Dining, Drinks and Groceries - close by and in Capitol Hill
Food and Drink - 3 to 7 blocks away
These restaurants and coffee shops are all within 3 to 7 blocks of the house.
Squirrel Chops
2201 E Union St Local indie coffee shop. Try the cardammon latte!
Feed Co Burgers
1190 24th AveGreat burger place for families.
Union Coffee
2407 E Union StArtisan coffee one cup at a time!
Katy's Corner Cafe
2000 E Union StLocal indie coffee shop...make their own breakfast pastries
Small, stylish cafe offers Southern favorites such as chicken & waffles and catfish & greens.
70 locals recommend
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StSmall, stylish cafe offers Southern favorites such as chicken & waffles and catfish & greens.
A varied mix of Ethiopian dishes, including veggie options, served in modest digs with a patio.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Selam
2715 E Cherry StA varied mix of Ethiopian dishes, including veggie options, served in modest digs with a patio.
This is where Oprah goes when she is in town....Famous fried chicken place, also gizzards/livers.
181 locals recommend
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StThis is where Oprah goes when she is in town....Famous fried chicken place, also gizzards/livers.
Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EMexican Street Food - tacos, burritos, quesadillas
Compact, unassuming restaurant preparing a range of traditional Thai fare with custom spice levels. Tends to run spicy....
33 locals recommend
Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StCompact, unassuming restaurant preparing a range of traditional Thai fare with custom spice levels. Tends to run spicy....
Central Cafe and Juice Bar
2509 E Cherry StLocally owned coffee and juice bar + sandwiches
New restaurant - soul food staples influenced by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and Pacific NW cuisine
27 locals recommend
COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar
2350 East Union StreetNew restaurant - soul food staples influenced by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, and Pacific NW cuisine
Neighborhood favorite place for doughnuts - they sell out quickly so best to be there in the morning
18 locals recommend
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd AveNeighborhood favorite place for doughnuts - they sell out quickly so best to be there in the morning
Red Cow
1423 34th AveCovid-19 outdoor covered areas. Steakhouse and modern American cuisine.
Great place for breakfast or brunch - they also have a coffee to go kiosk
113 locals recommend
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveGreat place for breakfast or brunch - they also have a coffee to go kiosk
Jerk Shack
1133 1st AveJerk chicken and ribs in a comfortable, colorful setting.
Bars and Beer spots - 3 to 7 blocks
A couple of favorite drinking spots, both fairly close by
Large outdoor covered area, some sections heated some not. Reservations required 1 hour in advance. Dozens of local beers on tap!
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StLarge outdoor covered area, some sections heated some not. Reservations required 1 hour in advance. Dozens of local beers on tap!
Popular neighborhood spot. Huge menu of bar food favorites. Lots of sun on the patio out back!
102 locals recommend
Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StPopular neighborhood spot. Huge menu of bar food favorites. Lots of sun on the patio out back!
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union StGreat local bar close to house with full bar and food.
Groceries - 1 to 5 blocks away
Right across the street. Beer, Wine, Deli Food, Snacks, Frozen Dinners/Pizzas etc. Open til 10pm.
61 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr WayRight across the street. Beer, Wine, Deli Food, Snacks, Frozen Dinners/Pizzas etc. Open til 10pm.
Organic market - also has great take out food.
23 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union StOrganic market - also has great take out food.
Capitol Hill favorite spots - 14 blocks
Capitol Hill is a bar, restaurant, nightlife and LGBTQIA friendly neighborhood 14 blocks west (towards downtown) from the house.
Plenty of Clouds
1550 15th AvenueCHINESE - Outstanding sichuanese cuisine. Try the mapo tofu!
CHINESE - Consistent food mostly from the Guangdong region (Cantonese). Our go to for classic Chinese dishes
10 locals recommend
Regent Bakery & Cafe
1404 E Pine StCHINESE - Consistent food mostly from the Guangdong region (Cantonese). Our go to for classic Chinese dishes
JAPANESE - Our long-time favorite for sushi and Japanese cuisine in the city. Excellent happy hour pricing!
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th AveJAPANESE - Our long-time favorite for sushi and Japanese cuisine in the city. Excellent happy hour pricing!
JAPANESE - Cozy Japanese ramen shop dishing up Hakata-style pork bone ramen & dumplings. You will feel like you've walked into a ramen shop in Japan!
Betsutenjin Ramen
954 E Union StJAPANESE - Cozy Japanese ramen shop dishing up Hakata-style pork bone ramen & dumplings. You will feel like you've walked into a ramen shop in Japan!
MEXICAN - Our go-to spot for fine-dining Mexican food and a great cocktail program
106 locals recommend
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
1420 12th AveMEXICAN - Our go-to spot for fine-dining Mexican food and a great cocktail program
MEXICAN - We go here often - upscale spot serving Mexican classics & margaritas
93 locals recommend
Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StMEXICAN - We go here often - upscale spot serving Mexican classics & margaritas
THAI - Great flavor profiles - one of Ting's favorites for Thai!
16 locals recommend
Bai Tong Thai Street Cafe
1121 E Pike StTHAI - Great flavor profiles - one of Ting's favorites for Thai!
ITALIAN - hand made pasta fresh daily. You could also check their bar next door (Artusi - you can order from their Spinasse menu in the bar I believe)
95 locals recommend
Spinasse
1531 14th AveITALIAN - hand made pasta fresh daily. You could also check their bar next door (Artusi - you can order from their Spinasse menu in the bar I believe)
ITALIAN - Uber high-end Italian spot - great for a celebration if you're in Seattle for something special!
52 locals recommend
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th AveITALIAN - Uber high-end Italian spot - great for a celebration if you're in Seattle for something special!
NEW AMERICAN - From John Sundstrom, one of Seattle's great chefs - small plates, good for sharing...
49 locals recommend
Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StNEW AMERICAN - From John Sundstrom, one of Seattle's great chefs - small plates, good for sharing...
NEW AMERICAN - Dry aged steaks from Renee Erickson - one of Seattle's prolific female chefs
23 locals recommend
Bateau
1040 E Union StNEW AMERICAN - Dry aged steaks from Renee Erickson - one of Seattle's prolific female chefs
VEGAN/VEGETARIAN - Ting and I take our vegan friends here when they visit from out of town - and always promise to go back on our own. So much flavor! Also try Chopped, their food-truck style spot right next door.
101 locals recommend
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveVEGAN/VEGETARIAN - Ting and I take our vegan friends here when they visit from out of town - and always promise to go back on our own. So much flavor! Also try Chopped, their food-truck style spot right next door.
GASTROPUB - Right in the center of the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill - great for people watching if you get a view near the window. Excellent curated beer selection.
78 locals recommend
Quinn's Pub
1001 E Pike StGASTROPUB - Right in the center of the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill - great for people watching if you get a view near the window. Excellent curated beer selection.
GASTROPUB - High end vintage cocktails with a speakeasy feel (some say there is a speakeasy upstairs!). Excellent gourmet American pub food
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveGASTROPUB - High end vintage cocktails with a speakeasy feel (some say there is a speakeasy upstairs!). Excellent gourmet American pub food
ICE CREAM - Run by the amazing Molly who is known city-wide for paying progressive wages and benefits at all of her shops. Bob spun ice cream for her one summer! Seasonal + Always flavors. (by the way, there's another location at 34th and Madrona - 5 blocks up the hill (East) of our house - you can get ice cream and stroll a couple of blocks further East for great views of Lake Washington, Bellevue, and the Cascade range!
468 locals recommend
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StICE CREAM - Run by the amazing Molly who is known city-wide for paying progressive wages and benefits at all of her shops. Bob spun ice cream for her one summer! Seasonal + Always flavors. (by the way, there's another location at 34th and Madrona - 5 blocks up the hill (East) of our house - you can get ice cream and stroll a couple of blocks further East for great views of Lake Washington, Bellevue, and the Cascade range!