Kristen And Barrett's Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite 10 minute stroll on saturdays. This little French bakery is a total gem! Really not to be missed- some of the best pastries and cakes you will find anywhere!
19 locals recommend
Petit Pierre Bakery
3204 West McGraw StreetOur favorite 10 minute stroll on saturdays. This little French bakery is a total gem! Really not to be missed- some of the best pastries and cakes you will find anywhere!
Queen Margherita Pizza
3111 W McGraw StFantastic Neapolitan pizza within walking distance!
Authentic family-run Italian spot (they are from Sicily). They hand make their pastas and everything is delicious! Just a short 10 minute walk away!
19 locals recommend
Mondello Ristorante Italiano
2425 33rd Ave WAuthentic family-run Italian spot (they are from Sicily). They hand make their pastas and everything is delicious! Just a short 10 minute walk away!
Pink Salt
3321 West McGraw StreetUpscale but authentic Peruvian food within walking distance!
What’s not to like about some home-made gelato? We recommend they chocolate lava cake with a scoop of the salted caramel on top! This is within walking distance!
Nutty Squirrel Gelato - Magnolia
2425 33rd Ave WWhat’s not to like about some home-made gelato? We recommend they chocolate lava cake with a scoop of the salted caramel on top! This is within walking distance!
Figurehead is located here in the neighborhood, just a short drive away. Local beer, friendly people, and a food truck most days. This is a smaller brewery with great covered outdoor seating.
8 locals recommend
Figurehead Brewing Company
4001 21st Ave WFigurehead is located here in the neighborhood, just a short drive away. Local beer, friendly people, and a food truck most days. This is a smaller brewery with great covered outdoor seating.
This place has great beer and a relaxed vibe with lots of outdoor seating - can be busy on weekends. It’s about a 10 minute drive away.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StThis place has great beer and a relaxed vibe with lots of outdoor seating - can be busy on weekends. It’s about a 10 minute drive away.
Another great local beer spot about 10 minutes away! Lots of others right next door to this place, so go explore some local brews!
115 locals recommend
Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWAnother great local beer spot about 10 minutes away! Lots of others right next door to this place, so go explore some local brews!
Yummy bakery and lunch items - must drive to get to and has multiple locations. Great bagels and bread!
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveYummy bakery and lunch items - must drive to get to and has multiple locations. Great bagels and bread!
High end seafood- best in town! Enjoy views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range while the sun sets beyond! Top tip- the Cafe doesn’t take reservations but is significantly less expensive (and has outdoor/over water seating), while the more formal restaurant is great if you want to plan ahead and for special occasions!
38 locals recommend
Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWHigh end seafood- best in town! Enjoy views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range while the sun sets beyond! Top tip- the Cafe doesn’t take reservations but is significantly less expensive (and has outdoor/over water seating), while the more formal restaurant is great if you want to plan ahead and for special occasions!
Great local chain for more “normal” style pizza! They also get creative with some toppings and flavors!
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StGreat local chain for more “normal” style pizza! They also get creative with some toppings and flavors!
Parks
Just two blocks away, this park offers panoramic views of the Seattle skyline (including the space needle) and of Mt Rainier (on clear days- worth waiting for!). Has a nice field and playground for the kids. You will often find people from all over Seattle here enjoying a picnic!
54 locals recommend
Ella Bailey Park
2601 W Smith StJust two blocks away, this park offers panoramic views of the Seattle skyline (including the space needle) and of Mt Rainier (on clear days- worth waiting for!). Has a nice field and playground for the kids. You will often find people from all over Seattle here enjoying a picnic!
The largest park in Seattle (just over 530 acres) is located just under 2 miles away! Enjoy seeing the gorgeous Olympic mountain range as you gaze out over the water. Lots of hiking/biking trails and paths, and even a beach and lighthouse down along the shore! Keep an eye out for sea lions and seals if you do wander down to the waters edge!
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThe largest park in Seattle (just over 530 acres) is located just under 2 miles away! Enjoy seeing the gorgeous Olympic mountain range as you gaze out over the water. Lots of hiking/biking trails and paths, and even a beach and lighthouse down along the shore! Keep an eye out for sea lions and seals if you do wander down to the waters edge!
Just 0.5 miles away (a straight shot up 28th Ave) is a nice sized fenced dog park to let your pup run and play! As a bonus, it often has clear views of the Cascade mountain range!
Magnolia off leash dog park
3422 28th Avenue WestJust 0.5 miles away (a straight shot up 28th Ave) is a nice sized fenced dog park to let your pup run and play! As a bonus, it often has clear views of the Cascade mountain range!
A nice stroll on a path along the water with coffee and ice cream booths!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWA nice stroll on a path along the water with coffee and ice cream booths!
A fun local spot where you can rent stand up paddleboard and even hot tub boats. A few restaurants on the water - best to Uber as parking is expensive and hard to find!
58 locals recommend
Lake Union
A fun local spot where you can rent stand up paddleboard and even hot tub boats. A few restaurants on the water - best to Uber as parking is expensive and hard to find!
Grocery
Wonderful upscale neighborhood grocery store. We highly recommend one of their fresh made cookies whenever you go for groceries!
44 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Magnolia
3830 34th Ave WWonderful upscale neighborhood grocery store. We highly recommend one of their fresh made cookies whenever you go for groceries!
Albertsons
11330 51st AveA basic grocery store within walking distance for all your essentials.