Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave NDelicious coffee right around the corner.
Quiet, hidden coffee shop just around the corner. Off the beaten tourist path.
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Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave SQuiet, hidden coffee shop just around the corner. Off the beaten tourist path.
My favorite restaurant/bar in all of Pioneer Square. It's my second home. Tell them I said hi, and be sure to order the Salvadorian cheese.
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Copal
323 Occidental Ave SMy favorite restaurant/bar in all of Pioneer Square. It's my second home. Tell them I said hi, and be sure to order the Salvadorian cheese.
Delicious spot for fresh-baked goods, coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
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Grand Central Bakery
214 1st Ave SDelicious spot for fresh-baked goods, coffee, breakfast, and lunch.
Girin Korean Ssam Bar
501 Stadium Place SouthDelicious, upscale Korean restaurant/bar.
The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SUpscale restaurant in a beautiful setting.
NIRMAL'S
106 Occidental Ave SDelicious Indian cuisine. Highly recommend.
If you want legit Chinese dumplings, this is THE spot. Tiny hole in the wall in the International District. Get the soup dumplings!
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Ping's Dumpling House
508 S King StIf you want legit Chinese dumplings, this is THE spot. Tiny hole in the wall in the International District. Get the soup dumplings!
Casco Antiguo
107-115 Occidental Ave SYummy latino food in fun restaurant/bar scene.
Il Terrazzo Carmine
411 1st Ave SUpscale Italian food with excellent wine list.
Delicious food and cocktails in small restaurant/bar scene.
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Damn the Weather
116 1st Ave SDelicious food and cocktails in small restaurant/bar scene.
Fresh local seafood restaurant. Oysters on the halfshell and the crab dinner for two are my favorites.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveFresh local seafood restaurant. Oysters on the halfshell and the crab dinner for two are my favorites.
Great local butcher serving up breakfast and lunch.
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Rain Shadow Meats Squared
Great local butcher serving up breakfast and lunch.
Delicious local coffee, beer, and wine. Great breakfast and lunch spot.
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Cherry Street Public House
210 Occidental Ave SDelicious local coffee, beer, and wine. Great breakfast and lunch spot.
McCoy's Firehouse Bar & Grill
173 S Washington StReally great brunch spot and fun local bar.
Manu's Tacos
240 2nd Ave ST A C O S.
Bubble tea, shaved ice, you name it. This place is a gem.
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Bambū Desserts & Drinks
516 7th Ave SBubble tea, shaved ice, you name it. This place is a gem.
My favorite Seattle restaurant. Basque eatery serving small plates & Spanish wine.
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The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StMy favorite Seattle restaurant. Basque eatery serving small plates & Spanish wine.
Delicatus Pioneer Square
200 University StDelicious deli, restaurant, and bar.
Mediterranean Mix
205 1st Ave SGreat for late night take out food.
Zeitgeist Coffee
171 S Jackson StLocal coffee shop.
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StThe Best BBQ in Seattle. Tell my friends I sent you.
Italian food & wine shop selling cheeses, meats & imported groceries plus a cafe for light bites.
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DeLaurenti Food & Wine
1435 1st AveItalian food & wine shop selling cheeses, meats & imported groceries plus a cafe for light bites.
Slate Coffee Roasters
602 2nd AveQuiet, local coffee shop.
Essentials
Cone & Steiner is an upscale little market just around the corner. They serve local coffee, have beer on tap, fresh produce, basic groceries/toiletries.
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Cone & Steiner
532 19th Ave ECone & Steiner is an upscale little market just around the corner. They serve local coffee, have beer on tap, fresh produce, basic groceries/toiletries.
Saveway Market
109 Occidental Ave SThis convenience store has all the essentials, but it comes with a very local flavor.
Bartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayReally nice Bartell Drugstore a few blocks away.
Fun Asian market/grocery store to explore. Best place to go for local produce. Walking distance.
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Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SFun Asian market/grocery store to explore. Best place to go for local produce. Walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Smith Tower is a historic building around the corner where you can pay to tour the building, learn about the history of the neighborhood, and end up on the top floor where you can get a nice cocktail and check out the spectacular views of the city from the observation deck.
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Smith Tower Observatory Bar
506 2nd AveSmith Tower is a historic building around the corner where you can pay to tour the building, learn about the history of the neighborhood, and end up on the top floor where you can get a nice cocktail and check out the spectacular views of the city from the observation deck.
Love the Seattle aquarium. Try to go on a weekday, and say hi to the sea otters.
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Seattle Aquarium
Love the Seattle aquarium. Try to go on a weekday, and say hi to the sea otters.
Huge bar with all kinds of activities like mini-golf and a lot of TVs to watch live games.
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Flatstick Pub - Pioneer Square
240 2nd Ave SHuge bar with all kinds of activities like mini-golf and a lot of TVs to watch live games.
T-Mobile Park
1250 1st Ave SGo, Mariners.
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave SGo, Seahawks and Sounders.
Cool way to see views of Puget Sound. Don't go if you're afraid of heights.
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The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan WayCool way to see views of Puget Sound. Don't go if you're afraid of heights.
Seattle Pinball Museum
508 Maynard Ave SSmall theater that serves adult beverages and homemade truffle butter popcorn. Local favorite.
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Big Picture
35 West Sunset WaySmall theater that serves adult beverages and homemade truffle butter popcorn. Local favorite.
Imperial Foot Massage
900 S Jackson StGet a one-hour traditional food massage in the International District.
Dine-in theater screening second-run films & serving beers, cocktails & comfort grub.
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Central Cinema
1411 21st AveDine-in theater screening second-run films & serving beers, cocktails & comfort grub.
Fabulous cabaret show in the heart of Pike Place Market. Highly recommend.
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Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine StFabulous cabaret show in the heart of Pike Place Market. Highly recommend.
Theater with 2 stages showcasing original work & revivals of major contemporary & classic plays.
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Seattle Rep
155 Mercer StTheater with 2 stages showcasing original work & revivals of major contemporary & classic plays.
Arts & Culture
Café Nordo
109 South Main StLocal dinner-theater rated highly by locals.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StIconic museum, worth a visit.
Henry Art Gallery
Northeast 41st StreetBurke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NESeattle's National Park Store
164 S Jackson StStonington Gallery
125 S Jackson StArt gallery specializing in PNW art.
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StDrinks & Nightlife
Lovely cocktail bar hidden in the back of an upscale mercantile.
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E. Smith Mercantile
208 1st Avenue SouthLovely cocktail bar hidden in the back of an upscale mercantile.
RPM: Pizza & Records
240 2nd Ave SMusic, pizza, and beer. The perfect trifecta, just around the corner.
Good Bar
240 2nd Ave SGreat cocktails and dinner menu.
Great wine tasting rooms featuring three PNW wineries. Sit and taste and take a bottle to go.
The Estates Wine Room
307 Occidental Ave SGreat wine tasting rooms featuring three PNW wineries. Sit and taste and take a bottle to go.
Bush Garden
714 Maynard Ave SReally great local karaoke spot and fun late night bar.
Seattle Cider Co. cider and Two Beers Brewery share this space. 24 tap handles, seating for 150+ people, a sun-filled outdoor patio, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and more.
The Woods
4660 Ohio Ave SSeattle Cider Co. cider and Two Beers Brewery share this space. 24 tap handles, seating for 150+ people, a sun-filled outdoor patio, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and more.
SODO Urbanworks
3931 1st Ave Shttp://www.sodo-urbanworks.com/tenant-directory.html
The Meyer
118 S Washington StLocal bar.
Central Saloon
207 1st Ave SHistoric divey saloon.
The J & M Cafe
201 1st Ave SHistoric dive bar.
Historic saloon worth checking out. Part of the Underground Tour.
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Merchant's Cafe and Saloon
109 Yesler WayHistoric saloon worth checking out. Part of the Underground Tour.
Pioneer Square Saloon
73 Yesler WayFunky hangout for craft beer on tap.
Altstadt Bierhalle & Brathaus
209 1st Ave SGerman beer and brats.
Chic place with a patio serving creative small plates along with cocktails, wine & beer.
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Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveChic place with a patio serving creative small plates along with cocktails, wine & beer.
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveShop, walk, and people watch. It's the best.
The Underground Tour is a cool way to learn about the local history. You are walking underneath the sidewalks of Pioneer Square before the fire burnt everything down and the city was rebuilt on top.
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Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThe Underground Tour is a cool way to learn about the local history. You are walking underneath the sidewalks of Pioneer Square before the fire burnt everything down and the city was rebuilt on top.
Hop on the monorail from downtown to Seattle Center.
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Pine St & 5th Ave station
400 Pine StHop on the monorail from downtown to Seattle Center.
Secluded park with a 22-ft. artificial waterfall & a monument to U.S. Postal Service workers.
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Waterfall Garden Park
219 2nd Ave SSecluded park with a 22-ft. artificial waterfall & a monument to U.S. Postal Service workers.
Shopping
Velouria
145 S King StFabulous clothing and accessories. Locally owned.
Globe Bookstore
218 1st Ave SGreat local bookstore.
SODO Flea Market
2401 7th Ave SGreat flea market.
Callus
323 1st Ave SGreat vintage mall + free coffee.
Bon Voyage Vintage
110 S Washington StReally cute vintage clothing store.
Fresh Tangerine Jewelry Pioneer Square
89 Yesler WayHandmade local jewelry.
If you miss your pets and want to take them home a treat, David will help you pick out just the right thing.
Pioneer Pet Feed & Supply
If you miss your pets and want to take them home a treat, David will help you pick out just the right thing.
Drygoods Design
301 Occidental Ave SCheery fabric store with classes.
Ebbets Field Flannels
Vintage sporting apparrel reproductions.
Beast Mode® Seattle Store
558 1st Ave SMarshawn Lynch's clothing and accessories.
Full-service, multilevel bookstore with frequent author readings & events.
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The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveFull-service, multilevel bookstore with frequent author readings & events.
One of my favorite local boutiques selling handcrafted jewelry, handbags, home decor & gifts.
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Moorea Seal
1012 1st AveOne of my favorite local boutiques selling handcrafted jewelry, handbags, home decor & gifts.