Seattle Guidebook
Food Scene
Waffle bar on weekends! All coffee/espresso drinks are made to order, so there's no drip coffee.
85 locals recommend
Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StWaffle bar on weekends! All coffee/espresso drinks are made to order, so there's no drip coffee.
Good coffee, croissants, and pastries. I love the Hudson breakfast sandwich. And the shortbread. :)
184 locals recommend
Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave SGood coffee, croissants, and pastries. I love the Hudson breakfast sandwich. And the shortbread. :)
Our favorite restaurant in Columbia City. I love the short ribs and the green beans.
89 locals recommend
Super Six
3714 S Hudson StOur favorite restaurant in Columbia City. I love the short ribs and the green beans.
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave SAmazing happy hour deals from 3pm to 6pm daily!
Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave SIce cream + arcade games! Don't forget to take quarters.
Woman-owned ice cream shop, unique seasonal flavors, and very generous scoop sizes.
85 locals recommend
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SWoman-owned ice cream shop, unique seasonal flavors, and very generous scoop sizes.
You’ll have the most amazing soup dumplings in the world. This chain is originally from Taiwan, and the food is amazing. Beware long lines on weekends!
67 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StYou’ll have the most amazing soup dumplings in the world. This chain is originally from Taiwan, and the food is amazing. Beware long lines on weekends!
More like flatbread than pizza, this place never disappoints. When we have friends in town, it's a go-to.
81 locals recommend
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveMore like flatbread than pizza, this place never disappoints. When we have friends in town, it's a go-to.
Dare I say it? I think it's the best pho in a city that's known for pho. Cash only. (Don't go for the ambiance.)
19 locals recommend
Pho Bo Restaurant
4732 Rainier Ave SDare I say it? I think it's the best pho in a city that's known for pho. Cash only. (Don't go for the ambiance.)
It's only open for weekday lunch, and the line can be long (we've waited an hour), but I have never been disappointed by the fresh pasta here. There are only three dishes a day, and they are always fantastic.
58 locals recommend
Il Corvo
217 James StIt's only open for weekday lunch, and the line can be long (we've waited an hour), but I have never been disappointed by the fresh pasta here. There are only three dishes a day, and they are always fantastic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taps change by season but my favorite is the Rye Stout. No food, so bring your own.
53 locals recommend
Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave STaps change by season but my favorite is the Rye Stout. No food, so bring your own.
Great local tap house with a play area in the back for kids. Bring your own food!
15 locals recommend
Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop
5303 Rainier Ave SGreat local tap house with a play area in the back for kids. Bring your own food!
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayPie! And cocktails! What more could you ask for?
Sightseeing
We love to bring a lunch and sit on the edge of the fountain. Great for kids too!
24 locals recommend
International Fountain
305 Harrison StWe love to bring a lunch and sit on the edge of the fountain. Great for kids too!
Parks & Nature
Amazing view of Rainier from the South side of the park. There's also a rocky beach on the Northwest side along the Loop trail plus lots of trails.
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SAmazing view of Rainier from the South side of the park. There's also a rocky beach on the Northwest side along the Loop trail plus lots of trails.
A bit of a trek, but Alki is a wonderful in the summer! Lovely beach + lots of yummy restaurants within walking distance.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
A bit of a trek, but Alki is a wonderful in the summer! Lovely beach + lots of yummy restaurants within walking distance.
The most iconic view of Seattle! The view of the city with the Space Needle, mountains, and the Sound does not get old.
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrThe most iconic view of Seattle! The view of the city with the Space Needle, mountains, and the Sound does not get old.
Essentials
Perfect for picking up snacks and groceries. The hot bar and salad bar are both quite good. I like the potato salad from the deli.
243 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StPerfect for picking up snacks and groceries. The hot bar and salad bar are both quite good. I like the potato salad from the deli.
Getting Around
The Link light rail is the easiest way to get to/from downtown and the airport. A one-way ride is between $2.25 and $3.00 depending on how far you go. If you plan on taking multiple rides, buy a day pass for $5.00.
54 locals recommend
Columbia City station
The Link light rail is the easiest way to get to/from downtown and the airport. A one-way ride is between $2.25 and $3.00 depending on how far you go. If you plan on taking multiple rides, buy a day pass for $5.00.
Arts & Culture
A beautiful gallery featuring the work of Dale Chihuly right in Seattle Center.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StA beautiful gallery featuring the work of Dale Chihuly right in Seattle Center.
This library is the coolest! Take the escalators to the top and walk around to the bottom. They also have a map tour.
220 locals recommend
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th AveThis library is the coolest! Take the escalators to the top and walk around to the bottom. They also have a map tour.
This quirky outdoor sculpture park is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon in Seattle.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveThis quirky outdoor sculpture park is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon in Seattle.