A Week (or More) in Seattle
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A guide to some of my favorite places to eat and hang out in Seattle. Arranged (very) roughly by area. Note: This guide used to be called "Weekend in Seattle," but I've now added enough stuff for one week or more.
Seattle Public Library (Central)
Very cool building - worth it to go inside and check out the 10th floor lookout point, "book spiral," and reading areas with comfy chairs & colorful rugs.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Independent book store near Pioneer Sq. Looks and smells like a book store should! Wander around and get lost in the shelves.
Salumi
If you like cured meat, this is an absolute must-stop. Sandwiches or meats sliced to order (salumi, lardo, coppa). Go early - they often run out of stuff.
Tamarind Tree
Kinda upscale Vietnamese restaurant hidden in the corner of a strip mall. The menu is amazing - so many choices! Very popular, so you may have to wait.
Olympic Sculpture Park
Free waterfront sculpture park. Nice place to just stroll around or lie out on the grass and relax! Don't miss the metal tree and rotating ampersand.
Macrina
Wonderful bakery and cafe in Belltown. Baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches. Just walk by and look in the window - you won't be able to resist going inside!
Knee High Stocking Company
Small, speakeasy-style lounge (though music and decor are not really of the period). Nice cocktails and small plates. Unpretentious and low-key.
Chez Gaudy
Peek down an alley to find this kitschy, fun, kooky spot for Italian food. Amazing specials e.g. 1/2 price wine on Sun. and all-night happy hour on Wed!
Twice Sold Tales
If you're a fan of cats, check out this bookstore. Kitties roam freely through the aisles & shelves. Allergy-sufferers beware... the fur is abundant.
Cafe Presse
Cafe w/ intl newsstand and TVs showing soccer (but it's Euro-feeling, not fratty sports-bar-feeling). Lovely spot for a meal or dessert, esp. the back room.
Cupcake Royale
As ubiquitous as they are, I still can't resist cupcakes. The Salted Caramel and Red Velvet are dee-licious. Like their slogan says, they are "more moisty-er!"
Pike Street Fish Fry
You can get all kinds of stuff battered and fried, inc. fish, calamari, asparagus, beans. A good late-night stop. It's right near a ton of bars and clubs.
Oddfellows Cafe
Nice spot for brunch, lunch, or coffee. I love the airy space, flea-market-ish decor, and relaxed feel - I could hang out here all day long!
Rancho Bravo Tacos
It's late, you're hungry... you must seek out these tacos. The real deal - they've even got tripe and tongue. The pozole is good for a cold and rainy night.
Top Pot Doughnuts
Famous for their "hand-forged" donuts, but I liked the dill scone too! Several locations in the city.
Victrola Coffee
Coffeeshop on the cute stretch of 15th Ave. Wonderful place to hang out and/or work - lots of tables, comfy chairs, cool art on the walls.
Smith
Dark and moody neighborhood pub/restaurant on 15th Ave. Taxidermy on the walls, but I swear it's not completely hipstered out. Bonus: They have poutine.
Kingfish Cafe
Southern / Cajun food. Come hungry - if you order dessert, be aware that one piece of cake is enough to feed 4 people! Cozy and dimly lit in a good way.
Cafe Flora
Vegetarian restaurant. Great for brunch - try the corn cakes or the biscuits & (veg) gravy. Nice indoor patio area. Spacious and good for groups.
Volunteer Park
Nice place to stroll or lie out, esp if it's sunny. Besides the grassy areas, there's a conservatory, Asian art museum, and water tower with views from the top.
Volunteer Park Cafe
Cafe in a cute yellow house, just 2 blocks from the park. Fresh, delicious sandwiches, salads, quiches, baked goods, and more.
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo with more naturalistic settings for the animals. I watched the ridiculously cute baby snow leopards (which are quite rare) for over an hour.
Molly Moon's
The line was outrageous, but the homemade ice cream was tasty! Interesting flavors like salted caramel, pomegranate curry, rosemary meyer lemon.
Gas Works Park
One of the coolest city parks I've ever been too. You look one way and see a stunning view of Seattle, you look the other way and see an old rusty refinery.
Fremont Troll
A giant troll hidden under a bridge in Fremont. I guess you've got to come and see it, climb all over it, and have your picture taken with it at least once.
Fremont Sunday Market
Street market with stands selling antiques, clothes, jewelry, and other crafty things. A few food & produce stands too. A fun area to stroll around on Sundays.
Brouwers Cafe
60+ beers on tap, inc. a nice selection from WA. I liked Fish Tale's Winterfish (seasonal). Pub food inc. Belgian frites, fried chickpeas, soft pretzels, etc.
Theo Chocolates
Local chocolate maker using organic, fair-trade beans. You can take a factory tour or just stop in their shop to try/buy some chocolate. Located in Fremont.
The Dish
Popular spot for brunch. If you have to wait, there's free coffee outside! I recommend the Slacker Especial - eggy, cheesy goodness + excellent home fries.
Ballard Locks
Watch the boats go up and down in this "water elevator." If it's the right time of year, you can also check out salmon swimming up the Fish Ladder.
Golden Gardens
A nice little beachy stretch of sand with picnic tables and bonfire pits. You can see the Olympic Mountains across the water on a clear day.
Alki Beach in Alki
Waterfront park w/ beach & paved walking/biking path. If it's a nice day, this is a great place to get some fresh air and admire the views of downtown Seattle.
Easy Street Records
Did I just walk onto the set of "Singles?" Flash back to the 90s in this combo record store / diner / cafe. Super friendly staff.
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Shaina said 1 month, 2 weeks ago:
I miss Seattle just by looking at this guide!
aenone said 2 weeks, 6 days ago:
love this guide! ive never been to seattle but the show Frasier has sparked my interest in it, to see so many nice places in your guide really makes me put it on my to visit list. thanks!
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Eternautagirl said 9 months, 3 weeks ago:
Thanxs for the recomendention the cafe on galer and 17th. Went yesterday and loved it!