Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
321 BroadwayGreat coffee around the corner.
Amazing and unique baked goods and brunch items, with a lovely owner who makes everything himself from scratch.
14 locals recommend
Arabica Lounge
1550 E Olive WayAmazing and unique baked goods and brunch items, with a lovely owner who makes everything himself from scratch.
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EMore of a sit down cafe. EXCELLENT coffee.
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave ECoffee plus great science books!
Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayDelicious Nepalese cuisine.
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EA Seattle institution for donuts.
Glo's
928 E Olive WayBusy during brunch time, but a perfect spot for late night breakfast.
The Pho Broadway
406 Broadway EGo for the bun or pho!
PHO THAN BROTHERS
527 Broadway EJust pho - simple but not plain.
Joe Bar
810 E Roy StIt says bar, but it's a little coffee shop down the street.
Rom Mai Thai Restaurant
613 Broadway EThai just a quick walk away.
If you're looking for refined but not too pricy Vietnamese, this spot is lively and particularly delicious.
237 locals recommend
Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueIf you're looking for refined but not too pricy Vietnamese, this spot is lively and particularly delicious.
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveFrench cafe/brasserie with terrific croque madame.
This place is the best Lebanese in Seattle. It's fancy but worth it. If you're looking for a taste at a less expensive price, then go during lunch and order from the street side window.
116 locals recommend
Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveThis place is the best Lebanese in Seattle. It's fancy but worth it. If you're looking for a taste at a less expensive price, then go during lunch and order from the street side window.
Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StDelicious vegetarian restaurant.
Tallulah's
Great local fare in a casual but beautiful environment.
This spot is right on the water. The food isn't the best Mexican, but the view is worth visiting.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StThis spot is right on the water. The food isn't the best Mexican, but the view is worth visiting.
Guanaco's Tacos Pupuseria
4106 Brooklyn Ave NEQuick and cheap little tacos.
Abay Ethiopian Cuisine
2359 10th Ave ENice little Ethiopian about a 15 minute walk or a 3 minute bus ride away.
This is an absolutely no frills Mexican restaurant. Good for a late night bite.
73 locals recommend
Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StThis is an absolutely no frills Mexican restaurant. Good for a late night bite.
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StAnother coffee spot in the neighborhood.
The baked goods over here are incredible. The food isn't terrific otherwise but the baked goods make it worth a trip.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EThe baked goods over here are incredible. The food isn't terrific otherwise but the baked goods make it worth a trip.
Georgetown is a cute little neighborhood between our place and the airport. This bar is purportedly the oldest in Seattle, and serves good food (and amazing french fries). Worth a visit!
33 locals recommend
Jules Maes Saloon
5919 Airport Way SGeorgetown is a cute little neighborhood between our place and the airport. This bar is purportedly the oldest in Seattle, and serves good food (and amazing french fries). Worth a visit!
The Saint
1416 East Olive WayLively Mexican bar and restaurant a short walk away.
Surprisingly excellent vegan restaurant with a really tasty brunch (as well as dinner).
101 locals recommend
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveSurprisingly excellent vegan restaurant with a really tasty brunch (as well as dinner).
Sugar Pill
900 E Pine StThe smaller version of Plum Bistro, but just as good.
Good quality Thai food with friendly people and a cute location. Cheap to moderate prices and does all the standard Thai dishes really well.
37 locals recommend
Jamjuree
509 15th Ave EGood quality Thai food with friendly people and a cute location. Cheap to moderate prices and does all the standard Thai dishes really well.
Everything Else
Excellent little theater around the corner screening independent movies!
30 locals recommend
Harvard Exit Theatre
807 E Roy StExcellent little theater around the corner screening independent movies!
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StCity famous ice cream from local producers.
TRIBE Fitness
606 Broadway EIf you're looking for a little exercise around the corner...
Pacific Northwest Fitness
401 Broadway EIf you want a workout and are already a member.
Essentials
Our local grocery store. They've got a huge wine section and lots of great produce.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 BroadwayOur local grocery store. They've got a huge wine section and lots of great produce.
Sightseeing
Walk through this beautiful park and visit either the Asian Art Museum or the greenhouse.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EWalk through this beautiful park and visit either the Asian Art Museum or the greenhouse.
Tashkent Park
511 Boylston Ave ECute little park literally across the street.
Shopping
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveBooks + cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave ECute, chill neighborhood bar with unique mixed drinks.
The Lookout
757 Bellevue Avenue EastBeautiful views of The Olympic mountain range on a clear day.
This pirate-themed bar has comfort food and a large outdoor patio that's just elevated enough to get a view of downtown. Definitely worth a visit on a sunny day.
49 locals recommend
Captain Blacks
129 Belmont Ave EThis pirate-themed bar has comfort food and a large outdoor patio that's just elevated enough to get a view of downtown. Definitely worth a visit on a sunny day.