Guidebook for Bellevue
Food Scene
Bombay House
15100 Southeast 38th StreetMusashi's
1400 N 45th StGreat bang for the buck sushi place. Always busy! Open from 5pm.
Issaquah Coffee Company
317 NW Gilman BlvdBest coffee shop in Issaquah
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StBest ramen in town!
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SMy favorite coffee shop in Seattle
Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGreat place to eat, dring, enjoy views and the Seattle scene
Portage Bay Cafe - Roosevelt
4130 Roosevelt Way NEBest place to have brunch in Seattle
La Bu La
288 106th Ave NEGreat authentic Chines food in Bellevue
Southgate Garden
3703 150th Ave SEPlace looks a little shabby, but it serves great Korean food.
Tutta Bella
15600 NE 8th StGreat pizza and other Italian fare.
Great pizza and other Italian fare. Slightly nicer than the one in Bellevue, especially since they have a patio.
6 locals recommend
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Issaquah
715 NW Gilman BlvdGreat pizza and other Italian fare. Slightly nicer than the one in Bellevue, especially since they have a patio.
Sightseeing
My favorite place in Seattle. Don't miss the Flying Fish! Enjoy Beechers Mac and Cheese across the street, and a Elenos greek yoghurt at the corner across from the pig.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveMy favorite place in Seattle. Don't miss the Flying Fish! Enjoy Beechers Mac and Cheese across the street, and a Elenos greek yoghurt at the corner across from the pig.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrBest view of Seattle. If you are lucky, you will even see Mt Rainier!
Shopping
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue SquareHigh end shopping in Bellevue.
University Village
2623 NE University Village StClose to the U-district, great restaurants and shops
Parks & Nature
Weowna Park Trails
1420 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEGreat park to recharge your batteries!
This is a great, short but pretty strenuous hike, with a 1900 ft elevation gain, about 6 miles return. Great western view when you are at the top, and if weather is permitting, you can see the paraglider take off from here.
91 locals recommend
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastThis is a great, short but pretty strenuous hike, with a 1900 ft elevation gain, about 6 miles return. Great western view when you are at the top, and if weather is permitting, you can see the paraglider take off from here.
Essentials
Safeway
15100 SE 38th StThe Little Store
2810 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEQFC
10116 NE 8th StYour general QFC. Good selection on wine.
Arts & Culture
If you are into music and pop culture, this is the place to go, also because of its funky architecture.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NIf you are into music and pop culture, this is the place to go, also because of its funky architecture.
Getting Around
Leave your car here or take bus #221 from Spiritridge up the hill and take bus number 554 into Seattle downtown. No need to search for parking!
6 locals recommend
Eastgate Park and Ride station
14200 Eastgate P&R AcrdLeave your car here or take bus #221 from Spiritridge up the hill and take bus number 554 into Seattle downtown. No need to search for parking!