Seattle Favorites
Food scene
This is one of my favorite restaurants. They describe it as "inauthentic Eurasian" food, which is not only hilarious but delicious!
10 locals recommend
Cook Weaver
806 E Roy StThis is one of my favorite restaurants. They describe it as "inauthentic Eurasian" food, which is not only hilarious but delicious!
Harry's Fine Foods
601 Bellevue Ave EGreat food, great drinks, and a super charming back patio
Love this coffee shop. The beans I keep in the house are from here (Vita blend)
155 locals recommend
Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway ELove this coffee shop. The beans I keep in the house are from here (Vita blend)
Corvus and Company
601 Broadway EFriendly vibes and amazing cocktails
A well-known and -loved local bakery chain. This location is less than a 1-mile (and gorgeous) walk away from my home.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st AveA well-known and -loved local bakery chain. This location is less than a 1-mile (and gorgeous) walk away from my home.
Seattle has sooo many ice cream shops AND chocolate shops! Fran's is my favorite local chocolatier, and they have multiple locations.
20 locals recommend
Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveSeattle has sooo many ice cream shops AND chocolate shops! Fran's is my favorite local chocolatier, and they have multiple locations.
Nue
1519 14th AveAmazing and eclectic menu of dishes from literally around the world
Annapurna Cafe
1833 BroadwayReally fantastic Nepalese and Indian food
Taurus Ox
Their burger is a MUST try!
Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave ELovely lovely Vietnamese food and amazing cocktails
One of my favorite wine bars in the city...they have incredible dumplings too! And super fun and ridiculous "Chambongs."
La Dive
One of my favorite wine bars in the city...they have incredible dumplings too! And super fun and ridiculous "Chambongs."
Sightseeing
A gorgeous park with an incredible view of the Space Needle and mountains. Plus really nice walking paths, tennis courts, and a conservatory
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EA gorgeous park with an incredible view of the Space Needle and mountains. Plus really nice walking paths, tennis courts, and a conservatory
Touristy? Sure. But it’s also wonderful! Don’t think you are too cool for this gorgeous, inspiring museum.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StTouristy? Sure. But it’s also wonderful! Don’t think you are too cool for this gorgeous, inspiring museum.
Arboretum
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EOn a clear day, you can’t beat the in your face view of Mt Ranier from here!
477 locals recommend
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SOn a clear day, you can’t beat the in your face view of Mt Ranier from here!
Woodinville
Local & Nearby Hikes
Just a 30-min drive from Seattle, a really rewarding hike. Be sure to consult Washington Trails Association online to learn what is good for families, dog-friendly, elevation gain, etc...
91 locals recommend
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastJust a 30-min drive from Seattle, a really rewarding hike. Be sure to consult Washington Trails Association online to learn what is good for families, dog-friendly, elevation gain, etc...
Mount Si
Mount Si TrailRattlesnake Ledge Trailhead
Snoqualmie Valley TrailShopping
Cutest local shop ever! There is a larger location in the International District as well.
34 locals recommend
Kobo Shop & Gallery
604 S Jackson StCutest local shop ever! There is a larger location in the International District as well.
QFC
1401 BroadwaySugar Pill
900 E Pine StWine
The cutest wine bar, wine shop, and small bites restaurant! They are dog-friendly too.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveThe cutest wine bar, wine shop, and small bites restaurant! They are dog-friendly too.
La Dive
My favorite Capital Hill wine bar, complete with dumplings and "Chambongs"