Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Closest, most affordable breakfast spot (pita wraps, bagel sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee/tea)
Local Coffee Spot (Formerly Cherry Street)
2121 1st Ave
Closest, most affordable breakfast spot (pita wraps, bagel sandwiches, salads, pastries, coffee/tea)
Good, strong coffee.
30 locals recommend
Bedlam Coffee
2231 2nd Ave
30 locals recommend
Good, strong coffee.
Chill coffee place. Some outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso Belltown
2504 4th Ave
22 locals recommend
Chill coffee place. Some outdoor seating.
On the pricier side, but great seafood and located on the water. Happy hour 4-6pm (I think) and provides more affordable and decent appetizers.
26 locals recommend
Anthony's Pier 66
2201 Alaskan Way
26 locals recommend
On the pricier side, but great seafood and located on the water. Happy hour 4-6pm (I think) and provides more affordable and decent appetizers.
Delicious food, all food grown/harvested within 360 miles of the restaurant, some outdoor seating available.
83 locals recommend
Local 360
2234 1st Ave
83 locals recommend
Delicious food, all food grown/harvested within 360 miles of the restaurant, some outdoor seating available.
Best bahn mi around. Great spot for lunch. Sandwiches, salads and coffee.
Artisan Cafe
2523 5th Ave
Best bahn mi around. Great spot for lunch. Sandwiches, salads and coffee.
Excellent bakery/restaurant. Good spot for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. Get there early - gets busy quickly.
283 locals recommend
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st Ave
283 locals recommend
Excellent bakery/restaurant. Good spot for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday. Get there early - gets busy quickly.
Affordable, good sushi during happy hour (4-7 pm).
62 locals recommend
Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya
2311 2nd Avenue
62 locals recommend
Affordable, good sushi during happy hour (4-7 pm).
If you don't mind the trip, this restaurant has a great deck overlooking Lake Union. Excellent food too. Great for dinner/drinks on a Friday/Saturday night.
42 locals recommend
Eastlake Bar & Grill
2947 Eastlake Ave E
42 locals recommend
If you don't mind the trip, this restaurant has a great deck overlooking Lake Union. Excellent food too. Great for dinner/drinks on a Friday/Saturday night.
The closest/best Mexican food.
20 locals recommend
Cactus South Lake Union
350 Terry Ave N
20 locals recommend
The closest/best Mexican food.

Arts & Culture

Great way to learn about the history of Seattle in a fun and memorable way. Worth it.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st Ave
285 locals recommend
Great way to learn about the history of Seattle in a fun and memorable way. Worth it.
Rent kayaks (or paddle boards) and paddle out on to Lake Union! Great way to experience Seattle and get some superb views of the city.
168 locals recommend
Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat St
168 locals recommend
Rent kayaks (or paddle boards) and paddle out on to Lake Union! Great way to experience Seattle and get some superb views of the city.

Drinks & Nightlife

Chill bar, cheap pizza, great hang out spot.
45 locals recommend
Belltown Pizza
2422 1st Ave
45 locals recommend
Chill bar, cheap pizza, great hang out spot.
Great pizza, good music, chill spot to hang out (music shows often as well)
108 locals recommend
The Crocodile
2505 1st Ave
108 locals recommend
Great pizza, good music, chill spot to hang out (music shows often as well)
Good sports bar.
35 locals recommend
Bill's Off Broadway
725 E Pine St
35 locals recommend
Good sports bar.
Exactly what it sounds like. Good place to get the evening started.
29 locals recommend
The Whisky Bar
2122 2nd Ave
29 locals recommend
Exactly what it sounds like. Good place to get the evening started.
Best during happy hour (small entres/appetizers $4-7) from 4 to 7pm. On the weekends, it gets busy and can have a "trendy" dance crowd.
30 locals recommend
amber
2214 1st Ave
30 locals recommend
Best during happy hour (small entres/appetizers $4-7) from 4 to 7pm. On the weekends, it gets busy and can have a "trendy" dance crowd.
Subtle door located in the alley between 2nd and 1st -- no sign! Tiny, but cool little "speakeasy" styled bar. On the pretentious side but still a good spot for cocktails.
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd Ave
109 locals recommend
Subtle door located in the alley between 2nd and 1st -- no sign! Tiny, but cool little "speakeasy" styled bar. On the pretentious side but still a good spot for cocktails.
Great bar, great food, great vibe and sometimes good music (hip hop/dance) downstairs. Can be a little hard to find.
55 locals recommend
Alibi Room
85 Pike St
55 locals recommend
Great bar, great food, great vibe and sometimes good music (hip hop/dance) downstairs. Can be a little hard to find.
Chill sports bar. Good bar food (burgers/salads). Wi-Fi too.
Spitfire
2219 4th Ave
Chill sports bar. Good bar food (burgers/salads). Wi-Fi too.

Sightseeing

Nice park on a sunny day. See the Space Needle upfront.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
362 locals recommend
Nice park on a sunny day. See the Space Needle upfront.
Beautiful and peaceful walk along the waterfront. Excellent for jogs or sunset walks. Only a few blocks away.
70 locals recommend
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan Way
70 locals recommend
Beautiful and peaceful walk along the waterfront. Excellent for jogs or sunset walks. Only a few blocks away.