chicken. Regular or Spicy? We recommend spicy! Take-out only.
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl Where's the Starbucks?!
Great neighborhood restaurant staffed by kind folks who are happy to introduce Ethiopian cuisine to the un-initiated!
24 locals recommend
Meskel Restaurant
2605 E Cherry StGreat neighborhood restaurant staffed by kind folks who are happy to introduce Ethiopian cuisine to the un-initiated!
The beans are roasted right here in Seattle, though not at this location. Really good coffee!
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveThe beans are roasted right here in Seattle, though not at this location. Really good coffee!
One of Seattle's more well-known and beloved coffee house chains.
35 locals recommend
Cherry Street Coffee House
1223 E Cherry St One of Seattle's more well-known and beloved coffee house chains.
Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union StFunky little cafe with a small but satisfying breakfast menu.
Just around the corner and down the block, it's a modern cafe great for getting some work done, and it's right across the street from a park.
69 locals recommend
Broadcast Coffee Roasters
1918 E Yesler WayJust around the corner and down the block, it's a modern cafe great for getting some work done, and it's right across the street from a park.
Small cafe often staffed by Katy herself. Has a few breakfast/brunch items like quiche, sandwiches, and smoothies.
42 locals recommend
Katy's Corner Cafe
2000 E Union StSmall cafe often staffed by Katy herself. Has a few breakfast/brunch items like quiche, sandwiches, and smoothies.
Some of the best dim sum in the city, as attested by the crowds of people spilling out the door at peak times. Push your way to the front, get your name on the list, and you'll be eating within a half an hour.
46 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House
1212 2nd AveSome of the best dim sum in the city, as attested by the crowds of people spilling out the door at peak times. Push your way to the front, get your name on the list, and you'll be eating within a half an hour.
Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StHot spot for creative Vietnamese cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Land of 1000 beers and usually has a food truck out front. You won't see many tourists here, but plenty of friendly locals. Kid and dog friendly!
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StLand of 1000 beers and usually has a food truck out front. You won't see many tourists here, but plenty of friendly locals. Kid and dog friendly!
Seattle has many small breweries, but this is one of the best! Kid and dog friendly!
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StSeattle has many small breweries, but this is one of the best! Kid and dog friendly!
Well-crafted cocktails and a small but delicious dinner menu. Custom cocktails are crafted in the "speakeasy" upstairs.
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveWell-crafted cocktails and a small but delicious dinner menu. Custom cocktails are crafted in the "speakeasy" upstairs.
Nationally renowned whiskey bar with hand-crafted cocktails and delicious food.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveNationally renowned whiskey bar with hand-crafted cocktails and delicious food.
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union StLocal bar
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StDive bar with ping pong and shuffle puck.
Essentials
Promenade Red Apple Market
2301 South Jackson StreetThe neighborhood grocery store.
Walgreens
2400 S Jackson StThe neighborhood pharmacy.
Parks & Nature
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EWe recommend paying $1 extra to feed the giant koi.
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdHot spot for families AND singles alike.
Powell Barnett Park
352 Martin Luther King Junior WayLarge playground near the house
Pratt Park
201 20th Ave SPlay ground and basketball court near the house.
Spruce Street Mini Park
160 21st AveSmall playground just up the street.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe Central Library can be worth visiting to see the mechanics of an elaborate, multi-story book sorter, and the glass rooftop.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveThe Central Library can be worth visiting to see the mechanics of an elaborate, multi-story book sorter, and the glass rooftop.
Great local bookstore with a cafe in the back. A favorite spot of the locals.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveGreat local bookstore with a cafe in the back. A favorite spot of the locals.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveTake the #3 bus right from the house.
Space Needle
400 Broad StTake the #3 bus right from the house.
Getting Around
International District/Chinatown Station
Our light rail stop to/from the airport.