Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
excellent breakfast, brunch, lunch at the cafe. Dinner is a must in the back garden area.
55 locals recommend
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWexcellent breakfast, brunch, lunch at the cafe. Dinner is a must in the back garden area.
Walter's
6408 32nd Ave NWAmazing ice cream!
Caffe Fiore
3125 Northwest 85th StreetOur favorite organic coffee house.
Hands down the best seafood in Ballard. But be sure to call ahead and make a reservation.
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWHands down the best seafood in Ballard. But be sure to call ahead and make a reservation.
We LOVE this place it's easily our favorite Mexican food place. If you go on a weekend, put your name in and stroll old Ballard.
100 locals recommend
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWWe LOVE this place it's easily our favorite Mexican food place. If you go on a weekend, put your name in and stroll old Ballard.
We love this classy bar. It has many house made infused gin, vodkas, and other spirits.
67 locals recommend
Percy's & Co. Seattle
5233 Ballard Ave NWWe love this classy bar. It has many house made infused gin, vodkas, and other spirits.
Some of the best pizza in Ballard. Go in and experience it for yourselves.
34 locals recommend
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave NSome of the best pizza in Ballard. Go in and experience it for yourselves.
Thai Thani Kitchen
2021 NW Market StWe love this place for Thai food.
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StIf you like cupcakes, this is your spot.
BREAKFAST! Organic, vegan, amazing fruit bar. We love this place.
57 locals recommend
Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StBREAKFAST! Organic, vegan, amazing fruit bar. We love this place.
Everything Else
Wonderful spot to see the Olympic mountains and the Puget Sound.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWWonderful spot to see the Olympic mountains and the Puget Sound.
A wonderful scenic view of the Olympics and the Puget Sound. Early in the morning you can hear the seals.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWA wonderful scenic view of the Olympics and the Puget Sound. Early in the morning you can hear the seals.
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StBeautiful gardens and fish ladder.
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StThe one and only movie theater in Ballard.
Support your local Ballard coffee shop. Great coffee and pastries.
54 locals recommend
Ballard Beer Company
2050 NW Market StSupport your local Ballard coffee shop. Great coffee and pastries.
This park is one of Seattle hidden gems. Be sure to go through the South entrance off of Emerson, you will not be disappointed. There is also a light house towards the North entrance.
49 locals recommend
Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park BoulevardThis park is one of Seattle hidden gems. Be sure to go through the South entrance off of Emerson, you will not be disappointed. There is also a light house towards the North entrance.
Shopping
If you love dessert you will absolutely love this place. It's incredible!
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWIf you love dessert you will absolutely love this place. It's incredible!
Drinks & Nightlife
My personal favorite music venue in all of Seattle. Intimate, amazing interior, and sound. Fantastic shows here.
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWMy personal favorite music venue in all of Seattle. Intimate, amazing interior, and sound. Fantastic shows here.
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestA great place to grab a beer and see some music!
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEGroceries are here.