Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWI love the french menu and great atmosphere!
One of the oldest breakfast spots in town! Totally is a greasy spoon.
45 locals recommend
Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWOne of the oldest breakfast spots in town! Totally is a greasy spoon.
Aster CoffeeLounge
5615 24th Ave NWThey serve Olympia Coffee Roasters, and it's an amazing coffee!
This is the most amazing spot for pastries. However, be prepared for a line on the weekends.
155 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWThis is the most amazing spot for pastries. However, be prepared for a line on the weekends.
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer StIf you would like organic coffee.... go here!
Ballard Annex Oyster House
5410 Ballard Ave NWGreat oyster bar!!!
Tom Douglas is one of the most amazing chefs in Seattle. Enjoy at least one of his restaurants in town.
18 locals recommend
Etta's
2020 Western AveTom Douglas is one of the most amazing chefs in Seattle. Enjoy at least one of his restaurants in town.
Everything Else
This is the second best farmers market in Seattle, second to Pike Place of course. It is one of the things that people flock to Ballard for!!
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThis is the second best farmers market in Seattle, second to Pike Place of course. It is one of the things that people flock to Ballard for!!
Alright this is my favorite quick breakfast spot, they have breakfast on the go. Enjoy!!
7 locals recommend
Fresh Flours Ballard
5313 Ballard Ave NWAlright this is my favorite quick breakfast spot, they have breakfast on the go. Enjoy!!
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NWGreat wine/beer bar!!
Take a run here or walk.... and you may even catch the sea lions :)
41 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadTake a run here or walk.... and you may even catch the sea lions :)
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIf you haven't been to Seattle you must see this :)
Space Needle Loop
Space Needle LoopI would also take some time to explore the space needle!!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Stepping Stone
5903 24th Ave NWI love this bar because it is small and local. Most people here locals!
If you need to catch a game while you are here this is one of the best spots, also a personal friend owns it and has a great patio.
15 locals recommend
Kangaroo & Kiwi Pub
2026 NW Market StIf you need to catch a game while you are here this is one of the best spots, also a personal friend owns it and has a great patio.
This is the best sushi in town, sit at the bar and ask them to make what is fresh.
21 locals recommend
Moshi Moshi Sushi
5324 Ballard Ave NWThis is the best sushi in town, sit at the bar and ask them to make what is fresh.
Zayda Buddy's
5405 Leary Ave NWThis is a great pizza spot, find their back patio!
Ocho
2325 NW Market StThis is the best small bites in Ballard.