Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Wonderful bakery. My favorite breakfast treat is the Torta Rustica.
184 locals recommend
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SWonderful bakery. My favorite breakfast treat is the Torta Rustica.
Great local coffee shop with beer and wine for an evening happy hour.
85 locals recommend
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StGreat local coffee shop with beer and wine for an evening happy hour.
Corner Italian restaurant with great pizza and happy hour deals.
128 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SCorner Italian restaurant with great pizza and happy hour deals.
Favorite for brunch but also has a good lunch and dinner menu for simple, delicious American comfort food.
192 locals recommend
Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SFavorite for brunch but also has a good lunch and dinner menu for simple, delicious American comfort food.
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave SOur favorite date spot
Flying Squirrel Pizza Co
4920 S Genesee StKid friendly neighborhood pizza place
Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave SIce cream shop and old school arcade
Spice Room
4909 Rainier Ave SGood, nearby Thai food
Great happy hour. Brunch on weekends and a fun variety of seafood options.
14 locals recommend
Salted Sea: Seafood & Raw Bar
4915 Rainier Avenue SouthGreat happy hour. Brunch on weekends and a fun variety of seafood options.
Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant
4909 Rainier Ave S
Super Six
3714 S Hudson StLavana Cafe & Lounge
5041 Rainier Avenue SouthGood, authentic Vietnamese food.
Unique flavors and dishes at this local Senegalese restaurant.
16 locals recommend
La Teranga Restaurant - Senegalese cuisine
4903 Rainier Ave SUnique flavors and dishes at this local Senegalese restaurant.
Everything Else
Brand new grocery store has great selection of pre-made items including fresh pizza, made-to-order burritos and a big salad bar.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StBrand new grocery store has great selection of pre-made items including fresh pizza, made-to-order burritos and a big salad bar.
Bob's Quality Meats
4861 Rainier Ave SGreat local butcher
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood brewery. They host a neighborhood jog every Monday at 6 pm ending with beers at the brewery.
53 locals recommend
Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave SNeighborhood brewery. They host a neighborhood jog every Monday at 6 pm ending with beers at the brewery.
Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave SThe Hummingbird Saloon
5041 Rainier Ave SThe Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SCheck out live music calendar online
Historic theater celebrating 100 year anniversary in 2017. Intimate setting with wonderful sound - has hosted an impressive array of acts from Duke Ellington in the 50's to Wilco and Macklemore in last few years.
102 locals recommend
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SHistoric theater celebrating 100 year anniversary in 2017. Intimate setting with wonderful sound - has hosted an impressive array of acts from Duke Ellington in the 50's to Wilco and Macklemore in last few years.
Parks & Nature
300 acre forest jutting into Lake Washington. Swim beach in the summer, great views south to Mt Rainier, big playground for kids, Audubon Center hosts guided walks, 2.5 mile running loop around the outside or explore some of the only remaining old growth forest in the city.
A favorite place to run and escape from the hustle and bustle.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S300 acre forest jutting into Lake Washington. Swim beach in the summer, great views south to Mt Rainier, big playground for kids, Audubon Center hosts guided walks, 2.5 mile running loop around the outside or explore some of the only remaining old growth forest in the city.
A favorite place to run and escape from the hustle and bustle.
Genesee Park and Playfield
4316 S Genesee StGreat running and access to Lake Washington
Arts & Culture
Newly redesigned museum capturing Seattle's history.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NNewly redesigned museum capturing Seattle's history.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NMust stop for music lovers
Outdoor sculpture park on the water. Great place to soak in a sunny day with views to the Olympic Mountains.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveOutdoor sculpture park on the water. Great place to soak in a sunny day with views to the Olympic Mountains.
The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StColumbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SGetting Around
Fastest route to walk to the light rail is down S Edmonds St to the south end of the train platform.
54 locals recommend
Columbia City station
Fastest route to walk to the light rail is down S Edmonds St to the south end of the train platform.
Shopping
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave S Much more than just flowers
Retroactive Kids
4859 Rainier Ave SGreat toy store
Third Place Books Seward Park
5041 Wilson Ave SBrand new local bookstore