Laura's Guidebook
Food scene
Pagliacci is a 15-20 minute downhill walk from the Airstream. They’ve always got hot slices & cold beer. You can burn it off on the 20-25 minute uphill walk back to the Airstream.
8 locals recommend
Pagliacci
3077 78th Avenue SoutheastPagliacci is a 15-20 minute downhill walk from the Airstream. They’ve always got hot slices & cold beer. You can burn it off on the 20-25 minute uphill walk back to the Airstream.
Favorite spot for happy hour & brunch on the weekends! Great lunches & dinners as well with fresh seafood always on the menu.
14 locals recommend
Bennett's
7650 SE 27th StFavorite spot for happy hour & brunch on the weekends! Great lunches & dinners as well with fresh seafood always on the menu.
Great local grocery store that has a walk up coffee & beer/wine counter as well as a la carry dinner items & a daily buffet.
9 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
2755 77th Ave SEGreat local grocery store that has a walk up coffee & beer/wine counter as well as a la carry dinner items & a daily buffet.
Mioposto Pizzeria
3601 S McClellan StExcellent happy hour drinks & menu!
Homegrown
1531 Melrose AveFresh breakfasts, sandwiches, salads & good coffee
Sightseeing
Food, views, souvenirs & plenty of places for beers or a cocktail. A favorite spot of tourists and locals alike!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveFood, views, souvenirs & plenty of places for beers or a cocktail. A favorite spot of tourists and locals alike!
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StAlways fabulous art on display
I always take my guests here for the great outdoor sculptures, water front location & on nice days, endless Mountain View’s.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveI always take my guests here for the great outdoor sculptures, water front location & on nice days, endless Mountain View’s.
Neighborhoods
Residential neighborhood with a small downtown. There are several parks around the island including a dog park on the banks of Lake Washington at Luther Burbank.
7 locals recommend
Mercer Island
Residential neighborhood with a small downtown. There are several parks around the island including a dog park on the banks of Lake Washington at Luther Burbank.
Park
Luther Burbank Park
2040 84th Ave SEBar
Local favorite. Lovely large outdoor space for when the weather is nice. Cozy inside too. Peak-a-boo lake views from the booth behind the bar :)
Roanoke Inn
1825 72nd Ave SEShopping
Great local thrift shop that usually has great finds! Proceeds from the sale go towards the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
Mercer Island Thrift Shop
7710 SE 34th StGreat local thrift shop that usually has great finds! Proceeds from the sale go towards the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
Island Books
3014 78th Ave SESweet, locally owned and operated bookstore