Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
a great bookstore/cafe for the tech lover. carries a small range of unique gifts and coffee supplies as well. serves coffee, pastries and a small food menu which includes gluten-free and vegan options. sit outside in their secluded outdoor area if it's nice out.
179 locals recommend
Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave Ea great bookstore/cafe for the tech lover. carries a small range of unique gifts and coffee supplies as well. serves coffee, pastries and a small food menu which includes gluten-free and vegan options. sit outside in their secluded outdoor area if it's nice out.
excellent coffee and cool vibes. try the cold brew. there's another location on 12th ave.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th Aveexcellent coffee and cool vibes. try the cold brew. there's another location on 12th ave.
Seattle's only vegan tiki bar! In the fun Ballard neighborhood, No Bones serves delicious Hawaiian-inspired dishes. try the buffalo cauliflower wings and the fried avocado tacos. the vibe is super fun and kitsch. it's the perfect place to brighten up a rainy day! I recommend driving or taking an Uber if you are able, because busing up to Ballard takes a while.
22 locals recommend
No Bones Beach Club
5410 17th Ave NWSeattle's only vegan tiki bar! In the fun Ballard neighborhood, No Bones serves delicious Hawaiian-inspired dishes. try the buffalo cauliflower wings and the fried avocado tacos. the vibe is super fun and kitsch. it's the perfect place to brighten up a rainy day! I recommend driving or taking an Uber if you are able, because busing up to Ballard takes a while.
a super cute vegan dessert shop just a couple of blocks away. try the vegan soft serve and the cheesecake bites. lots of gluten-free options and outdoor seating.
16 locals recommend
Sugar Pill
900 E Pine Sta super cute vegan dessert shop just a couple of blocks away. try the vegan soft serve and the cheesecake bites. lots of gluten-free options and outdoor seating.
Delicious pho! And its cheap (for Seattle)! The vegan pho is perfection and is only $9!
19 locals recommend
Bamboo Restaurant
345 15th Ave EDelicious pho! And its cheap (for Seattle)! The vegan pho is perfection and is only $9!
Parks & Nature
Seattle's most beautiful park! it has a reservoir with view of the space needle and beautiful grounds for walking, throwing a frisbee around, or picnicking. climb the 3-story historic brick water tower for great views of the city. the park also contains a historic plant conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave ESeattle's most beautiful park! it has a reservoir with view of the space needle and beautiful grounds for walking, throwing a frisbee around, or picnicking. climb the 3-story historic brick water tower for great views of the city. the park also contains a historic plant conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
a fun place to hang out. has a turf sports field, public restrooms, and a fountain that runs in the summer.
191 locals recommend
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Avenuea fun place to hang out. has a turf sports field, public restrooms, and a fountain that runs in the summer.
visit the Japanese garden (seasonal, charges admission) or just stroll through the grounds. if you want a longer hike, take the trail out to Foster Island and get great views of Lake Washington.
313 locals recommend
Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr Evisit the Japanese garden (seasonal, charges admission) or just stroll through the grounds. if you want a longer hike, take the trail out to Foster Island and get great views of Lake Washington.
Arts & Culture
skip the downstairs and head upstairs to learn about Seattle's history. make sure to catch a screening in the fire theater to learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 (not to be missed). outside you can explore an antique tugboat and see great views of Lake Union.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave Nskip the downstairs and head upstairs to learn about Seattle's history. make sure to catch a screening in the fire theater to learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 (not to be missed). outside you can explore an antique tugboat and see great views of Lake Union.
a tiny natural history and culture museum on the University of Washington campus. see a giant sloth fossil dug up at SeaTac airport (cool!) and learn about volcanoes, the native flora and fauna, and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
123 locals recommend
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
4303 15th Ave NEa tiny natural history and culture museum on the University of Washington campus. see a giant sloth fossil dug up at SeaTac airport (cool!) and learn about volcanoes, the native flora and fauna, and the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
Essentials
a natural food coop that is open to the public. features local and organic foods, hot and cold prepared food, a juice/smoothie bar, and gorgeous produce.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison Sta natural food coop that is open to the public. features local and organic foods, hot and cold prepared food, a juice/smoothie bar, and gorgeous produce.
Entertainment & Activities
Seattle's fun and unique movie theater. shows old classics, cult movies, and newer independent films. sometimes hosts special events and $1.99 movie nights. it's also a full-service restaurant, so you can order cocktails and dinner during the show, or just good old popcorn and beer.
128 locals recommend
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveSeattle's fun and unique movie theater. shows old classics, cult movies, and newer independent films. sometimes hosts special events and $1.99 movie nights. it's also a full-service restaurant, so you can order cocktails and dinner during the show, or just good old popcorn and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
get nachos and a margarita upstairs (try the jalepeno pomegranate one) and then head downstairs and hang out in the red-lit bar. make sure to use the old fashioned photo booth and check out the vending machines for unique souvenirs.
63 locals recommend
Cha Cha Lounge
1013 E Pike Stget nachos and a margarita upstairs (try the jalepeno pomegranate one) and then head downstairs and hang out in the red-lit bar. make sure to use the old fashioned photo booth and check out the vending machines for unique souvenirs.
Seattle's iconic gay bar with outdoor seating and a fire pit. check out the photobooth. note: this is a gay bar and is decorated with explicit images. not for the faint of heart.
39 locals recommend
Pony
1221 E Madison StSeattle's iconic gay bar with outdoor seating and a fire pit. check out the photobooth. note: this is a gay bar and is decorated with explicit images. not for the faint of heart.