Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Best "slow coffee" bar & micro roaster in all of the city. Easy walk from the flat.
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Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWBest "slow coffee" bar & micro roaster in all of the city. Easy walk from the flat.
Best Caribbean food you will ever eat, PERIOD. Standout sandwiches. Don't over look the simplicity of the rice & beans either, undeniably delicious. Best for take out.
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NWBest Caribbean food you will ever eat, PERIOD. Standout sandwiches. Don't over look the simplicity of the rice & beans either, undeniably delicious. Best for take out.
Whether it's Falafel, Gyro, Hummus or Baba ganoush - whatever you order is going to mouth watering delicious. Sammy & Johhny (brothers) are the KINGS of the Gyro and it's worth stopping in for a plate. Best for takeout.
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Mr. Gyros
5522 20th Ave NWWhether it's Falafel, Gyro, Hummus or Baba ganoush - whatever you order is going to mouth watering delicious. Sammy & Johhny (brothers) are the KINGS of the Gyro and it's worth stopping in for a plate. Best for takeout.
EAT LIKE YOU GIVE A DAMN - these are the words you'll see across all the waitstaff shirts & coffee mugs. Popular Brunch spot. Some of the best scrambles and pancakes/french toast in all of Seattle. Plus they have a self-serve toppings bar where you can dress your pancakes up with all the fresh fruit/whipped cream/syrup to your hearts content.
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Portage Bay Cafe - Ballard
2821 NW Market StEAT LIKE YOU GIVE A DAMN - these are the words you'll see across all the waitstaff shirts & coffee mugs. Popular Brunch spot. Some of the best scrambles and pancakes/french toast in all of Seattle. Plus they have a self-serve toppings bar where you can dress your pancakes up with all the fresh fruit/whipped cream/syrup to your hearts content.
What more could you want than a fresh maple bar + good cup of coffee! Established in 2000, for the people, with respect for the environment. Mixes & glazes made from scratch using certified organic ingredients. Visit this new location in Ballard (perfect for families w/ little ones)
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Mighty-O Donuts Ballard
1555 NW Market StWhat more could you want than a fresh maple bar + good cup of coffee! Established in 2000, for the people, with respect for the environment. Mixes & glazes made from scratch using certified organic ingredients. Visit this new location in Ballard (perfect for families w/ little ones)
Looking for spicy, comfort food on a drizzly day? All the authenticity of a food truck, but all the class of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Popular Mexican food with something for everyone. The Tamales & Burritos are where it's at. Self-serve salsa bar.
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el camion
5314 15th Avenue NorthwestLooking for spicy, comfort food on a drizzly day? All the authenticity of a food truck, but all the class of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Popular Mexican food with something for everyone. The Tamales & Burritos are where it's at. Self-serve salsa bar.
Wood Fire Pizzas w/ fresh seasonal toppings. Intimate dinning room (expect to wait) but well worth it!
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Delancey
1415 NW 70th StWood Fire Pizzas w/ fresh seasonal toppings. Intimate dinning room (expect to wait) but well worth it!
Homemade. Check. Charming. Check. Delicious. Check. Great vibes at this breakfast/lunch spot. Expect to wait but worth it, keep an eye out for the Benedicts.
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StHomemade. Check. Charming. Check. Delicious. Check. Great vibes at this breakfast/lunch spot. Expect to wait but worth it, keep an eye out for the Benedicts.
A Hidden Gem! Great place for Pho and Congee. The sandwiches also draw a crowd.
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Stock
500 NW 65th StA Hidden Gem! Great place for Pho and Congee. The sandwiches also draw a crowd.
What's better than ice cream on a hot summer night. This ALL VEGAN plant-based ice cream shop is a must visit. With interesting flavors like Golden Milk (fresh turmeric, ginger and cardamom) and Tahini Chocolate you're in for a real treat.
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Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th StWhat's better than ice cream on a hot summer night. This ALL VEGAN plant-based ice cream shop is a must visit. With interesting flavors like Golden Milk (fresh turmeric, ginger and cardamom) and Tahini Chocolate you're in for a real treat.
Spiffy outfit sourcing local ingredients for a menu of creative American eats.
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Phinney Market Pub & Eatery
5918 Phinney Avenue NorthSpiffy outfit sourcing local ingredients for a menu of creative American eats.
Bakery/cafe specializing in breakfast pastries & Japanese-inspired treats, plus sandwiches & salads.
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Fresh Flours
6015 Phinney Ave NBakery/cafe specializing in breakfast pastries & Japanese-inspired treats, plus sandwiches & salads.
Authentic Mexican. Great food, nice salsa selection, right portion for the price.
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El Camion - Adentro
4301 Leary Way NWAuthentic Mexican. Great food, nice salsa selection, right portion for the price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Feeling Fancy? Best neighborhood gastropub. Inventive cocktails, great wine list and rotating taps. Perfect for a night cap with unbeatable vibe. There is also a brunch offered on Sat/Sun from 9AM - 2PM.
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StFeeling Fancy? Best neighborhood gastropub. Inventive cocktails, great wine list and rotating taps. Perfect for a night cap with unbeatable vibe. There is also a brunch offered on Sat/Sun from 9AM - 2PM.
Great bar + music venue for catching some of the best local talent to come out of the Northwest (as well as national touring acts). Rock, Alt-Country, Punk & Electronica.
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The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestGreat bar + music venue for catching some of the best local talent to come out of the Northwest (as well as national touring acts). Rock, Alt-Country, Punk & Electronica.
Locally crafted beer. Check. Rotating food truck. check. Family friendly. Check. This is quickly becoming one of the go-to Tap Rooms in town. Try the refreshing GOSE sour ale or the CRIKEY IPA.
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Reuben's Brews
5010 14th Ave NWLocally crafted beer. Check. Rotating food truck. check. Family friendly. Check. This is quickly becoming one of the go-to Tap Rooms in town. Try the refreshing GOSE sour ale or the CRIKEY IPA.
Who doesn't love a game of cornhole, a covered patio with heat lamps and delicious beer? The back patio along makes this a great spot for drinks with friends year round. Another neighborhood microbrewery with tasty beers and family friendly vibes. NOTE - there is an AMAZING vegan hot dog food truck parked permanently on the lot. Check out Cycle Dogs and my recommendations would be either the Elote or the Trash Can dog.
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Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayWho doesn't love a game of cornhole, a covered patio with heat lamps and delicious beer? The back patio along makes this a great spot for drinks with friends year round. Another neighborhood microbrewery with tasty beers and family friendly vibes. NOTE - there is an AMAZING vegan hot dog food truck parked permanently on the lot. Check out Cycle Dogs and my recommendations would be either the Elote or the Trash Can dog.
Local tap room with some of the area's best Wheat, IPA and Hefeweizen beers. Rotating food truck, friendly and knowledgable staff.
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Stoup Brewing
1108 NW 52nd StLocal tap room with some of the area's best Wheat, IPA and Hefeweizen beers. Rotating food truck, friendly and knowledgable staff.
Local no-frills watering hole. Pinball and Punk Rock music playing from the juke box here. Some of the best tater tots and cheap import beer and a decent rotating tap list featuring local favorites.
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Tin Hat Bar & Grill
512 NW 65th StLocal no-frills watering hole. Pinball and Punk Rock music playing from the juke box here. Some of the best tater tots and cheap import beer and a decent rotating tap list featuring local favorites.
Family-friendly, award-winning craft brewery located just down the hill from the flat.
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Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th StFamily-friendly, award-winning craft brewery located just down the hill from the flat.
Quality craft beer with the area' s largest beer garden. Kid + Pet friendly.
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Populuxe Brewing
826 NW 49th StQuality craft beer with the area' s largest beer garden. Kid + Pet friendly.
Essentials
Local, Organic and Northwest. Amazing Produce & Bulk sections.
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Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th StLocal, Organic and Northwest. Amazing Produce & Bulk sections.
Great Deli with fresh grab n' go options. Specializes in local/organic produce/meats/cheeses. We often grab smoothies from the deli and walk around Green Lake just around the corner.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NGreat Deli with fresh grab n' go options. Specializes in local/organic produce/meats/cheeses. We often grab smoothies from the deli and walk around Green Lake just around the corner.
Local Co-Op featuring the best in local/organic produce/meats/cheeses. The deli + grab n' go options are best.
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PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StLocal Co-Op featuring the best in local/organic produce/meats/cheeses. The deli + grab n' go options are best.
Shopping
Friendly, knowledgeable staff at this local record shop. Well curated selection of new/used vinyl. Worth checking to see if they have any in store performances during your stay.
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Sonic Boom Records
2209 NW Market StFriendly, knowledgeable staff at this local record shop. Well curated selection of new/used vinyl. Worth checking to see if they have any in store performances during your stay.
Local, minimalist brick-&-mortar with a studio producing handcrafted, fashion-forward jewelry.
Baleen
6418 20th Ave NWLocal, minimalist brick-&-mortar with a studio producing handcrafted, fashion-forward jewelry.
Long-running (since 1897) retailer offering rugged outdoor clothing, travel bags & watches.
C.C. Filson Ballard
5101 Ballard Ave NWLong-running (since 1897) retailer offering rugged outdoor clothing, travel bags & watches.
Entertainment & Activities
Because everyone loves an intimate theater to catch the latest releases.
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Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StBecause everyone loves an intimate theater to catch the latest releases.
Arts & Culture
Great for rainy days. Free computer access.
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Ballard Branch - The Seattle Public Library
5614 22nd Ave NWGreat for rainy days. Free computer access.
Beautiful new building, friendly staff, well-lit cafe (though relatively few vegetarian options), compelling exhibits.
The space really suits the exhibits. The size, and the price, is just right. The rotating exhibits bring something exciting to anticipate!
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Nationella nordiska museet
2655 NW Market StBeautiful new building, friendly staff, well-lit cafe (though relatively few vegetarian options), compelling exhibits.
The space really suits the exhibits. The size, and the price, is just right. The rotating exhibits bring something exciting to anticipate!
Parks & Nature
The locks are a marvel of engineering! Find out how the salt water isn't mixed with the fresh on at the locks. Not to be missed is the fish ladder, great underwater view of salmon and swimming upstream
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StThe locks are a marvel of engineering! Find out how the salt water isn't mixed with the fresh on at the locks. Not to be missed is the fish ladder, great underwater view of salmon and swimming upstream
Great for everyone in the family with easy walkability. Large, naturalistic provision for most of the animals, and knowledgeable staff/volunteers who happily share their expertise.
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Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NGreat for everyone in the family with easy walkability. Large, naturalistic provision for most of the animals, and knowledgeable staff/volunteers who happily share their expertise.
Great sitting park (really a nice stretch of grass with scattered park benches) with some of the most beautiful western-facing views. This spot overlooks the marina below.
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Sunset Hill Park
7531 34th Ave NWGreat sitting park (really a nice stretch of grass with scattered park benches) with some of the most beautiful western-facing views. This spot overlooks the marina below.