Seattle Recommendations
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GENERAL
Fremont Troll // you know that one scene in 10 Things I Hate About You when they’re in front of that creepy looking rock statue? That’s here in Seattle. You can just drive-by and steal a glance :)
Pacific Science Center // great exhibit for kiddos! It also has an IMAX theater.
Pike Place Market // probably a must if you’ve never been to Seattle, however I wouldn’t recommend staying downtown. also fun fact, the “original” Starbucks that is there isn’t actually the original. The original one was located at 2000 Western Avenue from 1971-1976 and the present one is at 1912 Pike Place.
Seattle Public Library downtown // just Google it. great for free!
Seattle Underground Tour // I haven’t done this but Aaron has and says great things about it. I’m waiting for some friends to visit so I can tag along!
Space Needle // personally, I wouldn’t recommend this… for an even better view, I would say the Sky View Observatory at the Columbia City Tower. It is the tallest building in Seattle. Or the Smith Tower.
Starbucks Reserve // a good tourist-y thing to do. we don’t think the coffee is the best but it is a cool space.
The Washington State Ferry // if you’ve got an extra few day(s), and have never been on the ferry! Take a short day trip to Bainbridge or Whidbey Island or plan to spend a weekend in Orcas Island.
BOOKSHOPS
Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe // a cute bookstore that sells more nerdy books and they serve coffee from Kuma Roasters, which are our second-favorite coffee roasters. Also serves really great food!
Elliot Bay Book Company // located in Cap Hill which is a great central spot next to other fun, trendy places
Third Place Books in Seward Park // bookstore attached to Chucks Hop Shop (beers on tap + wine)
CUTE BOUTIQUE SHOPS
Columbia City Bouquet // local flower shop. sells plants, gifts and greeting cards.
Lucca Great Finds // also along a great street with plenty of other amazing shops… this is just one of my faves
BARS
Bathtub Gin // a speakeasy in Belltown
Deep Dive //
Doctor’s Office // would recommend reservations! get the TDO Spanish Coffee for a fun show ;)
Shibuya Hifi //
BRUNCH
Ba Sa // on Bainbridge Island… great modern Vietnamese restaurant, creative takes on traditional dishes (have never been for brunch but it looks amazing!)
Redwing Cafe // great spot for Vegan/GF
Smith //
COFFEE
Aroom Coffee // really amazing Vietnamese coffee… the Pandan latte!!
Elm Coffee // sick spot in Pioneer Square. Aaron did the floors here!
Hello Em // another yum Viet coffee shop
La Marzocco // attached to KEXP, a local radio station. Aaron also did the floors here :)
Olympia Coffee Roasters // our favorite roasters!
Santo Coffee //
ICE CREAM & DESSERT
Deep Sea Sugar and Salt // cake by the slice and so good.
Flour Box // donuts! only open Thurs-Sun… opens at 10am but line usually starts around 845am… people wait 1-2hrs for the donuts consistently. Flavors change every few weeks.
Frankie & Jo’s // plant-based ice cream. actually pretty good!
Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery //
Indigo Cow // really yummy and popular Japanese soft serve
Molly Moons //
Salt & Straw //
LUNCH/DINNER RECS
***For quick lunches and/or groceries, I would always recommend PCC Markets. Always a great selection of local foods and quick, fresh meals.
Bar Del Corso // weird hours but really good pizza. usually pretty crowded.
Bar Melusine // oysters.
Bateau // once the cut is sold for the day, it’s gone!
Bottlehouse // wine, cheese and bread. need I say more?
Cutting Board // kinda more of a hole-in-the-wall feel, but really yummy sushi. plan to spend some monies here.
Danbo Ramen //
El Camion // quick, cheap good tacos.
Exit 5 Korean BBQ // this spot is actually in Renton, but is in a good outdoor shopping area
Fonda La Catrina // yummy Mexican foods
Kilig Seattle // Filipino + PNW flavors
Milk Drunk // chicken sandwiches and soft serve!
Musang // definitely need reservations. delicious Filipino food
Proletariat Pizza // family-friendly. GF. has an original BW photobooth in the back for $4 a pop!
Tacos Chukis // try their classic pineapple tacos
Tomo //
Tomo Sushi //
Un Bien // probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had
PARKS
Cal Anderson Park // right next to Molly Moons in Cap Hill.
Gas Works // great in the summer for picnics and kite-flying.
Golden Gardens // definitely check out the Ballard Locks as well if you’re in this area
Green Lake Park // a 2.8 mi loop. very popular spot in the summers.
Jefferson Park // .75 mi loop. fun playground! great view of the city in Beacon Hill.
Kubota Gardens // beautiful 20-acre garden in South Seattle.
Olympic Sculpture Park // outdoor park by the Seattle Pier.
Seward Park // a great 2.5 mi loop in South Seattle. I’ve taken Libby on a handful of walks around here. Also lots of hilly trails for running. Great playground
Volunteer Park & Conservatory // cute little conservatory in the park and the Seattle Asian Art museum is right there as well.