Guidebook for Seattle
Essentials
3 blocks from the flat, QFC is the nearest grocery store. It has all the "regular" items along with organic and a small vegetarian/GF department on the second floor.
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QFC
1401 Broadway3 blocks from the flat, QFC is the nearest grocery store. It has all the "regular" items along with organic and a small vegetarian/GF department on the second floor.
Bartell Drugs
6401 12th Ave NELocal chain and I Like th people.
Food Scene
Of the many coffee shops in the area, Fuel is the one that MOST of my friends recommend.
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Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th StOf the many coffee shops in the area, Fuel is the one that MOST of my friends recommend.
Ok, it isn't really a restaurant, but it serves great handmade ice cream. They source their ingredients locally, when possible. It is worth the wait in line!
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StOk, it isn't really a restaurant, but it serves great handmade ice cream. They source their ingredients locally, when possible. It is worth the wait in line!
Ok, this, too, is not REALLY a restaurant. Fainting Goat serves TRUE European-style gelato. It is the best gelato I've had in the US... they source their dairy locally and other ingredients when possible. They import the ingredients for their hazelnut gelato directly from Italy and so it tastes exactly like the gelato I've had there... YUM!
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Fainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th StOk, this, too, is not REALLY a restaurant. Fainting Goat serves TRUE European-style gelato. It is the best gelato I've had in the US... they source their dairy locally and other ingredients when possible. They import the ingredients for their hazelnut gelato directly from Italy and so it tastes exactly like the gelato I've had there... YUM!
My 32yo nephew always visits this spot for his late-night burger, fries, and shake whenever he is in town. 'Nuff said.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway EMy 32yo nephew always visits this spot for his late-night burger, fries, and shake whenever he is in town. 'Nuff said.
Pho is Vietnamese noodle soup. It is soooo delish! If you've never had it, you are missing out! These guys even have a yummy vegetarian version. A "must go"!
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Than Brothers
2309 N 45th StPho is Vietnamese noodle soup. It is soooo delish! If you've never had it, you are missing out! These guys even have a yummy vegetarian version. A "must go"!
Also called 4649, this restaurant is "the boooooomb"! It does everything well. I especially love their Ramen... Spicy Miso is my choice, but ALL flavors are delish. If you don't want ramen, their regular menu is great and their specials are out of this world! DO NOT MISS THIS! ($$$ and reservations recommended)
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Yoroshiku
1913 N 45th StAlso called 4649, this restaurant is "the boooooomb"! It does everything well. I especially love their Ramen... Spicy Miso is my choice, but ALL flavors are delish. If you don't want ramen, their regular menu is great and their specials are out of this world! DO NOT MISS THIS! ($$$ and reservations recommended)
Amazing Thai... who cares if it is vegetarian? My carnivorous relatives and veg relatives alike love this place. Our favorite go-to dining out experience in the neighborhood!
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Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
1718 N 45th StAmazing Thai... who cares if it is vegetarian? My carnivorous relatives and veg relatives alike love this place. Our favorite go-to dining out experience in the neighborhood!
As seen on Oprah... Moist, delicious and better than mom's! The selection changes, but the basics are always telling... and these are some of the best!
If I am going to splurge and eat wheat, the "chocolate snowball" is my go-to choice... although the mint chocolate is yummy... and the s'mores rocks... and the vanilla-vanilla makes me happy...
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Trophy Cupcakes & Party - Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StAs seen on Oprah... Moist, delicious and better than mom's! The selection changes, but the basics are always telling... and these are some of the best!
If I am going to splurge and eat wheat, the "chocolate snowball" is my go-to choice... although the mint chocolate is yummy... and the s'mores rocks... and the vanilla-vanilla makes me happy...
Indian, large portions, delicious! Large Vegetarian/vegan options. Great, inexpensive lunch buffet. What's not to like!!! ... saag paneer is my personal fave!
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Chutneys Bistro
1815 N 45th StIndian, large portions, delicious! Large Vegetarian/vegan options. Great, inexpensive lunch buffet. What's not to like!!! ... saag paneer is my personal fave!
What can I say? I LOVE TACO TRUCKS! and these guys have become a permanent fixture in the neighborhood. Cheap, delicious, and fast... and who can resist a good Horchata?
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Rancho Bravo Tacos
1001 E Pine StWhat can I say? I LOVE TACO TRUCKS! and these guys have become a permanent fixture in the neighborhood. Cheap, delicious, and fast... and who can resist a good Horchata?
If you REALLY want meat with your Thai food, this is the place for you! One of the first places we fell in love with in Wallingford, it remains a great choice for thai food. THE. best. green. curry.
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Djan's Dining Thai Restaurant
264 NE 45th StIf you REALLY want meat with your Thai food, this is the place for you! One of the first places we fell in love with in Wallingford, it remains a great choice for thai food. THE. best. green. curry.
Iconic Seattle brunch spot... make reservations if you want to make sure you get a seat in a timely manner.
Yum!
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StIconic Seattle brunch spot... make reservations if you want to make sure you get a seat in a timely manner.
Yum!
Market Grill has one of the best fish sandwiches and bowls of clam chowders you can taste in the city. It is across from our favorite fish vendor, Pure Foods Fish. These two stalls are surrounded by fruit/veg vendors, so do not mistake any of the other 2 fish vendors as Pure Foods. THIS PLACE IS GREAT!
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Market Grill
1509 Pike PlMarket Grill has one of the best fish sandwiches and bowls of clam chowders you can taste in the city. It is across from our favorite fish vendor, Pure Foods Fish. These two stalls are surrounded by fruit/veg vendors, so do not mistake any of the other 2 fish vendors as Pure Foods. THIS PLACE IS GREAT!
If you are looking for a restaurant close and convenient to the flat for breakfast/brunch, I highly recommend Blue Star over anything else in close walking distance. Large menu, carnivore and vegetarian friendly, and a full bar make this a good choice... and unlike some other places, they will work to accommodate special requests, if possible.
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Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way NIf you are looking for a restaurant close and convenient to the flat for breakfast/brunch, I highly recommend Blue Star over anything else in close walking distance. Large menu, carnivore and vegetarian friendly, and a full bar make this a good choice... and unlike some other places, they will work to accommodate special requests, if possible.
THESE ARE AMAZING! Opened Aug 1, 2017 and I and my neighbors are obsessed! They have milk-based (think creamsicle x 1000) and juice-based. You can't go wrong... and if you get it dipped in their delicious dark chocolate, you won't regret it!
Seattle Pops
1401 N 45th StTHESE ARE AMAZING! Opened Aug 1, 2017 and I and my neighbors are obsessed! They have milk-based (think creamsicle x 1000) and juice-based. You can't go wrong... and if you get it dipped in their delicious dark chocolate, you won't regret it!
Great food, Amazing views, lovely ambiance!
Less expensive and more approachable than Ray's Boathouse.
A must do for small groups or special occasions.
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Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWGreat food, Amazing views, lovely ambiance!
Less expensive and more approachable than Ray's Boathouse.
A must do for small groups or special occasions.
Shopping
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StJoke Shop. Need I say more?
Michael (the owner) and Leslie are super friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of wines and their $10 and less wrack is both extensive and good.
City Cellars Fine Wines
1710 N 45th StMichael (the owner) and Leslie are super friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of wines and their $10 and less wrack is both extensive and good.
Huge selection of craft and import beers. Large "on tap" menu. A great place if you like your brews!
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Bottleworks
1710 N 45th StHuge selection of craft and import beers. Large "on tap" menu. A great place if you like your brews!
Because... TOURISTY! ICONIC! DO IT!
(better on rainy days because it is less crowded!)
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Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western AveBecause... TOURISTY! ICONIC! DO IT!
(better on rainy days because it is less crowded!)
Pure Foods is where you will want to purchase your smoked salmon. Their Alder Plank smoked salmon is the best smoked salmon in the entire market! We did the taste-test and this is what we ship to our families back east.
Pure Food Fish Market
1511 Pike PlPure Foods is where you will want to purchase your smoked salmon. Their Alder Plank smoked salmon is the best smoked salmon in the entire market! We did the taste-test and this is what we ship to our families back east.
Sightseeing
If you want a Space Needle-type view for $7+ less/person, opt for the Columbia Tower's Sky View Observatory. It has 360 degree views (and the cafe' has good food/drinks...not cheap!)
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Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveIf you want a Space Needle-type view for $7+ less/person, opt for the Columbia Tower's Sky View Observatory. It has 360 degree views (and the cafe' has good food/drinks...not cheap!)
My very large extended family loves it. Need I say more? (I like Sky View per other recommendation, but for Iconic experience, this is what you MUST do.)
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Aguja Espacial
400 Broad StMy very large extended family loves it. Need I say more? (I like Sky View per other recommendation, but for Iconic experience, this is what you MUST do.)
If it is a nice day, head for an island! The nearest "quaint" one is Bainbridge. There is a ferry that takes 30 minutes to take you there. I believe you pay on the way over, but not on the way back. Just off the ferry is a small town called Winslow which has a great front street. Good for walking around and having a meal. There is also a vineyard somewhat nearby, but there is a great tasting room on the front street. (As an interesting "factoid" we got married on this ferry and then took pizza from That's'a Some Pizza to the tasting room as the start of our day-long wedding festivities.
On a clear day, you can see the ring of volcanoes and mountains that surround Seattle. Plan it as a "dinner adventure" and catch the sunset on your return trip to Seattle!
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Winslow
If it is a nice day, head for an island! The nearest "quaint" one is Bainbridge. There is a ferry that takes 30 minutes to take you there. I believe you pay on the way over, but not on the way back. Just off the ferry is a small town called Winslow which has a great front street. Good for walking around and having a meal. There is also a vineyard somewhat nearby, but there is a great tasting room on the front street. (As an interesting "factoid" we got married on this ferry and then took pizza from That's'a Some Pizza to the tasting room as the start of our day-long wedding festivities.
On a clear day, you can see the ring of volcanoes and mountains that surround Seattle. Plan it as a "dinner adventure" and catch the sunset on your return trip to Seattle!
This viewpoint is the absolute best in the city. From it, you can see both south to the city and west to the Olympics. On a clear evening in summer, it is the most gorgeous view out there.
Betty Bowen Viewpoint
1191 7th Ave WThis viewpoint is the absolute best in the city. From it, you can see both south to the city and west to the Olympics. On a clear evening in summer, it is the most gorgeous view out there.
Parks & Nature
Grills, shoreline, sand volleyball, dog park, great sunset views. What more could a family want! Get there early on weekends (Thurs-Sun) and on especially warm evenings.
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Parque Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park RdGrills, shoreline, sand volleyball, dog park, great sunset views. What more could a family want! Get there early on weekends (Thurs-Sun) and on especially warm evenings.
This converted military armory is great for walking and dipping your feet in the water. On summer weekends, various festivals happen and this is the location of one of the largest in-city dog parks in Seattle.. dogs even have their own beach!
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Parque Warren G. Magnuson
7400 Sand Point Way NEThis converted military armory is great for walking and dipping your feet in the water. On summer weekends, various festivals happen and this is the location of one of the largest in-city dog parks in Seattle.. dogs even have their own beach!
For a view of the city and the Olympics at sunset, Marshall Park is a great place to go. It is a small-ish "pocket park" on Queen Anne hill across from Parson's Gardens. If you Google search those, you should get driving directions and be able to find it.
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Marshall Park
1191 7th Ave WFor a view of the city and the Olympics at sunset, Marshall Park is a great place to go. It is a small-ish "pocket park" on Queen Anne hill across from Parson's Gardens. If you Google search those, you should get driving directions and be able to find it.
Arts & Culture
Amazing! Gorgeous! Art lovers "must see." 'Nuf said!
Located by the Space Needle... send the teens up the needle and do something for yourself!
http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/
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Jardín y vidrio de Chihuly
305 Harrison StAmazing! Gorgeous! Art lovers "must see." 'Nuf said!
Located by the Space Needle... send the teens up the needle and do something for yourself!
http://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/
First Thursday Art Walk every month, but if you are here any other time, it is still a great place to wander around, see art, take in some great food and see how Seattle looked "in the olden days." Brick facades and cobble stones complete the experience. Check out http://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/seattle-609.html for free self-guided tour of this area (+other areas!)
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Pioneer Square
First Thursday Art Walk every month, but if you are here any other time, it is still a great place to wander around, see art, take in some great food and see how Seattle looked "in the olden days." Brick facades and cobble stones complete the experience. Check out http://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/seattle-609.html for free self-guided tour of this area (+other areas!)
The permanent collections are really good and the visiting exhibits are exceptional.
Has a great shop and good restaurant, too.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StThe permanent collections are really good and the visiting exhibits are exceptional.
Has a great shop and good restaurant, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ballard is a very popular area of the city. Great restaurants, bars, music, and brunch scenes. Check out this website for suggestions:
http://www.notfortourists.com/Hood.aspx/Seattle/Ballard
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Ballard
Ballard is a very popular area of the city. Great restaurants, bars, music, and brunch scenes. Check out this website for suggestions:
http://www.notfortourists.com/Hood.aspx/Seattle/Ballard
Young, urban and hip. Great for people watching, dancing, hanging out.
Difficult to park, so if you drive, plan to pay in either time and money (or both!) Suggest you hop a ride with taxi, Uber or Public Transport.
http://www.notfortourists.com/Hood.aspx/Seattle/CapitolHillWest
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Capitol Hill
Young, urban and hip. Great for people watching, dancing, hanging out.
Difficult to park, so if you drive, plan to pay in either time and money (or both!) Suggest you hop a ride with taxi, Uber or Public Transport.
http://www.notfortourists.com/Hood.aspx/Seattle/CapitolHillWest
Great Pub food, drinks, and atmosphere! Trivia nights, music nights, etc... allows well behaved dogs both outside on patio and inside the pub. A great place for a casual hang out.
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Murphy's Pub
1928 N 45th StGreat Pub food, drinks, and atmosphere! Trivia nights, music nights, etc... allows well behaved dogs both outside on patio and inside the pub. A great place for a casual hang out.