Food Scene
Piroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlGreat for breakfast and worth the wait in line!
Affordable lunch in the market with homemade pasta. Out of the way of the main tourist area
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Pasta Casalinga
93 Pike StAffordable lunch in the market with homemade pasta. Out of the way of the main tourist area
Cheap eats, one of my favorite spots in the market. My go to is the loaded sweet potato with spicy bbq sauce and chopped brisket.
Pike's Pit Bar-B-Que
1505 Pike PlaceCheap eats, one of my favorite spots in the market. My go to is the loaded sweet potato with spicy bbq sauce and chopped brisket.
Long waits, somewhat pricey for what you get, but hands down my favorite pizza in Seattle.
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Serious Pie
2001 4th AveLong waits, somewhat pricey for what you get, but hands down my favorite pizza in Seattle.
Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SGreat option for authentic Neapolitan pizza
R&M Dessert Bar
601 E Pike StReally cool dessert bar! On Wednesday nights they have a special Ferrero Roche cake.
One of my favorite places in Seattle. A kayak/paddleboard rental and mexican food restaurant.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StOne of my favorite places in Seattle. A kayak/paddleboard rental and mexican food restaurant.
Absolutely a must stop if you have the time. Get on a tour of the chocolate factory (with plenty of tasting) for $10!
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Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NAbsolutely a must stop if you have the time. Get on a tour of the chocolate factory (with plenty of tasting) for $10!
Seattle Biscuit Company
4001 Leary Way NorthwestGreat brunch spot!
Bitterroot BBQ
5239 Ballard Ave NWAwesome food!
Li'l Woody's
1211 Pine StGreat local chain for hamburgers. Similar to Five Guys
8oz Burger & Co
1601 BroadwayGreat hamburger sit down restaurant.
Pie Bar
1361 E Olive WayAmazing sweet and savory pies with a walk-up counter window
My favorite mexican food restaurant that's also a local chain. Homemade corn and flour tortillas!
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Cactus South Lake Union
350 Terry Ave NMy favorite mexican food restaurant that's also a local chain. Homemade corn and flour tortillas!
The most famous winery in the area with tons of seating space. Check out their concert series calendar
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StThe most famous winery in the area with tons of seating space. Check out their concert series calendar
The Woodhouse Wine Estates
15500 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NEGreat winery!
Legendary fine dining restaurant in Seattle-- definitely a place to splurge with amazing views of Lake Union
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Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NLegendary fine dining restaurant in Seattle-- definitely a place to splurge with amazing views of Lake Union
Absolutely the best food that Seattle has to offer. Must have reservation
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Cafe Juanita
9702 NE 120th PlAbsolutely the best food that Seattle has to offer. Must have reservation
Ghost Alley Espresso
1499 Post AlleyGet an oat milk latte and check out the gum wall!
Caffe Ladro
452 N 36th StMy favorite place to get an almond milk latte
Lucky Envelope Brewing
907 NW 50th StGreat Brewery
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 1st AveLocal brewery with similar feel to a TGIFs
Entertainment & Activities
Let's Go Sailing
1201 Alaskan WayGet on the sunset cruise!
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayGreat boat cruise company!
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthGreat place to park a car and get a quick picture in
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveGum Wall
1428 Post AlleySky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveParks & Nature
Another favorite place of mine. Tons of parking with immediate beachfront access. The water is super cold!
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWAnother favorite place of mine. Tons of parking with immediate beachfront access. The water is super cold!
Green Lake
Wonderful park with a paved loop (3 miles or so) surrounding it
Very large beach with a San Diego feel to it. Can either access by driving or by taking the West Seattle Ferry on the waterfront 5 minutes from my place.
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Alki Beach
Very large beach with a San Diego feel to it. Can either access by driving or by taking the West Seattle Ferry on the waterfront 5 minutes from my place.
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat views of the water and skyline
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EVolunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ECheck out Bruce Lee's graveyard close by
Great place to go for a trail run or catch the sunset. There's paths to get down to the sound but make sure that you have some sturdy shoes!
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdGreat place to go for a trail run or catch the sunset. There's paths to get down to the sound but make sure that you have some sturdy shoes!
Shopping
Lots of little bites of food with great options to buy from local small businesses
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWLots of little bites of food with great options to buy from local small businesses
The Lark Ascends
80 South Main StWonderful orchid flower shop owned by a personal friend
Drinks & Nightlife
Sam's Tavern
1024 E Pike StUnicorn
1118 E Pike StLots of games and a two story bar
Boasts the largest collection of spirits in the entire US. Slightly pricey
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Canon
928 12th AveBoasts the largest collection of spirits in the entire US. Slightly pricey
Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145th StAbsolutely stunning winery with indoor and patio seating.
Le Caviste
1919 7th AveOne of the best wine bars in town
Long Cellars
19510 144th Ave NEI've never had a glass of wine here that I didn't like
Optimism Brewing Company
1158 BroadwayJolly Roger Taproom
1111 NW Ballard WayThe Nest Rooftop Bar
110 Stewart StGreat rooftop bar for drinks and spot to catch sunset
Essentials
Target
1401 2nd AveQuick place for any essentials. Located on the Harbor Steps staircase between Western and 1st Ave
West Edge Market
1301 Post AlleyQuick place for any essentials. Located on the Harbor Steps staircase between Western and 1st Ave