Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Some of the best coffee in Seattle, roasted in house. One of my favorite places to curl up and read a book (especially when it's raining outside).
78 locals recommend
Victrola Coffee Roasters
310 E Pike StSome of the best coffee in Seattle, roasted in house. One of my favorite places to curl up and read a book (especially when it's raining outside).
If you need to do some late night studying or work, this is the closest coffee shop to my apartment. It's open til 1am, and the vintage decor, snacks, beer, and wine make it one of my favorites.
29 locals recommend
Bauhaus Coffee
414 E Pine StIf you need to do some late night studying or work, this is the closest coffee shop to my apartment. It's open til 1am, and the vintage decor, snacks, beer, and wine make it one of my favorites.
If you're looking for an amazing meal, look no further. This James Beard Award winning restaurant works wonders with locally sourced, organic ingredients in a gorgeous setting.
77 locals recommend
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveIf you're looking for an amazing meal, look no further. This James Beard Award winning restaurant works wonders with locally sourced, organic ingredients in a gorgeous setting.
The original Top Pot donuts (or at least that's what I'm told), just a few blocks away. I recommend a chocolate glazed old fashioned & a cup of coffee - and don't forget your book or newspaper.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EThe original Top Pot donuts (or at least that's what I'm told), just a few blocks away. I recommend a chocolate glazed old fashioned & a cup of coffee - and don't forget your book or newspaper.
Whenever I can't decide where to eat or drink, Oddfellows is always the answer. Any time of day, everything there is always just right. And the atmosphere can't be beat.
184 locals recommend
Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveWhenever I can't decide where to eat or drink, Oddfellows is always the answer. Any time of day, everything there is always just right. And the atmosphere can't be beat.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Seattle's best kept secrets - a speakeasy only a block away from my apartment, with some of the best cocktails you've probably ever had. Be sure to make a reservation (walk-ins are tough).
82 locals recommend
Knee High Stocking Co, Inc.
1356 E Olive WayOne of Seattle's best kept secrets - a speakeasy only a block away from my apartment, with some of the best cocktails you've probably ever had. Be sure to make a reservation (walk-ins are tough).
If you want to know where the locals go for great cocktails and a fun atmosphere, this is it. Did I mention it's right next to the original Top Pot Donuts?
71 locals recommend
Sol Liquor Lounge
607 Summit Ave EIf you want to know where the locals go for great cocktails and a fun atmosphere, this is it. Did I mention it's right next to the original Top Pot Donuts?
Everything Else
One of my favorite things about Seattle is the huge parks that seem to hide themselves in the middle of the city. Volunteer Park has so much to explore - and lots of grass ripe for picnicking!
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EOne of my favorite things about Seattle is the huge parks that seem to hide themselves in the middle of the city. Volunteer Park has so much to explore - and lots of grass ripe for picnicking!
If you're visiting for the first time, Pike Place is a must see - if you're cooking at the apartment, this is THE place to get fresh produce and fish.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIf you're visiting for the first time, Pike Place is a must see - if you're cooking at the apartment, this is THE place to get fresh produce and fish.
Shopping
There's something magical about Elliott Bay Books. If you're a bookworm like me, you'll easily spend a few hours here and walk out with a few more books than you planned. Plus, there's a cafe inside.
243 locals recommend
The Elliott Bay Book Company
1521 10th AveThere's something magical about Elliott Bay Books. If you're a bookworm like me, you'll easily spend a few hours here and walk out with a few more books than you planned. Plus, there's a cafe inside.
Arts & Culture
A great indie movie theater - they're always playing something great, and it's also a historical landmark.
30 locals recommend
Harvard Exit Theatre
807 E Roy StA great indie movie theater - they're always playing something great, and it's also a historical landmark.
One of my favorite venues in Seattle - a great place to catch a show, and chances are there might just be a band you like in town.
168 locals recommend
Neumos
925 E Pike StOne of my favorite venues in Seattle - a great place to catch a show, and chances are there might just be a band you like in town.