Guidebook for Seattle {Ballard}
Food Scene
Good coffee and they do a french press single origin drip which I highly recommend (and beer!)
54 locals recommend
Ballard Beer Company
2050 NW Market StGood coffee and they do a french press single origin drip which I highly recommend (and beer!)
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWGreat Mexican Food
Delicious dessert! Boozy milkshakes and grilled cheese. Line on weekends so go off hours if possible. Vegan and GF options.
98 locals recommend
Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWDelicious dessert! Boozy milkshakes and grilled cheese. Line on weekends so go off hours if possible. Vegan and GF options.
Fantastic tea shop! Sip and enjoy this beautiful space on historic Ballard Ave. My favorite is the Coconut Black tea. They have a binder of options though!
28 locals recommend
Miro Tea
5405 Ballard Ave NWFantastic tea shop! Sip and enjoy this beautiful space on historic Ballard Ave. My favorite is the Coconut Black tea. They have a binder of options though!
Porkchop & Co.
5451 Leary Ave NWWeekend Brunch!
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWSeattle hot-spot for oysters & PNW fresh cuisine!
My favorite coffee in walking distance. Everything is delicious although I specifically like their pour-over coffee or almond milk latte (made with Califia milk).
20 locals recommend
Anchored Ship Coffee Bar
5308 Ballard Ave NWMy favorite coffee in walking distance. Everything is delicious although I specifically like their pour-over coffee or almond milk latte (made with Califia milk).
Better to drive though you could walk. For the more serious coffee-drinkers!
49 locals recommend
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWBetter to drive though you could walk. For the more serious coffee-drinkers!
Great coffee/pastry/lunch spot. They make everything in house. Driving distance. I recommend!
41 locals recommend
Vif Wine|Coffee
4401 Fremont Ave NGreat coffee/pastry/lunch spot. They make everything in house. Driving distance. I recommend!
Not the best food in town- though great views and deck on the Puget Sound! Try the Bloody Mary--it's good!
188 locals recommend
Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWNot the best food in town- though great views and deck on the Puget Sound! Try the Bloody Mary--it's good!
Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave NOne of the best new bakeries in Seattle right now~
Gracia
5313 Ballard Ave NWGreat Mexican food and cocktails.
Shopping
PCC Community Markets - Ballard
1451 NW 46th StBest local organic grocer cooperative
Essentials
QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NEOne of the closest 24-hour groceries
Close-by market has organic/alternative options from standard grocery store. Also prepared/hot foods.
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StClose-by market has organic/alternative options from standard grocery store. Also prepared/hot foods.
Everything Else
Surf Ballard
6300 Seaview Ave NWWant to adventure on the Puget Sound?
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StA new-release movie theatre walking distance!
Drinks & Nightlife
Ocho
2325 NW Market StStop in for beer and tapas. Good launch for an evening.
Was featured on the New York Times 36 hours. Great cocktails and local foods. They do a latenight 11pm- happy hour.
67 locals recommend
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWWas featured on the New York Times 36 hours. Great cocktails and local foods. They do a latenight 11pm- happy hour.
Another Seattle hotspot. Best to make reservations. Driving distance. They have first come/first serve adirondack chairs facing Lake Union
172 locals recommend
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayAnother Seattle hotspot. Best to make reservations. Driving distance. They have first come/first serve adirondack chairs facing Lake Union
Arts & Culture
Live music! Some fantastic bands come through here. They also have a square-dancing night.
165 locals recommend
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWLive music! Some fantastic bands come through here. They also have a square-dancing night.
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestLive Music!
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThe best market in the state!
Parks & Nature
AMAZING! Not to be missed. FYI, Parking can be tricky in summer. View of Olympic Mountains.
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWAMAZING! Not to be missed. FYI, Parking can be tricky in summer. View of Olympic Mountains.