Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
A favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyA favorite weekend destination when we want to indulge. Try the Oeufs en Meurette and pomme frites on the brunch menu - truly heavenly. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
An amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
83 locals recommend
Local 360
2234 1st AveAn amazing, sustainable restaurant that sources the majority of their food from within 360 miles. You can taste the care and commitment in every bite (or sip).
Our go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
78 locals recommend
Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StOur go to place for celebrating. Matt’s is a Seattle institution. Looking over the Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, the beautiful views don’t compare to the amazing food. Reservations are a must.
Tom Douglas’s take on pizza – and he takes it to a whole new level. Don’t miss the roasted vegetable starters, they’re a classic Tom Douglas flavor sensation.
81 locals recommend
Serious Pie
2001 4th AveTom Douglas’s take on pizza – and he takes it to a whole new level. Don’t miss the roasted vegetable starters, they’re a classic Tom Douglas flavor sensation.
Excelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveExcelling at both sweet and savory, Macrina is great for brunch… or a loaf of bread, a sandwich or just coffee and a cookie. It’s Seattle at its best!
One of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
142 locals recommend
Lola
2000 B 4th AveOne of several Tom Douglas restaurants nearby, Lola is good all times of day, but a favorite for breakfast. Be sure to try the made-to-order doughnuts.
If you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
9 locals recommend
Two Bells Tavern
2313 4th AvenueIf you love a “joint” – the Two Bells Tavern is for you. In business since 1941, they offer atmosphere, local beers and a fabulous burger. Definitely a neighborhood gem.
The flagship store is right next-door -- perfect for your morning coffee and a doughnut, or a maple bar, or maybe both!
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EThe flagship store is right next-door -- perfect for your morning coffee and a doughnut, or a maple bar, or maybe both!
Simply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveSimply amazing and not to be missed. Try a Tas de Noix -- a milk chocolate covered macadamia nut on a bed of buttery caramel. Heaven! And don't miss the salted caramels...
Drinks & Nightlife
A neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
59 locals recommend
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveA neighborhood bar and restaurant tucked away on the Pike Street Hillclimb behind Seattle's Pike Place Market. Great location, fabulous cocktail, delightful staff.
A true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveA true speakeasy, situated down an alley between 2nd and 1st avenues. The only indication you’ve arrived is a small brass plaque on the wall. Walk in, belly up to the bar and enjoy.
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AveA who's who of jazz greats play here -- just steps away.
Shopping
Tom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
8 locals recommend
Home Remedy
2121 6th AveTom Douglas's neighborhood deli. Perfect of picking up a nibble or a meal on your way home. In addition to simple staples, there’s a great salad bar and pizza by the slice til 9pm every night.
Zara
400 Pine StreetThe first and only in Seattle (says the wife)
Marios
1513 6th AveHigh end fashion. Good things come in Mario's bags (or so I'm told)
Anthropologie
1509 5th AveLynn says you'll want this on your radar...
Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
Turgeon-Raine Jewelers
1300 5th AveBirthdays, Christmas, Valentine's day... or just because. It's the best jewelry shop in town.
It started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3.
[600 Pine Street]
155 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
400 Pine StIt started in Seattle in 1901 with shoes and look how they've grown. Check out the Nordstrom flagship store (currently experiencing a major facelift ) and visit the new bar on Floor 3.
[600 Pine Street]
Entertainment & Activities
This is where you go on a rainy afternoon -- cocktails, white cheddar popcorn (both refilled mid-movie) and chairs you can sink into. Screen, sound and staff are great too!
75 locals recommend
Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayThis is where you go on a rainy afternoon -- cocktails, white cheddar popcorn (both refilled mid-movie) and chairs you can sink into. Screen, sound and staff are great too!
EPIC renovation by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen - this is a MOVIE THEATRE. Huge screen, 3-D, Dolby immersive stereo, comfy seats, amazing popcorn, beer, wine, cider. Book I-16 & I-17 in advance.
153 locals recommend
Cinerama
2100 4th AveEPIC renovation by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen - this is a MOVIE THEATRE. Huge screen, 3-D, Dolby immersive stereo, comfy seats, amazing popcorn, beer, wine, cider. Book I-16 & I-17 in advance.
Sightseeing
Day Trip! Photo Ops! Walk on a ferry to Bainbridge Is. ($8) and explore Winslow. Rent a kayak, browse Eagle Harbor Books, dine at the Streamliner Diner, Cafe Nola (dinner) or Mora (ice cream). Fun!
157 locals recommend
Seattle Ferry Terminal
Seattle Ferry TerminalDay Trip! Photo Ops! Walk on a ferry to Bainbridge Is. ($8) and explore Winslow. Rent a kayak, browse Eagle Harbor Books, dine at the Streamliner Diner, Cafe Nola (dinner) or Mora (ice cream). Fun!
Essentials
This is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.
12 locals recommend
Gene Juarez Salon & Spa
607 Pine StThis is a favorite, hometown salon offering full spa services. A great place to indulge.
This is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
10 locals recommend
Urban Yoga Spa
1900 4th AveThis is the place for you if your perfect day includes sun salutations. Drop ins are welcome -- and they have a spa too!
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveOpen from 7am to 11pm.
CVS
2035 4th AveClose to the condo and good for milk, cereal or boxed mac & cheese!
Everything Else
Conferences -- from Comic Con to National Association meetings -- are held a 10 minute walk from Piet's Perch.
133 locals recommend
Washington State Convention Center
705 Pike StConferences -- from Comic Con to National Association meetings -- are held a 10 minute walk from Piet's Perch.