Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Amazing, locally roasted coffee! Very friendly baristas who will show you things you never knew were possible.
49 locals recommend
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWAmazing, locally roasted coffee! Very friendly baristas who will show you things you never knew were possible.
Gourmet pizza. Get there when it opens for the shortest wait, but even if the line is long, it is SO worth it.
123 locals recommend
Delancey
1415 NW 70th StGourmet pizza. Get there when it opens for the shortest wait, but even if the line is long, it is SO worth it.
This great local coffee place has outdoor seating and delicious pastries to go with your beverage. (A fuller coffee house experience than the wonderful and minimalist Slate coffee bar)
54 locals recommend
Ballard Beer Company
2050 NW Market StThis great local coffee place has outdoor seating and delicious pastries to go with your beverage. (A fuller coffee house experience than the wonderful and minimalist Slate coffee bar)
Sinfully delicious. A little on the pricier side, but you won't be disappointed!
23 locals recommend
Skillet - Ballard
Sinfully delicious. A little on the pricier side, but you won't be disappointed!
Completely delicious. Very popular, though! So check their hours and be there when they open!
143 locals recommend
The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StCompletely delicious. Very popular, though! So check their hours and be there when they open!
Grab a stunningly crafted baked good and coffee.
84 locals recommend
Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StGrab a stunningly crafted baked good and coffee.
Everything Else
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EBest donuts in the city, period.
Essentials
By far the best cheese selection in the neighborhood, and anything else you may need!
278 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StBy far the best cheese selection in the neighborhood, and anything else you may need!
A festive way to get everything from produce to poetry (seriously).
220 locals recommend
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWA festive way to get everything from produce to poetry (seriously).
Top Banana
6501 15th Ave NWHigh-quality, friendly produce stand within walking distance!
Great quality deli, produce, and bulk ingredients as well as the everyday essentials!
149 locals recommend
Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StGreat quality deli, produce, and bulk ingredients as well as the everyday essentials!
Sightseeing
Walk straight west on 75th for about 20 minutes for great views. Take a book or a beverage and enjoy a long summer evening!
83 locals recommend
Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWWalk straight west on 75th for about 20 minutes for great views. Take a book or a beverage and enjoy a long summer evening!
Green grass, spawning salmon, and boats boating by.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StGreen grass, spawning salmon, and boats boating by.
Charming little downtown neighborhood area with lots of shops and restaurants to explore and sample!
251 locals recommend
Fremont
Charming little downtown neighborhood area with lots of shops and restaurants to explore and sample!
Parks & Nature
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWBeautiful beach with beautiful views!
Great for hiking around in the woods without even leaving the city!
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat for hiking around in the woods without even leaving the city!
Arts & Culture
A little local flavor with our neighborhood scandinavian pride!
127 locals recommend
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StA little local flavor with our neighborhood scandinavian pride!
Taproot Theatre Company
212 N 85th StGreat local theater for an evening out.
BEST EVER museum. Beautifully done and just a delight to explore!
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NBEST EVER museum. Beautifully done and just a delight to explore!